1.4 - Teachers and Students

Quest Accepted

“Alright I'm going to start running. You can come after I’m out of sight,” Urd said.

Dropping to all fours, pulling up his hood, and covering his face, Urd Dashed off.

Once Urd was out of sight, Willow headed after him while scanning the area. Noticing boot prints Urd had left behind, Willow began to run after him. Willow soon started to topple over, rolling a couple times, her foot had gotten caught on something, Urd had set up a trip line. Just as Willow was about to begin to move again her footing gave way. Willow's right leg was knee deep in a pitfall.

“I see how this is going to go,” Willow thought to herself.

As Willow progressed further, she began to notice traps as she observed the landscape. There were many types of traps; trip wires, deadfalls, footholds, and pitfalls.

Soon the traps became deadlier, spikes were added and various other techniques were used increasing their lethality.

From time to time the traps were designed to capture, rather than to kill.

Willow’s pace has slowed down to a crawl. Willow had to constantly scan the terrain for traps, observe the surrounds, and look for signs of a trail left by Urd.

Getting hungry, Willow stopped to rest and eat. All she had with her was her bow, arrows, water skin, and some jerky she always kept in a small pouch for emergencies.

Half a day had already passed, if things kept to at this rate she would be forced to hunt. Oddly enough there were no traces of wildlife in the forest. It was so quiet, as if the forest had fallen asleep. No bird, not even the sounds of insects could be heard.

After eating Willow got up and proceeded to follows urds trail. The terrain was getting steeper as she went further.

Slowly moving forward, Willow noticed a dead drop designed to snare and hoist its target into the air.

Just as she was going to disable the trap, she was flung to the ground, knocking the wind out of her.

While gasping for breath, Willow was drug towards the top of a steep slope. Willow struggled to break free from the snare but it was too late.

Willow was launched into the air. Finally catching her breath, Willow braced herself as she plummeted towards the ground. While airborne Willow could see rows of spikes made of wood at the base of the Slope.

Once hitting the ground Willow had started to tumble. Willow slowly adjusted herself, bringing herself to a rapid slide. Attempting to slow herself, Willow looked for anything to grab ahold of. Coming into Willow’s sight was a large boulder. Willow, brought her knees to her chest, as the boulder came near. Leaning forward Willow jumped, flinging herself towards the boulder. Slamming into the boulder;

-30 Hit Points

Desperately grasping on the boulder, Willow as abled to stop her descent. Taking a moment she collected herself and slowly climbed her way up the hill.

Picking up Urd trail, Willow slowly progressed forward. The traps were getting less complex and Urd’s trail more noticeable.

Willow still had about a quarter of the allotted time left. With the traps thinning out Willow was able to pick up speed considerably. Willow was slowly making a circle, heading straight back to the camp.

With a few hours left made it to the edge of the clearing before the camp. Willow could see Urd stoking the fire, while preparing a meal.

Stepping into the clearing, Willow heard a small *Snap*, followed by a thin, *Woosh*, and an abrupt *Thwap*, the last trap was a simple sling.

Willow rubbed her butt and gave a pained smile as she walked into camp.

Slapping his knee, Urd gave off a loud chuckle.

“Remember just because you can see the finish line doesn’t mean its over. *Bing*

Quest Complete; Urd's Game

Through Urd's game you have learned many things. Tracking a target, observing the surroundings and the basics traps and their applications.

Skill: You have learned Observation.

Skill: You have learned Tracking.

Skill: You have learned Traps.

Skill: You have learned Vision.

Observation(Lv. 2 25%): You are able to analyse diverse landscape to gain vital information.

Tracking(Lv.3 10%): You are able to find targets by following subtle changes in the environment.

Traps(Lv.2 25%): You have the ability to make, place and disarm traps.

Vision(Lv.3 10%) By honing your sight you have the ability to see further and focus on targets at a longer distances.

+10 Agility

+10 Vitality

+5 Strength

+50 Fame

-50 Notoriety

Level up

“Now come over here and get you something to eat, while we fix you up.” Urd said.

Willow walked over to the fire getting herself some food. Urd turned to his side, pulling out some bandages and herbs. Combining them, Urd began to treat Willows wounds.

“Looks like you’re lacking a little in survival. You need to be able to fend for yourself. You’ll need to learn Repair and herb gathering, but I’ll leave that to someone else. We have other things to work on,” Urd stated. *Bing*

Quest: The Hunt

You have much to learn from Urd. Proposing a hunt, Urd intends to teach you more of his craft.

