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hey everyone! i know it was a relatively quiet may but we are still trucking along! jing yuan will not be attending lore, but will still be around empyrea to accept asks. i want to give more attention to fu hua though so id prefer jing yuan generally stick to asks for the time being. thank you all so much and i hope we have a memorable event!

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In a flash, his own nose wrinkles at her, so quick she may have missed it in her attempt to show him up. Yet her memory is sharper than he'd like to admit. Index hovers over the button she just pressed, unmoving, unflinching. It is impossible to tell if she's guessed right and he doesn't know what to do, or if he's giving her time to press the correct floor. It would've helped if she earned a reaction, but that smile is unwavering, not even a twitch of irritation.

'Click'

The button just beneath the one she'd pressed, which would ultimately guide them to a floor lower than hers. Beware a dagger hidden in a smile. Calming jazz music compliments the tense ride up, the General pondering exactly how he would gain the upper hand on her again.

The ride up is quiet, tension growing heavier with each passing moment. Yet soon enough, another 'ding,' and the door slides open. He steps out, his foot preventing the door from closing with her still on. "While you were correct, there's a set of labs on this floor that I think you'd enjoy. And don't get your hopes up about meeting Madam Herta. Her wait list is... extensive." That was a good way of putting it. Perhaps he grew tired of the facade, but this smile and these words do feel more sincere. It was always hard to tell with the General.

"Master Control and the main series of labs focus on a plethora of different experiments and studies. I couldn't even begin to tell you what their focus is now." Beckoning her on, the hallway would come to an end, expanding into a larger main area with several consoles and scientists diligently working. There were two doors on either side, and a set of stairs on the other end of the room.

"On the left is Medical R & D and on the right, Botany." He points to both, before waving his hand. "Or perhaps it's reversed." Another cheeky little look. "And up those stairs, the main labs." As scientists begin to notice, some carry on while others begin to murmur. His eyes avoid their own in hopes that they leave them both alone. Instead, they gaze upon her. He wouldn't even be surprised if she missed it. "So... Botany or Medical?"

Perhaps his own curiosity wondered where hers would wander. Eyes glint, reflecting the gentle blue, purple, and white hues of each screen. Momentarily, carmine eyes reflect the stars that comfort the space station, enveloped in gentle, glowing light cascading from the harsh LED's above them; the darkened cover of space yearned for something as majestic as the Luofu's Cauldron Master.

Clearing his throat, perhaps a scientist asking questions he could not answer was easier to grapple with than whatever that sensation was.

...and catcake makes three

Harmony

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The comfort of night was only felt by the one left alone.

Was it because in the darkness no one could make out the sorrows that shaped his heart, or perhaps that he could still pretend those fallen were nearby, just out of reach? Still, such pain was needed, a commodity, a reminder that he still could suffer more. Such thoughts comforted him oddly enough.

"Who is to say, old friend," voice warm yet shallow. He keeps his distance, finally getting to speak with the man known as Blade. Such a familiar face, yet such a different glare. Perhaps he was just getting old, unable to remember well enough what had once been properly.

"What do you seek here? What are you hoping to find?" His words feel chained, already knowing what is to come. "She isn't here. At least not any version of her that matters. Unless you're willing to sate such carnage on the ghosts of the past."

But that was unlike him. That would never do for him.

realm beyond reach || jing yuan & blade

abundance*

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There was a term that Jing Yuan used when forced to give reasoning for his departure. 'Business as usual' written across several forms, halting any sort of project or approval Divine Foresight could give. With authorization given to several of his closest coworkers in the time he would be gone, Jing Yuan would certainly make the most of his trip away from the Luofu.

Even upon their descent, the General stuck close to the Foxian, his gaze anywhere but the one familiar to him. His trust only belong to one. The trail was quiet, offering little in the ways of small talk; neither seemed to want to be here. Who would have figured that much? Jing Yuan simply wished they'd picked a nicer locale. Then again, they probably wouldn't need to accompany these guild members should the planet not be treacherous.

Even their rests felt uninspired, with Jing Yuan sat before it, simply contemplating. "Hmm?" In response, eyes finding the other. Something is off about the man, but he does not interject. Eyes would drift back to the fire, unmoved by such queries. "I feel this will be no different than our offenses. We stride forward, piercing the darkness with only The Hunt to guide us. We have survived before, and we will survive whatever may lie in wait for us, Jiaoqiu." His demeanor is different, the usual dozing nature that he carried all but gone before he finally stands. The fire is left to burn alone for the moment.

"But they can wait until we're ready to join them." A grin, a sign that regardless of circumstance, the man before Jiaoqiu is still the one he'd taught to fry rice. "And yourself? You've seemed stiff since we landed." A firm pat to his shoulder. "Come, let's do a little recon. That'll help them move quicker." While whimsy is forced, his attempt to keep morale up is at least present. A nod of his head to follow venturing forth without fear into the sea of darkness. It has been long since calloused digits swept through inky deliberation; the same embrace that claimed what he once loved. Or perhaps, creeping sensations are just aimless drafts.

silk-bound copper, darkness bone-deep.

abundance: exploring an uncharted, dark planet with @sweepingthunder.

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He simply continues walking, pressing the button on the elevator indicating upwards. Rocking on his heels with his catcake secured to his chest, he pivots to look upon the other woman. His head tilts, that knowing smile compliments eyes that simply feel clueless.

"Oh, no reason. Just that as far as I'm aware, you haven't been to the space station," there's something about the tone he speaks with, matter-of-fact accented with something much deeper. "I wouldn't say you're lost just yet. You haven't really wandered around to get lost, and I presume you to be aware of the areas we have visited due to my guidance or the guidance of others." His musings seem to bounce back and forth, an index propping on his chin. "And another small thing that comes to mind."

Beckoning her closer, that playful exterior breaks completely, face stern as he gazes upon her features. "You have not met Madam Herta, nor any of her assistants, so you probably don't know how they treat strangers." A soft jet of air from nostrils jostles the furs of his pet, earning an irritated 'merp' out of it. Jing Yuan assesses the woman, then the catcake, with lips twisting as he searches for the what he can offer.

What was it she said? 'Please put your faith in me?'

"They are difficult to navigate. I would feel better if I were with you." Words of a jaded man, one who had scarcely interacted with them aside from establishing beneficial trade routes. General out of obligation instead of choice, that glint of sincerity is quick to vanish upon the sound of a 'ding' behind them. Of all the things to get underneath her skin, this was perhaps the most surprising of them.

As he steps into the elevator, his hand holds the door, allowing her to join him. Head hanging, eyes meet the catcake's, still perhaps blind to its likenesses. Finally, looking upwards, his smile is just as coy as before.

"Shall we?"

...and catcake makes three

Harmony

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All actions had consequences. Mostly this saying was just to warn those less weary that everything they did would lead to some resulting action or thought or opinion. Yet for this instances, it was perhaps the most literal it has ever been. That is all Jing Yuan can accept in his actions, yet the alternative was simply unacceptable.

