Submitting Ame & Raiding Jianghu

[15:42:43] Ame says, "Mock me."
[15:42:43] Ame says, "You'll find your sister's head at your feet, if you continue."
[15:42:43] Guatemoc says, "Nah, you're just adorable."
[15:42:43] Guatemoc says, "How...cute."
[15:42:43] Ame says, "Oh ... You think I'm kiddin',"
[15:42:43] Ame asks, "*?"
[15:43:34] Zaruma says, "Enough."
[15:43:34] Guatemoc doesn't reply because Zaruma said so.
(Guatemoc)
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[15:43:34] Zaruma says, "You do not have any importance whatsoever to make such remarks, Ame."
[15:43:34] Guatemoc chuckles.
(Guatemoc)
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[15:43:34] Ame says, "No. But I have the power to take your pet's life, and I will."
[15:43:34] Zaruma says, "I find you assaulting one of my men or their relatives, and I'll sink you into horror so deep that your next reincarnation will remember it."
[15:44:25] Zaruma asks, "Are we clear?"
[15:44:25] Ame says, "We're clear."
[15:45:16] Zaruma says, "Good."
[15:45:16] Ame says, "I will still do it."
[15:46:08] Zaruma grows tired of this human's behaviour.

The scythe is drawn, and he already moves over towards Ame, floating closer.

"Then you'll be taught a lesson."
(Zaruma)
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[15:46:08] Ame tilts her head to the side.
(Ame)
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[15:46:59] LOOC - Zaruma: (why'd u refuse though
[15:46:59] Guatemoc crosses both of his arms, it is not his choice to interfer at this point.
(Guatemoc)

[15:57:13] Gruffydd remains where he is, observing the scene below. This 'Ame' lady is a strange one in his eyes, as it is not that they fear death. No, this woman is actively seeking to die. They wanted to die.

All her actions thus far have confirmed this for Gruffydd, who simply remains silent.

(Owain ap Gruffydd)
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[15:59:47] As expected.

Ame remained silent staring at the Archon with a cold gaze. Her hand reached for her blade-- so she had to defend herself against one of the most powerful Archons on these lands?

"As expected." She tilted her head to the side, Ligtnings appearing around the female's frame.

"You won't allow your "pet" to defend himself. Your servants are weaklings. I'm worth a dozen of Guatemocs." She rose her blade, frowning. If she was about to die here-- well, she would give a fucking show before her death.

Brave or mad, it didn't matter much.
(Ame)

[16:03:12] {combat} Ame has been defeated by Zaruma! They're unable to continue fighting.
[16:04:54] Noticing Zaruma pretty much ruining that pretty face of Ame.

His arms were still crossed, observing her and watching what Zaruma was going to do to her.
(Guatemoc)
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[16:13:26] The Archon had no care in the human's words.

Once the battle raged on, it was evident that she was quite a powerful magi; the performance of the Lamb did impress the Archon, but alas, it was not enough for her to defeat him - despite the lightning that struck against Zaruma's form, despite the water and blood spilling onto him, the outcome was after the Archon.

And the final blow was struck rather swiftly. The woman was overwhelmed by scythe attacks that were delivered by the Demon in human's skin, and once Ame was laid down on the ground, the Archon hovered just above her.

Her mind was breached, with Zaruma's cold voice lingering inside of her head.

"Mistake."

The arm went right through her chest, and yet-- it did not hurt her. Much like projecting himself into reality, much like bending around it, he had her heart in his grasp -- still beating, still normal, still healthy, but somehow surpassed beyond the skin and flesh with no damage.

"The moment you decided to speak up to /me/ in such way, the moment you neglected my words and said you would do it anyway--"

"You made it personal. You made the point against me. You earned my ire."

A very soft squeeze was given on her heart, not enough to cause any damage whatsoever, but enough to cause a trembling shock go through her body once it skipped a beat.

"Or it would be a shame to crush that tiny heart of yours..."

The hovering face of an Archon was still positioned mere inches away from her while he floated in a odd horizontal position, defying any laws of gravity as well.

With his hand still buried inside her chest, surpassing the projected laws of reality as well, he spoke in her mind.

"But your skills are remarkable... I want you among my ranks."
(Zaruma)
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[16:25:23] Impressive but not enough.

Never Ame had to face an opponent that powerful before. The Archon's strength was incredible, it was insane. The Lamb's Lightning Bolts were striking the man's chestplate-- but had little effect. Even that wouldn't work?

