Chapter 192 Fey the Silver (1/2)
Nix gated to the Gemini Temple, Elune was speaking with a half dozen or so Arch Wind Acolytes. ”How are they doing Elune?”
The Gemini dhassi gave him a pleased smile. ”They are ideal Gemini, the ability to work well in teams has always been the cornerstone of our strength.”
”I haven't forgotten the search for a Chief Acolyte yet, there is someone I favor, but she needs a bit more time.”
Nix gated to the Glory docks so he could walk through town. As the Golden City of Colonial, Glory had become a bustling town with crowds of shoppers and travelers.
[Whisper Gideon to Nix] I'm going to post on the official forums tomorrow. It may seem like I'm making you out to be the bad guy, my intent is to bring the stray guilds into the fold.
Nix nodded while he walked. He didn't mind being the bad guy, some of his actions benefitted the other guilds, but they conveniently forgot that when Inferno was able to wiggle around roadblocks that had stopped other guilds in their tracks.
[Whisper: Nix to Gideon] It's fine. Tell me the gist of your post.
[Whisper: Gideon to Nix] Going to call for the disbanding of all guilds that aren't part of the 12 pillars. Additionally, I've contacted the other Pillar guilds and together we are going to offer Officer positions to the Guild Leaders who comply. With the exception of Resolute and Inferno, all the Pillar Guilds will be having open recruiting for the next week.
[Whisper: Nix to Gideon] I know it's an ass-pain, but in the long run, we can do a lot more with 12 teams than we can with 36. Just make sure that they don't divide your guilds.
[Whisper: Gideon to Nix] We will handle it. Salamander plans on doubling its numbers, but no more than two new recruits from the same guild. This will keep their numbers down.
[Whisper: Nix to Gideon] Great idea. I look forward to your post.
[Whisper: Gideon to Nix] I might refer to you as Nix the Bastard.
Nix laughed aloud, causing several of the Fire Acolytes to notice him. He waved at them and continued toward the Altar. The Elemental World hadn't changed much since his last visit, he figured Shae would either be in her favorite hot-pool or the Ghost Pepper garden. He froze in place when he saw her, thirty feet of Silver Drakon. Her sleek head was intricated scaled with heavy ridges over her eyes for protection. There were large talons at the midpoint of her wings, she stretched them out to nearly sixty feet. At the end of her tail were three large spikes.
The Silver drakon furled her wings and approached him, gently pushing her snout into Nix's chest. ”Are you pleased with my advancement?”
Nix nodded, his mind seemed to fill with random thoughts. He hadn't expected evolution. He hugged her head, rubbing the sides of her jaws. ”Absolutely stunning Fey. I will craft something incredible for you and we will own the Oasis Sky.”
Shae stepped in and put an arm around the muscular neck of the drakon. ”She did good right? Fey should be able to assume human form once she studies a bit more about human nature.”
Nix nodded, his thoughts still soaring. ”Is that how it works? You have to fully understand the form before attempting a transformation?”
Shae nodded and moved closer, her free arm pulling Nix closer for a quick kiss. ”Exactly right. It might take her a while, but the capability is there.”
Nix stepped away a few meters and turned back toward them. ”Hit me with it, I want to taste your flames, Fey.”
The silver drakon raised up on her back legs and a moment later Nix was bathed in a baptism of pure silver flame. He held his arms out as if embracing the warmth.
”Silver flames! Fantastic!” Nix clapped his hands excitedly. ”From now on, we are going to soar the skies!” Nix studied Fey's new dimensions. ”Let's see... perhaps we need to enlist the help of an armorer, that way the stats will really soar when I add an overlay.
/Inferno: Nix: Moki... can you come to the Fire Palace?
/Inferno: Moki: Can it wait? I'm finishing up an item.
/Inferno: Nix: Sure... if you don't want 10 of these:
Ice Dragon Leather: Mythic
+1000 AC
+ 200 to Ice Abilities
+ 100 to Flight Abilities
+ 100 to Charm
/Inferno: Moki: I'm on my way! Don't leave!
/Inferno: Dalton: Damn... that's god-like.
/Inferno: Nix: I'll give you 10 also after you make Alpha Team new boots with it.
/Inferno: Dalton: Done!
/Inferno: Ronnie: Can I have Dragon boots too?
/Inferno: Nix: Ronnie too. I plan on using the rest for our Mermaid City and Embassy Raid forces.
”Back in a bit Nix, I'll bring Moki in.” Shae vanished from their side, leaving man and drakon alone.
Nix patted Fey's silver head. ”It'll take a while to get used to, but I'm very happy with the result.”
Fey lay her head on Nix's shoulder. ”I wouldn't have made it if not for Shae. You should get her something nice.”
Nix nodded. ”That goes without saying.”
Moki arrived a few moments later, he was remarkably composed for someone new to elemental worlds. ”I've recently converted to the Oasis Armoring system, it's a bit new for me.”
Nix waved it off, ”not a problem. I've been using the Tailor crafting interface, it's the exact same thing. Since you've never made a fighting harness before, it might be free.”
The two crafters sat down together, using Fey as a backrest they started the procedure.
Nix handed him the old clothe harness he had made. ”No scales or inserts, just use the dragon leather. I'll enhance it with Merestone first, then you can use it as the base for the harness. Do you have any flying enhancements?”
Moki nodded, ”I' do have a few Epic rated feathers, nothing incredible but it will add to flight performance.”
Nix used the Merestone to enhance the leather, the stats didn't jump much but the real improvement would be shown in the finished harness. ”It was my dad that actually figured how to use the Merestone. It works best in the material portion of crafting.”
Enhanced Ice Dragon Leather: Mythic
+1200 AC
+ 220 to Ice Abilities
+ 110 to Flight Abilities
+ 110 to Charm
Nix watched and guided Moki while he set up the crafting queue for a leather fighting harness. Since the product was considered armor, he could use four separate enhancements.
[Fighting Harness: Flight Type] [Fey] [Enhanced Ice Dragon Leather][Bonus Enhancement: Split-Tail Swallow Feather][ Bonus Enhancement: Ced'Far Leather][Bonus Enhancement: Kraken Leather][Bonus Enhancement: Leviathan Leather]
Moki studied the queue. ”Weren't you going to use these enhancements on the Overlay? You won't be able to use them if I add them into the armor.”
Nix nodded. ”I will find other enhancements for the Overlay. I'm curious as to the result a real armorer will have.”
”Me too.” Moki selected the 'Craft Item' icon. ”Damn...”
Dragon Wing Harness: Tyrant XV [Drakon]
+15,000 AC
+500 to All Stats.
[Immunity: Fire, Poison, Charm]
+500 to Flight. [Advanced Turn Ratio, Advanced Climb, Advanced Dive]
Incoming Damage is decreased by 60 percent.
Fire Based Abilities improved by 70 percent.
Ice Based Abilities improved by 60 percent.
Nix clapped his hands. ”That has to be the best armor I've ever seen.”
Fey laid down while they put it on her. It would protect her chest and sit high on her shoulders so that her wings wouldn't be bothered. There was a seat and footholds so Nix could ride comfortably. ”I haven't tried flying yet Nix.”
”I'll just add an enhanced camo overlay now. Later when I find suitable enhancements I will switch it out.” Nix removed the harness and started working. After a few minutes, he came up with the finished product.
Stealthed Silver Wing: Tyrant XV [Drakon: Absolute Stealth]
+17,000 AC
+550 to All Stats.
[Immunity: Fire, Poison, Charm]
+550 to Flight. [Advanced Turn Ratio, Advanced Climb, Advanced Dive]
Incoming Damage is decreased by 62 percent.