He nods, thankful. Then he grabs his dual katanas again, and takes up a defensive stance. He pictures an enemy, and guards himself as he slowly advances, then the two blades flash and weave in harmony as his own body dodges and lunges. He seems to be at least fairly proficient in the Aikido and Niten Ichi-Ryu styles. A few times, the blades seem to glow and shimmer, with more blades appearing out of nowhere, only to disappear moments later. He stops after a bit, breathing a little harder than before. "A bit sloppy, but my excuse is I haven't fought anyone in a while."
His gray eyes widen. "You're a king? Holy moly, that's awesome!" He kneels on one knee and bows quickly and awkwardly.
Jonah watches and makes note of your abilities. He then steps in and provides a few helpful suggestions and comments. You can tell he is experienced as he leads you through exercises that help you build your skill and strength.
The Pelican’s eyes smile and he nods, “King of the Pelicans, not King of demigods of music and glass. Rise.”
Hayano takes the tips and lessons gratefully, trying to implement what he learns into his fighting. Maybe I could make some skill check or smth?
He laughs. "Ok, ok, still very cool. Do you have a name, by chance? Besides King."
How about a Dexterity, Strength, and Wisdom check for different aspects of his lessons?
"I'm the Pelican and that is what you may call me." He says with a bob of his bill, "Do you have a name?"
Sounds good! Dex: 22 Str: 9 Wis: 16
"Works for me! My name's Dante."
You perform very well throughout the exercises and training. During a short break Jonah speaks, "Good job, yer doin' great. Yer light and fast on yer feet and ya can strike with speed and accuracy. Keep yer agility honed and sharpen it like ya would a knife, don't let it dull. You've also shown that ya are aware of yer surroundings and yer good about keepin' yer eye on yer opponent. That's vital in a naval battle when the decks are teemin' with foes and the very ground beneath yer feet is buckin' like a bronco." He rubs his jaw as he thinks, "One thing you'll need to work on is yer strength. Yer fast and hard to catch, but ya don't want to be overpowered if yer pinned. Ya can strike quickly, but ya want to get more force behind yer blows. Keep workin' on those exercises I showed you."
"Dante," He bows his beak, "Ever seen a starfish and an anemone duel? It's a divine comedy!"
The ship keeps sailing through the storm. The weather has gotten worse and worse-- some crew get knocked into the water by a mere gust of wind, into the hands of the ocean animals and elementals below. Lightning strikes often, luckily only one or two have hit the ship and the damage was fixed quickly. The crew feels an ominous presence as they approach a giant ravine in the ocean-- then they realize it's an entrance and exit to the kraken's home.
"It's time." Normiah gets out his harpoons. "Remember what I told you, everyone?"
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Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
The ship keeps sailing through the storm. The weather has gotten worse and worse-- some crew get knocked into the water by a mere gust of wind, into the hands of the ocean animals and elementals below. Lightning strikes often, luckily only one or two have hit the ship and the damage was fixed quickly. The crew feels an ominous presence as they approach a giant ravine in the ocean-- then they realize it's an entrance and exit to the kraken's home.
"It's time." Normiah gets out his harpoons. "Remember what I told you, everyone?"
Xi stands up and goes over to Normiah. “We’re ready, Kraken. Are you?”
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I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
Stay Paranoid!! My Drummer given title is… Swift as the Dragon
The ship keeps sailing through the storm. The weather has gotten worse and worse-- some crew get knocked into the water by a mere gust of wind, into the hands of the ocean animals and elementals below. Lightning strikes often, luckily only one or two have hit the ship and the damage was fixed quickly. The crew feels an ominous presence as they approach a giant ravine in the ocean-- then they realize it's an entrance and exit to the kraken's home.
"It's time." Normiah gets out his harpoons. "Remember what I told you, everyone?"
Xi stands up and goes over to Normiah. “We’re ready, Kraken. Are you?”
The other end remains silent.
Normiah continues lecturing. "As I said before, this fight will be much tougher. Its lair strengthens itself-- especially around here in the center. And it has addition help-- that traitor Riptide and the cultist that managed to escape us (He glares at Burduxa) and who knows what else."
