#if you're on star forge and want to swing by

[estapa-edwards]

can you do something with ryan leonard. like best friend to lover. something with angst maybe because ryan or trader is seeing somebody else. with slight smut maybe. thank youuu!

YOU BELONG WITH ME - R. LEONARD

Ryan leonard x reader

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requested? yes

warnings: use of y/n. slight smut

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It was one of those brisk autumn days when the leaves crunched underfoot and the sky was a clear, piercing blue. The Boston College campus buzzed with activity, students rushing to classes, laughter echoing across the quad. Y/N made her way to Conte Forum, where the Eagles were set to have their afternoon practice. She pulled her jacket tighter against the chill, her mind racing as it always did when she was about to see Ryan Leonard.

Ryan and Y/N had been best friends since freshman year, a bond forged over late-night study sessions, endless coffee runs, and a mutual love for hockey. Ryan, with his boyish grin and effortless charm, was the star forward for the BC Eagles, while Y/N was pursuing a degree in sports medicine, often helping out the team with injuries and recovery.

Their friendship had always been easy, natural, and unforced. They shared everything, from their hopes and dreams to their fears and insecurities. But lately, things had begun to change. Y/N found herself drawn to Ryan in ways that went beyond friendship, her heart fluttering whenever he was near. She tried to push these feelings aside, convincing herself that it was just a phase, a crush that would eventually fade. But the more time she spent with Ryan, the stronger her feelings grew.

There was just one problem. Ryan was seeing someone.

--- --- --- 

Practice was in full swing by the time Y/N arrived. She stood by the boards, watching as Ryan skated across the ice with a grace that never failed to take her breath away. He was completely in his element, the puck seemingly glued to his stick as he weaved in and out of his teammates. The coach barked orders, the sound echoing through the arena, but Ryan was focused, determined.

As practice wrapped up, Ryan skated over to where Y/N was standing. He flashed her a smile that made her heart skip a beat. "Hey, Y/N. What brings you here today?"

Y/N shrugged, trying to appear casual. "Just wanted to see my favorite hockey player in action. Plus, I have some new tape for your ankle. Thought you might need it."

Ryan's eyes lit up. "You're the best, you know that?" He hopped over the boards, landing lightly on his feet. "I could use a break anyway. Want to grab some coffee?"

"Sure," Y/N replied, her heart doing somersaults. "Coffee sounds great."

They made their way to the campus coffee shop, falling into an easy conversation about classes, upcoming games, and everything in between. But there was a tension simmering beneath the surface, an unspoken question that hung in the air.

"So," Ryan said, breaking the silence as they sat down with their drinks. "I wanted to tell you something."

Y/N's stomach twisted. She had a feeling she knew what was coming, but she forced herself to smile. "What's up?"

"It's about Jenna," Ryan began, referring to the girl he had been seeing for the past few months. "Things are starting to get serious between us."

Y/N felt a pang of jealousy but masked it with a nod. "That's great, Ryan. I'm happy for you."

Ryan studied her for a moment, his brow furrowing. "Are you sure? You don't seem that happy."

Y/N forced a laugh. "Of course, I'm happy. Why wouldn't I be?"

Ryan reached across the table, his hand covering hers. "Y/N, you're my best friend. I need you to be honest with me."

Y/N swallowed hard, the weight of her unspoken feelings pressing down on her. She opened her mouth to say something, anything, but the words caught in her throat. Instead, she squeezed his hand and forced another smile. "I'm fine, really."

--- --- --- 

As the weeks went by, Y/N couldn't help but notice how Jenna seemed to be everywhere she used to be. It started small—little things like seeing Ryan and Jenna studying together at the library, where she and Ryan used to spend countless hours. But it grew more significant, and with each passing day, Y/N felt her presence in Ryan's life being overshadowed by Jenna.

One afternoon, Y/N made her way to Conte Forum, her usual spot to catch Ryan after practice. But instead of finding him alone or with his teammates, she saw Jenna sitting in the stands, waving and smiling as Ryan skated over to her. Y/N's stomach twisted, a familiar pang of jealousy gnawing at her insides. She forced a smile and waved back, but her heart wasn't in it.

"Hey, Y/N!" Ryan called out, his face lighting up when he saw her. "Come join us!"

Y/N walked over, trying to hide the unease that threatened to overwhelm her. "Hey, guys. How was practice?"

