It was the day of the tournament and everyone was excited. The contestants All had to pass 2 requirements to participate.
1. All Participants must be at the end of their month in the heavens training grounds.
2. The minimum required level for participants is 40
Aaron passed both of these requirements. He also had repaired all of his equipment. He also had sold anything he did not need or want and purchased a number of potions.
Status Window
Name Aaron Primary Class N/A
Gender Male Height 6'4"
Health 860 Mana 430
Level 43
Health Regen/sec 4.3 Mana Regen/sec 4.3
Strength 28 Agility 32
Wisdom 17 Intelligence 18
Stamina 26 Vitality 20
Dexterity 26
Faith 0
Fame 0
Skills
Precise shot-Basic Level 3, Blade Proficiency-basic level 5, Bow Proficiency-Basic level 6, Knife Proficiency-Basic level 4, Amidesxstis/Dual Wielding-Basic level 3, Repair-Basic level 2, Handicraft-Basic Level 2,Blacksmith-Basic level 1, Carpenter-Basic Level 1, Stealth-Basic level 1,Traps-Basic Level 2, Digging-Basic Level 2, Construction-Basic Level 1, First Aid- Basic level 3, Identify- Basic Level 2, Cooking- basic Level 2
Weapon Forms
Faint, Slash, Stab,
Spells
Language
Common,
Equipment
Head N/A
Neck Reinforced Scarf: Durability 20/20, Defense +4
Armor/Torso Light Leather armor: durability 30/30, Defense +10
Arms Warrior's Gloves: Durability 20/20, Defense +4
Pants/Legs Light Leather armor: durability 30/30, Defense +10
Feet Beginner Boots: Durability 10/10, Defense +5
Aaron was told to wait at Town Square when he had registered to enter the tournament. While he was waiting for the starting time his new friends where there to send him off.
(Knight) “I cant wait to see you in action!”
Aaron looked over at (Knight).
Aaron, “what do you mean I haven’t heard anything . . ."
(Mage) “There was a announcement for none competitors that they could watch from some screens at the inns and town squares.”
Aaron, “really I didn’t hear-“
(Mage) “They also announced that it will be on the new virtual reality channel along with a number of gaming sites.”
Aaron, “that’s surprising I did not expect that this game would get this much hype within a month!”
(Knight) “Well this is the first Fantasy VRMMO who would not be excited about all of this.”
(Cleric) “I’m sure you’ll win!”
(Archer) “Of course he will win his ability’s are amazing.”
Aaron rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment.
Aaron, “I’m not that amazing I’m only using a wide range of basic abilities.”
(Knight) “but I have not seen anyone else yet being able to use all of them in combinations or to their full ability like you have.”
(Mage) “Yes no one so far has thought to learn in multiple areas and usually select only what they need for their class.”
Aaron, “well I’m not sure what class I should be since I like to have a range of things to do or use when needed.”
(Cleric) “But that’s still amazing and what you did on the hunt the other day I don’t think that we could of done that ourselves.”
Aaron, “I could not have done any of that without you guys. I most likely would not have even made it through that first wave of spiders.”
(knight) “How about those wolves!”
Aaron gave a short laugh.
Aaron, “I’ve dealt with similar size packs about two times before that and was just lucky to even survive.”
(Archer) “Did you kill all of them or run?”
Aaron, “Well the first time I ran into a pack I was forced to climb into a tree and take them out with my bow . . .”
The crowd in the square started to quiet down as three angels glided down out of the sky to land near the fountain. The village elder then slowly walked forward and gave the angels a bow.
Elder, “Has the time of selection come again great ones?”
A angel stepped forward, he had a white robe on with a tall cap on his head with a star emblem on it.
Angel, “yes Elder the mortal realm has started to change once more with the movement of many factions and those that wish to destroy the order of the world.”
Elder, “so the times have come again . . . we have many new brave souls ready to set out into the world and a number ready to be tested.”
Angel, “those that wish to go to the world will be sent in do time but bring those that wish to be tested forward.”
The elder motioned the Blacksmith Erick forward who now wore a piece of clothe over his shoulder making him a member of the council. Erick lowered his head to listen to the Elder then stepped back.
Erick, “We now ask that any who are not participating in the tournament now leave the square and those who are please come forward.”
(Cleric) “Aaron we’ll all be routing for you!”
His new friends walked away towards one of the inns. Aaron then turned back to the elder and angels and walked forward with a number of other players. Everyone stopped short of the elder and angel to wait for what to do next.
The angel looked out over the crowd of contestants.
Angel, “We are all honored to have all of you participate in this great competition. We hope that you all act just and fairly within the rules of heaven!”
For Editor (sam not sure if I should change or add to the angels speech?)