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Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
The ship keeps sailing through the storm. The weather has gotten worse and worse-- some crew get knocked into the water by a mere gust of wind, into the hands of the ocean animals and elementals below. Lightning strikes often, luckily only one or two have hit the ship and the damage was fixed quickly. The crew feels an ominous presence as they approach a giant ravine in the ocean-- then they realize it's an entrance and exit to the kraken's home.
"It's time." Normiah gets out his harpoons. "Remember what I told you, everyone?"
Xi stands up and goes over to Normiah. “We’re ready, Kraken. Are you?”
The other end remains silent.
Normiah continues lecturing. "As I said before, this fight will be much tougher. Its lair strengthens itself-- especially around here in the center. And it has addition help-- that traitor Riptide and the cultist that managed to escape us (He glares at Burduxa) and who knows what else."
i cant join for two hours im in class, save some calamari for me.
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I AM HOMICIDE I AM THE EMBODIMENT OF FIRE I AM STRENGTH AND POWER PRAISE LORD JEFF THE EVIL ROOOOOOOMMMBBBAAAAA
I AM PURE HATE! MY NAME IS BURDURXA SHADEMAKER! TREMBLE IN FEAR AT ITS MENTION!!!! PM ME THE WORD TOMATO OR I WILL SLAP YOUR FIRST BORN CHILD!!
The ship keeps sailing through the storm. The weather has gotten worse and worse-- some crew get knocked into the water by a mere gust of wind, into the hands of the ocean animals and elementals below. Lightning strikes often, luckily only one or two have hit the ship and the damage was fixed quickly. The crew feels an ominous presence as they approach a giant ravine in the ocean-- then they realize it's an entrance and exit to the kraken's home.
"It's time." Normiah gets out his harpoons. "Remember what I told you, everyone?"
Xi stands up and goes over to Normiah. “We’re ready, Kraken. Are you?”
The other end remains silent.
Normiah continues lecturing. "As I said before, this fight will be much tougher. Its lair strengthens itself-- especially around here in the center. And it has addition help-- that traitor Riptide and the cultist that managed to escape us (He glares at Burduxa) and who knows what else."
*Riptide appears in a jet of water in front of the ship*
"THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING! LEAVE NOW OR BE DESTROYED!"
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
Stay Paranoid!! My Drummer given title is… Swift as the Dragon
May the dice roll ever in your favor
Caldin comes up from below decks, looking more excited than anything else. He gazes out into the ocean anticipatingly.
I heard life is what passes when you're too busy living.
*Sounds super cool.*
You perform very well throughout the exercises and training. During a short break Jonah speaks, "Good job, yer doin' great. Yer light and fast on yer feet and ya can strike with speed and accuracy. Keep yer agility honed and sharpen it like ya would a knife, don't let it dull. You've also shown that ya are aware of yer surroundings and yer good about keepin' yer eye on yer opponent. That's vital in a naval battle when the decks are teemin' with foes and the very ground beneath yer feet is buckin' like a bronco." He rubs his jaw as he thinks, "One thing you'll need to work on is yer strength. Yer fast and hard to catch, but ya don't want to be overpowered if yer pinned. Ya can strike quickly, but ya want to get more force behind yer blows. Keep workin' on those exercises I showed you."
"Dante," He bows his beak, "Ever seen a starfish and an anemone duel? It's a divine comedy!"
*yes it does.*
I heard life is what passes when you're too busy living.
*Hehe, “Dante,” “Divine Comedy.” I get it.*
Terra Lubridia archive:
The Bloody Barnacle | The Gut | The Athene Crusader | The Jewel of Atlantis
*i dont remember which guy lost a piece of his soul to Suire's Fire Whiskey but he should be good and ready to fight against the kraken*
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender: Nonbinary Female, 1/3 human, 1/3 feline, 1/3 dragon
Mentally and emotionally unstable, anorexic (currently in remission!), autism, ADHD, anger issues
*when are we gonna fight the kraken?*
I heard life is what passes when you're too busy living.
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
Stay Paranoid!! My Drummer given title is… Swift as the Dragon
May the dice roll ever in your favor
*QQ is kohirun a robot*
I AM HOMICIDE I AM THE EMBODIMENT OF FIRE I AM STRENGTH AND POWER PRAISE LORD JEFF THE EVIL ROOOOOOOMMMBBBAAAAA
I AM PURE HATE! MY NAME IS BURDURXA SHADEMAKER! TREMBLE IN FEAR AT ITS MENTION!!!! PM ME THE WORD TOMATO OR I WILL SLAP YOUR FIRST BORN CHILD!!