What had been a simple expedition turned treacherous very quickly. From narrow cliffsides that nearly claimed multiple other members to enemy combatants far stronger than any mara-struck bastard that sought cleave through flesh for their God, Jing Yuan was not the only one on guard. They had just set up camp for the evening in a clearing, pillars both standing and collapsed made for solid cover, and between him and the other escort, they were a solid duo.

They had finally found calm as night crept over each soul, only illuminated by a camp fire and some lit torches that rested upon rusted sconces. It was quiet, aside from the occasional brush of wind across their faces, or the gentle sound of crumbling rocks... Well, that latter was not cause for comfort. It began when the other man, Zhongli, he said his name was, decided to investigate the sound Jing Yuan could hardly hear. Still, it was better they went together rather than risk a loss. The expedition had gone without casualties so far, unless you counted a couple twisted ankles...

It happened so quickly, a nearby pillar had some rocks tumble down from up above, and in their concern, another behind them finally gave, the weight of time and atmosphere too much for it to continue to bear. It fell far quicker than he anticipated, and all he could do was stride forward, hands finding Zhongli's shoulders to shove him forward. "Go, quickly," he yelled as the rubble fell.

His vision goes dark as the pillar crushes him beneath such grand weight.

It is too hard to make out much more than, "Master," he murmurs out. A stretched arm, extending forward towards the back of one lost to him. How could he ever go back. With her stood three others, blurry, etched out. Fogginess overtakes them, leaving him with different faces. They stood close, yet they were still so cold. Another arm stretches out, asking, "Wait, wait..."

His chest feels tight, but he cannot make out anything. Eyes cannot open yet, he cannot move aside from some fingers. Lips part, trying offer words that simply cannot come out. His throat is as sandpaper, instead only able to cough pathetically.

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the pillar is falling!

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"The paperwork is the only thing that lets me sleep at night..." his voice is distracted, more intrigued by what he'd just seen.

A hand finds his chin, lips pursing as he keeps is gaze upon that window. Had their commission been any different, he'd have assumed a trick of the eye, light reflecting strangely, or some other illusion of presence.

He was not so naive to assume such an easy excuse, though.

"In that window." His Guan Dao points upwards. "Someone or... something was in there. It could be as simple as a stray animal or a gust of wind but... I don't trust it." The spear comes down, a gentle clink as the blade meets pavement.

A simple not per her request to stay close. Splitting up at a time like this is as cliche as it can get. But this was no horror movie. They were smarter than whatever plot device sought to push the plot forward. "We should go and take a peek. If something is trapped there, we should help them. If something is planning our demise, then we should remove them." He speaks bluntly, already heading towards the building.

He was strong, she carried herself as a warrior. Whether she was stronger or weaker, as long as she could fight, she would be enough. He is confident in his stride.

"I'm positive. Come, let's move quick. No time to waste."

the silence between the two after her first comment felt a little awkward , only amplified by the eerie silence that filled the place the two were in , it wouldn't have been nearly as bad if it wasn't for the atmosphere the two were surrounded by . . .

" you're a big name , it seems , I know someone that is a little like you -- though I can't say how well the two of you would get along . " strong , commanding , answers to little to nobody . . . yet , this one felt a lot more willing to be carefree compared to the person she'd answered to all those years ago .

" the paperwork part must be the best part of the job , i imagine . " said in a sarcastic tone , trying to lighten up the mood a little more , as Jing Yuan surveyed the area , Mei did as well , still feeling . . . uneasy , almost unwelcomed here , making sure there was nothing in the building .

her eyes shot up the moment the general called out , catching a glimpse of the curtain still moving , there was a likely chance it could be a scared civilian , so her weapon wasn't drawn . . . but she was certainly ready .

" are you certain ? " she backed towards him , ensuring the two stayed side by side . " did you see someone , or something ? "

could it have just been the wind ? could it have been some stray animal caught down here . . .

or could it have been something more sinister ?

" stay close , we don't want to get split up here . . . who knows what could be lurking out there . "

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JING YUAN [10/10HP] [4-4-4SP] rolls 4 energy!

With this ghost growing weaker, Jing Yuan does not stop the assault, hoping that the end is nearer than they may anticipate. He watches his comrades act, waiting for his time to strike. Eventually, he finds his time to strike, striding between them to strike with his spear.

[-1 energy] JING YUAN [None] uses Normal Attack: Glistening Light [Roll: 19] against SHADOW OF YANQING [Pyro]. Critical hit! Base damage is -3HP (Electro).  Overload triggers! But nothing happens lmao. No additional enemies. SHADOW OF YANQING [None][88/350HP] has taken -3HP damage. Counter! SHADOW OF YANQING counterattacks with Normal Attack: Rapturous Wind [Roll: 11] Hit! Base damage is -2.5HP (Cryo). JING YUAN [10/10HP] [4-1.5-4SP] has taken -2.5SP damage.

The Guan Dao swoops down, slashing through the boy and sparking against the fiery remnants of Caelus. An explosion erupts, out of the combination between them. Yanqing strikes back, doing little against the shield provided by the Trailblazer. A grunt, blades meeting once more, sliding off of each other. Lightning Lord then sparks forward, grasping its spear with intent.

[-3 energy] JING YUAN [Cryo] uses Elemental Burst: Lightbringer [+4 Hit Per Action; Total: 6/8]. Base damage is -4HP (Electro) to ALL ENEMIES. SHADOW OF YANQING [Electro][84/350HP] has taken -4HP damage.

Perhaps preemptive in its own accord, but his intent is to end this fight as quickly as possible. One does not hold back when they are on the precipice of victory. Lightning Lord sweeps forward, spear dragging across the stones and ruins, cutting through with the intent to carve the earth once more. Dust and stone kicks up, gnarled after strikes of electricity have scarred the arena. Lightning Lord does not stop, both its hands reaching to the polearm to plunge it deep onto Yanqing.

JING YUAN’S LIGHTNING LORD [Hits Per Action: 6/8] uses Active (Follow-up Attack): Prana Extirpated on SHADOW OF YANQING [Entanglement][Electro]. Base damage for each hit is -6HP (Electro). Prana Extirpated has a 10% chance to land a Critical Hit on every hit [Roll: 10, 8, 3, 1, 4, 2]. SHADOW OF YANQING [Entanglement][Electro][21/350HP] has taken -63HP (6×1.5×5) + (12 x 1.5) damage.

Finishing up where Jing Yuan had set it up, the spear plunges deep, the sound of thunder repeating upon each moment. Drove further into the ground, Lightning Lord's brute force leaves the ghost struggling to stand, ready to be finished.

just another lesson

GH April Abyss 2025 @virtuouslife @trailblczed @seenohearnovishnu

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A smirk per the others advice. "I intend to."

