The planet looks like it is burning from orbit. An intense planet with plenty of vegetation, but also covered with multiple volcanoes. The plants here feed off the volcanic ash and heat, thriving without water. Erif's inhabitants are unaffected by the high temperatures and are not only immune to fire, but the lava rivers as well. They can swim in it and even drink it, as if it were water.
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:43 pm
SINTER
Sinter looked at the burning orb, detesting everything about it. As soon as they arrived, their chief scientist departed to accomplish whatever he set out to do here. He said he wouldn't be long and left with only a handful of soldiers. The princess opted to stay on the ship- she wasn't the best in hot environments like this. But as a couple hours turned to several hours and the doctor failed to check in at the appointed time, it seemed something was amiss… Eventually, Sinter got tired of waiting around. "Princess, it's hardly worth risking your safety for someone like Ccoli" Kurra pleaded for the princess to reconsider. "Please. As if I'm going out for that fool. I'm making this trip worth something and getting some gems. If he isn't back by the time I return, we leave without him." There was nothing the woman could do to persuade her captain, especially when it came to her treasure hunting. Since she was dead set on venturing out on her own, Sinter was given a scouter- a device that could gage her opponent's strength, serve as a communication device and assist with navigation. She was given the latest created by Dr.Ccoli before she ventured out on her own. A blast of hot air flushed her face, causing the princess to grit her teeth as she stepped out of the ship's hatch. Even if she knew what to expect, she didn't like it any more. The heiress crossed her arms and sighed. "...I hate this planet. But...if I find some decent jewels, maybe I won't blow it up." Tapping the button on her Scouter, it would begin scanning her environment as she looked around. Since she was searching for jewels, the scan would pick up on crystalline deposits beneath the surface. They showed up as a few blips on her HUD, scattered here and there. However, one in particular would catch the collector's attention. The blip was larger than the others and appeared to be much more vibrant. Sinter looked at the reading with great intrigue. Was this a huge cluster of crystals? Only one way to find out! With a little pep, the commander flew off to pursue it.
｡｡｡[PHYSICAL SUPERS] ※Tail Attack:[Offensive] A technique used by those who have tail in order to attack their opponents. They can use it to whip or constrict the opponent. ※Ki Blast Deflect:[Defensive] When the opponent fires a ki blast, the user waves their hand(s) and slaps the ki blasts away, being free from harm. ※Noble's Guard:[Defensive] Sinter's variation of Power Guard. She charges up ki and releases it in a powerful burst that protects her from her opponent's attacks.
｡｡｡[ENERGY SUPERS] ※Sinister Beam:[Offensive] Sinter's version of the Death Beam. To perform the technique, the user extends their right arm and fires a small, thin, very fast and concentrated laser-like beam of ki from their index finger, which barrels down and pierces through the opponent. The user is able to fire the attack very quickly, while maintaining precise aim. ※Sinister Hail:[Offensive] Sinter's version of the Barrage Death Beam. First, the user extends their index finger at the target as if they were to fire the Sinister Beam. Then, they fire multiple Sinister Beams at a very fast rate, inflicting a great deal of damage. ※Darkness Eye Beam:[Offensive] The user shoots two thin purple energy rays from the eyes.
｡｡｡[OTHER TECHNIQUES] ※Flight:[Support] The user manipulates their ki energy so that they can levitate or fly. ※Afterimage:[Defensive] An ability to move so swiftly that an image of the user is left behind. ※ Kiai:[Varies] It is a technique where the user affects the air currents around him with ki to produce powerful shockwaves in order to strike the opponent. It can be used to attack or counter some techniques and can be used in different ways, as invisible punches, powerful screams, shockwave glare or even air explosions coming from the entire body. ※Telekinesis:[Support] The user uses their ki to psychically manipulate objects. ※Psychic Eyes:[Support] The user paralyses their target with Telekinesis.
｡｡｡[ULTIMATE SUPERS] ※ Sinister Zone:[Offensive] Gathering as much of her ki as she possibly can, Sinter expels her ki around her. The range of her aura can go anywhere from a couple feet to a couple yards. At higher levels, this technique's range can encompass an entire planet. After expanding her ki, she can freely manipulate it, solidifying it in the area of her choosing and crushing whatever is in that area. After becoming solid, she can then choose to detonate her ki construct with a snap of her fingers.
