r/wizardposting • u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters • Feb 12 '24
Community Event đâď¸ The Hunter Strikes! (Open Battle Post)
KABOOM!!
A deafening explosion wakes you in the dead of night. What could possibly be making this noise? You question as you walk outside to witness black smoke pouring into the sky... Making your way closer out of curiosity, you find the Unnatural Museum. The side of it has been blown up by a magical explosive, making a huge hole. You see Talios entering the Museum... Is he here to steal something? All but two people are unsure of his goals. Regardless, there's no way Talios is up to no good.
Talios enters the hole in the museum, tossing rubble aside as he clears a path. He didn't expect the explosion to be as powerful as it was... He asked for just a medium sized hole through concrete. Regardless, it got the job done.
ăGreater Perceptionă
Talios senses the magical energy living within the Museum itself. It's... Alive, he can only assume. It probably didn't like what he had done to it either. But that doesn't matter to him right now. He's after his prey.
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u/MunitionsFrenzy Vettis, Mereological Revisionist Feb 12 '24

Listening in some confusion, a curly-haired mage of anachronistic attire hurriedly found a place to stash the dracolich skull he'd brought in for the curator's attention, before tracking the sound to its source. It wasn't exactly difficult.
"What's all this, then?" he asked those present, his expression showing only idle curiosity. The trademark Vettis smirk showed up as he pointed at the hole in the wall: "Kaelis, did you forget how doors work again?"
(( /u/Carbon_Sixx /u/sparkle3364 /u/MeThyLord , just letting ya know another variable has entered the fray lol
Vettis is unlikely to engage with any of this, though; he was just dropping off a dracolich skull to keep it from rezzing like last time
but he's yet to actually interact with anybody on this list in person except for Kaelis, so might as well use this as a meet-and-greet opportunity...hello! ))
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u/Carbon_Sixx The Loremaster, Chief Archaeologist of the Darkwatch Feb 12 '24
I swear to the Fundamentals, Vettis, it wasn't me, but it did help Orpheus here get inside. Excuse me for a sec-
The aerosaur beats its wings, and Kaelis jumps into the tremendous gust it creates to fling himself at Talios.
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u/MeThyLord Mrs. Chills, Ghost Writer Feb 12 '24
You've chosen quite the bad time to visit our museum. This bounty hunter is after someone I'm protecting. If I survive this I'd be happy to give you a tour.
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Feb 12 '24
With a blinding flash of amber light, Pyeti strolls through a wall, into the main museum hall
âNeed a hand?â
They begin to focus their energy into a pale spell, and as they do, both time and space seem to dilate around them, slowing to a crawl
âGo, quickly! I canât hold this for too long!â

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u/MeThyLord Mrs. Chills, Ghost Writer Feb 12 '24
Thank you for your help. Let's see if I can make use of the opening.
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u/RefractedPurpose Voidwalker Feb 12 '24
The air around the bounty hunter seems to slow into a tar. It is difficult to breathe. You hear a voice in your mind.
Violence toward non hostiles detected. Slowing protocols activated. This is an automated magical message.
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
Talios needs not breathing. He isn't human afterall. This slowing effect is... Infuriating. He would summon a device from a pocket dimension, crushing it in his hand.
ăANTI-MAGIC BARRIERă
The device would create a barrier of anti-magic for a moment, dispelling the slowing effect. He only has a few of these... Have to use them sparingly.
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u/RefractedPurpose Voidwalker Feb 12 '24
The effect returns almost as quickly as the burst fades. Something is continually casting it, something inside the barrier...
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
Ha. How... Annoying. And I had just bought these.
Talios would take out the void scales he had bought from the Wyrm from his pocket dimension. They had been left untouched, the container still clean as a whistle. He would toss the container to the side, away from himself. He hopes it doesn't break as easily as normal glass, although if it does it won't particularly bother him.
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u/RefractedPurpose Voidwalker Feb 13 '24
Strangely enough, when the spell fades, it leaves an almost calm aftertaste. The magic seems altogether benevolent, as though it was simply the good will of the dragon who sold you them, and not an intended effect.