JING YUAN [8.5/10HP][4-4-4SP] rolls 3 energy! [-1 energy] JING YUAN [None] uses Normal Attack: Glistening Light [Roll: 12] against SHADOW OF YANQING [Super-conduct]. Hit! Base damage is -1.5HP (Electro). SHADOW OF YANQING [Super-conduct][Electro][195/350HP] has taken -1.5HP damage. Counter! SHADOW OF YANQING is taunted and counterattacks with Normal Attack: Rapturous Wind [Roll: 7] against CAELUS [Cryo]. Hit! Base damage is -2.5HP (Cryo). CAELUS [Cryo][+1 Magma Will, Total Stacks: 9/10] reduces incoming damage by -3HP.

No mercy would be shown, his spear dragging across the boy with rapid quickness. The phantom swings back, but its finesse is pathetic in comparison. Blade meet, metal slides off itself, crashing and sparking cryo and electro. As they exchange blows, a swift strike upwards, overpowering the boy. His blade them flies downwards, slashing directly through him, the heat of the Trailblazer burning through all the ice around them.

[-2 energy] JING YUAN [Cryo] uses Elemental Skill: Rifting Zenith [+2 Hit Per Action; Total: 4/16] against SHADOW OF YANQING [Entanglement][Super-conduct][Electro]. Base damage is -7HP. Until the end of this round, JING YUAN’s critical hit floor for his normal attacks lowers by 2. Target is affected by Electro! Thundersoother's Heart increases damage by 1.5x!  SHADOW OF YANQING [184.5/350HP] has taken -10.5HP damage. Counter! SHADOW OF YANQING is taunted and counterattacks with Normal Attack: Rapturous Wind [Roll: 15] against CAELUS [Cryo]. Hit! Base damage is -2.5HP (Cryo). CAELUS [Cryo][+1 Magma Will, Total Stacks: 10/10] reduces incoming damage by -3HP.

"A cheap imitation, that's all you are. Weaker, slower, there is nothing you bring to pose a threat!" A few steps back, bracing for a strong blow, spear readying for its next strike. A battle cry, swiping fiercely through the boy without hesitation. To others, it may be cruel. To Jing Yuan, this is what's earned. Pretending to be a soldier and a swordsman earns the treatment of a soldier and a swordsman. Lightning lord follows his pursuit quickly.

JING YUAN’S LIGHTNING LORD [Hits Per Action: 4/8] uses Active (Follow-up Attack): Prana Extirpated on SHADOW OF YANQING [Entanglement][Super-conduct][Electro].  Base damage for each hit is -6HP (Electro). Prana Extirpated has a 10% chance to land a Critical Hit on every hit [Roll: 6, 3, 7, 6]. SHADOW OF YANQING [Entanglement][Super-conduct][Electro][148.5/350HP] has taken -36HP (6×1.5×4) damage.

Crashing down, the construct shows even less mercy, barraging him with strike after strike. Sparkles exude from each hit, arcing with a ferocity that had not been seen yet. The General has found his stride now, it seems.

Entanglement activates! for -2HP against SHADOW OF YANQING [146.5/350HP].  SHADOW OF YANQING [Super-conduct][Electro] is taunted and uses Special Attack: Ballad of Formation Breaker [Roll: 9] against CAELUS [Cryo]. Hit! Base damage is -3HP (Cryo). CAELUS [Cryo][Magma Will Stacks: 10/10] reduces incoming damage by -3HP. Deals half of damage dealt -0HP (Cryo) to ALL OTHER ENEMIES. Lmao. Counter! CAELUS [Cryo] uses Enhanced Normal Attack [-6 Magma Will, Total Stacks: 4/10][Roll: 7] against SHADOW OF YANQING [Super-conduct][Electro]. Hit! Base damage is -6.5HP (Pyro). Overload triggers! But there are no other enemies…lmao. SHADOW OF YANQING [Super-conduct][140/350HP] takes -6.5HP damage.

The copy staggers once more, before an aurora of swords of cryo form, circling the party like vultures. However, they hone in on the Trailblazer and simply break upon impact, doing nothing of note.

Caelus' next strike would blow Yanqing back, though his emotions feel forced. As if this thing could only guess how one might feel in the circumstances it finds itself in. That is the only fuel Jing Yuan needs to keep fighting. It could not even feel pain, or if it could, it could not show it.

Shield from Enhanced Normal Attack is already up; it becomes the latest shield applied! Latest shield status: CAELUS [10/10HP][4-4-0SP], JING YUAN [4-4-4SP], KALLEN [4-4-1.5SP], and KOSMA [4-4-3.5SP].

A fiery, warm embrace protects them all again, unwilling to let them take any wounds that may be final.

SHADOW OF YANQING [Super-conduct] is taunted and uses Special Attack: Ironhorn [Roll: 5] against CAELUS [Cryo]. Miss! Counter! CAELUS [Cryo] uses Normal Attack: Ice-Breaking Light [+1 Magma Will, Total Stacks: 5/10][Roll: 8] against SHADOW OF YANQING [Super-conduct]. Hit! Base damage is -1.5HP (Pyro). SHADOW OF YANQING [Super-conduct][Pyro][138.5/350HP] takes -1.5HP damage. SHADOW OF YANQING [Super-conduct][Pyro] uses Special Attack: Qi Advance and enters Charging state.

Another strike from Yanqing, another flurry of swords, that simply miss the man he aims for. Then another strike from the volcanic spear, leaving it less affected than before. The spirit would then raise a hand before them, readying an attack he's seen before.

"Careful, everyone! He has not hurt us yet, but this strike could be our end if we are reckless. Stay on your guard!"

just another lesson

GH April Abyss 2025 @virtuouslife @trailblczed @seenohearnovishnu

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As the enemies of old are pulled back into nothing, the abyss contorts, walls pulsing like the beat of ones heart. His spear lowers for but a moment, watching as the weight of the world seemed to crush the abyss... no, it was something else. The walls begin to encroach on their position, before expanding and being cast back into the infinite.

As the walls are sent spiraling, the ground and everything seems to change, shifting into something it is not. Walls becomes skies with darkened clouds, the arena is no longer smooth, but instead they find themselves in a sort of ruin, with mossy, old stone bricks paving the ground they stood on. The sound of rolling waves echoed, though there was no water in sight. Kneeling down, index and middle finger rub over what should have been moss, only to feel smoothness unbefitting. For as real as it looked, it was just an illusion...

Then he sees him. His student. "Yanqing!" Initially a call of concern, jogging forward. How did he get here?

YANQING [None] uses Special Attack: Swallow Return and enters the Sword Formation state, summoning 4 FLYING SWORDs. The Sword Formation state halves all incoming damage! When all 4 FLYING SWORDs are destroyed, dispels Sword Formation and takes -5HP damage. This damage cannot KO this unit.

