[Mako] Chapter 1: 18th Birthday

[Manzokushi]

Mako's mind took much longer to process what was happening while his body continued to feast. He did not feel like he was getting full. What a strange sensation to eat without any sense of fulfillment.  Much like being in shock he could not resist the urge to continue. Perhaps this was something that he should have done all along. Some parts were burnt and did not taste great but that did not seem to slow his appetite. Whatever this was it was some how tied to his development. The urge gave him the impression of the Blue Mage from Final Fantasy meets the Walking Dead.

I am choosing to fail it this time. Basically to allow the scene to play out.

Once Mako was done, he would retrieve his sword and head home for the day to attempt to train with his mother before calling it a day.

[Throndir]

When you finished consuming all 5 corpses. You no longer got any new skills from each one, but you did get more levels. Presumably with your background of your other life, eating these gave you experience.

You have gained a level.
You have gained a level.
You have gained a level.
You are now level 24. Spend your unallocated points

You clothes and hands were soaked with the blood of the wolves. In your fit of feasting, the remains of the wolves were easily splattered on your clothing.

We can jump to Day 5 if you have no other actions planned.

[Manzokushi]

Location: New World - Isikawa Sovereignty - Tamajima Village
Date: Day 5 - Throughout the day

Weapon Focus Katana Training

Rolled 1d20+8 : 9 + 8, total 17

Weapon Focus Katana Training

Rolled 1d20+8 : 9 + 8, total 17

Constitution Check

Rolled 1d20+8 : 2 + 8, total 10

Enchant Magic Training

Rolled 1d20+8 : 5 + 8, total 13

Enchant Magic Training

Rolled 1d20+8 : 3 + 8, total 11

Constitution Check

Rolled 1d20+8 : 9 + 8, total 17

[Throndir]

Location: New World - Isikawa Sovereignty - Tamajima Village
Date: Day 4 - Throughout the day

Heading back home, you begin your training again, this time for another 12 hours. By the end of the day, you managed to fully train your skills with the Katana. However, your magic learning to use Enchant had been lagging behind.

Trainings
Weapon Focus (katana): 8/8
Enchant: 5/8

[Manzokushi]

That night as Mako finished his training he reflected on the past day and the combat that had happened the day before.  His body since awakening to his Hero side revealed so many strange things. He was not only able to embrace magic to summon elemental forces, he was able to wield a katana with ease and he could eat things...OK THIS SHIT IS WEIRD!!!!

After a few moments of rolling around, eyes and stomach turning at the idea, with a deep breath he relaxed. As he breathed he was able to detect the slight smells in the air. Each scent was different carrying a unique smell, it was strange. Perhaps he had somehow gained the smell of the creatures he had devoured. What crazy ability was this! He both craved the idea of it all and at the same time this feeling terrified him.



He made up his mind to set out in the morning to explore the forest again. Perhaps he could find a creature that could benefit him in the coming battle. Perhaps a feline and or something with a unique reaction ability. What in the world is happening to me!

[Throndir]

Takes place right after you arrive home.

When you arrived home earlier that day, your mother constantly fussed and worried over you. Eventually she did try to mend your injuries.

Your mother will attempt Treat Deadly Wounds along with Provide Long Term Care for faster HP regeneration.

Rough Status
Mako: Badly Wounded, Refreshed[include u=2]Dmg Taken: 22, MP Used: 0[/include]

Day 5

You set out again on your journey after convincing your parents to let you out a second day. Along your way into the forest, that was when you realized something about the forest itself was different. The trees in one section of the forest were no longer the trees you remember from the day before. It was a forest of Sakura trees. You were here just the day before, but the trees then were completely different. It stretched on for miles.

[Manzokushi]

This week of training had proven itself to be a more difficult decision than first expected. The thought of tackling a pack of wolves in hindsight was likely not the brightest move. This and many of thoughts of the past day fluttered through his mind as he headed back into the forest.