Difficulty: F

Quest Requirements: Failure to accept the quest will result in permanent loss of Intimacy with Urd, being unable to take the quest again.

“A hunt sounds wonderful,” Willow replied.

Quest Accepted

“Alright rest up. We will be leaving at dawn,” Urd announced.

Taking this time willow logged out. Willow headed for the cafeteria to grab some food. After eating she took a quick shower, it was Saturday afternoon. She had a day and a half before her play time would be limited by school. Willow needed to get the most out for the remaining time.

When Willow logged back into Royal Road, it was just before dawn. Willow went through her pack gathering what she would need for the hunt.Willow started to make breakfast, pulling some vegetables, and leftover wolf meat from her pack. Shortly after finishing the stew Urd joined her at the fire. Rubbing his hands together warming them on the fire.

Willow passed a bowl of stew to Urd. While eating Urd started to talk about archery techniques. He first talked about how to nock multiple arrows at once, how to hold them, and draw the bow. Once finished describing it in detail, he went on to talk about another technique. The next technique was a basic technique that would allow you to shoot through tough hides and even platemail. He explained the technique was used more for large game and some exotics. The sun rose soon after Urd finished his explanation.

“Ok, Lets get started. You can’t just lurk about. You have to use your whole body to move, watching your balance, and paying attention to your surroundings.”

Urd lowered his stance while distributing his weight, urging Willow to follow his example. Using his bow he adjusted Willow’s posture to match his while making a *shh* gesture.

As they proceeded Willow paid attention to Urd trying to mirror his movement. They had cover about a mile worth of ground.

Using his hand, Urd motioned for Willow to watch as he nocked four arrows. Drawing his bow, Urd was aiming at a large boar. Firing his bow, all four arrows hit their target. Surprised for a moment the boar began its charge.

“Ok this is where you use the second technique I showed you,” Urd Said.

Drawing his bow and repeatedly fired arrows. Willow could see the arrows were digging in deeper than the rest.

Walking over to the boar, Urd began to remove the hide, meat, bone, teeth and tusks. Urd was able to collect a lot more than she would have been able to.

“Ok let me show you something neat,” Urd said as he pulled tools from his pack.

Cutting thin strips from the hide, he removed the fur from them them making them clean. Gathering the tusks and teeth, Urd made small holes in them. Using the cut stirps in strung the tusk and teeth into a bracelet.

“Alright now its your turn.” Urd said while turning to Willow.

While Observing the land she was able to tell there were still quite a few boars in the area. Starting to move forward Willow caught the trail of a boar. Crouching down Willow silently moved forward.

After about 15 minutes of creeping through the woods WIllow found her prey. Repeating Urd’s example, Willow nocked four arrows and fired her bow. The arrows hitting the boar, Willow switched to the second technique. Willow had slain the boar rather quickly.

Willow gathered the hide, tusks, teeth, and meat from the boar. Now following Urd instructions, she began to make a bracelet out of the items. *Bing*

Quest Complete: The Hunt

Through hunting with Urd you have learned various archery skills. Steathily hunting with Urd has taught you how to sneak. Urd's use of the kill has shown you how to craft hunting trophies.

Skill: You have learned Multi-shot

Skill: You have learned Penetration

Skill: You have learned Trophy Crafting

Skill: You have learned Sneak

+5 Agility

+50 Fame

+50 Notoriety

Level up

"Alright lets head back to camp for now," Urd said.

After returning to camp Willow and Urd sat down to eat. Chatting for awhile, Willow listened to Urd tell stories of hunts and distant lands. Urd had lived most of his life as a nomad, moving from one place to the next.

“Well its about time for me to go, the rest you have to learn for yourself. I’ll leave this with you,” Urd handed will a small leather bound book.

“Thank you,” Willow replied. Nodding his head Urd grabbed his pack. Walking to the edge of the forest, Urd waved goodbye. As soon as Urd entered the forest, he disappeared.

Looking at the book closer it resembled a field journal. The cover had a picture of a white wolf with the roman numeral one burned into it.

