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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Oct 4, 2022 10:35:59 GMT -5
You have located the yeti's cave, and from the sounds of it the creature is currently inside. You need to enter the lair and take on the yeti the best way you can. Be warned these creatures are savage and dangerous, you are going to need to summon all of your wits and might to vanguish this foe.
As Shaa and Edward approached the mouth of the cave, the wind whipped their faces as they stood and listened to the cries coming from inside. Do you think it’s possible Shaa asked that some of the people in the caravan could still be alive.
Yetis were infamous for being savage and brutal creatures. Shaa has several Minotaur friends who had encounters with these beasts. The one consistent aspect to all of the stories was that they were always brutal and dangerous. A good friend of his, a well known and superb fighter, had lost an eye to one of these creatures several years ago. He didn’t like telling the story of that fight which, for a Minotaur, was saying something.
Well, if they were still alive, they would need a way to get to them and soon. Going in and fighting this thing may not be the best plan in the universe. Hopefully, it didn’t know that it had company and they could catch it off guard. Hopefully.
Shaa looked over to Edward and gave him a conciliatory pat on the shoulder. You ready to head down there? Shaa laughed for a minute as a memory came to mind. We just can’t seem to stay out of dangerous caves can we? If we are lucky, there won’t be any drakes down there, just a grumpy yeti. Shaa looked down the cave and wondered when they would see daylight again.
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Post by Edward Ardent on Oct 10, 2022 10:15:03 GMT -5
Edward looks at Shaa, “It seems like it. We heard the screaming. I read yetis keep their prey alive so that they are fresh when the yeti eats them. The fresher the prey, the more delicious they are to the yeti after all. I believe I’’m ready to go inside, I think Pike should stay outside where there aren’t any yetis. We can take this thing down by ourselves anyway.” Edward heads down into the cave, with his staff brandished in front of him. He is following the sounds coming from deep within the cave, stepping carefully to avoid the icy patches that covers the cave floor. He wants to be as stealthy as possible, hoping to attack the creature before it notices them. Yetis are known for their great strength, supernatural agility, and tough hide. Hopefully being inside the caves would help to slow the great beast down and allow the both of them to take it down relatively easily.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Oct 10, 2022 14:33:41 GMT -5
As they entered the cave, Shaa could tell that it was perfectly dark. It was a good thing he had excellent night vision so they wouldn’t need torches. The other bright side was the cave was several degrees warmer inside than it was outside. If they died in here, it wouldn’t be from the cold or falling. Here hang on to me and don’t go wandering off. This cave has a lot of steep drop offs.
As they made their way slowly into the cave, they could tell the shouts were getting closer but weaker. They needed to move faster but dare not push to much lest they give away their position to the still unseen yeti.
Suddenly, Shaa heard a flapping noise above them. Giant bats flapped their wings in a huddled mass just above their heads. Shaa didn’t think that they had noticed them yet. They probably won’t attack them but they would make a lot of noise if they were disturbed. Shaa put his finger up to his mouth to motion silence to Edward but realized how stupid that was as they were in the dark. Shaa slowly and gently put his hand over Edward’s mouth and then off again. Hopefully he took the hint.
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Post by Edward Ardent on Oct 11, 2022 10:22:11 GMT -5
Edward was just about to go even deeper, but he is unsure of himself as he can’t see in the dark. Then Shaa offered to allow Edward to hang onto him. Edward nods in thanks and climbs on to Shaa’s back, hugging Shaa around his neck. They continue to go deeper in, with Shaa sure of himself as he could see in the dark. When they encountered bats flying around in the caves, Edward understands that he must be silent and follows Shaa’s lead. they continue through the could of giant bats, not minding them as they walk towards the weak screams of the survivor. They eventually reach a tunnel that is covered in snow and ice. Edward quietly whisper into Shaa’s ear, “I think this tunnel leads to the yeti’s nest. We should go in quietly and get the survivors out of there before we engage the yeti. Don’t want to get them hurt in our fight against the yeti.”
