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In a world of myths and mysteries, the pinnacle of the magical academies exists. Eldritch Academy offers education to all ages and species but specializes in the study and training of one's innate mystical capabilities, often called Eldritch Energies, Powers, or Unknowns, but more formally known as their Talent. However, tensions run high with the nations only holding a fragile peace as the Talents that rival the epitomes of technology change the balance of power.
With the more recent uprising of evil Shades and introduction of combat-oriented programs into Talent-focused schools, nations grow more aggressive towards one another. The demand for resources grows, and skirmishes at the border of Arka and Mistere become more frequent. Monsters run into the nations from the Wildes, terrorizing villages and cities. The need for trained or in-training Hunters and Guardians has never been more urgent.
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Snipers gonna Snipe (open)
Talon Ziros
Student Hunter
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61% D-
VITALITY •
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STRENGTH •
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SPEED •
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RESILIENCE •
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STAMINA •
2
Elemental Creation
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Enerzian
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Shaizen
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Oct 10, 2019 11:31:33 GMT -6
Post by Talon Ziros on Oct 10, 2019 11:31:33 GMT -6
He shakes his head a little. He was far from tired, having quite a bit of stamina from living in the wild. In reality, the reason he was asking was the mental map he was making in his head. He used to travel the woods and map it out based on how long one would walk in a certain direction at a certain pace. That mixed with certain markers allowed him to get a rather accurate layout of the areas around the city in which the rest of his species lived. He felt it would be much easier to use said tactic within this city, since its streets are more organized than the forest.
"Nah, just want to make sure I remember where it is. Who knows, I might take a few more civil bounties one day. Be nice to know where the station is if I do. I slept all day to prepare for some night training. Besides, don't want these two waking up and trying to make a run for it before we get there. I'm not entirely sure how long my shock will keep him knocked out, especially for his size."
The bodyguard was indeed a bigger target than the rabbits he had hunted just outside the city walls. It might have seemed cruel to most to use rabbits to test this technique, but as far as Talon knew not only was it painless, but it made it easy to sell the rabbits to certain traders if he needed some quick money. Set up a trap to catch the rabbit and then wait. It was simple enough, since he had learned how to make many traps back home.
"I only recently taught myself that technique, so I haven't quite gotten down what amount to use with different sized targets. I stayed on the lower side to make sure he was still alive afterwards, but I don't know how long he will stay out. I would say he should stay out for about that long though, if not then we should be able to at least get close to our destination."
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Yuuki Ozaki
Faculty
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B-
VITALITY •
3
STRENGTH •
3
SPEED •
4
RESILIENCE •
1
STAMINA •
3
Blood Conversion
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Vampire-Cursed Variant
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Heyyew
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Oct 16, 2019 13:17:28 GMT -6
Post by Yuuki Ozaki on Oct 16, 2019 13:17:28 GMT -6
Upon Talon saying he wasn't sure how long his own talent would last Ozaki reached into his own pouch and upon touching the blood filled dart, turned it into a sedative. When he pulled it out it was a simple clear liquid. He had learned to be a little more cautious about showing the exact nature of his talent. Particularly with more shady, interested parties enquiring about it. He darted the man quickly, putting the now emptied dart back in the other pouch. "There we go. Now we don't have to worry about it. You'll want to test at some point how long it can last with various variables such as species, gender, age, and a few other things. But for now... Such experiments are best not handled when the target is literally hanging over your shoulder. Particularly this one."
He was a dangerous one, Ozaki knew from experience.
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Talon Ziros
Student Hunter
GRADE •
61% D-
VITALITY •
1
STRENGTH •
1
SPEED •
1
RESILIENCE •
2
STAMINA •
2
Elemental Creation
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Enerzian
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Shaizen
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Oct 17, 2019 14:38:39 GMT -6
Post by Talon Ziros on Oct 17, 2019 14:38:39 GMT -6
Talon watched as Ozaki pulled something out and injected the man on his shoulders with it. It didn't seem to have an affect as it was done so, making Talon believe it might have been a dud or something. It wasn't until his guide spoke once more when Talon realized that wasn't the case. This man seemed to be well prepared, which wasn't surprising since he was a Hunter. He figured those in that profession had to be prepared for basically anything. Who knew what they would hunt next?
"Yes, I agree. To use such things on a random target without knowing the full extent of what it can do would be foolish, and could be disastrous. I may be new to quite a bit from this place, but I am not so much where I make mistakes like that."
He shifted the man on his shoulder once more, making sure the big fellow was set. As they walked his mind ran through different questions he had, trying to figure out which ones might be good to ask. Having just met this man he wasn't sure what all he might know, besides his way around the city and how to have a successful hunt. For now, one main question came to mind, and it might be something he could help with.
