Chapter 1 Lessons

When the blinding light from the rings dissipated, Aaron rubbed his eyes as they adjusted to the light of the square he was standing in. He found himself near a fountain with little angel statues, where he decided to sit and assess his surroundings. As he looked around he noticed there were both players and NPCs walking around. He could tell which players skipped the tutorial by the way they stumbled all over some even fell over.

 Aaron noticed all the other players had packs. He looked at his shoulders to find straps.  He took his pack off and investigated its contents. Inside the pack there were 5 pieces of stale bread, a knife, and ten copper coins. Aaron closed the pack and wondered if there were any town maps for beginners so he looked around for a moment wondering if he should ask someone. Before he could ask the closest person he spotted a board with a map pinned onto it.

 Aaron walked over to the board and looked at the map. He was in a small town that had only a fort, some shops, and some houses that surround the square. He searched the map for the training fields so that he could learn some fighting skills. After a quick search of the map Aaron found that the field was located south of the town. Looking over the map once more to make sure he knew how to get there, Aaron started off towards the field. As he was walking he called for his status window. Aaron had 8 points to distribute over his starting stats and decided to put them in Strength, Agility, Stamina, and Intelligence.

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Aaron closed the statues window as he walked past a number of shops that ranged in goods from swords to foods and potions. With a quick scan he could see that most of the shops items where fairly priced, but he still needed to get some money first. 

When Aaron finally reached the field, he saw that the targeting range was full of players practicing with swords, long knives, and bows. He decided to head over to the swordsmanship instructor first. 

“Hello good sir, are you the swordsmanship instructor?”

The man turned to look at him with a stone face that seemed to scan Aaron.

“Yes, I instruct a wide range of weapons including the sword. Do you wish to learn the ways of the blade?” The man asks as he crosses his arms and stares blankly at him.

Aaron became nervous as he usually did when speaking to people, even if this man was an npc. 

“Yes, good sir, I wish to learn the way of the sword, but I would also like to learn how to use a few other weapons.”

The man seemed to think for a minute, his face becoming a little gentler.

“A proud warrior always sticks with his sword, a true warrior learns how to use the many weapons at his disposable. There are some practice weapons at each station that you may use, but you will need to find someone to practice with or you may practice on the dummies located on the far side of the field. “

“Thank you instructor, I will do my best to learn the way of the sword and other weapons.”

Aaron bowed his head and walked to the barrels full of wooden swords. He slowly looked through them and tried out their weight. Once he found a sword that suited him, he headed over to one of the dummies. Holding the sword with his right hand, he started to slash and stab the dummy at a steady pace.

He continued to swing and slash the sword for over an hour, becoming soaked in sweat. After a while his stamina bar started to flash a warning that it was low. He did a few more swings then stopped to rest and looked around. He noticed a few people looking and pointing at the sky.  Aaron looked up to see what was drawing their attention.

Up in the sky was an angel flying through the air, flapping large white wings. As Aaron watched the angel glide away he decided to search the sky to find more, and soon spotted multiple angels flying around. Some were going to the city and others were flying from the city.

That would be fun, to fly through the sky. If I had a chance, I would love to be able to do that, he thought.

Once he was rested, he continued to practice. He did this repeatedly for a few hours until a few windows had popped up.

You have gained +1 Stamina!

You have gained Sword Proficiency!

When these windows popped up, he decided to switch the sword to his other hand and continued practicing until another window popped up.

You have become ambidextrous with Blades!

Once he closed this message, he sat down to rest. As he looked at the sky, Aaron guessed that it was around noon. He looked at his status bars and saw that he needed to eat food or else he would starve. He took off his pack and grabbed one of the stale breads. He chewed the hard bread slowly. Finished with the bread, he got up and looked over at the few stations to his right.

Looking over the stations he saw axes, Hammers, Knives, and bows.

I think warriors use axes. Hammers are amazing, but they are just to slow and heavy to use since this game is trying to be realistic. I guess I should head over to the long knives next.

Aaron walked over to the Long knives station to look at the blades. There were a wide range of impressive knifes to chose from. He grabbed one that caught his eye and started doing the same thing as with the sword, repeatedly practicing then resting. He continued to slash and cut at the dummy until he had two windows pop up.

You have gained +1 Stamina!

You have become Proficient with Knives!

After that he sat down to eat again, but noticed that the field was starting to empty.

Looks like I’ll be alone here in a while. Oh well, I like being alone anyways. Now lets see what we have at the bow station.