Opening the cover looking inside will saw drawing and details on a rare wolf. The book contained rough sketches of a general location where it could be found. The book contained details on its diet, territorial habits, and activity cycles amongst other things. Closing the book Willow got a quest pop-up. *Bing*

Quest: The Legendary Huntsmen

One of the great hunters, nears the end of the hunt. Knowledge passed from teacher to student, marks the beginning of the new hunt. You have been task to follow the footsteps of the teacher. Embraced by the land, feared by the prey, the hunt calls the hunter.

Difficulty: Unknown

Quest Requirements: Receive a field journal from a Huntsmen.

Quest Rewards: Unknown.

“I accept,” Willow spoke as she gripped the journal tightly.

Quest Accepted

Having only know Urd for two days wasn’t enough to form a meaningful relationship. None the less Urd had taught Willow many things. Opening a path, Urd had given Willow the tools to survive and to hunt.

Focusing on the task at hand, Willow needed to go to town. Willow was unsure of the location of the wolf she needed to hunt. With the murder’s mark still on her head, Willow would have to hunt to rid herself of it..

Grabbing her bow, Willow thought it was about time to find another. “Stat Window”

Character NameWillowAlignmentNeutralLevel10ProfessionNoneTitleHorse ThiefFame100Health350Mana100Strength30Agility50(+5)Vitality35(+5)Intellect10Wisdom10Charisma7Luck0Notoriety50Attack5Defense5Magic Resistance0

“Skill Window, Trophy Crafting”

Trophy Crafting:

This ability allows you to craft trophies from your kills.

As skill grows the benefits are greater.

Crafting trophies requires an abundant amount of knowledge animals and creatures.

+2% bonus to loot drops related to Trophy Crafting

Thinking to herself, “Benefits? From Trophies?”

Pulling out the Boar trophy Willow took a look.

Simple Boar Trophy

Using parts of a boar, the crafter making the trophy was a novice. Only part of the boar’s essence was captured.

+3 vit

Willow went through her pack and check supplies. Willow would soon need food, if she was going to get rid of the murder’s mark. Willow set out to hunt for food and materials to make a new bow.

After a day of hunting, Willow returned the camp. Upon arriving Willow started to make a smoker.She pulled out some of the hides she had gathered and started to fashion a large tarp. Digging a pit and starting a fire she built up a large amount of coals in the pit. Using three long logs, Willow tied them at the top and wrapped the tarp around them. Her smoker was now complete.

Willow Started the smoking process and then headed to her next task at hand. While she was hunting she had collected a lot of wood suitable for crafting a bows. Willow began to craft a bow. Willow used thin strips of animal hide braided tightly together to make a bow string. She carved the wood to make the bows body. Combining them together her first bow was finished.

Standing up Willow, drew and the released the bow several times. Unsatisfied with the bow, Willow set it aside and started crafting another.

Willow continued to craft through the evening, until taking a break to eat.

Checking on the horse it was still patiently waiting. Willow had been making sure it had water. The horse had been grazing in the clearing near the camp so it was good on food. The horse wounds where now healed and it was doing well.

Walking over to the horse, Willow started to tend to it. Brushing the horse, checking its hooves, and looking for any signs of health problems, Willow was satisfied with its condition.

“Looks like you’re here to stay.” Willow remarked while looking at the horse.

“So do you have a name?”

The horse within arms reach, used its head nudging Willow in the chest.

“You want a name do you?”

Thinking to herself Willow pondered for a few moments. The horse was dark brown in color with a white patch on its back that extended down one of its legs. It had numerous scars on its back and rear from its time spent with the merchant. One of the scars stood out quite a bit to Willow. It was in the shape of a small star.

“Alright I think I’ll call you Little Star.” Satisfied with the name Willow nodded.

In response to the name the horse lent it head over. Rubbing Willows cheek with the side of it head, as if asking for a hug. Willow gentle wrapped her arms around the horse’s neck, letting out a quiet, *Yoosh* *Yoosh*. Patting the horse on the head, Willow then returned to the fire.

Willow was still unsatisfied with the bows she had made. Continuing to craft bows throughout the night, morning soon came. Willow started to make breakfast, while working a hide to make a bridal. With the bridal finished, Willow ate breakfast and prepared to break camp.

With the camp broken down, willow grabbed her pack and walked over to Little Star.

Fitting the bridal on Little Star, Willow ask,“You ready to go?”

Little Star gave a small snorth, while stamping its hoof a few times.

“You’re going to have to help me out here.” Willow said while patting Little Star on the back of the head.