A window popped up in front of Aaron.
The Tournament
This is a tournament meant to bring forward those that will have a great effect upon the World and other realms. This contest will be held on Heavens lost Isle. For this contest the mark of the killer will not be given to any Competitor.
Competitors: 2537
Rewards: ???
Titles:
1st Hand of the Creator
top 10 – one of the hands to Tellus gods
Top 100 – Promised ones
Aaron closed the window and looked to the angel and elder again.
Elder, “thanks for all your help in out town and we hope to see you all once again.”
The elder and Erick walked back to town hall.
Angel, “you will all be transported to the tournaments grounds in a few moments, once there you will wait until the horn sounds to mark the beginning of the tournament.”
Another window popped up counting down.
10, 9, . . . 3, 2,1
The golden rings of light once again started to form around Aaron.
Aaron appeared at a vast field with a forest close by. Other Competitors where also there but they where all spread out over the field.
As Aaron looked around to get his barring’s he noticed that a few of the players near where drawing and readying their weapons. He then looked back at the near by forest where he had a clear shot to get to it . . .
A loud horn sounded echoing across the area.
Aaron ran for the forest as fast as he could. As he reached its edge he could start to hear yelling and weapons colliding behind him. He continued to run deeper while listening to any signs of a threat.
Aaron continued to run deeper into the forest until his stamina bar told him he needed to rest. He grabbed out a piece of smoke dried meat and started to chew. He opened his quest window.
Quests:
The Tournament
This is a tournament meant to bring forward those that will have a great effect upon the World and other realms. This contest will be held on Heavens lost Isle.
Competitors: Original 2537 Now 1872
Rewards: ???
Aaron looked at the screen noticing that the number of contestants had dropped over 600 in the last hour or so while he ran. Closing the window he thought about what he should do next.
First he needed to find a source of water and a good hunting spot so he did not run out of food.
As he was about to get moving again he heard someone running. He dropped down and slowly hid in a bush while drawing out his bow and an arrow. He waited, as the sound got louder.
Soon a archer came into sight running as fast as he could. Aaron slowly drew back his arrow and aimed while slowing his breath. With one last exhale he released the arrow hitting the player in the left upper chest. The player staggered while grabbing at the arrow in his chest.
Aaron had another arrow knocked and started to aim as the player started to run to the closest cover available to him. The next arrow flew just like the first and hit the players right thy throwing him to the ground.
Aaron got up putting his bow away and drawing his swords. Walking up to the player he noticed him going for a knife. Aaron quickly stepped on the player’s hand as he started to pull his knife out. The player started to give out a cry as Aaron brought his blades to the player’s throat.
The players health bar had dropped down to 20%
Player, “please don’t . . . I’ll do anything!”
Aaron hesitated for a moment and noticed a blade shoot out of the tip of the players boot. As the player lifted to kick him he cut the player’s head off having the player vanish.
You have leveled Up!
You have leveled Up!
In the players place was his two arrows along with a few more, some coins, and a ring. He put the arrows in his sheath and the coins into one of his belt pouches. He then grabbed the ring and used Identify.
Eagle eye: ring
Durability: 14/20
Ring gives wearer the ability to see longer distances for 30 sec when activated.
Costs 10 mana
The ring could come in handy so he put it on his hand.
Aaron then looked around to see if there was any new threat. Seeing and hearing nothing out of the ordinary he started to run deeper into the forest again but at a slower pace so he would not end up like the player he just took out.
It was almost evening when he heard the sound of water. He slowed and walked towards the sound. Soon he cam upon a stream with its water clear and fish swimming through it. Grabbing his water bag he filled it up again and took a sip.
You have just drank clear stream water, you are now refreshed.
Aaron crossed the stream to scout the area. He found a decent size clearing with one side ending in a cliff and the rest surrounded by forest. He continued to scout the area finding nothing important or threatening.
Having nothing better to do he started to set some traps and gather some items for a fire. He set up a tall ring of rocks and started to put the sticks in the center. Once all that was set he grabbed one of his knives and his flint stone out and started to strike it until he got the fire started.
Aaron sat there staring at the fire a moment thinking about the day so far. He then called his Quest Window again.
Quests:
The Tournament
This is a tournament meant to bring forward those that will have a great effect upon the World and other realms. This contest will be held on Heavens lost Isle.
Competitors: Original2537 1872 Now 1391
Rewards: ???
The Amount of Competitors had dropped again. He was amazed at how fast the amount of Competitors has dropped. The amount had dropped by almost half with what they started.
Aaron closed the window and grabbed some food out to cook. He grabbed out his only pot and set it on the stones next to the fire. He pored some water in then some meat along with some herbs. He waited as it boiled and it started to give off a nice aroma. He pulled the pot off the rocks and set it down next to him. Then went to grabbed his wooden bowl out that he had carved. When he about to pick up the pot again to poor it into the bowl he heard something moving in the bushes. He set down everything and stood setting his hands on his swords.