What in the world is going on here. He quickly took note of the strange terrain changes. Memories of his previous life flooded in helping Mako to identify the strange trees. A pang of nostalgia derailed his thoughts for a moment taking him back to different place and time.

But...these are not native to this world. He mused aloud, "Not only can people cross over after death but parts of the land can shift as well. What type of crazy shifting universe is this." His thoughts trailed off as a stark reminder of danger popped into his mind. What if this was an illusion instead. He did not recall such a creature existing in this forest but that did not make it any less possible.

He quickly cast air sense in preparation for danger.

Element of Air! Master of the Skies, gather, shape and enhance my senses. Air Sense!

Cast Air Sense Spell - Using enough mana to increase the distance if possible.

He then slowed his progress into the wood, each step carefully placed taking into account his position on the wind.

Stealth Check:

Rolled 1d20+9 : 9 + 9, total 18

[Throndir]

Some balance changes since the last time you cast the spell, for AOE effects, the range Spell Effect is halved. Air Sense can now have a max range of 65 ft. radius at max overcharge.

There are also some Sakura trees in the New World, at least with your country of Isikawa, though, they are rare, most of them are only found in imperial city. They are considered to be a rarity/decoration only rich people use ever since the Shifting, which brought your country to the New World two decades ago.

Casting the spell, an area 65 ft. radius around you started swirling with winds, the slight sensations of them on your skin, giving you an idea of where things were. You continued at a cautious pace, keeping your senses attuned as you traversed deeper into the forest. The sights were almost unreal. Everywhere around you was covered in a hue of pink. Even the waters seemed to reflect the light from the pink sakura leaves.

Continuing to go further in, while keeping your senses steady, you eventually ran into what seemed like an old abandoned shrine.

Around the shrine, were what seemed to be bugs floating on the water's surface. They ranged from 2 to 3 ft. in length. There were about 10 of them.

But what caught your eye the most was what looked to be a girl, perhaps around your age, sitting on the steps of the abandoned shrine. For whatever reason, the bugs didn't pay her much attention. She wore an outfit that was similar in style to the shrine maidens of the imperial city. Though, her's seemed to show off more skin. The colors were all wrong as well, with plenty of blues and whites, accented by a golden yellow trim. Though, it was her hair color the most which gave you pause. Her hair was blue.

Your entire village were of Isikawan descent, so they all had dark hair. You knew that there were countries in the New World that had inhabitants with hair colors that ranged all the colors of the rainbow, but this was the first time in person that you've seen someone with an exotic hair-color.

[Manzokushi]

The forest was absolutely beautiful. The sights were something right out of a dream. Where did this shrine come from was that here before? The small bugs floating on the water's surface stole Mako's attention but his eyes lingered for only a moment. A cute exotic lady was sitting on the stairs in the middle of the woods! Her hair was exotic and this whole scenario just seemed off. 

His mind reviewed all of the possibilities attempting to sort out what this all meant. Finally, he sucked it up and walked towards the shrine. There was no better way to get to the heart of the matter than to ask.



With a slight bow without averting his eyes from her Mako introduced himself, "Good morning, my name is Mako Ikeda, and who might you be? And while you are at it, how in the world did you end up in this forest. You are definately not from Isikawa."

[Throndir]

Before you could go up to the girl, the bugs seemed to notice your movement. They didn't yet attack, though, they all started turning towards your direction.

We'll take this turn by turn, the bugs are potentially hostile. They haven't done anything yet, but reach close enough, and I'll request initiative. The closest bug is 90 ft. away, the farthest bug is 160 ft. away. The girl is on the steps of the Abandoned Shrine is about 110 ft. away.

[Manzokushi]

Well I guess it was not going to be that easy after all. He was attempting the less combative approach but this was proving to be less of an option. Well like any good princess she was guarded in her watery abode. He had hoped that this week's training would center mainly around facing his father but if he showed up to the day of the battle half beaten to death well that would be a shame.