Little Star lowered its head. Willow placed one hand on the back of Little stars head and the other around its shoulder. Willow proceeded to jump placing her weight on Little Star. Locking her elbows, while Little star raised its head. Willow then threw her leg over Littles Stars back finally mounting the horse.

Patting Little Star, Willow remarked, “You’re good horse.”

Observing the surroundings, Willow headed towards the base of the mountains. Willow was looking for a good place to set up a new camp. Willow came to a river, heading up stream she found a suitable place to to set up a base camp. The waters of the river were abundant with fish, there was plenty of room for Little Star to graze and the forest was close by.

Hopping down from Little star Willow started to make camp. Willow set up a place for a fire surrounding it with large stones. She dug a pit and lined it with stones from the river this would serve as the base of a smoker.

Grabbing her hatchet, Willow headed to the forest. Gathering medium sized sticks together she made a few bundles. Making a few trips back and forth between the camp and forest. Willow had about 5 bundles of wood.

Using her hatchet Willow trimmed them down. Making a point on one end and their length about 3 foot. Gathering the produced sticks, Willow headed to the river. Making a pen off the bank with the sticks. Will made an entrance to the pen in a “V” shape, leaving the point of the “V” open. Willow had made a simple fish trap, that could hold a good number of fish.

With the fish trap made it, it was still early in the afternoon. Willow took the time to log out and get some some food. It was Sunday, and with the new camp Willow could hunt comfortably during the week.

Its was now Sunday evening and Willow still had a few hours before she needed to head to bed. Taking this time Willow logged back into Royal Road. It was Early morning in Royal Road. Willow decided to set traps for smaller game.

Heading to the forest, Willow started to mentally map the surrounding area. Through observation she had notice there was a large population of mountain goats in the area. There was a small pack of wolves in the area probably with only 1 alpha male and 2 to 3 females. There was the presence of cougars.

While walking through the forest and setting traps Willow gathered wood that would be suitable for a bow she had yet to make one to her satisfaction.

With her traps now set, Willow hunted till it was almost night time. She was slowly getting rid of her notoriety. She should be able to get rid of it just before the weekend.

While hunting on the way back to camp, Willow had seen signs of some type of humanoid creature. The tracks were rather small and they probably weighed in at around 120 pounds. The trails were still a good ways from her camp so she wouldn’t need worry about whatever they were at the moment.

Heading back to camp, Willow notice sign of another person in the area. It looked like they had been wondering around the forest as if lost. Quickly adjusting her posture Willow began to sneak as she went in the direction of the camp.

When she was around 100m from the camp she readied her bow and moved forward. Willow could see her camp, it was undisturbed. Scanning the area she saw a man standing in the river swinging a sword.

Willow watched the man for about 15 minutes, while she pondered about what to do about it. The man was almost 6 ft tall, with a very muscular build. What puzzled Willow the most was, more than half naked. He wore only what looked to be a loin cloth.

Willow sat back and watched, the man continued to swing his sword over and over.

Finally deciding this couldn’t go on, Willow crept closer till she was in shooting range.

When she was finally close enough to strike, Willow called out, “What is your business here?”

The man slow turned towards Willows direction.

“Slowly come out of the river, and don’t make any sudden movements!”

Following Willow’s directions, the man came out of the water.

Willow watching the man for any unnatural moments couldn’t take it anymore.

“Put your damn clothes on!!”

Putting his sword to the side, the man slowly got dressed.

“What is your business here?” Willow said with her bow still drawn.

“I don’t want any trouble.”

The man paused for a moment before speaking, “Food, could you spare some food please.”

Dumbfounded, Willow noticed the man kept glancing towards the fish trap. Thinking to herself, “If he was hungry why didn’t he just take some from the trap.”

“There are some fish in the trap over there, take some and leave.”

Pausing again them man looked at Willow before announcing, “ Um….I can’t cook.”

“What the hell are you doing all the way out here!!”

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Finally deciding the man was not a threat and just stupid Willow lowered her bow. Walking into camp Willow put aside the wood and things she collected while hunting. Heading to the fish trap, Willow used two hands in a scooping motion to toss a few fish from the trap to the bank.

Willow heard clapping off the side followed by a, “Brilliant”

Picking up the fish Willow headed toward the fire pit and started a fire.

“Get over here and watch.”

