Checking my inventory, I found that I only had a common walking stick and two stale pieces of bread.
I tried to observe the rabbit.
Failure!
A single demon rabbit popped out of the hole with incredible speed. He hopped right up to the tree, intent on taking a bite.
Pulling out my walking stick(2-4 damage) I take a swing at it.
Miss!
The game felt the need to notify me that I had missed, even though it was quite obvious.
Quicker than I could respond, the rabbit bit me 2đĄïž (18/20hp)
I was surprised by the pain and almost savored it. It had been so long since I had felt anything at all.
I currently had no skills and only two spells.
Healing breeze- heals 5 hit points per second for 10 seconds.
Nature Bolt-deals 2-5 nature damage .
Observe!
Success!
A description of the rabbit appeared on a floating digital screen in the corner of my vision.
{Demon Rabbit}- 20 hp.-Fluffy Vermin that loves the taste of tree bark. They use hit and run tactics. At 50% health will run away back into the wall and recover health.
I attacked the rabbit again, this time putting my focus into it.
Hit!
3 đĄïž
The rabbit was unable to dodge once I adjusted my aim.
Demon rabbit 1- 17/20 hp
Focusing on the nature power within me I cast a nature bolt.
Nature Bolt successful!
A bolt of green energy shot out from my hands.
5 âïž- -> Demon Rabbit(12/20hp)
The rabbit tried to bite me but with a quick step back I was able to dodge.
Miss!
Positioning myself in front of the hole, I tried to block its escape while casting a nature bolt.
You have deal 5 damage!( 7/20hp)
It's little ears turn bright red, and he begins moving incredibly fast, easily darting around me and into the hole in the wall.
I was confused. This little rabbit shouldn't have been able to go around me that easily.
The old tree interrupted my thoughts, " Hrmph, Hrmph!,Druid! I will help you defeat those annoying pests! Here! I will teach you a spell!"
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You have learned the spell {Root}- lvl 1 - binds the target for 2 secs.
A few moments later another rabbit popped out and hopped up to the tree.
Demon rabbit 2- 20/20.
Let's try this again.
After three succesful attacks I cast a root.
Root! Success! Rabbit is rooted for two seconds.
Utilizing the druid's nature magic I cast two nature bolts. Green bolts of energy sizzled into its fur.
You have killed demon rabbit! Gained 10 experience! (10/100)
With a quick heal I restored my health to full.
Moon elves have a naturally high Mana regeneration within one minute my mana had recharged.
It took about ten minutes to take down 9 more rabbits, earning me 90 experience.
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You have leveled up.
Gained 5 attribute points. 1 skill point.
Quest log- 10/20 rabbits
Another player appeared in the glade. a young woman . She was a moon elf with silver hair. Her garb told me that she was also a druid.
I approached her, " So, are you my bodyguard? "
She answered with hesitation, "Yeah...well he doesn't like to use the term body-guard, he said I'm to be your assistant. Have you had time to get acclimated to your new body?"
I nodded, "Yep, I'm halfway done with the first quest. "
She look surprised, "Wow, I'm impressed. The beginning quest's are notorious for being difficult. "
I frowned. "You don't have to be nice to me. "
"I wasn't being nice, I was being honest. I don't like people who lie. "
This made me smile, "Well good, I don't either. So tell me the truth then. What did they offer you? What is your reason for playing babysitter? "
The girl seemed surprised. "You get right to the point, I like that. I have been on the pro-circuit as a healer for a while, but I haven't got into any of the good wars. If I do well with you, they have promised to give me a prominent position in the next war game. "
I thought about her words for a second before responding, " Well, since you told me about yourself, I'll tell you about me. Three years ago I was in a car accident that left me paralyzed from the neck down. You won't have to worry about watching me to long. I normally only get about an hour of game time before this body will become paralyzed as well. It's possible that it could not happen, but I don't have a lot of hope. Every other game I have just goofed off, but this time I want to actually try to play the game, maybe even contribute to the war. So my request to you would be to just play the game like you normally would. I just want to feel somewhat normal. I promise I won't stray to far and I'll ask if I have any questions. "
She smiled at me , "I am sorry, I could not imagine what you have gone through. It must be tough. Here I am worried about myself and you can't even walk. "
I danced a little jig while I said, " Whatever, I can even dance! " I stopped dancing and looked her in the eye. "I have been so lonely...I just want the opportunity to make a real friendship, even if its only for an hour. So please, for the next while do as you please and we can catch up later. "
She smiled and held out her hand. " My name is Infinite-Bloom"
I took her hand and shook it, "My name is Myth, it is nice to meet you. "
After that we both set to working on our quests. I did my best to try and enjoy the game, etching each moment upon my memory.