The Scouter would beep and clock the distance she was from her target. She was impressed that the device would even give her directions to reach the gems without burrowing straight through. Normally, it wouldn't be an issue; however, there was lava beneath the cool surface. To avoid a very painful encounter, a safer course was suggested for her. The heat was a pain to bother with as was. Perhaps if she looked at this as a form of training, it'd help her tolerate this a bit more. Surely withstanding the heat would help build her stamina.
1. Navigation would lead her to a cave with a clear path forward. Sinter landed once she deemed it safe to stand on the ground. It was hot to the touch, but bearable. With a sigh, the princess walked in, cautious of the way forward. Her Scouter provided a light to see in the darkness of the cavern. From what she could see, there appeared to be some sort of path on the ground.
2. She could feel her stamina drop the further she ventured in, yet she pushed on. Sinter almost took refuge in the fact she didn’t have to worry about anything attacking her. But those hopes were dashed by the sound of something scurrying about ahead. Focusing the light from her scouter ahead, she would spot small rock-like creatures with tiny legs. According to her scouter, they were some sort of crustacean, agile and carnivorous. Judging by their numbers, this was likely a nest of theirs.
3. The creatures would soon spot the intruder to their lair, screeching and rearing up to expose their jagged mouths. Disgusting little things that made Sinter scoff with narrowed eyes. One of them lunged at her, trying to get a bite of the Frost Demon. How quick she was to prove who was above who on the food chain here. With her hand raised, she pointed at it and fired a simple blast at it. The crab was reduced to ash and bits in an instant.
4. Still, the others thought to test their luck and lunged at the princess. She remained calm and shot each one as they advanced, careful not to give them any opening. However, they soon proved themselves more resourceful than she thought. Leaping over each other, one crab jumped just as it's comrade got vaporized. Yet...Sinter was not left to the vermin's mercy. With her tail peeking just to the side, she fired a blast from the tip to put this crab down as well.
5. The numbers started to thin and when they did, they started to get the idea. Seeing they weren't getting any closer to the girl, they started to flee. Sinter smirked at first, seeing her enemies run, but would soon feel...fatigue? She hadn't used that much energy in firing her blasts. Perhaps the heat was exhausting her quicker than usual. Taking a hydration tab, she opted to press on more cautiously.
6. Staying the path, Sinter would reach an end without seeing any more of those crabs. What she found looked to be some kind of stone blockade. Such an obstacle was no match for her might. With a punch, the wall would come tumbling down before her. She huffed and pressed on in the heat, heading further down. The further she progressed, the hotter it became.
7. According to her Scouter, she was slowly descending further into the planet. This meant it was only going to get hotter. But apparently there was an endpoint and it was there her target laid. Sinter just had to pace herself to keep her stamina up. She found controlling her breathing helped as well as keeping a slow pace. Fortunately, she only needed to make the trip down. Once she got the jewel she would just have Kurra extract her with a teleport.
8. The girl was wiping her brow when she came to another blockade. Regardless, she knocked it just the same. But this time, the sound of movement was fast approaching behind her. Sinter looked back and those little crustaceans could be seen coming at her. And it looked like they had back up this time- a much larger, more intimidating crab accompanying them. The Frost Demon was not one to back down from opposition, but engaging them in her condition was unwise. Sucking her teeth, she saw no alternative but to run.
9. This was disgraceful in her mind; however, her survival was far more important. The time for her vengeance would come eventually. Running wasn't something the princess did often...or ever. She was fast enough to keep her distance, but for how long? This heat was sapping her stamina and she was quickly getting tired. As for the creatures, they were getting closer…
10. Sucking her teeth, she knew she had to do something before they caught her. Quickly, she stopped and turned, pointing her finger at the ceiling. It was a spontaneous thought that she decided to act upon without hesitation. Firing a beam at the ceiling, it caused the loose rocks to fall between her and the crabs. The cave-in created a blockade that halted the monster's advance. For now, she could catch her breath.
11. Sinter kept moving, using another hydration tab to keep herself from being dehydrated. It was then that she would find an interesting large chamber. There were streams of lava flowing around the room and no other entrance. Despite the high heat, the princess entered the room as her scouter alerted her. The treasure was here! But all she found was a lone crystal sitting on a pedestal in the center. This was what she was getting a huge reading on?! Though it was a beautiful red jewel- perhaps she could excuse it just this once.