Willow pulled out her knife and began to descale and gut the fish. Turning her head she noticed the man watching intently, using his hand to wipe the corner of his mount. Grabbing a few sticks, Willow skewered the fish and started cooking them.

“So what are you doing all the way out here?”

“Training, My sword is still lacking,” the man said.

“What is the point of training all the way out here if you’re going to die of starvation?”

“I have died many times in the pursuit of the sword.”

While waiting for the fish to finish cooking Willow, gather antlers and some deer hide she had gotten earlier from hunting and started to make a trophy. Using her knife she cut off a small grouping of 2 points of the rack. Using the hide she made twine and started to braid a small necklace. With the leftover twine Willow wrapped the base of the antler parts she had cut off.

Combining the necklace and the antlers together your trophy was finished.

The fish had finished cooking, removing them from the fire Willow handed one to the man.

Before taking the fish the man paused for a moment, “I..I’m Geomichi167, K..Kim Dae-jung.”

“I’m Willow.”

Willow took her time to eat. Geomichi167 finished the fish up rather quickly and looked towards the remaining one,”Can I have some more please?” Nodding Willow continued her meal. Geomichi167 made quick work of the fish and finished with a,”Thank you.. I was starving.”

“You paid attention to how I fixed it right?”

“Y-Yes.” Geomichi167 replied while his stomach let loose a growl.

“If you’re still hungry, go collect wood.” Pointing towards a bundle of wood leftover from making the fish trap, Willow said, “ Bring back about 5 bundles like that.” Quickly standing up Geomichi167, headed for the forest.

Willow taking this time to head over to the bank of the river. Willow was looking for a decent sized piece of slate. After finding a suitable piece Willow headed back to the camp and sat by the campfire.

Pulling out her hatchet, she used the back of the hatchet to start shaping the rock. Geomichi167 had returned with the bundles of wood while Willow was shaping the rock. The rock was starting to form a blade. Finishing the shape you grabbed a near by rock and started to put an edge to it. After a few minutes the blade was finished, taking some hide she wrapped the base making a handle.

“Bring the wood over here,” Willow said to Geomichi167.

WIllow started to craft the spikes like before when she made the fish trap. After making 2 she turned to Geomichi167 and handed him the knife.

“Just like that, do the rest of the bundles.”

“Ok,” Geomichi167 started to work with grin on his face.

While Geomichi167 was working, Willow tended the camp, finished setting up the smoker, and took care of Little star.

“I’m done.” Geoimichi167 announced while walking up to Willow.

“Alright, grab the wood and head over to the river.”

Willow then proceeded to show Geomichi167 how to make a fish trap. Using her trap as an example she watched over Geomichi167, giving him advice and explaining things here and there. With the fish trap fished, she walked to her trap and had Geomichi167 gather fish, then clean and gut them. With the fish ready to cook she watched over Geomichi167, while thinking “Least he won’t starve for a while.”

“You should be able to at least eat for the time being. I have to log out, I have school tomorrow.”

“Thank you very much…..Um……….Willow”, Geomichi167 said with a red face.

Not thinking anything about it Willow logged out, shortly after heading to bed.

It was now Monday, having gone to school and finished her therapy. Wilow was now once again in Royal Road. Looking around Willow noticed the beginnings of another camp just outside hers.

The camp seemed to almost mirror hers as if copying it.

Not thinking much about it, Willow went to check her traps and hunt. Spending most of the day she mapped out the area while looking for signs of others. On the way back to camp she came across what looked to be a patrol of Goblins, they were about 4 foot tall with greenish skin and long pointy ears. Hiding her presence she waited for them to path by noting on her map where she had seen them.

Once getting back to camp she was greeted by Geomichi167.

“H..Hello Willow.” Geomichi167 said while greeting Willow. The greeting was more natural than their previous conversations.

“Hello,” WIllow replied as she set her pack down. Willow started a fire in the pit of the smoker and then proceeded to work on the supplies she had gathered today.

“I did my best to copy your camp,” Geomichi said with a air of accomplishment.

“It looks good. You should be fine for now.”

Walking over Geomichi167 pulled out some hides and other monster parts presenting them to Willow. “I got these today while I was training, Please take them for your help yesterday. A debt must be repaid in full.”

Receiving the items Willow replied with a “Thank You.” Looking at the hides there were quite a few. Willow decided to make a blanket and ground cloth. While Willow was working the hides, Geomichi167 was watching full of interest. “What are you making?” Geomichi asked.

