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Name: Tim Godwind
Level: 1
Stats:
Strength: 10
Agility: 10
Dexterity: 10
Endurance: 10
Intelligence: 10
Vitality: 15 (x 2)
Charisma: 10
Magic: 0
Skills:
Fake Death - Whenever you hit 1 hp then you are shown as dead to everyone
Unnatural Blood - You heal at a rate 2 times your Vitality stat
Coreless - No spells can be learned and no magic weapons can be used
Survivor- after losing 99% of your health twice, gain + 5 endurance and +5 Vitality at each level.
Resistant II- After taking 99% damage twice, skin becomes as tough as boiled leather.
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After the fight with the lizard, I was once again really tired. I think Fake Death uses all of my energy. After I woke up from passing out. I cooked the little bit of meat I pulled from the lizard. It helped my hunger a little bit but, I needed more.
I kept my guard up as I ventured out for a second time. I was extra cautious, always looking over my shoulder for more monsters. I went back to where I fought the lava bear, reasoning that it might be its hunting spot. That would mean there would be an easier food source there.
As I walked there I started kicking up lava dust. The sun was right above, with no clouds in the sky. With the heat of the sun beating down on me and the lava rivers across from me. I was sweating bullets. The sun though wasn’t anything I hadn’t felt before. Growing up in Arizona had built me for this.
But as I crept towards the area where I had battled the lava bear, I noticed tracks in the dirt leading towards a nearby cave. My heart racing, I cautiously made my way closer, carefully scanning my surroundings only seeing rocks and dust storms. As I reached the cave entrance, I could hear faint growls coming from inside. I hesitated for a moment but then took a deep breath and stepped inside, ready for whatever awaited me.
The darkness inside the cave was suffocating, and I could barely see a few feet in front of me. But a break from the sun was a great relief for me. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness, I saw movement in the shadows. I quickly brought up my fists and prepared for a fight. Suddenly, a pack of lava lizards emerged from the shadows, hissing, growling, and sizzling. I knew then that I was in for the fight of my life.
With adrenaline surging through my veins, I took a deep breath and steadied myself. I knew I couldn't let fear take over. As the lava lizards launched themselves toward me, I dodged and weaved with all my agility, avoiding their snapping jaws and searing breath. I struck back with the full force of my fists, landing solid blows on their scaly bodies. Each strike felt like an immense gamble, as the slightest misstep could spell my doom.
After I landed a nice punch on the second lizard and was distracted. One of the lizards bit into the back of my leg. Melting away the skin and as it’s teeth dug deep cutting at my bone. I dropped to one leg and tried to rip the lizard out of my leg. After a second and ripping more muscle while getting it off. My right leg was in bad shape and I was now surrounded.
The heat from the molten lava below my feet was overwhelming, but I pushed forward, my mind laser-focused on the task at hand. My heart pounded in my chest, fueling my movements with a heightened sense of urgency. The lava lizards, with their bright red scales and menacing teeth, were relentless in their attack. Their speed and ferocity were unmatched, but I refused to back down.
I leaped and rolled, narrowly avoiding their lunges and evading their fiery breath that scorched the air around me. I could feel the intense heat singeing my clothes, and the acrid smell of burnt fabric filled my nostrils. Sweat trickled down my face, mixing with the ash that hung in the air, but I refused to let my guard down.
With every strike, I put every ounce of my strength into it, trying to disable the creatures one by one. I aimed for their weak spots, aiming my punches and kick with precision. My body flopped and swung about, fueled by the adrenaline coursing through my veins. Without one of my legs my strikes weren’t the best.
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But the lava lizards were cunning, working together in a coordinated effort to wear me down. They moved in unpredictable patterns, their movements synchronized as if they were a single entity. I had to be constantly on my toes, anticipating their next move, and reacting with split-second timing.
One lizard lunged at me from the left, and I pivoted on my heel, delivering a roundhouse kick that connected with its jaw, sending it flying into the lava below. Another lizard tried to flank me from the right, and I somersaulted over its back while in agonizing pain, delivering a powerful strike to its spine. But the battle was far from over.
As I fought, I could feel the weight of the situation bearing down on me. The stakes were high, and failure was not an option. The lava roiled and churned around me, the intense heat threatening to overwhelm me. I could see the cracks forming in the rocky platform beneath my feet, and I knew I had to end the battle quickly before the entire area collapsed.
I pressed on, my body aching from the exertion, my breathing heavy and labored. But I couldn't afford to slow down. I had to keep moving, keep striking, keep dodging. I could feel my muscles protesting, and my joints straining, but I pushed through the pain.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I delivered a final, decisive blow to the last remaining lava lizard, sending it tumbling into the molten lava below. With a triumphant yell, I stood, victorious but exhausted. My body was covered in cuts and bruises, my clothes in tatters, but I had emerged victorious.