Aaron put the long knife back and walked over to the rack of bows. He picked up some of the bows, testing the draw and weight until he found one that was not too easy or too hard to pull back. He headed over to the archery range and started firing arrows into the target with careful aim. After he fired 10 arrows he walked down to get them. Aaron’s arrows were all in a nice grouping, with four in the center, five in the secondary ring, and the last in the third ring.

Aaron continued to fire and retrieve the arrows until the instructor walked up.

“I’ve been watching you young lad. You are good with the basics of the other weapons, but excel with the bow.”

He looked down at the target with a slight grin.

“I have some practice with the bow from elsewhere. I love how it is relaxing to just shoot at the target.” Aaron said with a smile.

Aaron set the tip of the bow against the ground and looked at the instructor.

“That’s good, but how would you like to have a little contest to see who gets the highest score?”

Quest Summary: Staying on Target

Difficulty Level: F

The instructor would like to have a little archery contest with you. The highest score wins.

Rewards: Unknown.

Aaron thought for a moment then decided that it couldn’t hurt to try.

“I would love to, good sir, but I am still new at this.”

The instructor grabbed a bow.

“Don’t worry. This is just for some fun before I have to turn in for the night.”

Aaron retrieved his arrows and walked back to stand next to the instructor.

“How would you like to score this, good sir?” Aaron turned to look back down at the target.

“We will have three rounds with ten arrows each. The scoring will be seven for the center and one point less with each ring going out.”

“That sounds good to me!” Aaron said with excitement.

They both looked down at the target and slowly started to fire their arrows. When Aaron fired his 7tharrow, three windows popped up.

You have become Proficient with the Bow!

You have earned +1 Dexterity!

You have earned the skill Precise Shot!

Precise Shot (Combat)You are adept at directing ranged attacks.

Benefit: You can use ranged weapons on an opponent engaged in melee without penalty to your attack.

That’s a nice skill, but I must keep on the task.

Once they finished firing their arrows they walked forward to see what they scored.

The instructor had 57 points in total while Aaron had 53. They continued on to their next round. The Instructor had 54 this round, and Aaron had 56. Finally on the last round the instructor had 56 while Aaron got a high 65 points.

The instructor turned to Aaron with a smile on his face.

“That was fun young lad, and it looks like you have won. Well since that bow fits you so well you can keep it.”

A window popped up.

You have completed the quest 'Staying on Target'!

Reward: The beginner bow and thirty arrows!

Aaron was stunned for a moment as the instructor started to turn away.

“Um, good sir, do you know a good place for a beginner to hunt, and where I could learn the skill to identify items.”

The instructor stopped and looked back at Aaron.

“ A good place to hunt . . . well there are the fields just to the east of here that are good, and the identification skill I can teach you if you wish.”

Aaron smiled and dipped his head down.

“I would love to learn the skill Identify!”

“We can use your bow in your hand as an example. To use Identify just poke it and say identify.”

Aaron poked it a few times until a window popped up

Beginner bow:

A beginner bow with good balance and weight.

Restrictions: None

Attack: 2-8 Durability: 30/30

“Yes, it worked. Thank you, good sir!”

“You are welcome lad, and come by anytime.” the instructor said with a smile.

The instructor walked back towards the town. Aaron looked back at the town then logged off.

Alan pulled off the headset and sat up.

That was an amazing game, but it’s going to be a while before it truly kicks into gear.

Alan got up and headed to get some breakfast. He looked at the clock it was only 7am. He had only played for just over 6 hours. He was surprised, but understood the game was accelerated.

Good thing it’s the weekend!

Chapter 2 First Hunt

After eating breakfast and cleaning up his dorm room, Alan laid down on his bed and put his headset on.

When Aaron logged in to the game, he was at the same location he had logged out at, but it was early morning. Following the tips that his instructor had given him. He headed to the east, where there were plenty of fields and wildlife.

Aaron decided to hunt rabbits first. He slid his knife out of his pack and slowly walked across the field. There were plenty of them, hopping around doing their own thing along with some being chased by players. He slowly crept up to the closest one, but it started hopping away. So he went for the next, but it did the same thing. He repeated his attempts a few more times until he yelled out in frustration. 