"Great, but exhausting," Ryan replied, taking a seat next to Jenna and draping an arm around her shoulders. "Jenna brought me some snacks to refuel."

Y/N's smile wavered. "That's nice of you, Jenna."

Jenna beamed, leaning into Ryan. "I know how hard he works. Just wanted to show my support."

Y/N nodded, feeling like an outsider in a space that used to feel like home. "Well, that's great. I just came to drop off the new tape for your ankle, Ryan."

"You're a lifesaver, Y/N," Ryan said, standing up to give her a quick hug. But as he pulled away, his attention immediately shifted back to Jenna.

"Thanks, Y/N," Jenna said, her smile polite but distant. "We'll see you later, okay?"

Y/N nodded, her throat tight. "Yeah, sure. See you guys later."

--- --- ---

The pattern continued. Y/N found herself increasingly excluded from the moments she had once cherished with Ryan. Jenna was there at every turn—at their favorite coffee shop, at study sessions, even at the casual hangouts with the team. Y/N tried to tell herself that it was natural for Ryan to spend more time with his girlfriend, but the jealousy gnawed at her, a constant reminder of what she was losing.

One evening, as Y/N was heading to the library, she saw Ryan and Jenna sitting in the corner booth that had always been her and Ryan's spot. They were laughing, their heads close together, and Y/N felt a sharp stab of jealousy. She turned to leave, not wanting to intrude, but Ryan spotted her.

"Y/N! Over here!" he called out, waving her over.

Y/N forced a smile and walked over, her heart heavy. "Hey, you two. What's up?"

"We're just studying for the upcoming exams," Ryan said, pulling out a chair for her. "Join us?"

Y/N hesitated, feeling like an intruder. "I don't want to interrupt. You guys look busy."

"Nonsense," Jenna said, her tone cheerful but with an edge that Y/N couldn't ignore. "There's always room for you, Y/N."

Y/N sat down, but the dynamic was different. The easy rapport she shared with Ryan was strained, replaced by Jenna's presence. Y/N tried to focus on her work, but her mind kept wandering, the jealousy festering like an open wound.

As the evening wore on, Y/N felt more and more like a third wheel. Jenna and Ryan had their own inside jokes, their own rhythm that Y/N couldn't penetrate. She watched them, feeling a mix of sadness and anger. She wanted to say something, to reclaim her place in Ryan's life, but fear held her back.

"Y/N, are you okay?" Ryan asked, his brow furrowing in concern.

Y/N forced a smile, her heart aching. "I'm fine. Just tired, I guess."

"You should get some rest," Jenna said, her voice smooth and reassuring. "We'll catch up later."

Y/N nodded, gathering her things. "Yeah, I think I'll do that. See you later."

As she walked away, Y/N felt a tear slip down her cheek. She wiped it away quickly, not wanting anyone to see. The jealousy burned inside her, but she didn't know how to confront it, how to tell Ryan that she felt like she was losing him.

She made her way back to her dorm, the weight of her unspoken feelings pressing down on her. She loved Ryan, but she was terrified of ruining their friendship, of pushing him away even further. So, she kept her jealousy hidden, burying it deep inside, and hoped that somehow, things would go back to the way they used to be.

But deep down, she knew that nothing would ever be the same again.

--- --- ---

Y/N sat on her bed, staring blankly at her open textbook. The words blurred together, her mind unable to focus. The past few weeks had been torture, watching Jenna slip into every corner of Ryan's life, replacing her. She wanted to tell him how she felt, but every time she tried, the words caught in her throat.

A sudden knock on her door jolted her out of her thoughts. She wasn't expecting anyone, but she had a sinking feeling she knew who it was. She opened the door to find Ryan standing there, his face a mix of concern and frustration.

"Ryan? What are you doing here?" she asked, her voice shaky.

"Can I come in?" he asked quietly.

Y/N stepped aside, letting him in. The tension in the room was palpable as they stood there, neither of them knowing how to begin.

"Y/N, what's going on?" Ryan finally asked, his eyes searching hers. "You've been acting so strange lately. Are you okay?"

Y/N forced a smile, trying to mask the turmoil inside her. "I'm fine, Ryan. Just busy with school, that's all."

Ryan shook his head, his frustration evident. "No, it's more than that. You're my best friend. I can tell when something's bothering you. Please, just talk to me."

