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Mesden · 08-01-2006, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newb

I take it that this conversation is going someplace scary.

The words 'take it' have more than one meaning. And I'll leave it at that.

Bailey · 08-01-2006, 01:50 PM

>.<

*cries*

I walked into that one, didn't I?

Arhra · 08-04-2006, 10:21 AM

And now for your first tough enemy. They're intended to be a duelist type, able to put up good fights one on one.

Name: Stonewood Dryads

Class: Insane - 1 will likely induce injuries and 2 working together will overwhelm a strong individual. They are remarkably tenacious and won't go down easily.

Appearance: Stonewood dryads are twisted, petrified versions of dryads. They look like your typical dryad - female, attractive, clothed in bark, vines and leaves and having treelike-traits except for two major differences. Firstly, they're made of stone. Yes, even their clothes - still flexible because of magic or something. Secondly, they have long slender claws and other natural weapons of a rather scary sharpness.

Abilities/weapons:
Superb Physique: No-one's quite sure if these dryads have been working out or are on something, but they are very strong, fast and tough.

Tree Phasing: Dryads can enter trees as if they aren't there, also being able to use this to move around inside the tree. A dryad could theoretically still be attacked while in a tree, but this is difficult to accomplish.

Tree Healing: Dryads heal insanely fast while inside a tree. Minor injuries heal instantaneously and even what would be a mortal wound will be fully healed within about half a minute.

Stone: The dryads are essentially living rock. It is hard to hurt a rock.

Petrification Transference: Something that makes the dryads particularly nasty is the fact their petrification is contagious. They can transfer their stony nature through physical contact, simultaneously unpetrifying themselves and turning their enemy into a statue. This process takes prolonged contact or several hits, but the problem is each hit will make their target slower and more ponderous while they themselves speed up. This wears off some time after the dryad dies.

Rapid Healing: While the dryads might become easier to hurt as they unpetrify, the bad news is that in addition to being quicker, they begin healing a whole lot faster even when outside trees. When fully restored to flesh, they heal stupendously fast - it will take a lot to take one out of commission. I'm talking just getting up after getting the crap beaten through them. Note this does not apply to doing things like regrowing lost parts, but they can do that while in trees.

Mysterious Ability X: To be revealed when the time is ripe.

Bailey · 08-04-2006, 10:30 AM

So...

As a new treefolk, do I count as enough of a tree for them to enter me?

Arhra · 08-04-2006, 10:34 AM

No, they generally have to be able to physically fit inside the tree. Unfortunately, this forest has very big trees.

Bailey · 08-04-2006, 10:37 AM

I kinda figured that much, I was more wondering whether they would be able to simply phase through me if I attacked them.

Flarecobra · 08-04-2006, 10:45 AM

Question, can I use my Lamia Charm on these?

Granted it'd be diffucult to pull off if allowed...and I don't use it THAT much...

GARUD · 08-04-2006, 10:47 AM

Question, would these things be weak to fire? It would seem so being tree-related and all.

Flarecobra · 08-04-2006, 10:54 AM

I doubt it, being made of stone.....

***Fenris*** · 08-04-2006, 12:34 PM

Skyshot, you're gonna have to wait for your help. It looks like I might die. Silly Insane level opponents.

And those damn voices in my head aren't helping any. :p

08-04-2006, 10:21 AM	#53
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	And now for your first tough enemy. They're intended to be a duelist type, able to put up good fights one on one. Name: Stonewood Dryads Class: Insane - 1 will likely induce injuries and 2 working together will overwhelm a strong individual. They are remarkably tenacious and won't go down easily. Appearance: Stonewood dryads are twisted, petrified versions of dryads. They look like your typical dryad - female, attractive, clothed in bark, vines and leaves and having treelike-traits except for two major differences. Firstly, they're made of stone. Yes, even their clothes - still flexible because of magic or something. Secondly, they have long slender claws and other natural weapons of a rather scary sharpness. Abilities/weapons: Superb Physique: No-one's quite sure if these dryads have been working out or are on something, but they are very strong, fast and tough. Tree Phasing: Dryads can enter trees as if they aren't there, also being able to use this to move around inside the tree. A dryad could theoretically still be attacked while in a tree, but this is difficult to accomplish. Tree Healing: Dryads heal insanely fast while inside a tree. Minor injuries heal instantaneously and even what would be a mortal wound will be fully healed within about half a minute. Stone: The dryads are essentially living rock. It is hard to hurt a rock. Petrification Transference: Something that makes the dryads particularly nasty is the fact their petrification is contagious. They can transfer their stony nature through physical contact, simultaneously unpetrifying themselves and turning their enemy into a statue. This process takes prolonged contact or several hits, but the problem is each hit will make their target slower and more ponderous while they themselves speed up. This wears off some time after the dryad dies. Rapid Healing: While the dryads might become easier to hurt as they unpetrify, the bad news is that in addition to being quicker, they begin healing a whole lot faster even when outside trees. When fully restored to flesh, they heal stupendously fast - it will take a lot to take one out of commission. I'm talking just getting up after getting the crap beaten through them. Note this does not apply to doing things like regrowing lost parts, but they can do that while in trees. Mysterious Ability X: To be revealed when the time is ripe. __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Last edited by Arhra; 08-04-2006 at 10:30 AM.*

08-04-2006, 10:34 AM	#55
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	No, they generally have to be able to physically fit inside the tree. Unfortunately, this forest has very big trees. __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

08-04-2006, 10:45 AM	#57
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	Question, can I use my Lamia Charm on these? Granted it'd be diffucult to pull off if allowed...and I don't use it THAT much... __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

08-04-2006, 10:47 AM	#58
GARUD Demon Slayer and Ass Kicker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hell... and demons are my bitches Posts: 1,460	Question, would these things be weak to fire? It would seem so being tree-related and all. __________________ Just a post made by your neighborhood ~~friendly DEMON SLAYER~~ jerk PSYCHO KILLER! ~Awesome Avatar by Mauve.

08-04-2006, 10:54 AM	#59
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	I doubt it, being made of stone..... __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

08-04-2006, 12:34 PM	#60
*Fenris* Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 6,806	Skyshot, you're gonna have to wait for your help. It looks like I might die. Silly Insane level opponents. And those damn voices in my head aren't helping any. :p __________________ "FENRIS IS AN ASSHOLE" - shiney