A tall man stumbled out of the woods and looked directly at him. The man wore the beginner knight armor set. He had both his longsword and shield in hand. He slowly started to walk forward.
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“you know it was easy to find you thanks to that fire you have.”
I knew I should have just ate my dried food! This is not good.
Aaron, “I was waiting for someone to come face me.”
The man stood there for a moment.
He said, “I highly doubt that it looked like you where shocked.”
Ah great my only bluff didn’t work just great!
Aaron drew his two swords out and readied himself and smiled under his scarf.
Aaron, “Well then you will just have to face me then.”
The mans face turned into a frown as he started to walk forward bringing his sword and shield up.
Aaron stood his ground as the man came at him. The man raised his sword as if swing it down at him. Aaron stepped to his right and brought his swords up in an x as the blade came down blocking it. He brought up his foot and kicked out against the shield causing the man to take a few steps back.
Aaron started to circle the man looking for an opening to get through. The man then came charging forward readying his blade to stab him. As the man got closer Aaron sidestepped and spun slicing the back of the mans leg near the nee. The men fell to one nee as his weight could not be supported.
Aaron was about to step forward to stab the man from behind but the man suddenly began to glow. Aaron stepped back as the man got to his feet and turned to face him once again ready.
Aaron was confused he did not see the man use a potion or hear any spell come from his mouth. Then he heard a man chanting a buff spell near the forest. He turned to see a male Cleric standing their waiving a rod and chanting with his eyes closed.
Aaron put both his blades in one handed reached readied the blade from his sleeve as he started to run at the Cleric. The Night ran to cover his ally but stopped as Aaron throw his knife at him. As he got closer to the cleric he had his swords in both hands again.
He knead the man and brought his blade around to his throat to face the Knight. The knight stopped in front of him with his sword pointed.
Knight “stop being a coward using him as a shield.”
Aaron, “well two against one is not quiet so fare is it but I guess you guys are to weak that you did this.”
The knight got mad at that.
“What’s wrong with teaming up. There was nothing in the rules . . . wait there really are no rules!”
The knight laughed at that while the Cleric paled with each moment.
While the knight was still laughing Aaron shoved the Cleric into him making them fall over one another. With that he jumped on to the knight stabbing and slicing all the vital points he could reach on the man. A moment later the man vanished and a few items dropped.
Aaron turned to face the Cleric as he started to crawl away. He walked over to the cowering man.
The Cleric started to scream, “mercy mercy please for heavens sake please.”
Aaron got angry at this.
“Mercy! You want mercy you would not have cared if you guys where winning so why should I care.”
Cleric, “Please-“
Aaron stabbed one of his blades in the mans heart at the same time his other blade slit his throat. The man sat there gurgling for a second then vanished.
You have leveled Up!
You have leveled Up!
You have leveled Up!
You have leveled Up!
Aaron stood there a moment then put his blades away as he exhaled. He picked up the items the cleric had dropped then went to get what the Knight had dropped and retrieves his thrown knife.
Aaron then walked over to the fire and doused it with the water he had gotten from the stream. He pulled on his pack and ate his food that was now cold as he walked back to the forest. Once at the stream he cleaned his gear and pot and stowed them away.
Aaron then looked for a place to hide for the night in the bushes. He found a nice spot and sat down pulling out a blanket to keep him warm in the cooling evening air.
He then pulled out the items he had gotten from the two attackers. There was a pair of bracers, and coins from the Knight. Then from the Cleric there was a lot of coins and Carving with runes on it. Aaron put away everything away besides the bracers and used identify on them.
Old Bracers:
Some old worn bracers
Durability 16/20 +6 Defense
He repaired them and the ring from earlier then leaned against the tree to sleep. Through out the night there where sounds of animals and even wolves but nothing came near.
When he woke up he stowed away his blanket and stretched. He pulled up his Quest window again.
Quests:
The Tournament
This is a tournament meant to bring forward those that will have a great effect upon the World and other realms. This contest will be held on Heavens lost Isle.
Competitors: 2537 1872 1391 546
Rewards: ???
There had been a lot more competitors removed from the game since dinner last night. He closed his window and thought about what his friends might be doing while he was sitting there.
He waited a moment then went to the stream to fill his water back that he had forgot to do. As he was filling the bag he heard a voice call out to him.
Rouge, “so what do we have here? Oh if it isn’t the fellow from the other day.”
Aaron slowly looked up to see the Rouge, Knight, and Mage from the other day that was threatening him and his friends.