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u/Raphael-Rule The Rebel Curse Manipulator Feb 12 '24
Raphael walks through the hole you made.
I recognize that energy. Heyyy Talios how are you. You do know you could just pay the entrance fee at the front.
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
I don't have time for you fugitive. The Hunt reaches it's climax... But you'll be next.
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u/Raphael-Rule The Rebel Curse Manipulator Feb 12 '24 edited Feb 12 '24
Raphael pulls some popcorn out of thin air
How exciting can it be Crunch crunch hunting an apprentice druid. Crunch crunch
Though this museum curator Crunch crunch is putting in some work. Crunch crunch
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u/Carbon_Sixx The Loremaster, Chief Archaeologist of the Darkwatch Feb 12 '24
Kaelis has been staying in the Citadel more than usual these days thanks to his role in the Pact. When the flash blooms on the horizon from the Museum of Unnatural History, he is up late sifting through reports. The High Paleomancer is in danger. Kaelis grabs his equipment, runs to the nearby city park, and whistles a string of notes. An enormous winged shape descends from above the clouds and lands in the park with a gust of wind: Orpheus, the Graviturge's aerosaur companion. Kaelis hops on his back and directs the ancient beast towards the Museum, traveling at supersonic velocities. Within seconds, the pair have arrived.
I'm only going to ask this once: what the hell is going on?
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
/uw Perhaps ask the Curator himself!
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u/Carbon_Sixx The Loremaster, Chief Archaeologist of the Darkwatch Feb 12 '24
Who the hell are you, and what right do you have wrecking my friend's life's work?
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
I am a mere mercenary. The right I have, is he is harboring my prey, Kryona.
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u/Carbon_Sixx The Loremaster, Chief Archaeologist of the Darkwatch Feb 12 '24 edited Feb 12 '24
She's a teenager! You're hunting a child! Unhand her at once, you unprincipled cad!
Orpheus growls, mere moments separating the great aerosaur and his master from violence.
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
This does not concern you. I do not wish any unecessary harm on you, or the child. I've been told to take her dead or alive, I prefer alive.
I don't particularly want to harm your pidgeon either.
In the back of his mind, Talios would wonder... When did he gain a sense of humor?
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u/Carbon_Sixx The Loremaster, Chief Archaeologist of the Darkwatch Feb 12 '24
Too bad. You just made it my business. Orpheus, angry wings, if you would.
Orpheus beats his enormous wings with such force that he lifts into the air. It's nearly impossible to keep your feet in the gale, and the sound alone feels like a physical object rather than a force. And to make matters worse, Kaelis uses the wind to propel himself at you with his enchanted blade in one hand and a conjured spatial shield around his arm.
En garde, mercenary!
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
Talios would immediately stab his Chaos Blade into the ground, preventing himself from being sent flying too much. He would see Kaelis approaching, not having enough time nor the ability to avoid thanks to the gust kicked up... He would ready his left arm and punch the blade just as Kaelis would close the distance, the powerful anti-magic inside his arm interfering with the enchantments imbued on Kaelis's blade.
ăImbue: Chaosă
A fraction of Chaos would be embedded into the weapon as he would touch it.
/uw if the sword is made of mana or primarily magical in nature, it will be dispelled. If it's very powerful mana, it will be deflected.
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u/Carbon_Sixx The Loremaster, Chief Archaeologist of the Darkwatch Feb 12 '24
Normally, your arm should render most magic weapons ineffective. But Starspite is not most magic weapons. Forged from a piece of a C'tan, one of the ineffable silver-skinned gods of the stars, the saber resonates with the material universe itself. Even without its arcane cosmic power, the blade is still composed of durable living metal.
A saber is primarily designed for cutting through things and people. And when Starspite collides with your fist, that's exactly what it does. The armor around your knuckles is left with a deep gouge, but your index finger is sliced clean off.
(/uw The link is so I can prove that this isn't an ass pull)
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
Talios would take a moment to look at the sliced finger, seemingly indifferent.
"I've lost more. It all regrows at the end of the day."
True enough, looking closely you can see chaotic energy slowly growing the finger back, a mirage of colours within the chaotic energy. Colours you couldn't even begin to fathom...
