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Chapter 221 Wood and Drakes
🕑 Added 2019-06-13 14:05:39 +0000 UTCChapter 221 Wood and Drakes
Ilea watched the mages when she prepared herself for more attacks. Keyla hadnt thrown a single attack after her initial two. Quite destructive fire magic and apparently highly leveled skills compared to the ice shard that had just hit her. It was of course an advanced spell the woman hadnt used before in their sessions, one that might actually injure her as it grew in level.
Her Ice Resistance however was reaching the end of the first tier, currently sitting at eighteen. It would become more and more difficult to injure her with those skills. Keyla had an even worse prospect against her second tier Heat Resistance. Her skin could take the abuse easily combined with quick healing.
The womans anger seemed to have calmed down a little as well, her attitude changing to a more baffled one when the other mages had started their attacks. You can continue. She said, smiling a little towards the ice mage who had gotten such a wonderful skill. She hadnt used chanting before which meant the skill required quite a bit of concentration to use, in turn meaning it was at a rather low level still. This training would be highly beneficial for the ice mage. And for me. Ilea thought.
Her resistances had grown rapidly in the past weeks but she found that in the second stage, she needed harder hitting foes than level one hundred to one fifty humans. Even her Lightning Resistance was only at level five in the second stage and she had trained with Trian for quite a long time and rather intensively. I used my defensive skills then too though. She thought but back then his lightning still did a lot of damage even with her Veil and other buffs.
The attacks started again but Ilea was lost in thought, only occasionally healing the minor injuries from the attacks, all of the first group lacking anything new that she didnt have a resistance against. Maybe I should check on him again this might help the man too. She thought. Dagon had been against letting the Alymies out of their hideout but perhaps a little training didnt hurt. She doubted any remaining Birmingales or sympathetic factions would be influential enough to pay Shadows to do their dirty work.
Ive been wrong before. Ilea thought, another spike of ice exploding in her stomach, damaging some of her organs before she quickly healed the damage. The attack still didnt come close to what William had thrown at her in their casual drowning sessions but she wouldnt tell that to the aspiring ice mage. Her future was hopefully less sadistic and cynical as Williams. Perhaps it should be. Ilea thought, smirking as she locked eyes with the mage, Phillys expression turning a little uncertain, fearful even. As it should.
Checking through her skills, Ilea considered how long she would have to remain in Ravenhall.
Name: Ilea Spears
Unspent statpoints: 0
Unspent 3rd tier skill points [Azarinth First Hunter]: 0
Unspent 3rd tier skill points [Inheritor of Eternal Ash]: 0
Class 1: Azarinth First Hunter lvl 230
- Active: Destruction 2nd lvl 20
- Active: Hunter Recovery 2nd lvl 20
- Active: State of Azarinth 3rd lvl 3
- Active: Blink 3rd lvl 5
- Active: Azarinth Hunter Sphere 2nd lvl 20
- Passive: Body of the First Hunter 2nd lvl 20
- Passive: Azarinth Fighting 2nd lvl 20
- Passive: Hunters Sight 2nd lvl 9
- Passive: Azarinth Perception 2nd lvl 20
- Passive: Azarinth Reversal lvl 2nd lvl 18
Class 2: Inheritor of Eternal Ash lvl 224
- Active: Veil of Ash 3rd lvl 1
- Active: Form of Ash and Ember 2nd lvl 20
- Active: Ash Creation lvl 2nd lvl 20
- Active: Embered Body Heat 2 rd lvl 4
- Active: Wave of Ember 2nd lvl 16
- Passive: Ash and Ember Manipulation 3rd lvl 1
- Passive: Ashen Wings 2nd lvl 16
- Passive: Eyes of Ash 2nd lvl 20
- Passive: Body of Ash 2nd lvl 19
- Passive: Ashen Warrior 2nd lvl 20
General Skills:
- Elos Standard language - lvl 6
- Identify - lvl 7
- Meditation lvl 2nd 17
- Poison Resistance lvl 20
- Heat Resistance 2nd lvl 3
- Pain Tolerance 2nd lvl 4
- Mental Resistance 2nd lvl 10
- Fear Resistance lvl 5
- Water Resistance lvl 16
- Wind Resistance lvl 17
- Lightning Resistance 2nd lvl 5
- Ice Resistance lvl 18
- Crystal Resistance lvl 15
- Earth Magic Resistance lvl 19
- Arcane Magic Resistance lvl 15
- Corrosion Resistance lvl 18
- Light Magic Resistance lvl 16
- Mist Magic Resistance lvl 7
- Curse Resistance 2nd lvl 2
- Mana Drain Resistance lvl 18
- Health Drain Resistance lvl 17
- Blast Resistance lvl 17
- Dark Magic Resistance lvl 1
- Blood Magic Resistance lvl 8
- Void Magic Resistance lvl 7
- Silver Magic Resistance lvl 1
- Blood Manipulation Resistance lvl 1
- Veteran lvl 3
- Heavy Archery lvl 4
- Harmony of the Drowned lvl 1
Status:
Vitality: 600
Endurance: 350
Strength 266
Dexterity 350
Intelligence 550
Wisdom 425
Health: 5810/6000
Stamina: 3480/3500
Mana: 3620/4250
Considering how many resistances were about to hit the second tear it might be worth staying another week or two to get those done but the training was getting seriously boring. Plus except for Philipp and Viper, the attacks lacked in impact. Her training was slow if she wasnt brought to near death or at least lost a couple of limbs with each attack. Meat sales suffer as well like this. She thought when the groups switched, some new faces in the next one.