"You know your way around the city, right? Can you tell me where to buy some weapons? While my main aspect might be my abilities I do have same rather lengthy experience in weapon combat. Kind of needed it when I was living in my homeland."
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Yuuki Ozaki
Faculty
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VITALITY •
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STRENGTH •
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SPEED •
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RESILIENCE •
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STAMINA •
3
Blood Conversion
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Vampire-Cursed Variant
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Heyyew
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Oct 17, 2019 16:16:53 GMT -6
Post by Yuuki Ozaki on Oct 17, 2019 16:16:53 GMT -6
“I’d imagine.” Discrimination against fiver’s was rampant in their home country. With a prevailing attitude that if they could not be a use to society, they were useless. That was kind of a tautology, but an accurate one nonetheless. “Oh yes, there’s a good weapon’s shop at 1235 Flareview way.” Ozaki was currently wondering what kind of weapons Talon was used to using. He could imagine his talent with electric energies and a whip would make a nice combination. Though if he did not already use that kind of weapon there would be a learning curve. “Though. What kind of weapons do you use anyhow?”
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Talon Ziros
Student Hunter
GRADE •
61% D-
VITALITY •
1
STRENGTH •
1
SPEED •
1
RESILIENCE •
2
STAMINA •
2
Elemental Creation
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Enerzian
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Shaizen
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Oct 17, 2019 16:39:36 GMT -6
Post by Talon Ziros on Oct 17, 2019 16:39:36 GMT -6
"1235 Flareview Way... alright, I think I can remember that. Might have to write it down but i can always just ask again if I forget. So many streets in this city. Much different than what I am use to. But I am slowly getting the hang of it."
He thought for a few seconds as he heard Ozaki's question. In his life he had come to use many different weapons, trying to figure out the best one's for himself. He had tried swords, staffs, glaives and many others. In the end, of all the weapons he had tried, only three came across him as comfortable.
"My main weapon would be a spear or glaive, a bladed pole-arm. I prefer spears, as they can be up close and ranged. After that would be daggers, for piercing the weak spots of creatures with more durable armors. And the only truly ranged weapon I use is a bow and arrow. I need more durable weapons made out of something besides wood and crude metals. I was never taught this technique myself, but I remember seeing the townspeople from my home transferring their energy into their weapons and adding whatever energy they used to the weapon's attack. Doubt I can do that with the makeshift weapons I have now, even if they weren't... broken."
His weapons had all broken during fights with wild creatures on the way to this city. He wasn't surprised as they were made for hunting and not combat. He knew once he got to the city and was ready to test his abilities he would have to get new weapons, hopefully ones that were of a better build than his previous ones. He only hoped he had enough money to buy them when it came that time.
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Yuuki Ozaki
Faculty
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VITALITY •
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STRENGTH •
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SPEED •
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RESILIENCE •
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STAMINA •
3
Blood Conversion
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Vampire-Cursed Variant
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Heyyew
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Oct 17, 2019 17:08:01 GMT -6
Post by Yuuki Ozaki on Oct 17, 2019 17:08:01 GMT -6
“Any time.” Ozaki said in affirmation that Talon could ask him, pulling out his phone. “You got a phone? It’d be easier to reach me if you have any questions that way.” He couldn’t be sure that Talon did have a phone. Though if not that would likely be one of the first purchases he’d want to get when he had some money. Ozaki started looking through his phone at the online bulletins for good starter jobs for students. He could go with of course, but he still wanted to go easy on one of Talon’s first official jobs as a student hunter. Though it'd have to be at least a little bit of a challenge so that Ozaki could get an accurate gauge of Talon's current abilities.
“I’d imagine with electricity that having a solid metal weapon that conducts electricity might do it. But if you want precise instruction I’d look into the Elemental Magic class. Not to be confused with the Summon Elemental Magic class I'll note... A lot of humans tend to have element based talents. Yours works a bit different, but I would think the principles would work the same." Talents were wide and varied, but nonetheless they could be separated into different categories.
Talon’s was Elemental in nature. Ozaki’s was analytical and creation in nature. Though… It was perhaps presumptuous to think that Talon’s talent was elemental in nature, considering that was just the nature of fivers. His talent could be something else entirely.
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Talon Ziros
Student Hunter
GRADE •
61% D-
VITALITY •
1
STRENGTH •
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SPEED •
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RESILIENCE •
2
STAMINA •
2
Elemental Creation
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Enerzian
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Shaizen
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Oct 20, 2019 19:56:10 GMT -6
Post by Talon Ziros on Oct 20, 2019 19:56:10 GMT -6
"Ah, a phone. Yeah... no I do not have one of those. Up until now I never had a need for one nor did I have access to them. I figured it would be something I can get once I obtain money from a bounty or two. Until then I just talk to someone once I see them. It's worked so far. Then again I haven't met enough people that it's hard to keep track of them."