Aaron grabbed his bow, notched an arrow, and drew back. Aiming at the closest rabbit, He released the arrow. The arrow went straight and true, hitting the rabbit and instantly killing it. Without stopping for the loot, he notched another arrow and shot another rabbit. He continued to shot all the rabbits within range, until he ran out of arrows. He took a breath before collecting their furs, meat, bones, and a few coins while collecting his arrows. He did the same process throughout the fields, shooting rabbits, collecting loot, and retrieving his arrows, until the rabbits started to run from his very presence back to their hideaways.

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Fuzzy and his rabbit family continued to nibble on grass while trying to find better food. As he continued to hop around he heard a death cry from one of his brothers. Looking up Fuzzy spotted a demon a human with glowing read eyes and a dark aura around the figure giving an image of a demon mask and flames floating above his head.

Fuzzy was frozen in fear as the demon shot another strange projectile at his sister. She died seconds later causing a switch to flip in his head. He ran for the nearest hole in the ground hopping in as one of his brothers fell not even two feet away. Running deeper in to the den he found more members of his family all crying at the lose of their loved ones.

We continued to wait for a while hoping the demon would leave. Soon after a while Fuzzy and a few others left the den to see if it was safe. It looked clear until they looked towards the strange structures grouped together. A swarm of demons came poring out yelling and grunting in delight of pray. That day Fuzzy’s family was massacred only a few surviving praying to Rabbita their god.

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After that Aaron stood there a moment to calm down a bit. Throughout his rabbit-hunting rampage he had gained 4 levels, so he placed his points into his stats.

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After that he decided to go after the foxes in the area. Aaron notched another arrow as he walked slowly toward a fox and killed it. He repeated the same thing over and over with ever fox he saw. Eventually his arrows durability became very low so he put away his bow.

Aaron looked around for a moment and noticed the sun was well into the sky. He was about to take his knife out when his stomach growled. He grabbed one of the few remaining pieces of bread and started to eat. While eating he decided to look at all his loot. Aaron had a large amount of rabbit and fox furs which he put at the bottom of his pack. Next was some of the meat and bones he collected. He had about 11 silver coins and over 60 coppers that he put in a side pouch. After looking through the loot and thinking for a moment he decided to get up and head back to town.

Once back in town Aaron went into the closest store, which was a potion shop. He sold all the bones he had along with a few furs. After that he headed back out to the street and over to the clothing store to sell the rest of his furs.  The last stop was the weapons store.

Aaron walked in and was looking along the walls at the weapons, when the storeowner walked up to him.

“Welcome, welcome. Do you see anything you like? Or would you like any help finding anything, young man?”

Aaron stopped looking at the swords and turned to the storeowner.

“I would love to have some help. I’m interested in getting a starter sword or two even and a few knives.”

The storeowner walked over to a barrel of swords.

“These are my old swords that almost any new adventurer would need, they are also cheap.”

Aaron looked through the barrel until he found two swords that he liked using identify and trying their weight. One was a long sword while the other was a short sword. They both had the same attack power, but half their durability was gone.

“How much would these cost good sir?”

The Storeowner looked at the two swords.

“All together these blades would be about 15 silver.”

Since he had gotten a few more silver coins after selling his other goods he had just enough. Aaron looked at the swords for a moment and decided it was worth all the silver he had.

“I’ll take them both!”

He grabbed his silver coins and handed them over to the Storeowner.

“Thanks lad, I hope to see you again.”

Aaron walked out of the store and decided to head over to the blacksmith to fix the swords, learn a few skills, and even possibly earn some money.

As Aaron walked into the building he saw a large man hammering away at a sword on the anvil, so he waited. The man continued to heat and hammer the sword until he set it in a barrel full of water. He took off his gloves and put them in his aprons pocket.

“Hello young lad, is there something I could help you with?”

Aaron walked over to the blacksmith.

“Yes good sir, I was wondering is you could teach me how to repair swords and other skills of a blacksmith?”

The Blacksmith looked Aaron up and down for a moment.

“I could teach you the skills, but I would like you to do something for me first. The carpenter down the street has ordered some nails. Would you deliver them for me?”

You have been offered a Quest!

The Blacksmith has asked you to deliver the carpenter’s order.

Reward: basic lessons

Would you like to accept? Yes/No

Aaron looked up to the blacksmiths face.

“I would love to help you good sir!” he said with a smile.

“Thanks, here is the box of nails.”

Aaron started to head for the door.

“I will be back shortly!”

Aaron headed out the door and down the street towards the Carpenter’s shop. Once there he walked in to see an old man sweeping the sawdust and wood chips on the floor.