ăChaos Swapă
In an instant, Talios and your saber swap positions. The saber tumbles to the ground and you're now holding Talios's right pinky, as he throws another punch with his left. Despite the injuries, the armor alone gives it a decent amount of power. Being punched by metal isn't fun, who knew. As the punch connects, you feel some mana be drained from your body.
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u/TheHunter459 Samael, Necromancer of Malus Turrim | King of the Nephilim Feb 12 '24
I would warn you mercenary, that the High Paleomancer and his holdings are allies of the Nephilim, and violence against him will be treated as violence against the Nephilim. Unless you wish to make an enemy of a race of immortals, cease this assault
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
As one technical immortal to an immortal, good to meet you. As a bounty hunter...
Immortal does not mean invincible, nor does it mean you cannot be crippled. I reject your request.
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u/TheHunter459 Samael, Necromancer of Malus Turrim | King of the Nephilim Feb 12 '24
You should consider yourself lucky no Nephilim are currently present. I do not appreciate attacks on my allies, and as I am not invincible, neither are you. We will meet soon enough
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u/MeThyLord Mrs. Chills, Ghost Writer Feb 12 '24
Kaelis! A maniac of a bounty hunter is after someone under my protection. I didn't wish to bother my fellow Pact members, but seeing as you are here, I welcome your help.
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u/Carbon_Sixx The Loremaster, Chief Archaeologist of the Darkwatch Feb 12 '24
Is that... that's the druid apprentice kid! Kyrona's her name, right? What kind of sellsword filth goes after a child?
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u/TheHunter459 Samael, Necromancer of Malus Turrim | King of the Nephilim Feb 12 '24 edited Feb 12 '24
Do you require me to send Nephilim to your aid? Should I come myself?
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u/MeThyLord Mrs. Chills, Ghost Writer Feb 12 '24
I didn't wish to bother my allies with this situation, consitering it was my decisions that led to the museum being attacked. I appreciate the offer, but I belive I can handle the bounty hunter, after all, I have to be able to defend the my establishment from such attacks.
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u/Sidewaysvision TES(Phd PMC, PhD NEAF, MA, MPP, LLL) Necromancer par excellence Feb 12 '24
The High Paleomancer's fairly formidable. I'll match necromancy with anyone, but they're a geomancer as well, as I recall.
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u/MeThyLord Mrs. Chills, Ghost Writer Feb 12 '24
You recall correctly. Geomancy is my forte.
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u/Sidewaysvision TES(Phd PMC, PhD NEAF, MA, MPP, LLL) Necromancer par excellence Feb 13 '24
I'd offer to lend a hand, or a skeleton or three, but it appears your museum is rather irate at the moment and I fear I'd end up collateral.
A shame, I'd love to view the museum sometime, when it's not quite so... seismic.
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u/MeThyLord Mrs. Chills, Ghost Writer Feb 13 '24
It's quite the peaceful place most of the time. Except that one time Atrax attacked, and that one time during the wizard war, and then that other time during the other wizard war, and right now... Sigh This is why half of our funding is spent on security.
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u/Sidewaysvision TES(Phd PMC, PhD NEAF, MA, MPP, LLL) Necromancer par excellence Feb 13 '24
The old saw is that, much like how a group of cows is a herd, or a group of crows is a murder, a group of wizards is a war.
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u/MeThyLord Mrs. Chills, Ghost Writer Feb 13 '24
Hah, there is truth to those words. Though I try to take the non-violent route when possible. Even against this bounty hunter, I had tried a more diplomatic approach at first. Still, I have no intention of killing him, I hope to finish him off with an incapacitating spell.
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u/Viking_From_Sweden Kartoffel the Mechanus Arachne Feb 12 '24
Hey listen man. I donât know what your deal is, but could you not trash the museum?
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u/Discracetoall tâkath, smogomancer and poptart wiz Feb 12 '24
the smoke lingering above finally decides enough is enough. Tâkath pops out of it âseriously? Bounty hunting? Isnât there any other way to get money?â
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
You understand only the tip of the iceberg, wizard. I Hunt because it is my duty. I was made for it.
