I can see where this goes and Ambrosia has Charmed the poor guy already. A tooltip appears above him with the Charm Notification. I've been the victim of the Vampire Charm several times so far and I know that she can be irresistible. Seriously, I know I shouldn't be jealous, but I recall the feeling. When you are charmed you feel like you would do anything for that person. My understanding is Charm is pretty much a level down from Dominate.
Ambrosia rests her hand on her hip. "Find me at the Crazy Shrimp," she tells him and ruffles her hair as she winks at him. I see the guard staring down at her legs as he leans closer. The second guard starts to move closer. She casts her gaze toward him. "I'd be more than glad you join me."
Now I feel bad for the guys and I think about warning them, but if I'm honest with myself, she will be mad at me and I'll have to pay the price for the both of them.
The two guards gulp and nod at us, allowing us to get into the city. "You should be careful!" The first guard tells us. The older one smiles and waves as Ambrosia stops short.
If they knew who Ambrosia is, I doubt they would say something like that. One other thing that is strange about this world, is that only a few have Insight and certainly not the common folk. I am curious as to why the creators of the world had decided only the players and a few NPCs are welcome to have that privilege, but the more I think about it now, it makes perfect sense plot-wise. I would have to convince and explain to the two sentries why such a powerful, almost inhuman person such as Ambrosia, has such an enormous Threat Level. No matter your charisma, it would be hard to convince them.
"Is there something I should be aware of?" Ambrosia licks her lips from anticipation and advances a couple of steps toward her soon-to-be prey. The older soldier stops waving almost immediately as she approaches. I watch as he stretches out his chest and puts his hand on his hip trying his best to look strong and confident.
"An ancient evil has awoken and now our underground tunnels are infested with monsters and all kinds of nefarious creatures," the older guard begins to explain in one long breath. I can see him stroking his short grey beard as he searches for more to say, a desperate attempt to hold her attention.
Your Adventurer's Log has been updated! My NCI informs me and I'm sure there's some kind of Optional Quest coming ahead.
Ambrosia raises a single eyebrow. "Did this happen during the same time King Alastor was crowned?"
Both of the drooling guards nod like loyal pets.
Your Adventurer's Log has been updated!
It seems to me that the plot is revolving around this King Alastor for now and since I logged in here at the beginning of events, it seems the plot will expand even more. I have a couple of questions that I should take note of. What will happen if more Players log in? Will the plot continues and I'm one of the few lucky guys to get an early bird? Something tells me the answer is the latter. This place is truly vast, probably bigger than all of Elysium and it seems the creators have put just as much thought in it. Each Player probably gets some kind of personalized experience. Damn, it feels so natural that it's obvious it's a fake world!
"And where can we get a quest?" I intervene but the two guys seem oblivious to my question.
Ambrosia turns her head and gives me a snob look, almost annoyed I dared to ask a question without her permission. The two guards glare at me just after she does. Their smiles turn upside down as if they are ready to attack me at a moment's notice. Just as quickly as Ambrosia turns back, so do they. I know that she's the kind of person who wants to be in command, controlling my every movement, but something deep down tells me that she enjoys the fact that she can hardly Charm or Dominate me anymore. Not sure if she actually likes me or my immunity and the challenge I pose for her.
"Well?" She asks the guards. "You heard the man, is there an expedition taking place? Any good questing?"
The guards nod again. Their confidence shattered, still drooling over her.
"The Commander's Inn is full of Emissaries and adventurers. Our Lord is giving a considerable prize to those who dare to venture underground and kill monsters," the second guard replies.
Ambrosia seems irritated when she hears the word Emissaries, but I for one think it's great news. From the information available I gathered so far, Emissaries and Apostles are Players, and learning that several of them are here, makes me enthusiastic at the least. I'll have the chance to finally find other players and get some answers about this game world. They must have been here for some time, hopefully longer than me, so getting extra information will prove useful in the end. Maybe they know how to log out from this place, although I'm beginning to find it enticing the more I stay here.
"How many Emissaries are here?" I lean forward and cock my head in anticipation of their answer.
