Chapter 272 - Heart of Winter (part three) (1/2)
Locas glanced at Nix's armor. ”I notice you are still wearing your overlay armor. Is it better than the Nether-Breaker armor?”
”I haven't really had a chance to look at my Nether-Breaker armor yet.” Nix led the procession across the windswept ice fields. The heart of ice was only a few minutes away and he could see the thermal signature of an Ashobel waiting for them.
”Isn't it just a matter of putting it on?” Locas glanced down at his own Nether-Breaker armor. It was the best armor set he'd ever heard of.
”Mine is a token.” Nix linked it to him in group chat.
Nether-Breaker Armor Token: King's Set
Description: The armor worn by the
Nether King.
”Hmm.” The Ain'Dhassi ranger was nearly trampled by Chiba when he slowed to examine the token; Chiba took advantage of the misstep to move ahead of him.
Chiba's old face creased into a delighted smile. ”You have a King's Set? What's that even mean?”
”Not really sure I guess. As I said, I haven't had the chance yet.”
/Gemini: Nix: Tharaka is straight ahead and stealthed.
/Gemini: Floyd: Yep, I see him.
Nix slowed down and let everyone catch up. He waved to Raka to join them.
Tharaka has joined your group.
Tharaka has joined the Gemini channel.
Nix snuck a peek at Floyd, his verticle irises were the same as Fajiis. ”You can see through stealth?”
The dark-haired teen nodded. ”I can't see through yours though, no one can.”
/Gemini: Nix: This is Tharaka everyone, he's an ally and can be trusted.
/Gemini: Tharaka: Raka is fine, thanks Nix.
Nix noticed that Raka was carrying a deadly looking Ice Halberd and had picked up some Ashobel armor from somewhere. Because of their natural toughness, the Ashobel fought while wearing a battle harness, heavy boots and lots of jewelry type trinkets that Nix assumed were enchanted for fighting.
/Gemini: Nix: We have a quest for our mission.
Nix brought up his hud. He was going to ask Raka where he picked up the Ashobel fighting gear, but then he remembered the Ashobel warrior they had examined the day before. It was obvious that he had scavenged it.
[Breach Commander: Map Interface]
The Breach Commander map and communication capabilities were far better than normal huds. He highlighted the point on the map labeled 'Icewind Wall.'
/Gemini: Nix: I”ll summon our healer and then we'll head out.
/Gemini: Locas: I'll keep track up so we don't run into any surprises.
/Gemini: Floyd: Does 'Track' pick up stealthed enemies?
/Gemini: Locas: Yes, but it doesn't give a direction or distance for them.
/Geminin: Better than nothing, at least you know you are being hunted.
/Gemini: Locas: It doesn't pick up your Camo at all.
/Gemini: Nix: I'll treat everyone's Nether armor with it when we stop for the night.
[Create Breach: Everspire: Colonial IceCap]
A breach formed and a moment later their healer stepped through.
Zinu has joined your group.
Zinu has joined the Gemini channel.
/Gemini: Nix: This is Zinu, she'll be on heals today.
/Gemini: Floyd: Welcome.
[Whisper Raka to Nix] She's a Krayven? Did you bring her here from Everspire?
[Whisper Nix to Raka] Yes, initially we had some conflict but we are working toward resolving that.
Nix heard a sound that was similar to a rockslide and realized it was Raka laughing. The Ashobel stealthed and ran off in the direction they were already heading.