“Hello good sir, I have come with your delivery of nails from the Blacksmith!”

“Oh thanks young man, could you set them on the counter here for me?” The old man said with a kind smile.

“Of course!”

Aaron set the box down on the counter.

“Give my thanks to Erick the Blacksmith, would you!”

“I will!”

Aaron walked back to the Blacksmiths shop and entered to see a few other players talking to each other while watching the blacksmith add some more coal to the forge. 

“Hello again good sir, I have delivered the box of nails to the Carpenter and he gives his thanks.”

“Ah, thanks lad, I will teach you how to repair now. First do you have anything that needs repaired?”

“I have these two swords!”

“That will do, bring them over.”

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Aaron took his swords from their sheaths and brought them to the anvil where he set them down. The blacksmith had him heat the blades until they glowed, then slowly hammer out the blades to remove the cracks, and then had them cool in the barrel before using the grinding stone to bring back the blades sharpness. Once finished with the blades looking good as new and their durability back up, two windows popped up.

You have learned the Handicraft skill!

You have learned the Repair skill!

After that the Blacksmith had him start working on making some metal bars and eventually knives. Once finished with 6 of each a window popped up.

You have learned the Blacksmithing skill!

With that done and it was nearing dusk.

“Young lad, I was hoping you could help me close down and clean up the store. I’ll let you keep the knives you made in return.”

You have been offered a Quest!

The Blacksmith has asked you to help close the store.

Reward: Knives

Do you accept Yes/No?

“I would gladly help you with cleaning the store!”

Aaron started to sweep the floor while the Blacksmith put his tools away and cooled the forge for the night. After he finished sweeping, Aaron took the wastebaskets out to the refuse pile then came back in.

“Thanks Lad, here are the Knives, I hope to see you again some time!”

Aaron left the store and headed back to the fields to see if he could try out his new swords, and maybe even kill a few wolves while he’s at it.

Chapter 3 My First Party Hunt

For almost a month Aaron has been repeating the same schedule every day. He would practice in the sparing fields for a day, then go hunting, and do any available quests from the town. With all that work he has finally reached Level 30.

Aaron has explored this entire area, and has figured out the Heavenly realm is made up of floating islands and mountains instead of just being one large land mass. The last area he had left was the Far East end of the island that was known as the heaven’s second training ground.

He now wore light leather armor with his swords on both hips hanging from a pouch belt. Two of his knives where concealed up his sleeves, and two in his boots. The Two long knives where fastened next to his swords..  He also now wears a scarf around is neck and lower face with something similar to chain mail on the outside of it. Aaron had also got a new pack that carried more weight, had a few more pouches, and an arrow quiver. One basic Blacksmith kit, Repair kit, a small shovel, a hatchet, some trap lines, and a rope was stored in and on his new pack.

NameAaronPrimary ClassN/AHealth800Mana400Level30TitleN/AHealth Regen/Sec3Mana Regen/Sec3Strength26Agility30Wisdom14Intelligence16Stamina24Vitality16Dexterity24FaithN/AFameN/A

SkillsPrecise shot-Basic Level 3You are adept at directing ranged attacks.

Benefit: You can use ranged weapons on an opponent engaged in melee without penalty to your attack.Blade Proficiency-basic level 5Through training and practice you have become proficient in using bladed weapons 

Benefit: As you use a bladed weapon over time it will feel like an extension of your armBow Proficiency-Basic level 6Through Practice and an aptitude for the bow you are as skilled as an Elf

Benefit: As you continue to master the bow you are able to hit targets further awayKnife Proficiency-Basic level 4Through practice you have become skilled with a variety of knives 

Benefit: You can use a variety of knives as if they were a part of your hand and light as a featherAmidesxstis/Dual Wielding-Basic level 3Through will power and practice you can now use both your hands to their full potential

Benefit: You are now able to use weapons in either hand with out difficultyRepair-Basic level 2You have the ability to repair your weapons and items

Benefit: Through practice and knowledge you can repair almost anythingHandicraft-Basic Level 2with the use of creativity, Art, and skill you can make basic works

Benefit: increases the ability of craftsmen and ArtistsBlacksmith-Basic level 1Learning the skills of meatal working from a master you can now make weapons and armor

Benefit: You can now create metal weapons, Armors, and works of artCarpenter-Basic Level 1From the teachings of a master and helping in construction you can now build objects and items from Wood