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Oct 11, 2022 12:47:30 GMT -5
Thankfully they were able to move quietly enough not to disturb the bats. Shaa was grateful as the idea of giant flying rats kind of creeped him out. As the two approached the mouth if the Yetis lair, they could see a small light coming from inside. Curious, Shaa got on his belly and creeped in for a closer look.
The cave in question seemed to be lightened by a bioluminescent moss that was glowing on the wall. It cast a bluish green light all around. This was great for vision but not so much for the sneaking around.
In the back of the cave, a group of people were simpering in the corner. Looking around the cave, a giant Yeti should be pretty obvious. But the Yeti was nowhere to be seen. Shaa looked over at Edward and shrugged. Maybe it was off somewhere going to the bathroom or something. If that was the case, this may be a golden opportunity to get them out of harms way. Looking all around the cave, Shaa moved as quietly as he could towards the people.
When they saw Shaa coming, they started screaming again. Shaa put his finger to his mouth.
Shhhhh! We’re here to help you!
The group quieted down but one of them pointed a shaky arm to a rock in the back. A cave fisher was perched there, watching.
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Post by Edward Ardent on Oct 20, 2022 21:12:34 GMT -5
Edward sees the people huddling in the corner of the cave. He then see the giant spider like beast as a person from the group points at it. Edward nods at them and silently hops from Shaa’s back. The cave fisher seems occupied with gnawing at a pile of meat. Edward slowly walks up to it as he gathers light into his palm. The light coalesces into a glyph of light and Edward throws it at the fisher’s throat. The fisher noticed the movement out of its eyes but before it could move, the glyph of light forms into the shape of a small spear and pierces its throat. The fisher tries to move after that and in its panic, knock over its pile of meat that makes a fleshly thump noise. Edward then rushes over to the survivors while also summoning more light from his hands. The light touches over one of the survivors that seems particularly more injured than the rest, slowly healing his wounds. Edward turns to them, “Where did the yeti go?”
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Oct 21, 2022 8:06:27 GMT -5
Upon closer inspection, the people in the corner seemed to be wrapped up in some sort of cord. Shaa is attempting to untie them while Edward asks questions. Shaa is making progress but it is slow going. There is something funny about the cord that seems to rewrap itself once you get the knots loose. He had heard of something similar a long time ago. There was a cord that sailors use that’s would re-tie itself if it came undone. Useful on a ship but annoying and time consuming in yeti occupied ice caves.
We don’t know where the yeti is. We haven’t seen it for awhile now. It… it took Karen. The man from the caravan got a far away look in his eyes. It was blank and empty like he was starting into some deep dark abyss and unable to see the bottom. Shaa didn’t like this at all. He highly doubtful that the yeti and a cave fisher were buddies. And why in the world was the Yeti even doing this? What in the world were they missing?
Edward , can you just try cutting these cords? This is taking way too long. I’m going to try something.
Shaa used his terramancy to send pulses through the cave. It was tough going because they were bouncing off if so many irregular shapes but he thought he could feel movement several caverns below. I think I got it Shaa said pointing to a side tunnel. Looking back at the terrified group they had a decision to make. This was their chance to get away with the caravan and save a bunch of people. On the other hand, there was something funny about this Yeti. If they didn’t deal with it now, they might not find it again and it would probably keep attacking the caravans. This may be their shot to end it once and for all.
It’s here. What do you want to do?