He shrugged a little and continued on their way. Where he came from was what could be considered a bit behind in technology. Their were phones and cars, but they were only for those higher up in the community. For those like the Fives such resources were out of the question, something they wouldn't even dream of obtaining. They could barely even think of getting proper housing, having made most of their own tents from scavenged materials they found in the wilds. It had worked then, and they both accepted and liked the life they lived. It was peaceful for the most part. Here however, things were different. He knew that with this many people he would need to get a phone sooner or later. It was just a matter of time.
"Well... when you say Electricity, you would be correct. However, the weapon would have to be... adaptable, versatile. I manipulate energy itself, not just a specific kind. I can have many different types in my arsenal."
To show what he meant, he reached his free hand up to the glowing red crystal which was held in a loop on his chest. Placing his index and middle finger on the crystal, he sapped some of the energy from it and manipulated its flow to circle around in his hand, holding it out to show his guide. a single orb of flame would hover in his palm, about two inches from the surface of his glove. He found fire had been easier to manipulate, its flow much more predictable than electric energy.
"See? Right now I just have electric, fire and kinetic energy. I figured I'll spend my first year learning to master those three before picking up more in my second year. Keep it slow, make sure I can handle what I have."
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Yuuki Ozaki
Faculty
GRADE •
B-
VITALITY •
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STRENGTH •
3
SPEED •
4
RESILIENCE •
1
STAMINA •
3
Blood Conversion
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Vampire-Cursed Variant
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Heyyew
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Oct 20, 2019 22:03:50 GMT -6
Post by Yuuki Ozaki on Oct 20, 2019 22:03:50 GMT -6
“Then I guess we’re either going to have to arrange a time a place to meet or…” Ah. Here was a good one on the online bulletin. Ozaki’s eyes lit up slightly, and it wasn’t just from the light of his cell phone. This would be a good first official job. “Ever fought a tengu? There’s been one that’s been mugging people in the Shizaki district that the police have had a hard time with. We could probably nab it tonight or another night if the rest of this one is booked up for you.”
Ozaki would allow him to have the whole of the money from this particular bounty. As someone who already had a full time job, hunting contracts were just extra money anyway. Not to mention they had the added benefit of curbing his need to hunt. Artemis’ blessings upon his particular variant of vampire came not just as a boon, but a sort of compulsion. Though… He always was held over longer when he actually got to feeding directly on his prey of choice.
His stomach growled at that, embarrassingly enough. He had made sure to eat before this hunt but… It was just nagging him having a fresh meal just lying there and not biting into it. Normally this wouldn’t be an issue but… He’d been trying to teach himself how to feed properly recently. And the taste of blood banks just wasn’t quite doing it any more.
He looked ahead, to the police station now in sight, and increased his pace. “Interesting.” He’d note on the different types. “You’ll have to show me what you’re capable of thus far when we do our job together.”
He sure hoped that Talon took it at a slow pace. Only what he could handle. Else wise he would be overwhelmed. This place was different than his home country. He didn’t have to try so hard to prove himself worthwhile to live… Then again he might be assuming too much from just knowing the history of Fivers. But his point was this was a country of many different type of species. Fivers were rare to be seen out of their home country, but they weren’t the most crazy thing out there.
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Talon Ziros
Student Hunter
GRADE •
61% D-
VITALITY •
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STRENGTH •
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SPEED •
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RESILIENCE •
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STAMINA •
2
Elemental Creation
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Enerzian
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Shaizen
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Oct 21, 2019 19:00:58 GMT -6
Post by Talon Ziros on Oct 21, 2019 19:00:58 GMT -6
Talon snuffed the flame within his hand and thought for a few seconds before answering. He had fought many creatures, most of which he knew the names of. There were a few he fought on the way to the Academy that he had never heard of before, and so if he had fought one he wouldn't know about it. The way he saw it, there was one safe answer here. If he found himself to be incorrect at a later date, at least he had some experience with fighting one.
"I can't say I have. Not even sure if I have heard of it name before. Tengu. Funny word. Mind I ask what it is? If it is actively harming people it would probably be best to take in on as soon as possible. I have no other plans for the night except for getting to that last book store, so we could go after it. If the store closes there is always tomorrow."
He hadn't expected Ozaki to offer a hunt this early, though he was thankful for it. He had found himself growing rather restless in the peaceful atmosphere of the Academy. It was a nice change from what he was use to, but it still took a certain effect on him. He needed to move around and stay active or he would become very bored very quickly. To have a faculty member offer him the chance to take on his first hunt was something he found refreshing. He had been afraid that the teachers would be more strict and protective. The fact that there was at least one that wasn't made him breath a small sigh a relief.