Benefit: The ability to build a variety of wooden constructs and itemsStealth-Basic level 1Due to hiding and sneaking through the woods you have learned stealth

Benefit: It is harder for others to spot you when you are hiding or sneaking aroundTraps-Basic Level 2through studying and building contraptions you have learned to make traps

Benefit: You are able to build a variety of traps and contraptionsDigging-Basic Level 2Due to working at a construction site and repeatedly digging you have became skilled at the art of... Digging

Benefit: You can dig holes in a short amount of timeConstruction-Basic Level 1Through hard work and the use of other skill you can now build a variety of building and structures

Benefit: You can now build a variety of buildings and structuresFirst Aid- Basic level 3Through the use of many bandages and basic knowledge you have learned First Aid

Benefit: You can now regenerate health faster then without the use of magicIdentify- Basic Level 2You have leaned the ability to identify objects

Benefit: You can identify objects along with their abilities and featuresCooking- basic Level 2Due to many attempts of cooking food you have learned the cooking skill

Benefit: You can now cook a variety of foods

Aaron was going out for his last hunting day. He passed many new players running around trying to earn some loot or cash at the outer east gates. He headed for a path that lead deep into the forest to hunt, but before he even reached the path he saw four new players being chased by a large boar.  Aaron slowed down to watch as they jumped out of the way of each charge while trying to run from the boar.

Aaron watched for a bit before he sighed and started to walk towards the boar pulling out one of his swords out of his belt and one of the knives out of his sleeve.  Three of the four players ran by him screaming with glee and fear.  The fourth was a lot slower than the other three with a large carved staff in his hands. He jumped out of the way as the boar charged again letting out a sound that was a mix of a pig squeal and roar. As the boar turn to face its prey that he had just missed, Aaron raised his knife over his shoulder and throws it at the boars chest. The knife hit the right side of its chest causing it to squeal in pain and turn to face its new target.

As the Boar turned Aaron drew his other sword while keeping eye contact with the boar. The boar started to paw at the ground as it prepared its charge. Aaron readied his swords as the Boar ran right at him, as the boar got close Aaron sidestepped it and sliced the side of its legs to slow it down. The boar slowed down almost immediately coming to a staggering walk.

The boar turned again to face Aaron, with no less rage then before, but the boar knew it must flee before it was killed. The boar ran staggering towards the forest, but Aaron was to fast. He ran up to its side and sliced at its uninjured legs causing the boar to fall and skid to a halt. He walked up to its head and slit its throat. A few moments later it disintegrated into a pile of loot. Aaron grabbed the few silver and copper coins before turning to the four new players.

Aaron read each of their names as they spoke.

 “That was amazing! Thanks for helping us with that big meanie.” Said Alimore Serpenthelm.

Merlin Wizardsblood took his glasses off and cleaned them, more out of habit than anything else.“ Thanks for saving me, I was almost a goner.”

Aaron slid his swords back in to his scabbards and replied, “It was nothing I was just passing by and saw that you needed some help.”

 “Wouldn’t it have been easier with your bow?” Said Marcella Dawntracker.

Aaron looked back to her, “The bow would work if you had good aim, and if boars were slower, but Boars have a thicker hide and are very fast.”

 “Yes, a true warrior always sticks to his sword!”  Said Kevril Falconsflight.

Aaron shook his head, “that’s not true using an array of weapons is better than just the sword, and it varies on the situation you are in.”

Marcella Dawntracker walked up to Aaron and put her hands on her hips. “You sound like a know-it-all, but you got spunk, and you did help us. So you’re okay in my book.” She then playfully punches Aaron’s shoulder.

Aaron rubs his shoulder, “uh, thanks, I guess.”

“Marcy, don’t hurt him! You always play too rough.” Alimore Serpenthelm says as she pouts at Marcella Dawntracker.

After a moment of silence, Aaron looked back at the boar’s loot, “The rest is yours, I should get going. I’m heading deep into the forest to hunt.”

Merlin Wizardsblood pushed his glasses up on the bridge of his nose and asked “Hey wait, would you like to party up with us?”

You have been offered to join a Party!

Would you like to join Yes/No?

Aaron thought for a moment, “um… ok.”

You have joined the party! 

(Party) “Yes!”

Aaron asked, “What are your guys levels?”

 “I’m a level 11 and I also just became a Cleric. You can call me Ali!” Alimore Serpenthelm said with a bright smile.