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Editor(Sam can you add something about his friends/your characters as they thought about the other day then see what is happening. Also if you want add some details about other players in the contests and/or fight)
Aarons friends where sitting at a table in the inn back at the starter town. They had a screen at the center of their table watching their friend and a number of other players. They where all drinking something besides alcohol since they where all bellow age by a few years. The Tournament had only begun a few minutes ago. So far there have only been a few duels but it was starting to get even more interesting as entire groups began to face off against each other.
One of these groups was made up of two archers, two mages, three rouges, Five Knights and a cleric. They where a famous party to most of the beginners with the nick name of “the seekers of the land”. They where from the first heavenly training grounds and have been the only ones known to have explored the entire region and even discovered a small dungeon which is now famous for great monsters to fight and level up quickly.
They had come upon another group mainly made up of Knights, and Archers. They had a quick fight against the group. “The Seekers of the Land” staid in formation as the other group charged at them. The mage used six fireballs to damage them and make them disorganized while the archers where using pinpoint accuracy to take out a few of them. The group’s cleric was buffing the entire group until the disorganized group got close. Once they where in hand-to-hand combat the fight ended in seconds as the disorganized group was massacred with out having a single casualty on “The Seekers of the Lands” Group.
-Back at the Tavern-
The Blacksmith and Instructor came in and sat at the table near Aarons Friends.
Blacksmith, “I hope the young lad is doing well out there.”
Instructor, “Of course the Lads doing fine he was one of the best trainees I’ve ever had and he is the only one the stuck out with it this long compared to all the others just going out after they got their basics down.”
Blacksmith, “He also has the best maintained gear that I’ve seen in a quite a while. That lad sure is one of a kind.”
Instructor, “yes that is true that Aaron sure is one of a kind. I hope I’ll be able to see him once again.“
(Knight) overheard the two and turned to ask them, “You Know Aaron!”
The Two turned to look at the young man.
Instructor, “yes I’m proud to say that I am the one that has trained him a number of his skills.”
(Knight), “That’s amazing could I take some lessons. I am one of his friends and would love to improve my skills like his.”
Instructor, “I would love to have another student my teachings will do you well…”
(Archer), “I would also like to take some lessons!”
Instructor, “the more the better.”
Blacksmith, “you two might also like to come to help out at my shop as well to learn how to forge and maintain your weapons, plus I could use another helping hand like Aarons.”
They stopped talking as their screens changed from the previous seen and had Aaron hiding in a bush as a Archer was running by. He shot the person twice before walking up to him and slicing his throat.
(Archer), What amazing skill, his first shot knocked the guy off balance and his second shot to the leg to disable him!”
Instructor, “Those are very good tactics but could have been an almost instant kill if he aimed his first shot at the mans heart since his armor looks like it does hot have piercing resistance.”
Blacksmith, “I would have to disagree that armor is light but would have more protection at critical spots.”
Instructor, “True, I could never argue against you when it came to armors…”
They continued to watch the tournament on the screen.
They eventually saw Aaron again facing off the Knight and Cleric.
Editor (Sam I’m not sure what else to add here if you could can you add some more here.)
The Next time the saw Aaron was when he was found by the knight and cleric.
They continued to watch as a few of them logged off and did a few things.
They where all logged back on watching when they saw the three players from the other day find Aaron.
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Aaron thought of as many ways that he could fight them but knew the only way was to escape or find a way to separate them from one another.
Aaron jumped up and ran back towards the clearing as the three ran after him. He heard one of them yell and turned to see the rouge get dragged into the air by one of his traps that he set. He continued to run out into the clearing and towards the other sides forest. He was almost there when a fireball arched over his head and hit the brush causing it to burst into a wall of fire.
Aaron halted in his steps looking for a way around when he looked back the mage was there and the knight. To his left was the cliff and to his right was more forest. He stood there for a moment with his back to the flames then ran for the forest to his right but stopped as a winded rouge came walking out of it.
The rouge stood there and laughed pulling what remained of the trap off his foot and looked at him.
“Looks like you are going no where my friend. This is going to be fun!”
Aaron drew his blades as he backed up to the center of the field. He looked back at the other two then at the rouge. The rouge laughed again.
“What do you think you are going to do with those? You are no match for the three of us.”
Aaron, “no I’m no match against the three of you but if I can get past you I still have a chance!”
The knight and Mage laughed at the thought of Aaron getting past.
Mage, “Do you think you could really get around a level 53 Rouge by yourself.”
Knight, “yah what he said you are a dead man!”
Aaron didn’t care what they said it was his only chance to get out of here in one piece. He ran forward but the mage fired a fireball right in front of him. As his steps carried him forward through flames and smoke he fell through a hole as the ground beneath him opened up into darkness.
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