“I’m making some bedding and a blanket for you. It looks like you spend a lot of time in Royal Road and you don’t have your basic needs covered.” Willow continued to work finally producing the items for Geomichi167. “Here you go. Are you planning on staying here much longer?” Willow casually asked.

“I still have a lot of training to do”

“Alright I’ll show you how to make a smoker, It will make your food supply have a longer lifetime.” Willow proceeded to show Geomichi167 how to make a smoke. Willow taught Geomichi by example, giving advice here and there. With the smoker complete, she had him clean and gut the fish and place them in the smoker.

“Alright, around this time tomorrow the fish will be ready. I’m going to get some hunting done.”

Willow decided to hunt as much as possible, she would wait to process hides and items. Hunting for a few more hours before returning to camp her notoriety was slowly dropping.

It was starting to get dark so Willow made way to camp. Shortly after returning Willow was once again greeted by Geomichi167. This time he invited her to his camp and offered her a meal of fish he had caught with the fish trap. Watching her eat, Geomichi167 had a big grin full of satisfaction.

“Do you mind if I ask why you have the murder’s mark?” Geomichi167 asked.

Willow decided it was ok to talk to him about it, he seemed harmless and showed no animosity towards her. Willow started to explain to him about the merchant and how he was beating Little Star to the point of killing him if she hadn’t stepped in. Nodding and telling her it was the right thing to do. “Its a warrior’s duty to protect the weak, no matter if its a person or not.”

WIllow continuing to hunt over the next few days had only 10 points left of Notoriety left. Today was wednesday. Today when she logged in She saw Geomichi167 with 2 other people. When Geomichi167 noticed Willow, he waved and started to walk over.

“Hello Willow”

“Hi, they friends of yours?”

“They are fellow disciples at the sword school I attend.” Geomichi167 explained.

Nodding with an “I See look” Willow started to check her supplies and plan her hunt for today. While she was getting ready she watched as Geomichi167 was showing the other disciples how to make the fish traps and smokers.

With her supplies ready Willow set out to hunt. While she was checking her traps she noticed a couple of them had been sprung and the prey taken. Scanning the surrounding she could tell the goblins were expanding their territory. At the rate of expansion the camp would be in reach within a day or two. Quickly gathering her stuff Willow made her way back to camp.

Once at camp, she went through the wood she had collected and started to make bows. After making about five she was finally satisfied she had made one she could use.

Horn Bow of the Ram

Durability: 75/ 75

Attack: 6-7

Multiple shot speed: 4

+ 2% movement speed on hilly and rocky terrain

The bow was made using the horn of mountain goats know for their agility in rocky terrain. With Horn reinforcing the back and belly of the bow its durability has increased.

After finishing the bow Willow moved to her next task. Willow started to make hip quiver. Willow made the quiver to hold about 20 arrows. When the quiver was finished she make arrows, using bone she had been collecting she made arrowheads with a serrated edges to promote bleeding. When Willow produced enough she stop and called out to Geomichi167, “Dae-Jung.”

Hearing his name being called Dae-Jung froze in place. Looking first at the other two disciples he could see them scowling at him causing him to wince before responding.

Walking over Dae-Jung responding to Willow’s call, “C-can I help you?”

“The goblins in the area are expanding their territory, we will be in there reach later today or tomorrow, I’m going to start launching attacks on their patrols thinning out there numbers. You should be careful. Hopefully I will be able to slow their expansion.”

Pulling out some red cloth showing it to Dae-Jung, Willow remarked, “When you see these clothes it means I have traps in the area. Be very careful, I’m going to be placing traps not for small animals but to kill goblins. Please tell that to your friends.”

“Do you need help?” Dae-Jung asked.

“No I’m just going after patrols and scouts it won’t be a problem,” Willow said as she handed a piece of red cloth to Dae-Jung. “Show that to your friends, I need to get going”

Willow fastened the new hip quiver to her side and walked over to Little Star. “I’m going away for awhile you have to take care of yourself for a while.”

Turning and walking to the forest Willow pulled out her map and headed to the first place she had marked that had goblin activity.

Before arriving to the spot, Willow started to scan the area for any new signs of activity. Willow was able to pick up the trail of a small patrol of four. The trail was relatively fresh maybe 20 minutes old. Following the trail Willow readied her bow and started to sneak through the forest.

