Aaron was still walking down the road through Esster’s forest. He was currently in Enea’s form trying to even walk properly but could not walk the way he used to in his original form and instead had a swaying rhythm with his hips slowly going to the side as he took each step.
Thanks to the evolution the armor had also changed for this form. Similar to his original form the plates have shifted to expose Malle at the joints and hands. What was not like his other form is that his stomach was now exposed.
Aaron, “Enea I really hate that the stomach is exposed it feels irritating and Its open to direct attack.”
Enea, “sorry Aaron but I have no control over the evolution of the armor it automatically changes to suit the wearers style of combat and needs.”
Aaron, “but why would it change to not cover the stomach leaving an obvious weak point”
Enea, “Its possible that it was meant for a wider range of movement instead of being confined by the armor. Plus that kind of looks sexy on you.”
Aaron, “I don’t want sexy! I want to have a proper defense like any other armor.”
Enea, “Come on I meant it as a compliment.”
Aaron, “Ah what ever, lets just get to the next village to find the Chosen.”
Enea continued to laugh at Aaron in his embarrassment and irritation.
At that Aaron continued on down the road eventually getting out his bow to shoot some animals for xp and some basic loot. The road continued to weave back and forth as he continued to work his way through the forest. Soon he began to notice that there weren’t any animals and that the forest had grown silent. Aaron slowed a bit putting his bow away and putting his hands on his swords handles.
As he came upon a small clearing he began to think he had made a mistake when he had noticed the signs. As he reached to center of the clearing he heard a branch snap off to his right. In one swift motion he drew out a dagger and throw it at where the sound came from striking a tree that a bandit had stepped out from behind.
Bandit, “Well that wasn’t a nice greeting.”
Aaron, “what do you want?”
Slowly more bandits began to step out from the trees with multiple types of bows readied but not drawn yet.
Sadistic Bandit, “Women really shouldn’t be carrying weapons or out on their own.”
He gave a twisted chuckle.
Aaron said while irritated, “and why is that bastard!”
Sadistic bandit after chuckling again, “woman are only good for sitting on a mans lap and doing anything he wishes of them.”
Aarons face turned bright red with anger while tightening his grip on his swords. One of the bandits at the sadistic bandits side told him to knock it off.
Bandit, “sorry about my companion here he wasn’t raised properly. But where are my manors could we guide you to your destination?”
Aaron, “I’m sorry but I really don’t feel like going anywhere with the likes of you.”
Bandit, “Well then could you please surrender we would not want to harm any valuable goods.”
Sadistic Bandit, “Can I take her first boss I’d love to teach the delicate thing a lesson of manners.”
Bandit, “you can have her all night if you wish but don’t ruff her up to badly.”
[Aaron, “These guys are scum why would anyone treat people like that. Plus I’m not really even a woman!”]
[Enea, “would you like to teach them a lesson for me and all the women out there.”]
[Aaron, “I would gladly do so.”]
Aaron began to cite the fireball spell quietly while taking his hands off his swords.
Bandit, “I take it that means you are surrendering to…”
The bandit could not finish his sentence, as above Aarons hands appeared two fireballs. He quickly through them at the closest bandits while he began to cite the fireball spell once while running for the closest cover. The bandits quickly started to fire their arrows and bolts at Aaron. Most of them missed while a few bounced off his armor. As he neared the cover one of the arrows pierced his side sending a numbing shock up his body but still managed to get behind cover.
[Enea, “are you alright!?”]
[Aaron, “do you think I’m alright I have an arrow in my side! I told you that the belly being exposed was a weakness.]
Aaron quickly tossed his two new fireballs at the bandits near him then moved deeper into the forest.
[Enea, “when I had the armor I had the same style armor and it wasn’t a weak spot for me.”]
[Aaron, “Well you are a Goddess and more skilled then me.”]
Aaron quickly stepped behind a tree and through on a quick bandage to try and stop the blood and health loss. As he finished he quickly look back behind the tree to see the bandits almost on him again. Using a mana and health potion he quickly started to cite the fireball spell once more. As the fireballs appeared above his hands again he tossed them at the bandits before drawing out his swords.
He ran out as the fireballs struck jumping through the smoke that it caused to land in the middle of the bandits once more. They all came at him with their swords drawn. Aaron quickly blocked the first bandits attack with one sword and used his other sword to strike the mans leg. As the bandit collapsed from the pain Aaron moved on to the next bandit blocking with both his swords.
As he drew his swords back for the next attack he saw the other bandits where to close so he activated Whirlwind striking at all the critical spots he could. A number of them disintegrated to loot while the remaining ones where forced back from the attack.
You have leveled up!
You have leveled up!
Aaron quickly began to attack the bandits one after another either critically wounding them ore killing them on the spot. Soon he was facing the bandit leader one on one. They continued to strike and block each other’s attacks. Aaron knew he could not continue this single fight the way it was so he used twin blades to quickly strike at the bandit’s joints.