His advance halts at the raise of a hand. Icy swords manifest, ready to strike them with efficiency and precision. A twitch. Of course, it's not him. It sought to exploit some weakness, some hesitation.

"Of course. You're not really Yanqing, are you?" No response. It just waits for his own movement. A smirk, realizing the severity of this illusion.

JING YUAN [10/10HP] rolls 5 energy!

"Then let us treat this as just another lesson, shall we?" Lightning Lord at the ready, he would open up with his usual strikes.

[-2 energy] JING YUAN [None] uses Elemental Skill: Rifting Zenith [+2 Hit Per Action; Total: 4/16] against FLYING SWORD A [None]. Base damage is -7HP (Electro).FLYING SWORD A [Electro][43/50HP] has taken -7HP damage. Deals half of damage dealt -3.5HP (Electro) to ALL OTHER ENEMIES. ALL OTHER FLYING SWORDs [Electro][46.5/50HP] have taken -3.5HP damage. SHADOW OF YANQING [Electro][348.5/350HP] is in Sword Formation state and has taken half (-1.5HP) damage. Counter! FLYING SWORD A [Electro] counterattacks with Normal Attack: Jadecarve Strike [Roll: 5] against JING YUAN. Hit! Base damage is -1.5HP (Cryo). JING YUAN [Cryo][8.5/10HP] has taken -1.5HP damage.

This Yanqing is not familiar with Jing Yuan's movements, further cementing that it isn't anything worth holding back on. Lightning strikes one of his swords, which dishes damage back with ease. A quick slash at his side, one that Jing Yuan can shrug off. "Tch. You'll have to try harder than that. My apprentice would have been more decisive!"

[-3 energy] JING YUAN [Cryo] uses Elemental Burst: Lightbringer [+4 Hit Per Action; Total: 8/16]. Base damage is -4HP (Electro) to ALL ENEMIES.Targets are affected by Electro! Thundersoother's Heart increases damage by 1.5x!FLYING SWORD A [Electro][37/50HP] has taken -6HP (4×1.5) damage. ALL OTHER FLYING SWORDs [Electro][40.5/50HP] have taken -6HP (4×1.5) damage. SHADOW OF YANQING [Electro][345.5/350HP] is in Sword Formation state and has taken half (-3HP) damage.

Lightning Lord sweeps over again, making a spectacle of striking each sword. Though they do not seem to buckle as they normally do, they are motionless, as if waiting for an order. Yanqing was too stagnant here, too simple to be properly considered a threat.

"Caelus, this isn't our Yanqing. Don't hold back. It's a trick of whatever this place is."

@trailblczed

just another lesson

GH April Abyss 2025 @virtuouslife @trailblczed @seenohearnovishnu

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The monsters cry out, one one of ice collapsing, held up only by claws and sheer determination. The Blaze cannot find the same weakness, readying to launch its own vicious assault.

Entanglement activates! for -5HP against BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [70/130HP].  BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro] uses Special Attack: Bomb en Masse [Roll: 17 2 6 4] against ALL ALLIES. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE absorbed 4 stacks of Enkindle, boosting this attack’s base damage by 4! Base damage per hit is -6HP (Pyro). Hit! CAELUS [Pyro][5.5/10HP][0/3SP] has taken -3SP and -3HP damage. Miss! JING YUAN [Cryo] was not hit. Hit! KALLEN [Pyro][6/10HP][0/3SP] has taken -2SP and -4HP damage. Miss! KOSMA [Cryo] was not hit. Inflicts Enkindle on CAELUS and KALLEN for 2 turns. At the start of the next two turns, they will lose 1HP.

Pyro energy is drawn in from all around, manifesting out of the abyssal walls of space and infinity itself. Rippling, singing out as the very fabric of the realm was tested by the nature of its strike. The floor repeats, it sounds like drumming. There was little room for reaction, but Jing Yuan finds time. He cannot stop it, he cannot protect everyone, so instead he lunges to the one most distracted by their own introduction. "Get down, Kosma!" As the strike rains down, seeking only retribution of ash and bone.

"Kallen! Caelus!" They are unable to escape such a fate, burnt asunder, though still surviving.

 Entanglement activates! for -5HP against ICE OUT OF SPACE [9/130HP]. ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro] uses Special Attack: Everwinter Rain [Roll: 15 20 16 8] against ALL ALLIES. Base damage is -1.5HP for hit and -3HP for crit (Cryo). Hit! Melt triggers! for -2HP (1.5×1.5) against CAELUS [None][3.5/10HP]. [Frozen Roll: 3] Critical hit! JING YUAN [Cryo][10/10HP][1/3SP] has taken -2SP damage (Lucky Dog’s Clover subtracts one 1 all incoming damage). [Frozen Roll: 2] Hit! Melt triggers! for -2HP (1.5×1.5) against KALLEN [Frozen][4/10HP]. [Frozen Roll: 1] Frozen triggers! against KALLEN. Until the end of their next turn, KALLEN will be unable to act. Hit! KOSMA [Cryo][6/10HP][0/3SP] has taken -0.5SP and -1HP damage. [Frozen Roll: 3] ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro] uses Normal Attack: Freeze Burst [Roll: 11] against KALLEN [Frozen]. KALLEN is frozen, so a critical hit is guaranteed! Base damage is -3HP (Cryo). KALLEN [None][1/10HP] takes -3HP damage and is no longer Frozen. Counter! KALLEN [None] uses Normal Attack: Twilight Nocturne [Roll: 8] against ICE OUT OF SPACE. Hit! Base damage is -2HP (Physical). ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro][4/130HP][Raven Mark Stacks: 3/3] has taken -5HP damage.Passive! [Roll:1] Icarus Pinions' passive activates and deals half of damage dealt -2.5HP (Physical) against BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][68/130HP].

The icy one slams an arm down, crying out as if it hadn't admitted defeat. Cryo energy begins to creep across the floor, something even Jing Yuan is unable to maneuver away from. An attempt to push Kosma away yields fruitless, only able to slash through the icy blast that soon followed. It does not pierce the fiery protection of a trail blazed.

Silence, seeking to push them closer to their goal. He cannot stop simply because the beating heart of the abyss sought their blood.

JING YUAN [10/10HP][1/3SP] rolls 5 energy!

Striding across the ice, his spear repeats the melody of emptiness. "We will not yield. Even in our most trying moment, we will push forward. We will soar across the sky, just as Lan's arrow!"

[-2 energy] JING YUAN [Cryo] uses Elemental Skill: Rifting Zenith [+2 Hit Per Action; Total: 4/8] against BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [None]. Base damage is -3HP (Electro). BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][65/130HP] has taken -3HP damage. Deals half of damage dealt -1.5HP (Electro) to ALL OTHER ENEMIES. ICE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][2.5/130HP] has taken -1.5HP damage. Until the end of this round, JING YUAN’s critical hit floor for his normal attacks lowers by 2. Counter! BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [None] counterattacks with Normal Attack: Chilling Lament [Roll: 4] against JING YUAN [Cryo]. Miss! 