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Post by Edward Ardent on Oct 21, 2022 10:34:55 GMT -5
Edward can see that the group is harrowed from this experience, he doesn’t want to leave them here. But Shaa knows where yeti is and Edward wants to deal with this thing before it can hurt more people. Edward nods at Shaa, “Let’s go, Shaa. We got to deal with it. Edwrad turns to the group of survivors, “Don’t worry, we’ll come back after we deal with the yeti. It will still be a danger to everyone if we don’t deal with it.” Edward goes into the side tunnel that Shaa pointed at and quietly walks downwards as the tunnel is quite steep. As he goes deeper, he hears faint cries that are reverberating throughout the tunnel. As he gets to the tunnel exit, he pops out his head and sees a tall, bulky, white furred beast with curved horns that is standing over a young lady. The lady seems to be bleeding from her head as the yeti is grabbing her. Edward rushes at the beast and slams his fiery staff head into its side, bashing the yeti away from the lady.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Oct 21, 2022 10:55:47 GMT -5
This is why I like you Edward! You jump in head first! Shaa laughed as he charged in after Edward. With Edward’s strike, the woman was now open to rescue. Shaa rushed over, grabbed the woman, and ran back behind a stalagmite. Shaa put her gently down and shook her a bit in an attempt to rouse her.
Her head bobbled unresponsive at first. Suddenly, the woman goes stiff. She open her eyes and they are an all too familiar shade of red. You have got to be kidding me…The woman backhands Shaa and he goes flying across the cavern floor, skidding to a stop by a mineral pool. He is sore but mostly intact. Everything was starting to make sense now. The weird yeti. The coordinated attacks. And they fell for it. Edward! Edward! It’s a friggen demon! Edward was still busy fighting the Yeti but Shaa hoped he had heard him.
Greetings Bull Man. It’s been awhile. Sneered the woman.
You know me? He said stunned Umm I think I would have remembered you lady.
Oh yes! We are quite close. The last time you saw me, I got baked into a fritter. You really didn’t think getting baked in a cafe oven would end a demon of my caliber do you?
Realization dawned on him. Well I kind of hoped..
The last time we fought, I had to worry about keeping cover and poor little me had no back up. Well, I have fixed that now haven’t I? It took me a long time to figure out how to lure you cretins down here. And now, finally, this will be your tomb!
With a whip of her hand, the demon started throwing fire balls at Shaa. He jumped behind another stalagmite by the pool as the fireballs started crashing around him. How were they going to get out of this one?
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Post by Edward Ardent on Oct 21, 2022 21:42:04 GMT -5
Edward smashes his staff into the yeti’s side but in response, the yeti punches Edward in the chest. Edward is fringed back into the icy cave walls and turns his head to see that the woman is attacking Shaa. He recognizes her from Darkveil, seemingly using the same form from last time.
“Shaa, can you handle her while I handle the Yeti? I’m fairly certain I can take it on by myself.” Edward readjusts his position and runs at the yeti, his body stretching out as his hair rapidly grows longer to cover his body. His face elongates to form into a snout and his fingers extends into claws. He slams into the yeti, forcing it back. Using his closeness to the beast, Edward slashes at the beast, leaving behind long trails of blood across the yet’s chest.
The yeti roars out in pain and anger and jumps away from Edward, grabbing on some handholds on the cave ceiling. The yeti moves above Edward and drops down, swinging both of its arms at Edward, slamming Edward to the ground.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Oct 21, 2022 23:43:46 GMT -5
If we are being honest, I’d rather fight the yeti! Two more fireballs slam into the stalagmite, spraying rock into the cave. I’m really starting not to like her…err it…whatever. A bolt of dark energy skims Shaa’s shoulder. Seriously!
Shaa looks over and sees the yeti on the ceiling of the cave. It angles itself above Edward and slams down on him with double fists. Shaa rushes out from behind the stalagmite and gives the yeti a one two punch in the gut. The yeti roars in anger., it’s cry echoing through the cave. Shaa grabs Edward and pulls him behind a rock just as another dark bolt slams the wall behind them.
Shaa grabs some lose rocks from the floor. He stands up and lobs a rock at the demon. She grabs the stone out of midair like it’s nothing and crushes it in her hand, smiling as she does it. For the love. Shaa turns and lobs the other rocks at the yeti. The yeti dodges the first one but takes the second in the face. Raaarrrr! The yeti roars angrily and hops back to the side.
Edward are you ok? We are kind of in a bad way here man!