 “ I’m a level 14 archer. Ali seems to like to call me Marcy,” said Marcella Dawntracker, as she shifted the bow on her back.

 “um, I’m a level 13 Mage, Merlin Wizardsblood, but my friends just call me Merlin.” Said Merlin.

Kevril stood tall and said “I’m Kevril, and I’m proud to say that I am a Level 15 Knight!”

“What’s your level?” asked Marcella Dawntracker.

Aaron said, “I’m level 30.”

Kev asked, “Do you have a profession?”

Aaron, “not currently I’m not sure what I want to be just yet.”

Kev took a proud stance and said, “Well that’s fine but I hope you chose to be a knight!”

 “Well you said you where going deep in the forest, what were you planning on doing?” asked Ali.

Aaron, “ I was planning on hunting some large spiders, that I have heard about from the instructor!”

Ali turned pale.

They walked down the trail into the forest. As they went, Aaron taught the Archer, by shooting squirrels and rabbits they passed, how to use the bow better with breathing and aiming ahead of the target. As they where traveling it started to get darker as the trees blocked the light out.

Soon it became very quiet, and then the wolves started to howl. The group stopped to look around them, drawing their weapons out. Suddenly glowing eyes had them surrounded. With another howl they charged at the party.

Merlin and Ali started to give buffs to the others. While Marcy started to shot her arrows into the oncoming wolves.

Aaron positioned himself between the oncoming wolves and the support members of the party. The first wolf came at him jumped up and tried to snap his throat, as he thrust his sword out into the wolf’s oncoming chest. As it fell, he pulled out his blade to face the next one.

At the same time, Kevril was slashing at two wolves with his large claymore. He continued until one got to close.  Kevril brought his blade down on the wolf, making its hit points drop to zero.

Marcy released arrow after arrow into the wolves, trying to circle around them, putting one down here and there with a well-placed shot. One eventually got up close enough and lunged at her. She used her bow to knock it aside while drawing a knife from her belt. It came back at her knocking her down as she repeatedly stabbed it.  She got back up and continued to launch arrows into the wolves.

Merlin kept yelling and using a basic lightning bolt spell on any wolves that he could. Eventually he saw some wolves grouping together, and he sent a fireball into their midst, sending a few flying.

Ali was keeping an eye on the group using healing hand on anyone who needed it and buffing all their stamina so they would not exhaust. Ali continued on as she noticed the wolves numbers where starting to severely drop.

Aaron continued to slice and stab the wolves that were coming at him. Soon he could only see one in front of him. It was larger than the others and had a scar running across his muzzle. It came charging forward, lunging at him. Aaron sidestepped the attack and tried to slice the wolf’s front leg, but he missed. He turned around to face the wolf once again. It was showing its teeth and growling at him. As it pounced at him, Aaron stabbed both his blades into its chest. As he fell backwards, he kicked the huge wolf back over his head, holding his blades firmly in his hands causing the beast to be thrown from them.

Aaron rolled over and jumped up on to his feet while looking at the wolf. It was struggling to rise to its feet and whimpering, but was still showing its teeth. He slowly walked up to it readying his blades. He then stabbed both his blades into its heart to put it out of its misery.

There were no wolves left, the attack was over. The group sat to rest and collect the loot, which they split evenly amongst themselves.

Kevril Asked, “Aaron where did you learn how to fight like that?”

Aaron looked at the knight with a smile.

“Through hard work and determination of solo fighting, along with a few angry rampages.” He replied.

“Ha, a few rampages? It seemed like you where a berserker.” commented Kevril.

Aaron thought about that for a moment then shrugged his shoulders.

“It didn’t seem like that to me. I just concentrated on fighting and not getting hit directly.”

 “Well you don’t have to worry about getting hit any more. If you ever are hit I could just heal you.” Ali said.

Aaron looked down for a moment.

Aaron said, “I don’t have much time left here on Heaven’s training grounds. I only have 3 days left to join the tournament or select my starting location.”

Ali smiled brightly, “Don’t worry about it. We could always meet up after, when we finally get to start on the continent. Here I’ll friend request you!”

(Party) “Yah lets all add you to our friends list!”

You have received Friend requests!

Names: Alimore Serpenthelm, Kevril Falconsflight, Marcella Dawntracker, and Merlin Wizardsblood

Will you accept Yes/No?

Aaron with a smile spreading across his face, “I would gladly accept!”

After that they chatted as they walked deeper into the forest.