The spear strikes the blazing beast, ripping through it once more to hinder its movement and weaken it for others. Thunder seeps through the icy floors, causing another yelp from the pathetic beast. An attempt to strike, to incinerate him is evaded with ease, sidestepping and raising a hand.

[-3 energy] JING YUAN [Cryo] uses Elemental Burst: Lightbringer [+3 Hit Per Action; Total: 7/8]. Base damage is -1HP (Electro) to ALL ENEMIES. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][64/130HP] has taken -1HP damage. ICE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][1.5/130HP] has taken -1HP damage.

"You are nothing!" Lightning Lord strikes from above, plunging its spear down with ferocity, bolts striking the two. "Caelus! Do it!"

@trailblczed

Some say the world will end in fire,

Some say in ice.

#GHAbyssApril2025 — Team 9

[sweepingthunder]

He makes a note that the other is at the very least talking. No name, but it's a start. "Well Kallen, it's good to have a name to match a face as memorable as yours. The frozen boy goes by Caelus and Trailblazer. Just scream and he'll hear." A dismissive handwave to the man, despite the fact that he is still unmoving. "He'll be fine."

The words from the other man do earn a gracious nod. "A game of chess is not won without risk. We will fight, we will survive." Grasping his spear, he readies himself to lead once more.

JING YUAN [10/10HP][3/3SP] rolls 3 energy!

While has is hardly scathed, he has been much slower this time than the time before. It does not leave him much room to act, so he does what he can. His spear pirouettes betwixt dexterous digits, only to be flicked down, sparks emanating from the edge of his weapon. Spare hand reaches to the butt of the spear, drawn back to strike again.

[-2 energy] JING YUAN uses Elemental Skill: Rifting Zenith [+2 Hit Per Action; Total: 4/8] against  ICE OUT OF SPACE. Base damage is -3HP (Electro). ICE OUT OF SPACE [52/130HP] has taken -3HP damage. Deals half of damage dealt -1.5HP (Electro) to ALL OTHER ENEMIES. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [86/130HP] has taken -1.5HP damage. Until the end of this round, JING YUAN’s critical hit floor for his normal attacks lowers by 2. Counter! ICE OUT OF SPACE counterattacks with Normal Attack: Chilling Lament [Roll: 16] against JING YUAN. Hit! Base damage is -1.5HP (Cryo).  Lucky Dog’s Clover subtracts 1 from all incoming damage! JING YUAN [Cryo][10/10HP][2.5/3SP] has taken -0.5SP damage. [-1 energy] JING YUAN uses Normal Attack: Glistening Light [Roll: 1d20+2] against ICE OUT OF SPACE. Hit! Critical hit! Miss! Base damage is -2.5HP (Electro). ICE OUT OF SPACE [50.5/130HP] has taken -2.5HP damage. Counter! ICE OUT OF SPACE counterattacks with Normal Attack: Chilling Lament [Roll: 6] against JING YUAN. Hit! Base damage is -1.5HP (Cryo).  Lucky Dog’s Clover subtracts 1 from all incoming damage! JING YUAN [10/10HP][2/3SP] has taken -0.5SP damage.

The exchange is short between them, knowing when to rise above his station... or when to let another do the same. The dragon man has been consistent, striking and enduring, whereas the woman could either soar or crash.

Thunder cracks as his spear rips through the both of them, opening another weakness for him to aim for. Ice barrages him, but he steps directly through it, thanks to their frozen comrade and his own hardiness. The Fragmentum monster doesn't allow another hefty hit, instead maneuvering, only allowing him to take a poke at its torso, which is shrugs off just as easily.

Another icy blast, shielded by arms and spear. He is quite capable now, it seems.

"Kallen!" Hesitation, "And you! Now's your chance!"

@virtuouslife

Some say the world will end in fire,

Some say in ice.

#GHAbyssApril2025 — Team 9

[sweepingthunder]

"Everyone's so focused. This may be a serious situation, but I don't see why we can't work on our communication skills while we're here?" He offers, if only to raise their spirits. Considering the circumstances, Jing Yuan finds this event to be rather merry. For all that had occurred, the fact that they still stand is nothing short of a miracle. The sheer cold that embraced them, left them catatonic, The Hunt could not reach these depths. If they were meant to die, they would have died.

Unlike his words, his spear would be more effective at breaking the ice.

JING YUAN [10/10HP][3/3SP] rolls 3 energy!

A seat on the throne, a foot in the grave, he would lunge forward, aiming directly for the light blue one, unsure of whether his spear would truly break through their skin.

[-1 energy] JING YUAN [None] uses Normal Attack: Glistening Light [Roll: 11] against ICE OUT OF SPACE [Cryo]. Passive! Guaranteed critical hit against enemies affected by Cryo. Critical hit! Base damage is -5HP (Electro).  Super-conduct triggers! against ICE OUT OF SPACE. Crit floor against ICE OUT OF SPACE is lowered by 4 for the remainder of the round ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][None][106/130HP] has taken -5HP damage. Counter! ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][None] counterattacks with Normal Attack: Chilling Lament [Roll: 7] against JING YUAN [None]. Hit! Base damage is -1.5HP (Cryo). Lucky Dog’s Clover subtracts 1 from all incoming damage! JING YUAN [Cryo][10/10HP][2.5/3SP] has taken -0.5SP damage.

Should this offense be the necessary sacrifice to pierce through them, than they shall feast until there are no more mouths to feed. "White hair, left!" He shouts, ducking low enough to narrowly slide beside her without stepping around. Spear jabs upwards, piercing directly through its jaw, only to tug back. A riiiiiiiip echoes, lacerations forming to spew some form of dark energy. Jing Yuan doesn't relent, enduring the cold blast this time with ease.

[-2 energy] JING YUAN [Cryo] uses Elemental Skill: Rifting Zenith [+2 Hit Per Action; Total: 4/8] against ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][None]. Base damage is -3HP (Electro). ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro][103/130HP] has taken -3HP damage. Deals half of damage dealt -1.5HP (Electro) to BLAZE OUT OF SPACE. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][120/130HP] has taken -1.5HP damage. Until the end of this round, JING YUAN’s critical hit floor for his normal attacks lowers by 2. Counter! ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro] counterattacks with Normal Attack: Chilling Lament [Roll: 12] against JING YUAN [Cryo]. Hit! Base damage is -1.5HP (Cryo). Lucky Dog’s Clover subtracts 1 from all incoming damage! JING YUAN [Cryo][10/10HP][2/3SP] has taken -0.5SP damage. JING YUAN [10/10HP][2/3SP] ends his turn.