The new people please attack first and in turn. She said, the change bringing her back to the present. Six of them. The first one was a fire mage, by far the most popular choice with adventurers it seemed. Ice was a close second even though it was rather difficult to learn she had read. Elises information was sobering when it came to the lacking magic diversity of her training partners. Recorded classes were insane in sheer numbers. There was magic for nearly everything one could think of but as it turned out many of those classes were deemed useless or not powerful enough to even be considered.
Ilea was pretty sure that they simply lacked initial impact compared to more conventional choices. Weather mages for example could only summon weak wind tornadoes at first but having watched some movies back on Earth, she knew the possibilities would be quite extensive. Having seen her own ashen magic develop and grow, Ilea was certain her assumptions were correct. At least the attacks would still be wind magic, which she had a resistance to.
Her thoughts stopped when the girl before her, barely older than fifteen lifted her hands, a small splinter of wood growing in the very air before her. Ileas smile widened as the splinter grew into a small spike before it was loosed towards her. It harmlessly bounced off of her skin, making her mood dampen a little but maybe she could still get a new skill out of this. People around the girl murmured about wood creation but most didnt seem very impressed with her magic. In time, that would change, Ilea knew. She remembered the Birmingale noble and the power he wielded. Against Kyrian and Trian it wasnt enough in the end but most people she had met would struggle against both of them together.
The girl looked a little distraught, her face getting red after someone had chuckled behind her. You laugh one more time and Ill kick your face in understand? Ilea said and smiled at the girl. You have a rare class it seems, you should be proud of yourself. Train as much as you want here, you dont have to pay. Next. Ilea said and was happy to see some confidence return to the girl. She was thinking about answering but ended up just nodding and taking a step back.
The next mage had a lightning class, a big bolt of it impacting Ilea without even the slightest result. His cocky smile was wiped away just as quickly. His class was definitely nice and his skill in magic rather high but it would take decades to reach Trians levels. Or a couple months alone against much higher leveled monsters. The fact that the man was here and not fighting something out in the wild made her think about decades more so than mere months.
The last newcomer was a young man in his early twenties. He looked at Ilea before something gray formed before him, a gray whirl materializing and quickly moving towards her. The whirl surrounded her, Ilea trying to figure out what exactly the magic was with her Sphere as she activated her body enhancement skills to see enhance her senses. Minuscule cuts formed on her skin, quickly healing as the whirl intensified. A minute later it subsided, the man breathing heavily with an extended arm towards her, looking at her with a blank stare.
Was that ash? Someone asked.
Dark magic maybe? Another mage commented.
He wouldnt show that off here would he? Someone said, engaging in the conversation but Ilea knew it was neither of the two suggested.
What was that? She asked the man.
Youll see when you gain a resistance to it. He replied. Isnt that why were all here?
Fair enough. You also dont have to pay. Ilea said. He didnt react but stepped back to the group again as they continued speculating on his magic.
You may attack freely, Ill let you know when to stop. Ilea said but knew already that none of them would get her that far. Philipp was in the next group and might be the first one to actually rip out a good chunk of her health. Although her resistances to his magic had grown immensely, making it a little more difficult for his skills to damage her. It was a good indicator to her, how far resistances alone could take her. His magic would rip through her in a similar fashion but the lessened damage meant her healing had an easier time to deal with it, the initial impact was reduced in the first place and with her Veil that increased the potency of her Resistances, it would pay out exponentially.