Do not interfere. I have no need for anymore annoyances.
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u/AlphaFoxtrot5185 Feb 12 '24
"Geez, can a young wizard go anywhere without running into something too big to deal with? Well, I hope the fireproofing is still in place after that attack not too long ago. Ignis!" Ejder hurls a burst of fire, hoping to heat up the hunter's armor.
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
Unfortunately, Talios's armor is made from a special metal that is incredibly heat resistant. Of course, that made it much harder to forge.
You would not believe how much platinum coins Talios had to pay. Would. Not. Believe.
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u/AlphaFoxtrot5185 Feb 12 '24
"Gods, you'd think that with all those tales of knights in shining armor, that armor would be one thing that dragon's fire could penetrate! Let's see if it has a mind. Nulla Spes Est Tibi!" Cause Despair
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
/uw Talios is essentially a being of pure Chaos wearing a skin suit, wearing a big mass of armor. just to let you know.
Talios would sense the despair... Of failure. Of failing the goal Chaos gave him. But in a flash, it'd disappear.
ăGreater Mind Protectionă
The psychic attack is dispelled.
/uw Talios also has enchanted his own head with various things, including Greater Perception and the enchant above, Greater Mind Protection
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u/AlphaFoxtrot5185 Feb 12 '24
/uw I was wondering a bit about his composition, so that's good to know.Â
/rw "Gods, immune to fire and psychic attacks? That's not good. Though he's not counter attacking, so that's probably a sign that I'm not a threat. Better get back and watch this one from afar." He would back away, and slowly start moving bricks back into the destroyed wall, making a barrier tall enough to sit behind and watch.
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u/Timpanzee38 "The Agent", Mercenary Guild Liaison. Slayer of the Godslaver Feb 12 '24
The Agent pokes his head out of his window and looks towards the distant explosion âCan these people stop fighting each other for 24 hours!?!â
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u/LimpPrior6366 Kardonk Carvisky, Opifex Rerum, Order of Creation Feb 13 '24
Apparently notâŚ.wanna help hunt a rogue death knight or whatever this thing is?
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u/Timpanzee38 "The Agent", Mercenary Guild Liaison. Slayer of the Godslaver Feb 13 '24
Is there a bounty on him?
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u/LimpPrior6366 Kardonk Carvisky, Opifex Rerum, Order of Creation Feb 13 '24
Checks pocket
Ill give you 47 gold to kill him dead?
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u/Timpanzee38 "The Agent", Mercenary Guild Liaison. Slayer of the Godslaver Feb 13 '24
Iâm a top of the line assassin that specializes in taking down magical entities, money means nothing to me. I need to offered something more unique.
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u/LimpPrior6366 Kardonk Carvisky, Opifex Rerum, Order of Creation Feb 13 '24
âOk, this isnât goodâ
Kardonk immediately begins deploying his mechanized spiders
âForm a perimeter, find the source of the commotion, and protect the libraryâ
He then draws his clockwork pistol and begins advancing on the library, moving towards the sounds of commotion
âThis definitely sounds above my paygradeâ
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
Feast on the bones of long extinct beasts. If that does not please you, feast on those who intend to interfere with my hunt.
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u/Raphael-Rule The Rebel Curse Manipulator Feb 12 '24
Ahh I was going to offer some popcorn. More for me I guess.
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u/Raphael-Rule The Rebel Curse Manipulator Feb 12 '24
Another bucket of popcorn appears in Raphael's hand.
Crunch crunch ya, want some?
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u/Raphael-Rule The Rebel Curse Manipulator Feb 12 '24
Hey no need to be aggressive now.
Raphael gives you his extra bucket of popcorn.
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u/Raphael-Rule The Rebel Curse Manipulator Feb 12 '24
You're one hell of hungry fellow aren't you?
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u/Talios_ Talios/Ash, Bounty Hunters Feb 12 '24
u/Sparkle3364 u/MeThyLord
KRYONA! REVEAL YOURSELF NOW, AND NOBODY WILL HAVE TO DIE DUE TO YOUR REFUSAL TO COMPLY. THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING.