[Monster Den] The Panther Settlement

[KuroNeko]

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Panthers have been attacking travellers like mad along the bath to Persys Forest. Enter their den and defeat as many as you can to keep them at bay.

The Panther's settlement is located in a clearing in the corner of the forest, filled with jagged rocks and broken trees.

[paulfalcon]

Trina Martel is seen in the forest in the open center with both of her blades lying on the floor beside of her. She clasped her hands together, as if she was praying. "Goddesses of Melodia, I pray of you to guide us through such trials." She then glanced around the forests carefully, watching to see if there was any movement coming from within the bushes.

[KyahRyorin]

Kai felt the breeze in the air, her cape swaying in the wind. Unsure of where to go, she waited to see if anyone else would show. Then she saw a young woman muttering to herself to the Muses.

"Peh. Another pathetic worshipper." She walked over to the woman.

"Are you here to take care of the panthers or not? If you are, then stay out of my way."

[KuroNeko]

Jay stepped into the clearing, his whip already out. He looked around and greeted Kai and Trina, glad that he wouldn't be alone on this mission. The silence in the clearing was almost eerie, but he knew that their opponents would appear soon.

"I'm glad someone's finally decided to take care of these pesky animals. All the recent attacks are bad for business, you know..."

[Daeher]

Rose, being friends with the man who made the request for help came as quickly as she could. When she saw that everyone else was simply gathered around, she gave sigh of relief. Phew, not only am I not late, but I'm not alone either!! yay!! SHe gave a small mental hop of happinessin her mind.

SHe then walked towards the few people present and introduced herself." Hello Everyone. My name Is Rose Sharyn. But you may calle me either." She had a very friendly smile on her face, hoping that these adventurers weren't antisocial.

[drakarsepentrion]

Luna walked into the forest, her calmness almost at the same level as the trees around her. Nevertheless, she was as alert as the panthers that she was about to kill. She walked further with no break, until she saw more adventurers.
"I suppose im not the only one here. Alright, is there anyone here who has never held a weapon before or killed anything? If so, kindly leave, youd only get in the way. Otherwise, let us finish this buisness."

[KuroNeko]

(( Okay, that's 5 people! Release the panthers XD. ))

As if expecting them, several of the panthers appeared gracefully out from behind the trees or behind the rocks. Soon the five were nearly surrounded by a large pack of them.

Jay barely had time to register the appearances of his new comrades as one of the panthers snarled, and they began rushing at them.

"Watch out, everyone!"

[drakarsepentrion]

Luna wasted no time and drew her sword, the chain in one hand and the blade in the other.
She looked around and made back contact with another adventurer, an ascherite.
"Cover my back and ill cover yours." She said, hoping he wasnt an idiot. She had no reason to believe him to be one, but you never knew with strangers.
Luna whipped her very long chain above her head and soon brought it down curtly on a panther's back. A burn mark appeared where she had hit it and the panther growled in range.
"Here, kitty kitty..."

[paulfalcon]

Trina glanced over and saw the panthers coming out from under the bushes and snarling at the five people who stood out in front of them. She unclasped her hands and closed her eyes, extending her arms out into the air, channeling magic throughout her body. Just then, the two blades she left on the floor had began to stir on the floor. As the output of magic strengthens, the swords slowly lifted from the floor and flipped vertically. The swords float over towards Trina's body and circled around her being as they lift up to the level of her shoulders. She rested her arms to her sides and watched the panthers carefully as her blades continued to rotate around her body. "Be careful, everyone!" She said in an upbeat tone but, she was quiet serious in her demeanor, waiting for her adversaries to come nearer. "May the Muses watch over us!"

[KyahRyorin]

(Paul, they're panthers, not wolves. You might want to edit that. XD)

"Finally." Kai muttered, unsheathing her rapier. Then, quickly, she charged the first panther, setting her rapier to contact with its chest. The panther dodged, and whirled around to attack, leaving Kai's back defenseless against its claws.

"Hah, you fell for it, you stupid cat." With a wild glint in her eyes, Kai whirled around at the exact moment of contact, stabbing the panther in the shoulder, causing it to yowl in pain and fall to the ground. It picked itself up slowly, glaring and ready to kill. Kai mocked it willingly.

"You want some more, you pussy cat? Come on."

[Daeher]

Rose, after having shot 2 panthers, was ready to use some co operation. She stood in the background for a few seconds to see everyones skills, Particularl noting the powers of the enchantress. "You, enchantress. head up that tree and cover our backs." She pointed to a tree that would be reasonably safe from the panthers attacks. Rose herself climbed up a tree because it make sense that long-range attackers keep their distance.
"You, with the chain and sword!! Go up front there and fend them off, I'll cover you!!" She then pointed to an area between two trees where panthers were coming from.

"As for you!"She pointed to Kai." Go there and and hold them off. Mr whip, go help her, and enchantress better cover you.!!"

SHe hoped she was giving an air of command, because with out coopertaion, they were gonna die.

[paulfalcon]

Apparently, the Panthers didn't give anytime for them to assume any positions. Trina held out her arms, looking back behind her as one of her blades struggled to hold back claws of a panther who was getting too close for comfort. Holding out her right hand to continue channeling magic on the defending sword she used her left had and brought it down fast. "HAAAH!" The other sword, which was dangling over the Panther's head with the blade pointed down came down like an arrow, easily inserting itself from the top of the Panther's skull and through the chin. The panther had no time to snarl it's distaste about it's death as it's body slumped to the floor in a lifeless heap. Trina guides the swords back to her, using a motion with her hands with her left to pull the sword out from the panther's skull and she headed over towards the group, feeling more safer in the clutter of five.

[drakarsepentrion]

Luna agreed mentally to what the girl had shouted, so she obediently she moved into the front line and began to swing her sword on the chain very widely to keep them at bay. She slashed once downwards onto a panther, leaving a great scar on it's back, but not killing it. Luna continued to swing her sword faster and faster.
"They will not come closer while I swing this wide! But if it is only a matter of time before they realize if they jump at the right time, they can kill me. So do it now!"

[KuroNeko]

Before Jay had a chance to follow Kai and help her out, a panther surprised him from behind. With a crack, his flaming whip went soaring at it, leaving a huge burning gash on its eye. Enraged, the panther jumped and scratched at Jay, who moved back and held his arm over his face to deflect the attack.

Though co-operation was needed, it was very hard with the panthers throwing themselves at the group mercilessly. Jay whipped the ground recklessly, keeping the panther at bay, before flinging it out and letting the burning whip wrap itself around its ankle. Giving a strong tug, Jay heard the snap of his ankle and saw the panther fall to the ground in a heap. It wasn't dead, but surely wouldn't be bothering them anytime soon.

[drakarsepentrion]

Luna swung faster and faster, suddenly lashing down on another panther, crushing it's skull. She began swinging again rapidly, as they tried to get closer.
Suddenly one of them began watching the chain with it's eyes. It seemed to be timing it's movement.
"Aww hell..." Luna muttered.
The panther jumped at precisely the moment where she swung upwards. But in midair, Luna swung hard downwards, slicing it in half. She continued swinging.
"The next one wont miss!"