Y/N swallowed hard, the weight of her unspoken feelings pressing down on her. She turned away, unable to meet his gaze. "There's nothing to talk about, Ryan."

Ryan stepped closer, his voice soft but insistent. "Y/N, you're shutting me out. I need to know what's wrong. Did I do something to upset you?"

The question pierced her heart, and she could feel the tears welling up in her eyes. She wanted to tell him everything, to pour out her heart, but the fear of losing him held her back. Anger and frustration bubbled to the surface, and she couldn't hold back any longer.

"Oh, I'm shutting you out?" Y/N snapped, her voice rising. "Please, Ryan. I haven't even seen you without Jenna in weeks. And I don't want to third wheel."

Ryan's eyes widened in shock. "Y/N, that's not fair. Jenna's my girlfriend. Of course, I spend time with her."

"But what about us?" Y/N shot back, her voice trembling with emotion. "We used to do everything together. Now it feels like I don't exist to you unless she's around."

Ryan ran a hand through his hair, looking conflicted. "Y/N, I didn't mean for it to be like this. Jenna's important to me, but so are you."

Y/N laughed bitterly, wiping away a tear. "It doesn't feel that way. It feels like I'm being replaced, like I don't matter anymore. I miss you, Ryan. I miss us."

Ryan's face softened, and he took a step closer, his voice gentle. "Y/N, I'm so sorry. I never wanted to make you feel this way. You're my best friend, and I care about you so much."

"Do you?" Y/N asked, her voice breaking. "Because it doesn't feel like it. It feels like I'm losing you, like I'm just an afterthought now that Jenna's in the picture."

Ryan reached out, but she pulled away, the pain too raw. "I don't want to lose you, Y/N. You're one of the most important people in my life. I need you to believe that."

"How can I believe that when everything's changed?" Y/N said, her tears falling freely now. "When I'm not the one you turn to anymore?"

Ryan's face crumpled, and he took another step closer, his voice pleading. "Please, Y/N. I don't want to lose you. Tell me what I can do to fix this."

Y/N looked at him, her heart breaking. She wanted to believe him, to trust that things could go back to the way they were, but the fear and jealousy were too strong. "I don't know if you can," she whispered. "I don't know if anything will ever be the same."

Ryan stood there, his eyes filled with sadness and desperation. "Y/N, please. You're my best friend. I can't lose you."

Y/N took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "I need time, Ryan. I need to figure out how to deal with this. I don't know if I can just pretend everything's okay."

Ryan nodded slowly, his expression pained. "I understand. Just... don't shut me out completely. Please."

Y/N nodded, her heart heavy. "I won't. I promise."

As Ryan left, Y/N sank to the floor, her body wracked with sobs. She had finally told him the truth, but it felt like she had shattered something precious. The weight of her unspoken feelings had been lifted, but the fear of losing him remained, a constant, gnawing ache.

--- --- --- 

In the days that followed, Y/N found it increasingly difficult to stick to her promise. Every time she saw Ryan, the pain of their conversation and the rawness of her emotions threatened to overwhelm her. She started avoiding places where she knew he would be, skipping their usual study sessions and avoiding the coffee shop they frequented. She even altered her routes around campus, anything to keep her heart from breaking all over again.

Ryan, for his part, tried to give her space, but his concern for her was evident. He sent her texts, asking how she was and if they could talk, but Y/N couldn't bring herself to respond. Each message felt like a reminder of what she had lost, and she couldn't face the reality of their changed relationship.

One afternoon, Y/N was walking back to her dorm when she saw Ryan and Jenna coming from the opposite direction. Panic surged through her, and she quickly ducked into a nearby building, pressing herself against the wall. She watched as they walked past, Ryan's arm around Jenna's shoulders, both of them laughing about something. The sight was like a punch to the gut, and Y/N had to fight to keep her tears at bay.

She slipped out of the building after they were gone and made her way back to her dorm, her heart heavy with a mixture of jealousy and despair. She knew she was breaking her promise to Ryan, but the thought of seeing him with Jenna was too much to bear. It felt like every time she saw them together, a piece of her heart was being ripped away.

That evening, Y/N was lying on her bed, staring at the ceiling, when her phone buzzed. It was another text from Ryan.

Ryan: "Y/N, we need to talk. Please."

Y/N stared at the message, her finger hovering over the screen. She wanted to respond, to tell him everything she was feeling, but the fear of losing him completely kept her silent. She turned off her phone and rolled over, tears streaming down her face.