He needed to protect himself from injury as best as possible, something both offensive and at the same time defensive. How much control did he have over the elements what was the limits of his potential. Mako took a breath and began to imagine his entire body covered completely in a protective casing of metal. The idea of transforming his skin was strange at first but at its heart all of this was elemental in nature. Something that was hard, durable, flexible and protective.

Earth and Fire bend to will, empower and protect me with your might! Guardian Armor!

Attempting to use Elemental Fusion to create Metal Body Armor.

Mako draws his katana preparing for combat.

Initiative:

Rolled 1d20+5 : 3 + 5, total 8

When it is his turn to strike.

Katana: Forward Strike

Rolled 1d20+5 : 9 + 5, total 14

Damage:

Rolled 1d20+6 : 15 + 6, total 21

[Manzokushi]

Wrong Damage Dice:

Rolled 1d8+6 : 8 + 6, total 14

[Throndir]

You have gained a new title 『Elemental Fusion Caster』
You have gained +1 MAG

Name: Guardian Armor
Tier: 1
Magicka: Metal: Fire, Earth
Base MP: 4 (increase armor AC)
Max MP: 10 (increase armor AC x3) = 9
Spell Base: Single-Target
Spell Effects: Increase Armor AC
Description: Creates armor for 30 minutes
Incantation: Earth and Fire bend to will, empower and protect me with your might! Guardian Armor!

The water striders began making their way towards you. The first one was about 30 ft. away.

You charged forward, reaching the first one, and in one shot, you managed to kill it.

Three of the other spiders lagging behind closed the distance.

Next, the water striders began encircling you, and each of them attacked. However, you managed to step away from each of their claws.

You leveled up.
You are now level 25. Spend your unallocated points.

The girl seemed to notice you as well, and she simply started to watch curiously even as you began slicing up the water striders.

I need you to roll a 1d100 on your Character sheet thread, mention its for Level 25 Blessing.
Take your turn as well.

Turn order: Water Strider 1, Water Strider 2, Water Strider 3, Water Strider 4, Water Strider 5, Water Strider 6, Water Strider 7, Mako, Water Strider 8, Water Strider 9, Water Strider 10

Distances:
Water Strider 2: Adjacent
Water Strider 3: Adjacent
Water Strider 4: Adjacent
Water Strider 5: Adjacent
Water Strider 6: Adjacent
Water Strider 7: Adjacent
Water Strider 8: 30 ft. away
Water Strider 9: 40 ft. away
Water Strider 10: 50 ft. away
Girl: 90 ft. away.

Rough Status
Water Strider 1: Dead
Mako: Injured, Refreshed[include u=2]Dmg Taken: 22, MP Used: 0[/include]

[Manzokushi]

As he feared he was surrounded. Instincts aside this time his form felt stronger at least a bit more protected. The level numbers had continued to improve through the green status screen. It was like being in a video game but in truth this was likely another form of magic. A way to better understand power and perceive the strength of things around you. Not the time for such experiments but he could likely gain impressions of his foes as well.

Surveying the distance and the number gathered Mako smiled and embraced the flow of mana that was within. It was so much easier now that it had been before.

He spoke with confidence,Element of Fire burst forth and devour my enemies! Elemental Flare!

This would teach these creatures for choosing to surround him. He muttered to himself, "By facing me you have each chosen your fate." Catch phrases seemed a bit to on the nose and slightly out of character for him.

[Throndir]

When you had reached level 25 you also gained a new title.

You have gained a new title『Metallurgist』
You have gained +4 INT
You have gained +4 CON

You took a step back, and began casting your spell. Four of the striders took the opportunity to attack. However all the striders missed.

Your spell triggered then, and the 6 striders that attacked you were burnt to a crisp.

The remaining 3 striders, began to flee.

Throughout the fight, the girl continued to watch earnestly. Though the simply stayed on the steps of the abandoned shrine.