I finished the quest in about ten minutes and gained 300 exp.
300/500 to level 3.
Gained Ten decaying rabbit fur.
Turning in the quest to the treant awarded me with 500 experience! (800/3000)
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You have gained a level! Level 3!
Gained 5 attribute points. 1 sp.
The gnarled tree was very happy, so he gave me a basic magic staff -(8- 10 damage) Which had an ability attached to it. Once per day- {Ghost sound}- can create a sound of your choice from far away. Great for tricking enemies.
Afterwards, the tree asked me to speak to the druid in the hollow of a giant tree.
He waved his hand and an opening appeared in the thick forest wall.
Before I left the area I approached InfiniteBloom, "Hey, where are all the players?"
She smiled at me and laughed, " Your father bought out the entire moon elf starting point. Me and you will be the only ones here for the first few hours. "
I shook my head, "Figures, Father has done this with every game. Kinda ticks me off. I watch the war games, so I understand that the starting zones will be a central point for the first few battles. "
"Don't worry they have it all figured out. The moon elves will use the human starting location for the first few hours. They have a portal set up to transport them here at that time. No worries, they won't hate you for this. "
I nodded and thanked her before setting out.
The next area was far larger, with giant trees every few feet and all of the same signs of life fluttering about.
I felt as though I had been here before but that was impossible so I put that feeling aside.
Following the path down a small hill I came to a tree with a hole in the side of it. As I drew closer I saw that it has been hollowed out with stairs inside, leading up the tree.
At the bottom of the stairs there was an overworked looking moon elf male sitting at a desk with papers strewn all about. He was busy and didn't notice me standing there.
I said, "Hello!" but there was no response.
I felt bad for the guy, so overworked. Spur of the moment I decided to try something different, I used my heal on the man.
You have cast healing breeze.
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You have discovered a hidden effect!
When cast upon a target with full health, will instead Regen 5 stamina per second for ten seconds.
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You have triggered the hidden quest, help Marvin complete his work.
Marvin looked up at me with surprise. "What did you do? I feel amazing! Do it again! Listen, you are a new druid, right? I can help you if you help me? C'mon just keep doing what you did. Give me ten minutes and I'll be finished, I'm sure of it! "
You have received a quest!
Do you accept?
Use the hidden effect of healing breeze on Marvin for ten minutes. 0/10 minutes. Rewards- Unknown
Accept!
I began the process of casting healing breeze on him, every time the cooldown reset. Ten minutes later...
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You have completed the hidden quest help Marvin complete his work!
Gained 3000 experience.
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You have leveled up.
Gained 5 stat points, 1 skill point.
3800/10000 to level.
Marvin leaned back and sighed happily. Reaching into a drawer in his desk he pulled out two spell books and laid them on the table.
One was {Minor heal}- heals the target for 60hp
The other was- {claw}-(turns hands into Melee weapons) damage increases with level.
"Pick One"
I took the claw spell book.
Marvin smiled when he saw my choice. "I truly appreciate your help, you see I hate paperwork. I can never seem to get my mind right because I am a True Shapeshifter! I prefer to stay in my shifted form, you see. Since you were so kind as to help me with this, and since you have a desire to learn Shapeshifting I will take you on as my apprentice.
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Marvin like to take you on as his apprentice? Do you accept?
Yes?
You are now the temporary apprentice of Marvin the wolf master.
Gained title -Wolfmasters apprentice- while equipped gives 10% damage while in shifted form.
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