The younger guard turns toward me, though his eyes continue to stay locked on Ambrosia. "The city of Tlos is one of the big six principal cities and where the big six Emissary headquarters are stationed," he tells me.
So this means that several of my Virtual Kin have been transferred here the past months. The rumors we've heard about people disappearing from the Asphodel Meadows are actually true. This gives me a hint that I won't find anyone here knowing how to log out of this world. Probably, I'll have to continue and finish the game if I want a way back. Time will tell and soon, I'll have the answers I've been waiting for.
"Anything else?" An irritable Ambrosia coils her hand to my neck, caressing me like a pet. The two guys stare at me, angry, enraged even, that I'm the one getting her undivided attention.
Wanting to avoid unnecessary brawls, I decide it's best we leave this place. I half shrug and she passes her hand over my shoulder and delivers a soft bite with her fangs on my cheek, grazing me a little, all while staring at the other two at the same time. The effects of her aphrodisiac bite kick in. I feel my throbbing erection taking place as her other hand caresses my torso down my thighs. The two guards continue observing me with envy but say nothing. We march our way to the city, letting them stalk us till they lose sight of us.
"You have another crazy idea that will get us killed?" Ambrosia wants to know as she licks her lips and undresses me with her carefree look. Something tells me that I'll be the supper tonight after she’s done with the two guards.
"I'm the one having crazy ideas?" I exclaim and I get a predatory look in reply. I gulp and look ahead. "All I want is to meet more of my kind and get some answers," I tell her, returning the discussion to what bugs me.
"I say you forget your crazy mission and enjoy what this world has to offer," she tells me and caresses my already erect cock, the effects of the aphrodisiac poison now on full effect.
I gasp involuntarily, temptation gnaws my resolution to finish my current quest. I know she tries to use Charm in every chance she gets, but I'm immune to it. Ever since we faced down the knights in the forest, all she can do is try to seduce me. So far, I wasn't able todeny her. Not that I wanted to anyways. In fact, it's one of the things this body-avatar of mine longs for daily.Despite arriving late, the city is alive and full of wide avenues and places to sit, drink, and eat. The merchants are still open and offer their merchandise to the passersby. For the first time in my life in this world, I see a sky tower at the center that most likely houses thousands of people. The rest of the city is full of parks and wild spaces, giving the folk a chance to admire nature and enjoy the trails. What amuses me is the river that flows throughout the city, splitting it in half. As I walk throughout the Agora, we cross several bridges and sometimes I pause to admire the view. T
I access my NCI and check my list of available cantrip spells through my Spell Slot Inventory: Infestation, Fire Bolt, Booming Blade, and Primal Savagery. Most of them will come handy in the challenge to come. I'm not sure if Ambrosia plans to use her Charm or Dominate skill to bewitch them, but for peace of mind I cast my first spell: Primal Savagery. I'm not sure if she'll be able to charm nine people at once. Anyway, she can easily have them for supper.Primal Savagery is a transmutation cantrip that causes my teeth and fingernails to sharpen. It's an effective spell for melee attacks. Especially for me since I have Vampire Ancestry, this spell instead of causing a maximum damage of 10 Hitpoints, it can add up 50% more, causing a maximum damage of 15 Hitpoints.The effects of the spell take place immediately and I can sense my fangs inside my mouth sharpening and extending. My fingernails resemble that of a creature rather than that of a human. For the time being, m
Well, my HP bar has seen better days and I can't explain how useful a Save and Load option would be for the Real-World Game. The times I would Save before an incident, make a mock battle to see how things unravel, and then Load again were countless. For me this process was like second nature, although many Players like my friend Smeme considered this kind of play through as cheating, orboring... This game is different though and I have to abide by its rules... for now.I cast Mage Armor, and a protective magical field surrounds me. I feel my skin hardening, making it as tough as leather armor. Good, now time for the next spell in line: Infestation. It’s a conjuration cantrip spell that causes a cloud of parasitic insects to attack the target I wish. Admittedly, Infestation is a weak spell compared to others, only causing up to 6 Hit Points of poison damage, yet I can force my victims to move in the direction I want.My prey, a level-3 bald thug, is the unlu