An arm comes before Kallen, to shield her from any currents of electricity. "Caelus! Horns, steer clear!" Turning to the woman, he goes, "Jing Yuan, by the way. You should probably back up." Not even a second to prepare as his spear arcs up from the ground, lightning seeping into fresh wounds and earning and otherworldly screech. It spreads to the fiery one, and one again, the icy blast it produces yields nothing of note.

JING YUAN’S LIGHTNING LORD [Hits Per Action: 4/8] uses Active (Follow-up Attack): Prana Extirpated [Rolls: 2 1 1 1]. Base damage for each hit is -1HP (Electro). ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro][102/130HP] has taken -1HP damage. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][119/130HP] has taken -1HP damage. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][118/130HP] has taken -1HP damage. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][117/130HP] has taken -1HP damage. For each hit, deal half of damage dealt -0.5HP (Electro) to ALL OTHER ENEMIES. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][116.5/130HP] has taken -0.5HP damage. ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro][101.5/130HP] has taken -0.5HP damage.  ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro][101/130HP] has taken -0.5HP damage. ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro][100.5/130HP] has taken -0.5HP damage.

It was time to see if Lightning Lord was still as ineffective as last time. With barely any time to clear, the aureate armor would answer the call to battle. The weight of the world could not bend the Lightning Lord's knees. From the sky, the armor attacks quick, surging through the arena with veiny sparks.

It seems that despite his most reliable ally being back, the enemies were quick to retaliate.

Entanglement activates! for -5HP against BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [111.5/130HP]. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro] uses Normal Attack: Bellowing Inferno [Roll: 8] against KOSMA [None]. Hit! Base damage is -1.5HP (Pyro). KOSMA [Pyro][6.5/10HP][1.5/3SP] takes -1.5SP damage. KOSMA is already inflicted with Enkindle. Counter! KOSMA [Pyro] uses Normal Attack: Scavenger's Rejection [Roll: 10] against BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro]. Hit! Base damage is -2HP (Physical). BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][109.5/YHP] has taken -2HP damage. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro] uses Special Attack: Rain of Purifying Flames [Target Roll: 4, 4, 3, 2, 1][Roll: 19, 14, 19, 10, 18] against Daybreak Form KOSMA (twice), KALLEN, JING YUAN, and CAELUS. All hit! Base damage per hit is -1.5HP (Pyro).  KOSMA [Pyro][6.5/10HP][0/3SP] has taken -1.5SP damage. KOSMA [Pyro][5/10HP][0/3SP] has taken -1.5HP damage. Melt triggers! for -1.5SP and -0.5HP (1.5×1.5) against KALLEN [None][9.5/10HP][0/3SP]. Melt triggers! for -2HP (1.5×1.5), but Lucky Dog’s Clover subtracts 1 from all incoming damage to deal -1SP against JING YUAN [None][10/10HP][1/3SP]. Melt triggers! for -1.5SP and -0.5HP (1.5×1.5) against CAELUS [None][9.5/10HP][0/3SP]. CAELUS has gained 1 stack of Magma Will [Total: 2/10]. Inflicts Enkindle on KALLEN, JING YUAN, and CAELUS for 2 turns. At the start of the next two turns, they will lose 1HP. 2. Entanglement activates! for -5HP against  ICE OUT OF SPACE [95.5/130HP]. ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro] uses Normal Attack: Chilling Lament [Target Roll: 3][Roll: 1d14] against KALLEN [None]. Hit! Base damage is -1.5HP (Cryo). KALLEN [Cryo][8/10HP] has taken -1.5HP damage. Counter! KALLEN [Cryo] uses Normal Attack: Twilight Nocturne [Roll: 5] against ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro]. Hit! Base damage is -2HP (Physical). Target currently has 1 Raven Mark. ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro][92.5/130HP][+1 Raven Mark, Total Stacks: 2/3] has taken -3HP damage. Passive! [Roll: 1] Icarus Pinion’s passive activates and deals half of damage dealt -1.5HP (Physical) against BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][108/130HP]. ICE OUT OF SPACE [Super-conduct][Electro] uses Special Attack: Frosty Absorption! ICE OUT OF SPACE enters the Freezing Point state! Special Attack: Everwinter Rain can be used in subsequent attacks.

This was all the creatures knew. A burst of fire, ashes raining down, decorating all four of them with a fierce heat. Twinging at his own uniform, the shield from his ally, one he was familiar with, would protect him. Yet even still, he felt less pain, as if something had given him a strength deeper. With the glory comes the fall.

Another barrage of ice, more content to fight back than to just lay down enduring. "Good job, you both! Whatever your names are..." He calls out to try and encourage them.

"Eyes up, we aren't done yet!"

JING YUAN [10/10HP][1/3SP] rolls 3 energy! JING YUAN [10/10HP][0/3SP] is injured by Enkindle and has taken -1SP damage. [-3 energy]JING YUAN [None] uses Elemental Burst: Lightbringer [+3 Hit Per Action; Total: 5/8]. Base damage is -1HP (Electro) to ALL ENEMIES. BLAZE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][107/130HP] has taken -1HP damage. ICE OUT OF SPACE [Electro][91.5/130HP] has taken -1HP damage. JING YUAN [10/10HP] ends his turn.

Jing Yuan would raise his spear above his right shoulder, The Lightning Lord mimicking each movement time time. His true control shows, his own spear screeching across the ground, Lightning Lord follows, ripping through blue marble once again. Carnage as both enemies are impacted, left to recoil from such an attack.

"An opening! Now!"

Some say the world will end in fire,

Some say in ice.

#GHAbyssApril2025 — Team 9

[sweepingthunder]

The other two collapse, and while Caelus keeps them distracted, he rushes over to them. If nothing else, to keep them alive was the least he could do. They had barely spoken a word, but his spear would crash against the ground. Kallen was closest, calloused digits and palms finding frosted cheeks. Cupping the woman's face, index and middle press to the side of a stiff neck. Breaths are steady, slow, and subtle. She is alive, but for how much longer he cannot say. A look to the only familiar soul of the three. A hopeless exhale.

The spacious walls repeat each blow between Caelus and his foes. It sounds like drumming, echoing the song of despondency. "Just wait for me, okay? You'll be alright."

Quick to step towards the dragon, the same treatment is given. His spear is not forgotten, but given the same disrespect in favor of the other man. Fingers find another pulse, and the gentle flutter of life. "I'll be back. Stay with us, you aren't alone." But he could not just abandon that which led their fight.

Jing Yuan [5.5/10HP] rolls 5 energy!

"Trailblazer. Steer clear! We cannot fail now!" As Lightning Lord surged forth again, a hand would rise, dragging the spear it wields across the deep blue ocean of marble. It drags through the spacious walls, held behind as it aims.

Jing Yuan uses Elemental Burst: Lightbringer [-3 energy] on All enemies. -1HP (Electro) Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][3.5SP].  Hydro Mimic Frog [2/28HP]. Large Electro Slime [3.5/20HP]. Super-conduct triggers! to Large Cryo Slime. Electro-charged triggers! -0HP to all enemies affected by hydro. Lmao.Jing Yuan uses Elemental Skill: Rifting Zenith [-2 energy] on Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][3.5SP]. -1 HP.  Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][3SP]

Spear gripped with desperation that it could all end here, where the arrow of The Hunt could not reach him. This was what ran through his veins. There is nothing more that can be taken by these creatures, nothing but the man stepping out of the way. "Let us finish what we have begun!" Lightning Lord lets loose the spear, cutting into the ceiling before crashing down on all three of the enemies. For all that he has had to fight, he has never met such a cute yet durable creature.

A step forward, spear ripping across the three of them. He is too quick for the creatures to think of attacking. Electricity sparks out, drawing in another crescendo from the Lightning Lord.

Lightning Lord (6/6 Hits Per Action) uses Prana Extirpated. Does 1 damage to target and half of all damage dealt to all targets. Roll 6d3 to target Frog, Large Cryo Slime, Large Electro Slime. [Roll: 3, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1] -0HP Large Electro Slime [3.5/20HP] -1HP Hydro Mimic Frog [0/28HP]. Deals half of damage dealt to all enemies. -0.5 HP Large Electro Slime [3/20HP] Hydro Mimic Frog has been Defeated. That’s why yo mama dead. 💥 -0.5HP Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][2.5/10SP] -0.5HP Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][2/10SP] -1HP Hydro Mimic Frog [-1/28HP]. Dead as hell. 💥 -1HP Hydro Mimic Frog [-2/28HP]. What shoes she got on in her casket? 💥

Barreling forward, the construct of pure fulmination strikes relentlessly. The spear rises up again, only to split down through the floor, attempting with all it can muster to weaken it for the other, the one that can properly kill these beasts.

as we fall

#GHAbyssApril2025 - Team 9 - Caelus, Jing Yuan, Kallen Kaslana, Kosma.

[sweepingthunder]

The wicked grasp of frostbite finally relents, and as if all warmth returns to his body, he is left with a devastating sight. All of his comrades have been left as he was, or how he assumed he was. Jing Yuan only knows the powerlessness of the cold.

Hydro Mimic Crab uses Bubble Spray [roll: 20]. Critical hit! -2HP (Hydro) to Jing Yuan [6/10HP], Kallen [1/10HP], and Kosma [2.5/10HP], and -1HP (Hydro; -2+1=-1 reduction from Ever-Burning Amber) to Caelus [7.5/10]. Caelus gains 1 Magma Will [4/4 (max 8)]. Frozen triggers! against Kallen. Kallen cannot act during the next turn. Large Cryo Slime is taunted! Large Cryo Slime tries to use Jumping Slam on Caelus [7.5/10], but the Cryo Shield is broken! Large Cryo Slime takes no action.Hydro Mimic Crane is afflicted with Entanglement, which activates! -2 HP. [-1.5/28HP] Hydro Mimic Frog is taunted! Hydro Mimic Frog uses Torrential Waves [roll: 20] on Caelus. Critical hit! -2HP (Hydro; -3+1=-2 reduction from Ever-Burning Amber) to Caelus [5.5/10]. Caelus gains 1 Magma Will [5/4 (max 8)]. Caelus is Frozen and cannot counterattack. Large Electro Slime finds no enemies with Hydro applied. Large Electro Slime takes no action.

It seems that there is nothing to be done. Caelus is left to endure, though that is something he's quite talented at. The man receives attack after attack, and though he cannot move, he is still standing. The other two, worse off, brought to their knees and recoiling, are powerless as the wave of water crashes into them. Still, the endure.

He cries out, held up only by his spear. Through blurred vision, all the man can do is act. Trying to strategize was meaningless. Lightning Lord could do nothing to these foes. Perhaps some kind of force that he could not control was weakening him? Surely that was it. This was a pathetic display out of him. The frigid bitterness biting at him only reminds him of his master. Some days it felt as if her own words were harsher than her strikes. To break through it all was never easy. Stars collide and comrades fall, but the Luofu was not carved on the backs of men so weak.

All he can do is fight.

Jing Yuan [6/10HP] rolls 4 energy!

Led by instinct, this form of Jing Yuan was not one many saw. Even in the most trying of bouts, he would persist, fight and lead. Not here.

Jing Yuan uses Normal Attack: Glistening Light [-1 energy; roll: 1] on Hydro Mimic Crab [4.5/28HP]. Miss!

Attack holds the same fury as his master during their final battle. When all was lost and there was no reason to persist, Jingliu fell. He could not do the same. He is hasty, letting his spear crash down as his foot slide, setting his position off. Still, he does not dwell.

Jing Yuan uses Normal Attack: Glistening Light [-1 energy; roll: 6] on Hydro Mimic Crab [4.5/28HP]. Hit! -1.5HP (Electro) to Hydro Mimic Crab [3/28HP]  Electro-charged triggers! -0.5HP to all enemies affected by hydro. Hydro Mimic Frog [9.5/28]. Jing Yuan uses Normal Attack: Glistening Light [-1 energy; roll: 12] on Hydro Mimic Crab [4.5/28HP]. Hit! -1.5HP (Electro) to Hydro Mimic Crab [1.5/28HP] Electro-charged triggers! -0.5HP to all enemies affected by hydro. Hydro Mimic Frog [9/28]. Jing Yuan uses Normal Attack: Glistening Light [-1 energy; roll: 12] on Hydro Mimic Crab [1.5/28HP]. Hit! -1.5HP (Electro) to Hydro Mimic Crab [0/28HP]Electro-charged triggers! -0.5HP to all enemies affected by hydro. Hydro Mimic Frog [8.5/28].

The next three attacks do not find the floor. Instead, cleaving through this damned creature of water. Each slash arcs lightning between it and the other. The crab is barraged, split in half, then half again, and then again. In his rage, he slashes again, and again, and again, until the water simply cascades across his boots, unable to reform. A deep breath, Lightning Lord summons again.

Perhaps this time it may be better?

Lightning Lord (2/6 Hits Per Action) uses Prana Extirpated. Does 1 damage to target and half of all damage dealt to all targets. Roll 2d3 to target Frog, Cryo Slime, Electro Slime. [Roll: 2, 3] -0.5HP (Electro) to Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][9.5/10SP] Super-conduct triggers! to Large Cryo Slime. Crit floor against Large Electro Cryo is lowered by 4 for the remainder of the round. -0HP (Electro) to Large Electro Slime [6/20HP]

It was not. The same enemies find the brunt of its fury, and react as they did before, which is to say they do not. His spear is plunged into the ground, an irritated jet of air escapes his nose. If Lan was testing him, this was a shitty test.

as we fall

#GHAbyssApril2025 - Team 9 - Caelus, Jing Yuan, Kallen Kaslana, Kosma.