Her frame would meet her opponent's blade, a scream of pain emitting from the female's mouth. She didn't want to die here, no. Dark clouds were gathering as the Archon and the little lamb were fighting.

The Lightning Bolts were now a lot more powerful than before, powerful enough to make the Archon stumble sometimes. Despite Ame's efforts, she couldn't push back her opponent's strikes.

"Fuck it..."

There was no point in holding back now. Ame was sure she was about to die-- she didn't care about her well-being anymore. The Wind would start to blow stronger and stronger, making the trees fall and pushing the Archon even more. Now Ame was dangerous. Blood would start to rain upon the Demons, powerful tendrils of blood striking his chest.

Ice spikes powerful enough to impale someone were shot at the Archon but none of them would connect because of the Demon's speed. It's when Ame was able to send her last wave of devastating magic that the Archon appeared infront of her and grasped her heart, squeezing it a little.

He didn't intend to kill Ame -- but it did make the Lamb cough a bit of blood. Her soft blue hues were staring into the Archon's crimsons. There was no fear in her gaze.

"... And become a little pet like this man behind you? I will never be a little soldier like him ..."
(Ame)
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[16:32:12] The hand was slowly withdrawn from her chest, defying all laws of reality.

What should've been her death due to his arm going straight through her breastplate, instead was a tease to show just how mortal she truly was. The Archon gaze turned to the bloodied hand that he pulled out after making his way through the flesh and liquid in her body, and he slowly levitated further above her.

"Then begone."

"I have no interest in people that do not wish to serve me, yet do nothing but threaten my people and then have the audacity to defy my word."

Zaruma had no patience to stand about and try to convince her to fight on his side. If she didn't wish to, then he'd rather make it clear that she's barred from entering Aetherius for the petty reasons that she had.

"Do not return, least you have something productive to say or do."

"But what could I expect from a wandering vagabond, such as yourself? Your kind is always useless, anyway."

A dismissive wave was given, and the Archon turned around to leave her be on the ground.
(Zaruma)

[16:43:18] Ame fell onto her knees, her hand reaching for her chest. Panting.

"You have amazing powers, Zaruma." Catching her breath, Ame struggled to get back onto her feet, wiping off the blood out of her lips with her forearm.

"You are able to crush your opponents' hearts. But you will /never/ be able to bend mine. You have chosen weaklings, pawns to protect this Kingdom. Aetherius is fragile. It's filled with little Guatemocs ..." She switched her attention to Anaxes, the one who killed her friend, Nagi.

"Not even your Lords are impressive."

"This place will desepear with you, Zaruma." Ame didn't intend to "mock" the Archon nor push him to kill her. The Lamb was sincere with her words.

"A wandering vagabond like me? Amusing ... All of you were vagabonds in the past, wandering Demons seeking for power, a challenge. You underestimate me. We shall see eachother in the future. If I ever come back in this town, it'll be as a Lord." She turned her back.

"Not a pet." If allowed, the white-haired female would simply leaving the area, her hand still resting onto her chest in pain. She didn't really know what would happen after this ... claim.

We'll see I guess.
(Ame)


*****  RAID PART OF THE LOGS *****




[17:16:35] {NARRATION} Hundreds of raiders strike from the south-west, almost immediately as dawn broke and the sun lifted over the icy mountain tops. On their way they were razing farmlands and striking at the trade routes between Huli and Ardent- perhaps due to a planned attack on the former in the future?- but their goal was far more vital to Jianghu...

The grain houses, where the food supplies were kept.

The magi of Ardent were more than aware of the attackers by the time they arrived, yelling their war cries in their approach. Towering demons and blood-stained Gehennans...


Zyanya vs Okami
Citlallii vs Michiko
Hestia vs Aaron
Dei vs Katzan
Zsfoia vs Sibri
Jin Hulii vs Babble
Ravan( vs Ryuuji
Elrie vs Selas
Simon Black vs Virith
Knux vs Nyrra
Guatemoc vs Ranma
Erenoa vs Noa
Xoconan vs Chi, Ping, Keres


[17:51:34] He's ramblin', hurt. Scorched, even- His right arm isn't even working, after all. Muffled, slurred speech. Even through the terrible, scorched flesh due to the electrical burns, he was... Trying to be moderately defiant.