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As the adrenaline subsided, I felt a sense of relief and satisfaction wash over me. I had faced my fears and conquered them, overcoming the overwhelming odds against me. I looked around at the aftermath of the battle, the lava now calm and the lava lizards reduced to smoldering corpses. I had did it and I had leveled up.
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Name: Tim Godwind
Level: 2
Stats:
Strength: 10
Agility: 10
Dexterity: 10
Endurance: 15
Intelligence: 10
Vitality: 15 (x 2)
Charisma: 10
Magic: 0
5 unused stat points
Skills:
Fake Death - Whenever you hit 1 hp then you are shown as dead to everyone
Unnatural Blood - You heal at a rate 2 times your Vitality stat
Coreless - No spells can be learned and no magic weapons can be used
Survivor- after losing 99% of your health twice, gain + 5 endurance and +5 Vitality at each level.
Resistant II- After taking 99% damage twice, skin becomes as tough as boiled leather.
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I took a deep breath, inhaling the acrid scent of burnt lava and ash, and felt a sense of accomplishment. I had faced danger head-on and emerged victorious, proving to myself that I was capable of facing any challenge that came my way. With a sense of pride swelling in my chest, I carefully made my way back to solid ground, ready to face whatever other obstacles life had in store for me with the same unwavering courage and determination.
With the new stat points, I dumped them into vitality the only thing keeping me alive. I sat down and started to cook some of the lizards that I killed. I had a great feast. Eating until I was full, then passed out. When I awoke my right leg was healed but, the back of my leg looked like it was very badly stitched.
With my weirdly stitched leg. I went east to where I saw a valley. As I approached the valley, I could see the landscape gradually changing. The hills gave way to vast, open fields filled with wildflowers and tall grasses, swaying gently in the breeze. The pain in my leg had subsided somewhat, allowing me to appreciate the beauty of my surroundings. In the distance, I could hear the soothing sounds of water flowing over smooth stones. A sense of serenity washed over me as I continued my journey eastward, eager to explore more of this captivating locale.
As I ventured further into the valley, the sun began its descent, casting a warm glow over the breathtaking scenery. Birds sang their melodious songs from the treetops, while rabbits and other small creatures darted through the underbrush below. My senses were heightened in the peaceful environment, and every little detail seemed to invite exploration. Despite my injured leg, I felt a renewed energy and determination to carry on.
I stumbled upon a serene pond hidden amongst the foliage, its crystal-clear waters reflecting the vibrantly hued sky above. Tall, ancient trees formed a natural canopy around me, their roots reaching deep into the earth like timeworn anchors of time. As twilight descended, fireflies began to illuminate the scene with their magical glow, turning an already enchanting place into something straight out of a fairy tale. As I settled down for the night under this exquisite canopy of nature, I couldn't help but marvel at the wondrous beauty of this valley I had discovered on my journey eastward.
The fairy tale ended abruptly for me when the trees started moving and attacking me. A few of them tried to take bites out of me, while others just seemed content to swat me with their branches. I struggled to fight back, but it was no use. I tried my best to fight back, but it was a futile effort. The more I struggled, the more the trees seemed to gain strength. I was caught off guard by the sudden shift in the atmosphere. I had been wandering through the forest, enjoying the beauty of the trees, when all of a sudden, they turned on me. The once serene and idyllic surroundings became a battlefield, and I was the only one fighting. The trees were relentless in their attacks, and I found myself dodging and weaving to avoid their razor-sharp branches. I couldn't believe what was happening. It was like something out of a horror movie. The trees were no longer peaceful guardians of the forest, but rather, they had become my enemies. I was alone, and I had to find a way to survive. I tried to reason with them, but it was as if they couldn't hear me. They were too busy trying to take me down. As I fought for my life, I couldn't help but think about how this could have happened. What had caused the trees to turn on me? Was it something I did? Or was it just a random act of nature? I may never know the answer, but one thing was certain - I had to get out of there alive. Despite my best efforts, the trees were too strong. They had me pinned down, and I knew that my time was running out.
----Fake death active ----
I closed my eyes, bracing myself for the final blow. But it never came. When I opened my eyes, I found myself lying on the ground, surrounded by normal trees. The battle was over, and I had emerged victorious. But at what cost? The fairy tale had ended abruptly for me, and I knew that I would never look at the forest in the same way again. I ran as fast as I could out of the forest.
As I exited the forest I finally found what I was looking for. A town.