Aaron missed his attack on one of the legs and arms but still forced the bandit to the ground. As he was about to finish him off a blade was set against the side of Aarons throat. Stopping where they where Aaron turned slightly to see the sadistic bandit standing there holding the sword.
The bandit gave one of his chuckles again.
Sadistic Bandit, “You are an interesting one. Chu chu chu. I really must have you all to myself.”
The bandit leader slowly got up off the ground with the assistance of one of his companions.
Aaron, “do you really think that I would let you.”
Sadistic Bandit, “I don’t really think that you have a choice in the matter right now.”
Aaron quickly dropped the moment the bandit finished his sentence while raising one of his swords to nock the bandits sword aside. With the bandits sword in an awkward position after the move Aaron quickly kicked the Bandit in the stomach to push get some distance.
The Sadistic Bandit laughed again.
Sadistic Bandit, “I have not had this much fun in years. You will make a perfect little plaything.”
Bandit leader, “We can’t take her as we are right now everyone retreat for now. “
Sadistic Bandit, “what and end my fun…”
Bandit leader, “then would you like to face your brother for disobeying me.”
Sadistic Bandit, “Ah what a poor sport. Well see you another time my plaything.”
Aaron stood there as the remaining few Bandits quickly began to grab their wounded and run away to where ever. As the bandits were soon out of sight Aaron put away his swords and took in a breath and exhaled.
Enea, “That was a tuff fight, are you ok.” She said in a worried voice.
Aaron, “That was worse then the first time I had to fight wolves.“
Enea, “well it seems like you are alright. We really do need to learn more skills and spells so we can be able to handle more situations.”
Aaron began to pick up the loot from the dead bandits then headed to the clearing where the fight had begun.
Aaron, “what book do you think I should read first or do you know a few that you can teach me.”
Enea, “I could teach you a few things but I can only do that while we are in my domain. So I think we should try reading a couple of the first chapters in the books we have now.”
Aaron grabbed his dagger out of the tree and stowed it away again.
Aaron, “well for now I’ll finish reading the fire tombs first chapter.”
Enea, “that is a good plan.”
Aaron began to head down the road once more with a little more sway to his hips then earlier not worrying about how he walked while reading some of the books he had.
While he walked he had a number of windows pop up.
You have Learned Fire Sword!
Ability allows caster to target a weapon to have flames run down its blade. lasts 10min per ability’s level or until canceled[costs 100 Mana].
You have learned Fire Wall!
Ability allows caster to summon a wall of fire, Lasts for 10 minutes or until canceled [Costs 400 Mana].
You have learned Shadow step!
You are to fast for the average eye to see, Causes and after image. Ability only lasts for as many moves as its level: 1 [costs 50 mana]
Your mana Pool has grown by +200!
Status Window
Name| Aaron Primary Class| Enea's Chosen
Gender| Male Height| 6'4"
Health| 1000 Mana| 1000
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Level| 64
Health Regen/sec| 6.4 Mana Regen/sec| 6.4
Strength| 38 Agility| 40
Wisdom| 20 Intelligence| 24
Stamina| 34 Vitality| 26
Dexterity| 26
Faith| 750
Fame| 320
Skills|
Precise shot-Basic Level 4, Blade Proficiency-basic level 8, Bow Proficiency-Basic level 7, Knife Proficiency-Basic level 6, Amidesxstis/Dual Wielding-Basic level 9, Repair-Basic level 6, Handicraft-Basic Level 4,Blacksmith-Basic level 3, Carpenter-Basic Level 2, Stealth-Basic level 3,Traps-Basic Level 3, Digging-Basic Level 2, Construction-Basic Level 2, First Aid- Basic level 4, Identify- Basic Level 6, Cooking- basic Level 4, Shout- Basic Level 1,
Weapon Forms
Faint, Slash, Stab, Whirlwind, Twin Blade, Enea's Form, Shadow Step,
Spells
Demonic Aura, Holly Aura, Fireball, Fire Blade, Fire Wall,
Language
Common, Ancient
Equipment
Head| Enea's Helmet: Durability 20/20 +6
Neck| Reinforced Scarf: Durability 20/20, Defense +4
Chest Armor| Enea's armor: durability 38/40, Defense +16
Arms| Enea's Gantlets: Durability 30/30, Defense +8
Pants/Legs| Enea's armor: durability 40/40, Defense +16
Feet| Enea's Boots: Durability 19/20, Defense +10
Enea's Armor
Durability| 150/150 total Defense| 54
Armor| Heavy Class| Ultimate Rare
Ability’s
Enea was once the peacekeeper of the gods along with five other goddesses to keep the balance between the forces of the dark and light. Enea's armor was created from Mitheral and a rare forgotten metal of the gods along with part of Enea's flesh. This Armor was first worn by Enea and has now been passed down to her chosen. This armor Levels and evolves with the wearer.
Evolution| Stage 1 Level| 53
Evolutions Affects
Hawk- Do to players use of precision and speed Armor has morphed to accommodate adding +2 speed
Aaron , “that should do for now but I will still need to learn more.”
Enea, “Don’t push yourself to far.”
Aaron, “I know mother Hen.”