After awhile they started to see cobwebs hanging from the trees around them. They proceed in a formation of Aaron and Kevril leading on the front two sides with the Marcy holding the rear. Ali and Merlin were in the middle so they were not in any eminent danger.

As they moved forward they started to hear clicking sounds coming from all around them. Moment’s later large spiders started to drop down and others walked out of the brush.

“There sure are a lot of them, do you think we can handle this many?” said Ali nervously.

Marcy responded, “ If we are careful we might, but there is a high chance that we might not make it.”

Aaron looked around thinking of a way to win this.

With that Ali and Merlin started to buff everyone. As the spiders drew closer Marcy started to shoot her arrow at them. Then Aaron and Kevril started to Hack and slash at the closest spiders while slowly taking steps back. 

Merlin, seeing the spiders starting to crowd, started to launch fireballs and lightning bolts at the spiders. The numbers of the spiders slowly dropped as they continued to work their way back down the trail. The spiders started to go into a frenzy as large portions of their webs started to catch fire and burn them as they fell. Eventually the last of the spiders that attacked them were finished off.

 “We did it! We actually did it!” Ali cheered.

Merlin pushed up his glasses and smiled, “That was amazing I even leveled up a bit!”

Most of the group leveled up quite a bit, while Aaron only level up once. They gathered their loot and rested. The spiders had dropped poison sacks, silk webbing, legs, some eyes, and some shells. After that they continued on deeper into the spiders nest.

They eventually ran in to a few more groups of spiders, but the party finished them off just like they did the first group. Finally they reached a clearing with a massive spider that had hundreds of egg sacks. They were scattered about hanging from trees and lying on the ground. The group moved slowly forward trying not to disturb the large spider.

Once the spider reacted Aaron and Kevril charged forward to attack and keep it distracted. Marcy used fire arrows and rapid shot to aim for the eyes, trying to blind it. Merlin did the same thing as last time, firing away with his fireballs and lightning bolts.

Aaron and the Kevril had to dodge the Spiders spiked legs as it continued to try and smash them. With Marcy’s and Merlin’s Fire attacks the spider caught fire and became blinded. It started to spasm under the blows and roar high pitch screams as it was slowly coming to its death.

The giant spider collapsed but still tried to bat its attackers away with its legs. Kevril climbed up on to the spider’s body and started to hack at it, drawing and splattering green goo all over. Aaron went around to each leg and hacked them off. Soon the spider stopped moving at all and disintegrated into a pile of loot.

The Party started to cheer and high-five each other before going to get the loot and collecting a number of the eggs.

Ali pinched her nose and said “Ewww, Kevril you’re covered in goo! You stink.”

“Yes, I’m covered in goo, but that just means I did a lot of work.” Kevril retorted.

Aaron, “well that was fun but we should probably head back to town since we can’t really carry any more loot.”

The party agreed so they started on back facing a few more groups of spiders. They where almost to the edge of the woods when three players stepped out to block their path. One looked like a knight with a great sword, another a mage, and the last seemed to be a rogue. The knight had a killers mark above his head but the others didn’t.

The Rogue said, “It seems you have had a successful hunt!”

Aaron, “we did. What is it to you?”

The Rogue laughed at him with his companions soon joining in. Then the rogue stopped and looked straight at Aaron.

“Well I’m Hercules and this here is our road. We require a fee for anyone using it!”

He rubbed his fingers together for emphasis.

Kevril, “what do you mean your road, we’ve used this road plenty of times!”

Hercules, “Well if you don’t pay we’ll just have to take it from you and make your lives miserable from now on.”

Aaron, “Are you sure you want to try that? There are five of us and only three of you. Or would you like to take a beating?”

The enemy knight went to draw his sword, but the rogue raised his hand to stop him. 

Hercules, “we’ll stop for now, but understand if we meet again you are not going to come out of it so easily. Come on lads lets go.”

They walked away back towards the town talking to each other.

 “We could have easily taken them!” Marcy exclaims.

Kevril shook  his head, “I’m not so sure of that their equipment seemed to be high grade!”

Aaron, “Yeah, you’re right. That would have been a hard fight if it came to it.”

The party headed into town and sold most of the loot they had earned that day.

 Aaron smiled at the party, “Well that was fun, see you guys again sometime. I’m heading over to town hall to register for the tournament.” 

The party said their goodbyes and went their separate ways.

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Putting in the tables and pop ups now will be done in 30 min - 1 hr

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finished tables and pop ups!