"Thas' nothin'! Ye ain't--"

The sentence couldn't even be finished due to the gagging.
(Amadi)
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[17:52:25] It appears those were the last defenders of Ardent, the final force that would keep the menace of two Archons from simply crushing any valuable magi under their feet.

"Behold, last defenders of Ardent."

"Today you face against Zaruma and Anaxes. Fight like your life depends on it."

( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2L4r0Aelvg )

The hurricane was gathering around the Archon of Tempest, and with a nod towards Anaxes, the two spread out to dish out their heavy damage across the battlefield against the group of weaker magi.

It was a tough fight for them, but with this, they had probably saved the lives of common Fourfold soldiers that would simply die to the Archons in vain.

The battle was pure chaos. Zaruma clashed against countless blades sent against him, showing the superb speed and strength of the Archon of Tempest which he honed for years; all the while, Anaxes was the storm itself upon this land.

And asheroic as their efforts were, the combined efforts of all magi were not enough. Most were able to get away, however-- the particular ones, such as Amadi and Analise, they were unable to get away from the battlefield due to damage done.

"Now--"

Zaruma levitated those two on the graceful winds, once again, displaying the mastery over Ventus Element. They were carried away with the Archon, showing to Anaxes the intent of Zaruma.

"We're leaving with two prisoners. Capture the workers and other inhabitants of Ardent on your way out to assimilate them in our city."

The telepathic message was sent, and the two began to fade away as the reinforcements arrived.
(Zaruma)
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[17:53:16] A feeling of dread welled up within her, The feeling of the occult wasn't one she enjoyed. It was maddening! Why did she come here? To protect others? This wasn't her land and yet she felt the need to help them.

She thought she was well prepared, She thought that with strength in numbers they could prevail but in all honestly.....They were nothing but lambs to the slaughter. One by one each of them fell as they came upon them.

She evaded as long as she could, Twisting her form into mist as she tried to keep attention off her self as she casted a large scale water spell on them both. The attack came with lethal intent as she used multiple of sound base attacks to hinder them further.

But then it happen, A blade moving faster than she anticipated smash into her side sending her flying into the rock before a spear came and gores her through the torso nailing her to the rock it self.

A silent gasp escaped her lips as her mind tried to process the pain she was going through, The sheer terror of being caught and wounded severely caused her to flail, Her motions were getting weaker as blood continued to pour. The painful cries of many reached her ears before she felt her self lose conscious....

(Kasumi)

[17:59:15] Ikkaku moved to the battlefield. With their new iron and steel gear, and a weapon that they managed to scournge up some coins for, they held their staff tight, anxiously bouncing from foot to foot. Their heart beat hard in their chest, fear rising as the horde of tribals and demons came into view. Slowly they seemed to hyperventilate, but they couldn't stop now.

"I.. I can do it."

The water mage would stay away from the demons, sound around them occasionally flickering out of being as bullets of water rushed forth. It would be disorienting but it wasn't until one with a blade began to focus on them, and Ikkaku felt the first taste of steel that they screamed. A mousey, loud noise which put some distance between themselves and Zaruma as they hobbled from foot to foot.

Their focus lost, a bolt of lighting connects with Ikkaku's armor, shocking the cyan haired teen. Scars burn into their chest as tears run down the teen's cheeks. No one had told them that fighting the demons would be so.. painful.

Fight or flight enters Ikkaku's mind, and flight wins. As the demons levitated the two prisoners in the air Ikkaku falls back, the message echoing in his mind as reinforcements appear, starting to drive the invading forces back.

"I.. Its so loud.. It.. It hurts so much.."
(Ikkaku Ukitake)
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[17:59:15] LOOC - Zaruma: (all more reasons to give u protagonist dev
[17:59:15] LOOC - Zaruma: (over being defeated by antagonist at some point
[18:00:06] LOOC - Anaxes: (Swear ur revenge over demontopia, lads)
[18:00:57] LOOC - Zaruma: (ya
[18:00:57] LOOC - Zaruma: (enjoy ur protag dev
[18:01:48] Howai joined a group young and fresh warriors in a battle against two Archons. A feat thought unachievable my most and they were correct. The monsters unleashed their horde of lesser demons, and just that was enough to weaken most of the Shengese that were there fighting for their nation. Even Howai who had the utmost faith he was protected by Kraus, was finding himself pushed back by the foul Demons. Eventually they succumbed to the Horde and Archons.