The session continued without any major surprises, Ilea growing more bored by the minute. Only Philipps destructive arrows bringing some joy and challenge into the whole ordeal from time to time but she didnt know if she could endure another two or three weeks of this. You have to.
The sentiment was strengthened when she locked eyes with Keyla, the woman giving her best to burn her skin but in the end it only added to the destruction of her leather armor. Someone at the order had to wonder about the missing armors. The normal instructions and training sessions at the Hand would start up again soon, the city rebuilt mostly and the surrounding dungeons and wildlife culled down to their previous state again by the many Shadows that had remained in and around the city. Some of the refugees and traveling adventurers were close enough to two hundred, meaning some might join the ranks of the esteemed mercenary guild.
Thats it for today. Ilea said, motioning for the mages to stop as a last rock hit her head, the mage looking around in fear before his eyes met hers. Careful there tough guy. She said, the man looking down immediately. Come again tomorrow if you want to continue the training. Have a good night. She added and walked towards the group, some of them splitting off into groups while others left alone.
Wood mage and you with the gray magic. Ilea spoke out, the two young mages in the process of leaving turned towards her, some of the others looking at them with interest. Stay for a couple minutes if you will. I have an offer that might interest you. Ilea said, turning to Keyla whose arms hung a little defeated.
Did that help any? Ilea asked when she looked at her.
I dont know. You youre so strong. Why dont you , Keyla started but stopped and looked at the leaving group of mages and the two remaining ones.
Youve seen what Philipp did to me. Ilea said, the man smirking at that.
Compared to the first time its gotten quite a lot less gruesome. He said and smiled, biting into an apple he had procured out of nowhere. The man was sitting on the railing that separated the theoretical audience from the pit. Few had watched todays session as Ilea asked them to pay the same price as joining in.
Ive fought a wind mage that broke my bones with his attacks. Inheritor of Storm I believe was his class. Someone I know can curse people and drain out their health while another can rip out your heart without you even seeing her. You knew her Keyla. Did you know what she could do? Ilea asked, watching the woman consider.
She was nigh invisible, her mind magic capable of freezing people in their tracks. And yet , Ilea said and didnt continue.
Keyla nodded once after a while, looking to the ground, her claws digging into her own flesh until blood dripped to the sand below.
Well talk about her. But first let me help you out. Ilea suggested and put a hand on the cooks shoulder. If anybody gets your services its me after all. She smiled before hugging her.
Well visit a friend and get you a restaurant. Ilea said, patting her back.
A restaurant? Keyla asked in disbelief.
Exactly that. Maybe start selling things and get people hooked, build a name and then reveal that youre a Breed. That would be funny, wouldnt it. Ilea said and grinned before letting go of her and turning to the two mages who were still waiting. The man looked like he was considering to leave. Still got him hooked though.
You two, Im gonna train with this guy here and I want you to join. Get your skills higher and maybe try to get you to actually damage me. Resistances against your magic would come in quite handy. Ilea said. Do you want to join?
Y yes! The wood mage said and smiled before looking down.
The man looked at her for a while. I want to get paid. He said which made her laugh out loud.
Youre a god damned comedian arent you? How much do you think your services should cost? Ilea asked, quite interested now.
Ten silver per training session. He stated immediately.
And how do you come to that number? Ilea asked. He had answered immediately so he mustve thought about it for a while. He didnt seem like someone to randomly blurt out a number. Not like her.
Thats a secret. The man said which made Philipp laugh from the side.
Are you sure? He seems rather calculative? Knowing all your abilities might be bad for the future you. Philipp said with a smile and looked at her sideways. He probably realized you havent even checked the bucket over there, full of silver.
I mean yea, the price is only there to show its a real offer and not some desperate fuck looking for training partners. Ilea said. The additional funds were of course nice but she could just ask Claire for money if she really needed it. The new mage raised his eyebrows and shook his head ever so slightly.
Youll get fifteen silver for each session but theyre six hours at least. Both of you of course. Ilea said and smiled to the girl. The man looked even more irritated but still didnt say anything.
They wont be allowed into Eregars Haven. Philipp said.
With us its fine. Plenty of workers down there as well. Ilea said to which he nodded. Can you take them already? I need to talk to a friend about Keyla here.
Of course. Come on then lads. Philipp said, the two mages following him apprehensively, the girl looking back to Ilea with a smile.
Theres plenty of restaurants yes. Claire said after Ilea had asked about possible employment for Keyla.