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Post by Edward Ardent on Oct 22, 2022 14:32:33 GMT -5
Edward is filled at rage at the Yeti and grabs it by the neck. He throws at the pesky woman throwing spells around. He roars out at Shaa, trying to communicate for him to back off but can’t actually say any intelligible words. Edward runs at the woman, who throws a bolt of dark energy at Edward.
Edward cuts the bolt in half as blue mist covers his claws to augment their slicing ability. The woman tries to run away from Edward but he manages to catch up to her, grabs her, and slams her down into the ground. He lifts his foot up into the air and slams it down on her torso to pin her down. He raises up his claws and slashes her repeatedly, causing her to raise her arms up to defend herself. The yeti charges at Edward and jump kicks him off of the woman, causing Edward to stumble to the ground.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Oct 22, 2022 15:15:35 GMT -5
At this point, Shaa was very familiar with Edward when he went into rage mode. He actually had several Minotaur friends who were berserkers but were much less personable most of the time. Shaa had found that when they got “ that way” it was better to just keep your distance and let them do their thing. Or hit them with a table over and over depending on the circumstances.
In this case, Edward needed to do his thing so Shaa was happy to play support. He picked up some more rocks and kept lobbing them at the yeti. At the very least he could keep him off Edward until he was able to deal with the demon. He could not believe that it went through all of this just to lure them here. Sheesh these demons could sure hold a grudge. He would have to remember that for the future.
After pelting the yeti several times, the yeti finally got tired of it and charged Shaa directly. Finally a break! No weapons or magic nonsense, just seeing who was the toughest. As the yeti charged him, he braced for the impact. The yeti slammed into him punching him wildly. The Yeti starts cutting his own hands on the thorns imbedded in Shaa’s skin making them bleed. Shaa returned some strikes and the yeti covered his chest to defend itself. This was his chance.
Shaa used a maneuver he learned in the guild to break through the yetis guard, opening him up for a counter attack. When he was open, Shaa grabbed one of his arms and tore it clean out of its socket. Screaming in pain, the Yeti stumbles back only to have Shaa club it with its own severed appendage. Stay down you, down! Down! The yeti slumped to the floor unmoving.
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Post by Edward Ardent on Oct 22, 2022 17:37:34 GMT -5
The woman Edward is currently clawing to death on screams in pain and holds out her hands to throw a bolt of dark energy at Edward which sends him back a bit, allowing the woman to get back up and attempt to escape back into the tunnels. Edward goes after her, clawing at her whenever he gets close enough to to her.
The woman somehow uses some kind of technique to escape the claw attacks and is close to the entrance. Edward’s claws glow a radiant golden light and he swipes his claws in the air. The light extends from the claws and weave around the woman, binding her in place. Edward pulls her closer to him, lifts his leg, and kicks her with the claws of his foot. The claws pierce her chest, pinning her to his foot, and Edward grabs her by the head and pulls her head hard enough to detach it from her body.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Oct 22, 2022 18:57:41 GMT -5
Shaa kicked the unmoving body a couple of times to see if it would twitch. Checking around the body, he could see no signs of life. Was it over? This was a yeti via demon, Shaa was very concerned it would do something unexpected like reanimate or grow another head or some thing. He had delt with too many freaky things on his adventures to really take anything for granted. He cooked that demon into a fritter and that just made it mad. The demon!
Shaa ran back over to where Edward had been fighting. Edward was bloody but standing. A really good way to be all things considered. As Shaa walked over, he saw that Edward had somehow managed to behead the woman/ demon/ thing. As a virtual professor of dismembering people, Shaa thought that was pretty weird. Edward was a tough guy, but to actually pull someones head off was something extra.
Ummm you ok man?
Suddenly the disembodied head opened its eyes and started laughing. Mwhaha! Writhing tentacles started pouring out of the head. Shaa’s quickly ran over and stomped on the tentacles until they stopped moving. Ughhh you are so gross bro! The demon just spit at Shaa and continued laughing. Shaa turned to Edward.
So just how do you kill a demon?
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