"Show you what I am capable of? I am guessing you will use it as some sort of... test? Guess it makes sense. Teacher has to find out how a student will react to such a thing somehow. Why not watch them actually fight a monster?"
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Yuuki Ozaki
Faculty
GRADE •
B-
VITALITY •
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STRENGTH •
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SPEED •
4
RESILIENCE •
1
STAMINA •
3
Blood Conversion
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Vampire-Cursed Variant
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Heyyew
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Oct 25, 2019 8:55:12 GMT -6
Post by Yuuki Ozaki on Oct 25, 2019 8:55:12 GMT -6
“A tengu are a type of yokai has a varied appearance, looking to be a raven, human, or some sort of oni or goblin. If they have a more humanoid appearance you can tell when they summon their raven wings, and even more so if you see their Hauchiwa. Which is a feather fan that can stir up great gusts of wind. They usually stick to their family group in the wildnerness, so if this one is out here alone its possible its either been banished or left on its own.” Ozaki answered. There were a few other options, but if it was committing such muggings the likelihood of it being out on business didn’t seem too great.
He nodded at the second thing Talon said. “Yah, though I’m not really a teacher. My job at the school is an inventory manager.” It was one of the ones that kept the school functioning, so it was quite important. Then again… He supposed one might be able to call him a teacher right now, considering he might fulfill the role of one soon enough. Still, didn’t feel quite right taking that particular title.
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Talon Ziros
Student Hunter
GRADE •
61% D-
VITALITY •
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STRENGTH •
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SPEED •
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RESILIENCE •
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STAMINA •
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Elemental Creation
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Enerzian
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Shaizen
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Oct 27, 2019 14:02:32 GMT -6
Post by Talon Ziros on Oct 27, 2019 14:02:32 GMT -6
As his new guide spoke, Talon would close his eyes a little to take in the information given to him. He had never heard of such a creature before. Humanoid meant it might be able to blend in, though raven wings might also make that difficult. Unless it found a good way to hide such a feature then it would more likely stand out. A beast which was intelligent enough to not only mug citizens of a city but also to stay hidden and wield a weapon. This was going to be a fight unlike what he had fought in the past. And what was more, it would against a weapon he had never heard of.
"Hauchiwa? That's a new one. Never heard of a fan being used as a weapon. I am guessing if this creature uses it to summon gusts of wind that it probably fights best at a distance? Also, a pack creature. Depending on how it has taken to being alone, it could work to our advantage. Or... it could also be angered about it and fight more viciously. We'd have to wait and see which one I guess."
He turned his head to look at Ozaki a little as he explained his role in the school. Inventory was something Talon never really had skill in. He gathered stuff, hunted and all that, but he couldn't sort things to save his life.
"Ah, so you keep the academy stocked up. Well, guess I should thank you for that. It is difficult for me to find Arcane Crystals here, though the Academy luckily had some. If you are the one who supplied them then you certainly saved me some trouble."
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Yuuki Ozaki
Faculty
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VITALITY •
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STRENGTH •
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SPEED •
4
RESILIENCE •
1
STAMINA •
3
Blood Conversion
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Vampire-Cursed Variant
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Heyyew
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Oct 29, 2019 21:41:41 GMT -6
Post by Yuuki Ozaki on Oct 29, 2019 21:41:41 GMT -6
Ozaki lifted his phone up for Talon to see. “Well, that was the general description of what a tengu looks like. Thankfully the posting comes with a picture of what our target will look like.” The picture was of an avian based looking tengu. In the picture the tengu had a hood up, but you could still see the beak and the wings were unmistakable.
“Well I’m not the only one who helps manage the inventory, nonetheless I’m glad we could help.” The school had far far too many people attending it for him to be able to manage all of that. By now they were on the steps of the police station. "Do you want to come in for this part or just wait out here?"
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Talon Ziros
Student Hunter
GRADE •
61% D-
VITALITY •
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STRENGTH •
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SPEED •
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RESILIENCE •
2
STAMINA •
2
Elemental Creation
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Enerzian
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Shaizen
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Oct 31, 2019 15:23:35 GMT -6
Post by Talon Ziros on Oct 31, 2019 15:23:35 GMT -6
"Hmm... interesting creature indeed. Wonder how it got into the city without being spotted. However it did, guess we'll be sending it packing soon. Never seen one of those, so I won't have a clue what all it can do. That beak looks kinda powerful though, if it wanted to use it as a weapon."
He looks at the police station and takes in its appearance. Another landmark within the city logged into his mental map, and Talon now had a better layout of the city which he had explored so far. The city was far bigger than he had originally thought, and knowing where he was at all times was something he needed. Times when he was lost in the wilderness taught him to always map out your surroundings.
"I will wait out here. This is your thing, do what you gotta do, I will be waiting here for you."
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