What about the one you worked at before? Ilea asked.
The Golden Drake. I doubt the elder who owns it would sell it. Keyla shook her head. I checked it out before and it looked abandoned anyway.
Wait, that name rings a bell. Claire said and summoned a book, looking through it for a while. Ah yes. It was owned by elder Wallace Urn. The man died in the demon summoning. There were some peculiarities but , She went on before checking another book. It went to the empire but Ill see what I can do. Considering its still abandoned I should get a fair price for it. Would that be alright Ilea? She asked.
Depends on you Keyla? Any restaurant youd get would be a success. Want the Golden Drake?
Are you insane? Just the property cost alone. Keyla said but Claire waved her off.
Even with a higher price than expected it wouldnt be a problem. You were the cook before? Its supposed to be one of the most highly esteemed places in Ravenhall. The South of the empire even if this book is to be believed. Claire explained.
Yea shes a fucking amazing cook. Get it and make her the boss. Or do you want a manager and stuff? Id be fine with you getting the staff you need and managing the place. Ilea said, Keylas mouth opening and closing as her brain overheated.
Ill get it done. Give me a couple days. Ill give you a list of different restaurants for potential staff or you may go out there and find them yourself. Plenty of street food vendors around but I think theres already enough wealthy folk around to support a couple higher class establishments. To have a name already and the same cook would be beneficial. Can you stay here, well draft up the details. Claire said and Ilea got up.
Great thats settled then. Make sure shes paid well. Let her know if you dont want the Golden Drake. Ill visit as soon as its running. Youll cook only for me the first two weeks. I need to stock up on your food. Ilea said and checked her necklace, finding only three meals remaining that were originally prepared by the cook.
Comments
Straven
Was wondering how many of those meals of hers she still had. Thanks for the chapter.
Atlas Dwarf
"- Active: Embered Body Heat – 2 rd lvl 4" Should be 2nd.
G. Harthane
Hmmmmm, maybe... I'll think about it ^^.
G. Harthane
Thanks for the suggestion :).
G. Harthane
True, I'll add some levels to it. Thanks!
G. Harthane
It's certainly logical for her to stay for a while. I was wondering about the Body of the first hunter remarks but maybe I just forgot to ever mention it. It was storm, wasn't it... I'll correct that. Thanks.
Keifru
Awww, Keyla is going to be staying. Boohoo. Although speaking of people popping back in- I suppose Alice is wandering somewhere to be found, and it would be interesting to see what kind of Azarinth she has gone. Considering how she was, I don't think she's going to go High Priest, but I'm not sure if she's aggro enough to meet the requirements for Blood Berserker, let alone Juggernaut and *certainly* not First Hunter. Would be interesting if Azarinth Elder was actually one of the class archetypes and she meets whatever reqs it is. Although her not even being 200 and Ilea giving her info perhaps is the most likely situation of all. But Azarinth + Enchanter might be quite interesting, if she still goes with her intention of Enchanter as her secondary.
Ato
can we please get the general skills at least ordered by alphabet or smth? :D
Michael
Thanks for the chapter :) You might remember a few chapters back we were talking about ways to make some dialogs less confusing, like adding some positional / relational information sometimes. I just found a prime example, where that would make a difference at the end of this chapter: "Great that’s settled then. Make sure she’s paid well. Let her know if you don’t want the Golden Drake. ..." - here Ilea talks to Claire and Keyla, but switches whom she addresses without any outward sign. Instead, something like ' "Great that’s settled then. Make sure she’s paid well." Ilea then turns to Keyla. "Let her know if you don’t want the Golden Drake. ..." ' would be a lot easier to follow.
Knightfire
Thanks for the chapter....My only question is with all the training with Phillip wouldn’t her blood manipulation resistance be higher?
Arkeus
I somehow thought she was still 2nd 18 for Body of the First Hunter, hence my comments about it. I will now go hide under my desk. Considering how many resistances were about to hit the second tear <= tier Inheritor of Wind <= Inheritor of Storm Glad to see Ilea having her priority straights about food :) Anyway, I do think that it would make sense for her to stay until she is getting more resist to 2nd tier. Not because those resists would save her, though Ice/Corrosion/Earth/Arcane might, but because both Inherito of the Eternal Ash and Azarinth First Hunter needed resists as part of their requirements to get the class. It's highly likely that a lot of classes she could evolve into would need a metric ton of resists at high levels.
j0ntsa
i agree, but still dont get greedy!
ArturScott
we need more!!!))))