Enea, “well someone needs to look out after you.”
Aaron, “thanks.”
Aaron continued to travel through the woods for 2 days changing forms multiple times as he went. Towards the end of the second day he finally arrived at the next town. As he got closer he noticed there was some smoke rising from the town. As he continued to get closer it became easy to tell that there was something going on so he ran forward while in Enea’s form.
As he neared the town gates he noticed that there where no guards and that there where three bodies on the ground. As he got closer they vanished leaving behind some loot. Aaron did not go for the loot since it looked like before they vanished that two of them where guardsman.
New quest Acquired Bandit Raid!
You may either hunt the bandits down and saving as many towns folk as you can, or join in the looting and sacking of the town.
Rewards: Unknown
He quickly ran through the gate to see people running in panic with a number of bandits running around looting and dragging people. Aaron quickly went for the nearest bandit stabbing one of his blades through the mans back and using the other a moment later to slit his throat. The body quickly disintegrated as he ran to the next bandit continuing the proses again.
He continued to work his way down the street killing one bandit after another until the rest noticed. They quickly began to group and come at him. As they got closer he used a fireball to disorganize them before charging in to the fray. He quickly began to target the joints to either immobilize them or slow them down.
As he blocked the bandit’s swords from both sides he activated whirlwind taking out the whole group due to his build up of his attacks. As he looked for the next bandit a large man came forward with a large war hammer over his shoulder. He seemed to be this group of bandits leader.
Bandit leader, “so someone actually worth a challenge is here, and can you tell me your name so I can know the one who has killed many of my men?”
Aaron, “I am… Enea’s Chosen the keeper of the worlds balance.”
The Bandit laughs, “so another chosen has arrived oh what shale we do… Ha the other ones not even here so the town is easy pickings.”
Aaron, “not while I’m around.”
Bandit leader, “oh is that so then I will just have to cower in fear… ha.”
As the bandit was finishing his sentence he swung his hammer down as Aaron jumped back. Aaron was about to go in to attack thinking that the man was slow but he had to duck from the bandit’s next swing. Aaron then quickly moved to his right as the man swung his hammer again. Aaron quickly rolled behind the man as he began his next swing.
Aaron quickly jumped up and struck at the mans arms barely even leaving a scratch. The man turned around laughing.
Bandit Leader, “Is this all you’ve got?! My mother can do better then that.”
Aaron quickly cited his new fire blade spell causing his swords to ignite.
Bandit Leader, “oh now this can get interesting. “
The bandit leader began to swing his hammer down at him again. Aaron instead of stepping back he went to the side and struck at the mans side causing third degree burns where his sword struck but still could not pierce the bandits flesh deep enough.
The bandit swung again but missed as Aaron rolled behind the man. Has Aaron began to rise he noticed that the bandit had not finished his swing and was bringing it around while spinning. It struck Aaron in the side throwing him into some barrels on the side of the road causing them to shatter on impact. Aaron slowly got to his feet almost out of breath and spitting up blood.
Bandit leader, “this was almost to easy.”
The bandit leader was coming towards Aaron again raising his weapon for another strike. Aaron quickly sidestepped under the mans arm and used twin blades with all the force he could muster finally piercing deep enough to prevent further use of the mans arm. The bandit using his other arm swung again but slower. Aaron used Shadow step to move behind the man and attack the bandits only good arm. He did not cut deep enough to prevent use of the arm but the damage was enough that the bandit could not raise his hammer again.
The bandit gave a grown and fell do his knees as blood continued to run down his arms. The other bandits all began to either run away on foot or on horseback leaving their fallen commander kneeling in the street before Aaron.
Bandit, “finish me off I can only live for fallen king. I’m nothing since I failed him.”
Aaron wiped off his blades and slid them into their sheaths.
[Enea, “Aaron… please spare his life.”]
[Aaron, “Why should I let these kind of scum live.”]
[Enea, “Not all are how they seem.”]
Aaron sighed.
Aaron, “I will not kill you since you are no longer a threat. I leave you to the towns council or rulers judgment.”
Aaron looked at the man then began to bandage him up.
Bandit, “Why are you doing this I must fall in battle following my warriors code of honor.”
Aaron, “I really do not care about a warriors honor. I care more for peoples lives and helping others then ones own selfishness.”
Bandit, “I am not worthy of this…”
[Enea, “man this guy does not know when to quit.”]
Aaron, “If you want to die so badly find something to fight for besides banditry.”
Bandit, “it is the only thing I can do in this land since I have nowhere I belong anymore.”
Aaron turned to see many of the villagers either standing there looking at him, putting fires out, or crying over loved ones.
Aaron, “these people need someone to fight for them. This land from what I have seen it is very hard to survive alone besides having bandits raiding them.”
Aaron looked back at the man.
Bandit, “My name my lady is Jonathan Verstin I am in your debt.”
Aaron nodded then walked over to the nearby villagers.
Towns folk, “My I ask you for your name stranger.”
Aaron, “My name is…you may call me Enae I am the Chosen of Goddess Enae.”