After about an hour of tracking the Goblins, she got her first visual confirmation of them. There were four of them and the seemed to be taking a break in a small clearing where three paths met. Scanning the area she found some high ground and slowly moved to it.

Willow gathered some nearby sticks and started to sharpen them making some spikes. Placing the spikes in the ground she set up a trip wire just before them. Moving further from the goblins she made various traps as she moved. After placing 5 traps she made her way back to the high ground.

With the goblins at about 50 meters Willow nocked four arrows. Drawing her bow, Willow took aim at the closet goblin which was standing against a tree. Firing the arrows, Willow quickly grabbed a handful of arrows. The four arrow had all hit their mark. The goblins drew their rusty swords and started to look for the source of the arrows. The goblin that received the first attack was badly wounded and bleeding.

Drawing her bow, Willow switched targets and fired. The first arrow hitting the goblin in the right shoulder pierced through its shoulder. Firing again, Willow landed hits in its chest, leg, and arm. Willow wasn’t trying to kill she was trying to wound.

After the second set of arrows the goblins knew WIllows position. Raising their swords while yelling the began to run in her direction. Shooting arrows as the charged Willow was able to wound the third goblin.

Quickly turning Willow head towards the traps. After about making it 20 yards the 1st goblin was in ranged of the traps. Turning Willow nocked four arrows and lie in wait. When the goblin had almost reached the trap Willow fire scoring a hit. The goblin furious from the damage charged forward with no mind on the surroundings. Falling over from the trip wire the goblin tumbled meeting the spikes.

Raising itself the goblin was almost dead. Yelling as it got up only to be met with arrows one after another. Turning grey and disappearing just as the other three goblin arrived

Willow backtracked while firing arrows pulling the goblins into the traps she had laid earlier. Using kiting tactics Willow was able to finish of the goblins rather quickly.

With the fight over, Willow went through and collected the arrows she had shot. Willow collected some rusty weapons and crude iron armor.

Using ambush tactics and guerrilla warfare will was able to take out 5 patrols and scouting parties. Tracking the patrols she was able to locate the goblin encampment it was a shrewd camp with four poorly build huts and a large fire pit in the middle. Marking it on her map she made her way back to camp.

Reaching camp it was about nightfall, Willow stoked the coals in the fire pit and added more wood working up a fire. Pulling out a pot she headed to the river and filled it with water. Placing it on the fire, Willow called out to Dae-Jung.

“I was able to take out 5 patrols so they won’t be coming tonight. I’m planning on attacking their main encampment tomorrow. If all goes well the camp should fall after a few attacks.”

The pot now starting to boil Willow put in some meat and smoked fish. Quick to notice Dae-Jung presented Willow with some meat he had collect. Smiling while taking the meat, Willow added to the pot. Before she could turn from the pot, the other two disciples were beside her with meat in hand. While Willow was adding the meat to the pot Dae-Jung asked, “Would you like some help with the goblins?”

“With help we could probably break the camp in one go,” Willow replied.

“Alright, We shall help you. Let me introduce Geomichi423 and Geomichi378.”

The stew had finished cooking and Willow passed out bowls. Willow and the Geomichis chatted while they ate. Willow learned there were part of a sword school that was using Royal Road to further their training. Willow was shocked after hearing there were 505 of them total. Willow revealed a little about herself as well, telling them she was in Korea visiting. Willow and the Geomichis agreed they would attack the village tomorrow. They continued to chat till it was time for her to log out.

Willow went to school as usual, today in school she thought about ways to attack the goblin encampment. With the 3 geomichis the could herd the goblins in the camp. Pulling them out to traps or ambushing limiting the numbers they had to attack at once. Thinking of tactics the school day went by fast.

Willow ate dinner early so she would have extra time to take care of the goblins tonite. Logging in to Royal Road, Willow saw more Geomichi than before there were now 10 in total. Dae-jung was instructing them on how to get food with traps, how to cook and smoke fish. Happy that she was able to teach Dae-Jung how to survive a little easier, Willow smiled while nodding her head.

Willow greeted Dae-Jung, and talked about the tactics she thought up. Dae-jung agreed and said they would go along with whatever she decided. Gathering her gear, Willow checked her bow, arrows and made sure she had bandages and emergency supplies. With preparations complete Willow and the Geomichis set off for the goblin encampment.