I do as I'm commanded; her reassuring look puts me at partial ease. It’s certainly a plus to have someone senior in a new world who knows more, yet I am not entirely relieved. Who can trust a Vampire after all? Although not immediately as I'd expected, the Potion of Lesser Heal takes effect and a feeling of warmth engulfs me, healing my wounds and replenishing my HP Bar back to 80%. It would have taken some time for my passive regeneration to heal me this fast.Wow, having magic potions and items like these can really make a difference in a battle. We should buy some first thing in the morning."Well?" Zoe snaps her fingers, drawing my attention back to her."Well, what?" I gasp."Will you join us? The quest? You're level-headed and certainly we could use someone like you," her chest rises and falls with a rapid breath, drawing my attention to her hand-sized breasts."I would love
After the gathering, we split into several teams and begin our descent into the tunnels from different areas of town. The goal is to find the source of the infestation and remedy it, but first, we have been given a medial task to prove our worth. That way, they’ll decide if we are capable enough to take harder quests. From the tunnels, we are meant to gather underneath the Inn and meet in a great chamber. From there we will be given our official orders. One of the guild mistresses hands us a rough map that shows us the path we are meant to take. The path leads us back toward the Hey Kitty tavern. Ambrosia calls the whole thing a waste of time but I enjoy the chance for a trial run.Myself, Ambrosia, and three others venture down into the tunnels near one of the open canals. Inside, we light our torches and begin scouting the area. It feels like it will be a long night with nothing of any interest. The sewers smell, you guessed it, disgusting. We stay away from the water
As we head down the tunnel, I wonder if Ambrosia's offer is still on the table. Thinking of the pleasure I was offered a couple of moments ago, I fail to notice that we have already reached the chamber below the Commander’s Inn. There are a bunch of adventurers here. It feels like we are right back where we started, only far fewer of us. We climb up the stone staircase that leads to the main hall of the guild. There, we hear a ruckus taking place near the center of the main hall. This piques our interest and we decide to head there.While I do so, I ask myself what was the reason for this medial quest. Maybe to see who's capable enough to venture deeper into the tunnels, I guess. Yet, thining our forces doesn't make sense, no matter how useless some adventurers are. Well, as this optional quest progresses, I'll find out eventually.As reach the epicenter of turmoil, we see the leader of our previous party, Alexander, bullying and trying to hit a blonde girl that
I select yes.A newparty member has joined your party, my NCI informs me.Now, I can see her stats, level, and HP. She's about the same level as me and has the same HP, but as a wizard, she has a bigger Spell Inventory than me.After finishing with introductions we are gathered to the main hall where the leader of the expedition gives us a detailed briefing. The leader, to my surprise, isn't an Emissary or any other type of Player, but an NPC with an artificer class. This must be some kind of rare class for this world as I haven't seen anyone else so far. On the other hand, I haven't been long enough in the real world and it's the first time that I visit such an enormous city, so I might be wrong.The artificer demands the leaders of each party to come near him."Go!" Ambrosia orders me.I'm surprised at her reaction. Does she actually want me to be the leader or is this some kind of mocking of my previous actions?
"The zombies are already dead," Elektra tells me. "You have to slice them in pieces or incinerate them if you are to take them out for good."She turns andpowers up, then casts a Fire Bolt that incinerates the body of the zombie. The stench is unbearable, like burning rotten meat. If I didn't have Vampire Ancestry, I would probably vomit at the smell, the way several others around me already are.Alexander's team is doing great so far, each having killed at least two zombies, as they penetrate deeper into the dungeon in a bloody frenzy. I know I can do better. I have to if I want to give that son of a bitch a lesson.Ambrosia and I decide to charge out into the darkness, Elektra right behind us. My team and other adventurers attack the zombie mob en masse, my sword slashing rotten flesh again and again, leaving dismembered bodies behind us in a bloody trail. The place soon becomes a perfect pandemonium of death and I fail to notice a lurching zombie from t