Whether it was pure luck or his belief in Kraus that had saved him. Howai was knocked further back then most of the warriors. Receiving minor injuries that would eventually heal. He realized they were outpowered even with their numbers. Howai stood back up quickly and called for the retreat back to the main force. As he himself headed back with an injured soldier in his arms.

"Retreat back to the main force! They are too strong for us too handle, and more losses will not help us!"

There was nothing he could do currently. Even with his faith in Kraus, but he would pray either way. Pray that Kraus would save the Shengese from the Chaotic forces that had come to take their people and land.

He learned something this encounter with the demons. That was they were never to be underestimated with numbers. He also learned he would need more faith if he was ever going to hope to face them in battle and win.
(Howaitonaito)
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[18:01:48] Why was she even fighting for Jianghu? She wasn't a Fourfold, let alone a Jiang to begin with. So why was a young adult fighting against a horde of demons and crazed Gehennans?

She gulped while watching the horde descend. "Not going to run away again...Not going to let them all die." They uttered while their shaking hands gripped at their blade.

"I won't let them die!" She shouted out at the top of her lungs as she ran forward into battle but up against two Archons, it was inevitable that a lesser magi would go down in seconds from the blast of magic.

Her arm was numb, but she kept fighting. She tried her best to ball up her deformed hand into a fist, screaming through the pain as they landed a tiny punch into Anaxes before being blown back by magic.

Everything went dark as she was dragged off from the field. Was she to join her parents now that had passed in Avalon?
(Analise Marchant)
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[18:01:48] LOOC - Daiyu Ya: (( >dev
[18:01:48] LOOC - Daiyu Ya: (( no ;_; you just hurry up and destroy jianghu so i can play a vampire
[18:01:48] LOOC - Amadi: [ ill write a song about this fools... ]
[18:01:48] The teen was simply moving about the caves with the new Qillin before the duo returned to the town under siege. His eyes widened as the Demonic and Gehennan forces swept through the town, attacking magi and citizens alike. He looked to his left only to see that Xue had left already, perhaps to go assist some of the townsfolk. He looked around the immediate area and joined a group of Magi who has surrounded two apparent Demons.

Even without being directly next to them, he could feel their occultic presence and the pressure they exerted - it was nothing like what he was used to. Conjuring up an aura of black flames around his person, he'd charge into battle with his fellow Jianghese.

Within moments they were all defeated however. Wave after wave of fire were sent towards the duo but they seemed to shrug it off with ease - only to return even more power from their attacks. Bolts of red lightning rained down on the teen and coupled with torrents of dark winds knocking him around, he was cast aside; his muscles no longer able to generate enough strength to carry on.

"Ack..!" He exclaimed, struggling to keep himself conscious at this point.
(Kayn Erudon)

[18:06:04] A mess. It is not enough, that she can bless with wind and keep them fleet of foot. Her explosive low-tier magics are nothing before goddamned archons, and no amount of mitigation of damage can stand up to their brute force.

It's not close. It's not even close. But does that mean that, even for a moment, Daiyu shows fear? No. She's grinning, ear to ear nearly, chuckling as heavy, devastating magics wreak havoc through her form. Hellstorm bolts, particularly.

They ruin her, bring her to her knees, but she rises again. And again. Strength from somewhere that's not necessarily what she even think she has, to continue.

Her comrades are not so lucky, that they can fight through pain, thrive in it the way that she can. Though her fingers twitch with latent shock and electricity, and she rolls through with pain.

And at the end, she is not taken.

Whatever strength she has left goes into collecting what remains of her comrades that are not taken, lending hand or carrying them back to the colony proper.

There's nothing more to do.
(Daiyu Ya)

[18:27:24] Zaruma led the charge of the Demons and human army that belonged to Aetherius throughout the streets of Ardent, alongside with Anaxes, another Archon.

"Take their workers, soldiers and salvage the goods found in their homes."

"Do not kill the commoners that do not fight back. They're to be assimilated to Aetherius."

There was no particular ideology on the mind of Archon of the Tempest. It was only cold logic and calculated goals.

To grow his Empire and expand. For that, he would require wealth and manpower.

But the alarm in Ardent Cliff was likely as high as never before. The sirens sounded through the streets, and the Archon of Tempest noted the approach of reinforcements coming from the depths of Jianghu colony, and he exclaimed.

"Grab everything you can on your way back and let's go."

"We can't stay much longer. Get going."
(Zaruma)