Just outside of the encampment Willow, pulled out a few bags from here pack. Giving the bags to Dae-Jung, she instructed him to throw the contents out in front of them after the initial push into the camp. Willow had 5 of the geomichi wait back at the edge of the woods to flank the goblins when the got into range.

Willow, Dae-jung and four of the geomichis moved towards the camp. Willow grabbed a handful of arrows in her bow hand then nocked four arrows readying Multi-shoot. Moving forward the Geomichis walked ahead with Willow following at the rear.

At about 80 yards from the camp, goblins started to come into view. Drawing and raising her bow Willow fired, the arrows flying in a high arch before reaching their target. Having already nocked her bow Willow started to fire arrows. Yelling for the Geomichis to move forward the goblins started for pour out of the camp.

Colliding the Geomichis and the goblins entered melee combat. Goblins dropped one by one when meeting the blades of the Geomichis. Yells could be heard coming from the crowd. As the battle continued on.

Willow Shot arrow after arrow dropping goblins keeping them from fanning out and flanking the Geomichis while the geomichis started to push forward. The goblins slowly thinning out Willow yelled for the geomichis to throw out the contents of the bags and slowly retreat back.

Emptying the bags the field before the Geomichis was now covered with caltrops, slowing the goblins as the followed the Geomichis. As the group slowly moved towards the Geomichis that lay in wait. A loud roar rang out from the direction of the encampment.

Coming out from the shadow of one of the huts a cave troll appeared. Reaching around 10 ft. tall wielding a large tree trunk, the troll let loose another roar. Banging its makeshift club into the ground small craters were formed as dust and debris flew through the air. Following the troll was a goblin cracking a whip urging it forward.

Hastening the retreat Willow and the geomichis reached the ambush point. With the other Geomichis joining the fight most of the goblins were slain. The troll now in melee range Dae-Jung and 3 of the Geomichis broke from the pack and engaged it. Dodging the trolls club by inches the Geomichis launched counterattacks.

Providing covering fire Willow, helped the other Geomichis finish off the remaining goblins. With the goblins down everyone focused on the troll. With the Geomichis relentless assault and Willow arrows the fight came to an end.

Goblin Encampment Subjugation

With the Subjugation of the goblin camp the goblins expansion into the region has been stopped.

+50 fame

-13 Notoriety

Level up

Level up

With a loud yell the Geomichis rejoiced in the victory. Willow had fired close to 80 arrows in the fight going through her two equipped quivers and having to pull more stored in her pack. Willow had also gotten rid of the murder’s mark and could now goto town.

After the Geomichis calmed down, Willow and the Geomichis looted camp. Willow had gotten a couples shields, some armor and a few weapons. With the camp cleared Willow and the Geomichis headed back to their camp.

Upon returning Willow started to make some stew. The geomichis provided meat and fish, which they roasted. As they sat around the campfire the chatted and carried on as the ate. Willow collected hide from the Geomichis and made blankets and bedding for them. The Geomichis still eating having a good time long after she was done.

Sitting of to the side Willow watched, as the dance around the fire having a good time while eating. Dae-Jung soon joined her.

“You finally got rid of the murder’s mark, are you going to be leaving?”

“Yes I need to head to town, learn some skills, and replenish my supplies. I have been out for quite awhile. I also need to thank Gaven for sending out help for me even after I killed that merchant.”

Nodding Dae-Jung replied, “It was a fun week I have learned alot. The battle at the end was a good bonus.”

“Um….Can I add you as a friend?” Dae-jung sheepishly asked.

“Sure, aren’t we already friends?” Willow replied.

Geomichi167 has requested to be friends

Friend request accepted

“WoooHooo,” Dae-jung shouted while jumping into the air.

Willow and Dea-jung talked for awhile longer, while the Geomichi partied.

“I need to start to break camp so I can head to town when I login tomorrow. It has been a fun week.” Willow said before she got up and started to gather her equipment. It had been a good week she got rid of the murder’s mark and gotten a few levels, she was now level 15. “Stat Window”

Character NameWillowAlignmentNeutralLevel15ProfessionNoneTitleHorse ThiefFame150Health350(+30)Mana100Strength40Agility65(+2)Vitality35(+3)Intellect10Wisdom10Charisma9Luck0Notoriety0Attack15Defense10Magic Resistance0