MY VENOM SYMBIOTE: FFFFUUUUUURRRRRRRRYYYYYYYY
*kinda. Ask her about it I don’t really feel like loredumping rn*
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
Stay Paranoid!! My Drummer given title is… Swift as the Dragon
May the dice roll ever in your favor
The ship keeps sailing through the storm. The weather has gotten worse and worse-- some crew get knocked into the water by a mere gust of wind, into the hands of the ocean animals and elementals below. Lightning strikes often, luckily only one or two have hit the ship and the damage was fixed quickly. The crew feels an ominous presence as they approach a giant ravine in the ocean-- then they realize it's an entrance and exit to the kraken's home.
"It's time." Normiah gets out his harpoons. "Remember what I told you, everyone?"
Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
A mysterious link of chain... (Extended signature). PRAISE JEFF THE EVIL ROOMBA! REALLY cool video.
One of the Warlock Patrons on the forums. Low, low price of your soul, your firstborn child and your liver!
Titles: The Echoing Story Spewer from Drummer, the Endless Maws from Isis, the Mad Murderer from PJ
*alr*
Terra Lubridia archive:
The Bloody Barnacle | The Gut | The Athene Crusader | The Jewel of Atlantis
Xi stands up and goes over to Normiah. “We’re ready, Kraken. Are you?”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
Stay Paranoid!! My Drummer given title is… Swift as the Dragon
May the dice roll ever in your favor
The other end remains silent.
Normiah continues lecturing. "As I said before, this fight will be much tougher. Its lair strengthens itself-- especially around here in the center. And it has addition help-- that traitor Riptide and the cultist that managed to escape us (He glares at Burduxa) and who knows what else."
Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
A mysterious link of chain... (Extended signature). PRAISE JEFF THE EVIL ROOMBA! REALLY cool video.
One of the Warlock Patrons on the forums. Low, low price of your soul, your firstborn child and your liver!
Titles: The Echoing Story Spewer from Drummer, the Endless Maws from Isis, the Mad Murderer from PJ
i cant join for two hours im in class, save some calamari for me.
I AM HOMICIDE I AM THE EMBODIMENT OF FIRE I AM STRENGTH AND POWER PRAISE LORD JEFF THE EVIL ROOOOOOOMMMBBBAAAAA
I AM PURE HATE! MY NAME IS BURDURXA SHADEMAKER! TREMBLE IN FEAR AT ITS MENTION!!!! PM ME THE WORD TOMATO OR I WILL SLAP YOUR FIRST BORN CHILD!!
MY VENOM SYMBIOTE: FFFFUUUUUURRRRRRRRYYYYYYYY
*Riptide appears in a jet of water in front of the ship*
"THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING! LEAVE NOW OR BE DESTROYED!"
*Suire takes off into the air*
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender: Nonbinary Female, 1/3 human, 1/3 feline, 1/3 dragon
Mentally and emotionally unstable, anorexic (currently in remission!), autism, ADHD, anger issues
"Get out of our sight, traitor."
Normiah throws a harpoon at Riptide. 11 to hit, 16 damage.
Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
A mysterious link of chain... (Extended signature). PRAISE JEFF THE EVIL ROOMBA! REALLY cool video.
One of the Warlock Patrons on the forums. Low, low price of your soul, your firstborn child and your liver!
Titles: The Echoing Story Spewer from Drummer, the Endless Maws from Isis, the Mad Murderer from PJ
Riptide dodges and dives back into the water
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender: Nonbinary Female, 1/3 human, 1/3 feline, 1/3 dragon
Mentally and emotionally unstable, anorexic (currently in remission!), autism, ADHD, anger issues
Rumbling can be heard as the kraken emerges from its lair...
It suddenly appears, with a frightening roar. (No, not the actual frightening roar move, just a regular roar)
Kraken initiative: 18
Normiah initiative: 5
Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
A mysterious link of chain... (Extended signature). PRAISE JEFF THE EVIL ROOMBA! REALLY cool video.
One of the Warlock Patrons on the forums. Low, low price of your soul, your firstborn child and your liver!
Titles: The Echoing Story Spewer from Drummer, the Endless Maws from Isis, the Mad Murderer from PJ