Gaedren looks from Hazel to Asteria and then back. " Are you two.. going to bed? "
Hazel smiles at Gaedren widely and takes Asteria hand from behind her head, "Coming." as she stands from her seat.
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" You two have fun ... I shall see you in the morn. " Gaedren beams back as if more happy than one should at such a proclamation almost mocking Hazel. He was relieved.. at this he had a less likely issue of any mishaps coming along. He decided it was time for him to sleep as well.. well.. less sleep and more speak to Lily.
Following Asteria's cue, as Gaedren turns to go find Lily he sees that she is already standing behind him, and holding out her hand for him to take.
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Gaedren takes his hand in hers and allows Lily to lead them to bed.
Gaedren awakes even MORE sore than before.. it was starting to become a standard of his life at this point. When he got up this day he groaned a bit as constantly at night and even this morning, worry attacked him. The group was becoming particularly powerful. And so the barrier to the tower was coming soon.
He would gather in front of the Inn to escort Asteria to retrieve her armor.
"Gaedren." says Asteria extending her arm.
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Gaedren gives a warm smiles and locks his arm with hers " Anytime " He takes her to the armorsmith expecting greatness.
" I see I'm not your type.. I hope you enjoyed yourself. A more open Asteria.. I enjoy. "
"Hah, don't take it too personally. After growing up with nothing but men my whole life, and the situations that come with that, I'm not much for them in that regard."
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" Haha! Don't worry, as I said it makes the situation.. less stressful.. It makes sense really... raised like a man.. Now, I think you should debut and place on that.. special suit I ordered. " Gaedren positions to the new armor.
"Let's see if I can figure out how to put it on."
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" Do not worry, if you have any issue its a big brother's job to make sure he can assist. "
The armorer reveals the customized armor. it still sports the emerald proudly but has a coiling dragon grasping the gem the red dulled and instead more of a blood color. This change was to contrast the metal plating with the asture condition of the cloak attached around the neck and between the shoulders, a green that resembled the scales of the mythical creature. This is finished off with a helmet, function and protective from the Tian Lands in the same red as well as bracers and shinguards.
Gaedren makes sure Asteria places her underlayered leather Jerkin on first before assisting her and finally when finished showing her towards a bodylength mirror.
"Not bad. A bit stiff, but I probably just need to break in the leather a bit."
" You look fierce and durable... I think that will make the difference.. I'm glad you like it.. let's go assemble the party and show them the new you we have a floor to clear. "
The two arrive back at the Lost Boys Inn and soon everyone is gathered around.
" Today we venture out to 4B I expect the worse. " Gaedren leads the party making sure they apply their buffs then venture inside.
Zoning into the floor 4B, Gaedren and the others are immediately met with a single large room, filled with the corpses of men similarly armed to those you first encountered in the Tower.
In the center of the room stands a large bull-like man, behind him the crystal to the floor.
"Apex Predator...Elder Minotaur, careful."
" Understood, Those flasks and Oils I advise we use now.. Lana dont rush in.. actually NO ONE RUSH IN! Stick close have it come to us. Use whatever means you have.. we wont have too many chances here. Vartigan Shoot it then drop one of those Gremlins.. the misfotunate one about 20ft from us if possible. Take it from ranged then ready for the attack with spear, sword whatever. "
Gaedren inspires.
The minotaur rushes towards the party but is still about fifty feet away.
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Shaylee nods to Gaedren and begin to oil up Vartigan's shaft.
Vartigan shoots,
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Gaedren pulls on his shoulder, a vial of Bless Weapon falls into his and he applies it to Lily's imposing polearm with much vigor. And he then keeps his Spear ready.
The minotaur moves up and fires his crossbow at the party,
Then drops the weapon to the ground.
The bolt chinks harmlessly off of Asteria's armor however.
"Lug is readying a spell for maximum smashing!"
Hazel readies a Slash to step up and hit the minotaur after it inevitably tries to kill Lily.
Shaylee runs to Avarice to grab more potions.
Vartigan summons the Pugwhampi away from the party but along the minotaurs path.
Mona also readies now with Lily.
Asteria pulls out her sword now and readies.
Gaedren will move up and brace.
He readies himself to respond to any strikes that may land on him.
The Minotaur roars in pain from all the attacks he recieves.
The minotaur however, actually slips in the grease that Lug puts at its feet!
Lug cries out, "LUG IS THE BEST! NOW WE SMASH IT!"
The minotaur tries to KILL LUG.
Lana follows Lug's charge.
Lily sends Mona to surround the Minotaur.
The Minotaur rolls out of the way of Lily's massive strike, but right into Mona's waiting muzzle, as she viciously grabs hold of the minotaur's face and begins to violently shake until the room is filled with a viscous sounding snap of the bullman's neck.
Gaedren stabs it in the spine and looks around wary if anything else were to come out. He raises his spear in triumphant everyones coordination. " WE ARE VICTORIOUS! " Gaedren gives a warcry!
He smiles before searching the floor for loot.
"+1 Large Flaming Burst Greataxe"
Moving through the bodies of the dead men Avarice kicks one man over, "Belt of Mighty Constitution +2 here."
And moving to another man, "+1 Longsword over here."
And to another, "Amulet of Natural Armor +1 over here."
Content she found everything she moves back to the group.
Gaedren was busy piling up the mundane equipment for ease of carrying. " Good, Good.. I think it is time to celebrate you all did well and the event marks.. well.. our results. The strength of our bonds. I will hand out the equipment after. It seems the higher levels of this tower beckon. " Gaedren leads the party to the crystal like before ad uses it aiming for nexus.