[sweepingthunder]

The two strangers fall into line quickly, realizing the severity of their circumstances. He cannot quite fathom why, but he's not himself. Perhaps it was the arena, perhaps he was just shaky, or perhaps there was some other factor. Lightning Lord felt powerless, he felt powerless. And he was soaking wet. All he can do is follow up with his comrades, providing whatever support he can.

Lightning Lord would spark, flourishing its spear to crash down. Surely this would provide help.

Lightning Lord (6/6 Hits Per Action) uses Prana Extirpated. Does 1 damage to target and half of all damage dealt to all targets. Roll 6d6 to target Mallard, Crab, Crane, Frog, Cryo Slime, Electro Slime. [Roll: 5, 6, 6, 6, 5, 5] -0.5HP Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][5.5/10SP] -0HP Large Electro Slime [13.5/20HP] -0HP Large Electro Slime [13.5/20HP] -0HP Large Electro Slime [13.5/20HP] -0.5HP Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][5/10SP] -0.5HP Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][4.5/10SP]

Smoke and mirrors, all flash and no bang. Lightning Lord doesn't seem to affect the purple slime, and the icy one seems to crackle more, but ultimately shrugs it off. Clearing his throat, he offers, "Well that was anti-climatic." At the very least, he's doing better off than some of the others he finds himself in the company of.

Most enemies are frozen, like statues in various poses, waiting to move once they shattered. How sorry a sight. His eyes glance between the dragon, the woman, and Caelus. She she calls out, he offers, "Good idea! Keep them from moving and we can continue to chip through them."

1. Hydro Mimic Mallard is Frozen and cannot act. Entanglement activates! -3 HP. [13.5/28HP] 2. Hydro Mimic Crab is Frozen and cannot act. Entanglement activates! -3 HP. [13.5/28HP] 3. Large Cryo Slime [20/20HP][4.5/10SP] attacks with Ice Shards. Targets up to three enemies. [Roll: 3, 3, 2]. Targets: Kallen, Kallen, Jing Yuan. [Roll: 8, 17, 4] Hit! Critical Hit! Hit! Kallen [3.5/10HP], Jing Yuan [8/10HP].  Super-conduct triggers! against Kallen. Crit floor against Kallen is lowered by 4 for the remainder of the round. Frozen triggers! against Jing Yuan. Jing Yuan cannot act during the next turn. 4. Hydro Mimic Crane is Frozen and cannot act. Entanglement activates! -3 HP. [9.5/21] 5. Hydro Mimic Frog is Frozen and cannot act. 6. Large Electro Slime [13.5/20HP] attacks Caelus with Discharge. [Roll: 6] Hit! -1HP. Deals half of damage dealt to all enemies. -0.5 HP. Caelus: [8/10HP][+1 Magma Will ; 2/4 (8Max)], Kallen: [3/10HP], Jing Yuan: [7.5/10HP], Kosma: [7/10HP]. Caelus counters Large Electro Slime. [Roll 16+4 ; 20] Critical Hit! -3HP Large Electro Slime [10.5/20 HP] Overload triggers! -1.5HP to all enemies. Hydro Mimic Mallard [12/28 HP], Hydro Mimic Crab [12/28 HP], Hydro Mimic Crane [8/21 HP], Hydro Mimic Frog [19/28 HP], Large Cryo Slime halves damage [20/20 HP][4/10 SP], Caelus [+1 Magma Will ; 3/4 (8max)] Electro-charged triggers! -0HP to all enemies affected by hydro. Lmao.

The slimes are the only ones who can find it in them to retaliate. He does not know what comes next. Several spikes of ice shoot out, and before he can reach the woman it also targets, he's pierced by a stray spike. "Wa-" is all he can say, unable to warn her of what is coming. His spear hits the ground with a clank, finding himself frozen and shivering. He is conscious, able to perceive the strikes that they all take. Electricity surges through iced veins, and he cannot flinch. Not even a grunt.

Others react and are experience the voltage of these slimes, and he witnesses hits slowly coming more carnal. Aside from the current predicament, he is well off. They are not, they've endured more attacks, come undone quicker than him.

He can only hope he might provide more use to these creatures in focusing him next time.

as we fall

#GHAbyssApril2025 - Team 9 - Caelus, Jing Yuan, Kallen Kaslana, Kosma.

[sweepingthunder]

This would not be his first time. As if reality melted away, a mirror shattering with its remnants cascading around. All colors swirl and morph into deep blues. In mere moments, a desk of paperwork has turned to a fall towards an all too familiar floor. It was not a far fall, one that he can brace for and land properly from. A knee meets the marble, hands catching himself before reorienting. As he stands up, he finds three strangers. Well, two strangers and one friend.

"Caelus... and you both." Hesitant, a rather curious brow raises. But it would seem they don't have a lot of time. In just another moment, seemingly out of the air, enemies manifest, creatures of water and ice and electricity.

"Ah," so some things never change. Readying his own Guan Dao, he glances to his allies. "I don't suppose we've got time for a proper introduction. You can call me Jing Yuan, and if you ever need assistance, just call. Ready yourselves, we aren't safe."

Jing Yuan 10/10HP rolls 5 energy

Without pause, Lightning Lord seems to manifest, crackling energy seeping from each crevice and chink of its decorated armor. "I'll take the lead!"

[3 energy] Jing Yuan uses Lightbringer on All enemies. -1HP. Hydro Mimic Mallard 27/28HP, Hydro Mimic Crab 27/28HP, Hydro Mimic Crane 20/21HP, Hydro Mimic Frog 27/28HP, Large Cryo Slime 20/20 HP 9.5/10 SP, Large Electro Slime, 20/20 HP. [2 energy] Jing Yuan uses Rifting Zenith on Hydro Mimic Crab 27/28. -1HP to Hydro Mimic Crab. -0.5 HP to all enemies. Hydro Mimic Mallard 26.5/28HP, Hydro Mimic Crab 26/28HP, Hydro Mimic Crane 19.5/21HP, Hydro Mimic Frog 26.5/28HP, Large Cryo Slime 20/20 HP 9.5/10 SP, Large Electro Slime, 20/20 HP.

In but a moment, the Lightning Lord sweeps forward, bullying through each creature to seemingly very little effect. Despite a clean hit, they surge with his energy, spreading it amongst themselves with no reaction to it. He does not seem to stagger though, instead winding his own weapon back. Blade screeching across the slate they stood upon, electricity sings from metal, striking and damaging across all enemies. The slime looking things don't seem to react, but the creatures of water stutter, only to reform and roar out.

"I seem to be a bit rusty..." He offers, his spear still readied.

@seenohearnovishnu, @virtuouslife, @trailblczed

as we fall

#GHAbyssApril2025 - Team 9 - Caelus, Jing Yuan, Kallen Kaslana, Kosma.