12. As she reached out to take it, a presence was felt closing in on her. She turned and just moved in time to avoid a spear to her back. Her attacker was some sort of lizard with white scales and large red eyes, reminiscent of the gem. Sinter scoffed, firing a ray of ki at the being who managed to dodge it. She then fired a few more; however, her target proved to be more nimble than the crabs.
"M-Magic?! Who are you?" the lizard spoke, to Sinter's surprise. The spear was kept trained on the intruder who could only chuckle at the display. "Huh. Well how about that? You stand in presence of Princess Sinter of the Acitcratna Empire!" the Frost Demon introduced herself with a smirk and a dignified stance. The lizard humanoid relaxed a bit with a sigh and raised her spear. "You're a princess too? I mean to say- I'm Princess Ehmba. Why are you here? This place is forbidden!" the girl hissed, remaining skeptical. With an annoyed sigh, Sinter goes through the trouble to explain to the girl what brought her here. In return, she was given an explanation to this place and the gem. The gem was a magic Artifact, the only known source of magic on the planet. Because of its power and that it attracts the rabid creatures of the planet, Princess Ehmba's people kept it hidden away in this chamber to keep an eye on it as they have been unable to destroy it. But from what Sinter understood, what they called magic was actually ki. The jewel was ki in crystallized form- but this ki was very unusual."Well how's this? Why don't I take the crystal off your hands? In return, I will ask for the allegiance of you and your people" Sinter slyly negotiated with her fellow princess. Ehmba refused at first, not wanting to burden Sinter with such a boon; however, the Frost Demon princess convinced her to comply with sweet words. Taking the stone from its pedestal, she immediately felt something odd about it. Having Ccoli analyze this when she returned would be priority number one. With the scaly maiden's help, Sinter was led to the surface using a safer entrance that brought them to a palace. Here she would meet the people of the planet proper and Ehmba would explain what had transpired in the chamber. It was good that the people listened to and trusted their princess, despite some of them looking a little skeptical. Sinter would bid them all farewell before having Kurra beam her back to the ship.
｡｡｡[PHYSICAL SUPERS] ※Tail Attack:[Offensive] A technique used by those who have tail in order to attack their opponents. They can use it to whip or constrict the opponent. ※Ki Blast Deflect:[Defensive] When the opponent fires a ki blast, the user waves their hand(s) and slaps the ki blasts away, being free from harm. ※Noble's Guard:[Defensive] Sinter's variation of Power Guard. She charges up ki and releases it in a powerful burst that protects her from her opponent's attacks.
｡｡｡[ENERGY SUPERS] ※Sinister Beam:[Offensive] Sinter's version of the Death Beam. To perform the technique, the user extends their right arm and fires a small, thin, very fast and concentrated laser-like beam of ki from their index finger, which barrels down and pierces through the opponent. The user is able to fire the attack very quickly, while maintaining precise aim. ※Sinister Hail:[Offensive] Sinter's version of the Barrage Death Beam. First, the user extends their index finger at the target as if they were to fire the Sinister Beam. Then, they fire multiple Sinister Beams at a very fast rate, inflicting a great deal of damage. ※Darkness Eye Beam:[Offensive] The user shoots two thin purple energy rays from the eyes.
｡｡｡[OTHER TECHNIQUES] ※Flight:[Support] The user manipulates their ki energy so that they can levitate or fly. ※Afterimage:[Defensive] An ability to move so swiftly that an image of the user is left behind. ※ Kiai:[Varies] It is a technique where the user affects the air currents around him with ki to produce powerful shockwaves in order to strike the opponent. It can be used to attack or counter some techniques and can be used in different ways, as invisible punches, powerful screams, shockwave glare or even air explosions coming from the entire body. ※Telekinesis:[Support] The user uses their ki to psychically manipulate objects. ※Psychic Eyes:[Support] The user paralyses their target with Telekinesis.
｡｡｡[ULTIMATE SUPERS] ※ Sinister Zone:[Offensive] Gathering as much of her ki as she possibly can, Sinter expels her ki around her. The range of her aura can go anywhere from a couple feet to a couple yards. At higher levels, this technique's range can encompass an entire planet. After expanding her ki, she can freely manipulate it, solidifying it in the area of her choosing and crushing whatever is in that area. After becoming solid, she can then choose to detonate her ki construct with a snap of her fingers.