Days turned into weeks, and Y/N continued to avoid Ryan at all costs. She threw herself into her studies, hoping to distract herself from the ache in her heart. But no matter how hard she tried, the void left by Ryan's absence was impossible to fill.

One evening, as she was leaving the library, she saw Ryan standing outside, waiting for her. Her heart leapt into her throat, and she considered turning back, but it was too late. He had seen her.

"Y/N, wait," he called, his voice filled with a mix of relief and frustration.

She stopped, her body tense, as he approached. "Ryan, I..."

He held up a hand, cutting her off. "Please, just let me talk."

Y/N nodded, her eyes downcast.

"Why are you avoiding me?" Ryan asked, his voice tinged with hurt. "I thought you said you wouldn't shut me out."

Y/N took a deep breath, steeling herself for what she needed to say. She looked up at Ryan, her eyes filled with sorrow. "I'm sorry, Ryan," she whispered, her voice trembling. "I can't do this anymore."

Ryan's brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?"

Y/N shook her head, tears threatening to spill over. "I mean... I think it's better if we're not friends anymore."

Ryan's expression shifted from confusion to shock. "Y/N, no. You can't mean that."

"I do," Y/N replied, her voice breaking. "It hurts too much, Ryan. Every time I see you with Jenna, it feels like my heart is being torn apart. I can't keep pretending that everything's okay when it's not."

Ryan took a step closer, reaching out to touch her arm, but she flinched away. "Y/N, please. We can work through this. I don't want to lose you."

Y/N's emotions boiled over, her voice rising in desperation. "Please, Ryan, I can't do this!"

"Why are you doing this?" Ryan's voice matched her intensity, a mixture of confusion and frustration.

"Because, Ryan," Y/N yelled back, tears streaming down her face. "Because I love you!"

Ryan froze, his hand dropping to his side as he stared at her in shock. The words hung in the air between them, heavy with the weight of unspoken truth.

Y/N wiped angrily at her tears, her chest heaving with emotion. "I've tried to bury it, to ignore it, but I can't pretend anymore. Every time I see you with Jenna, it tears me apart inside."

Ryan stood there in stunned silence, unable to form a coherent response to Y/N's emotional outpouring. Her words echoed in his mind, each one piercing through the confusion and shock that gripped him.

Y/N wiped angrily at her tears, her voice raw with pain. "I never meant for this to happen. I never planned on falling for you, but damn it, you crept into my thoughts, into my dreams, and now you're embedded in my heart like a relentless thorn. I see the way you smile at her, the way you laugh, and it feels like a thousand knives stabbing me in the chest."

Her voice cracked with emotion, but she pushed on, her words pouring out like a floodgate opened. "Do you have any idea how it feels to want someone so much it hurts? To know that every smile you give to Jenna is a stab in my gut because I wish it were for me? I've tried to ignore it, to bury these feelings deep down, but they keep clawing their way back to the surface."

Ryan's chest tightened with guilt and regret as he listened, absorbing the full weight of Y/N's confession. Her pain was palpable, her vulnerability cutting through him like a knife.

"I can't help but remember how it all started — those late-night conversations that stretched into dawn, the way you looked at me with such understanding and kindness. It felt like we were the only two people in the world, like we shared something special."

Y/N's voice trembled now, her words filled with longing and sorrow. "And now? Now you're with her, and I'm left here grappling with this unbearable ache, this longing that won't let me breathe. I hate that I love you this fiercely, this desperately. It's tearing me apart, but I can't turn it off. Every fiber of my being screams your name."

Ryan's throat tightened, his heart breaking for Y/N and the pain he had inadvertently caused. He struggled to find the right words, to offer some solace or explanation, but his mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions.

Unable to bear the weight of her gaze, Ryan turned away, his footsteps heavy and filled with regret. He couldn't face her right now, couldn't confront the truth of what she had laid bare. Leaving was the only thing he could think to do, a temporary reprieve from the intensity of the moment.

Y/N watched him go, her tears falling unchecked now, a mixture of relief and despair washing over her. She had finally spoken her truth, had bared her soul to him, and now she was left alone with the echoes of her own words.

As Ryan disappeared from view, Y/N sank to the ground, her sobs echoing in the empty space around her. She had known this outcome was a possibility, but the reality of it still cut deep. Love had brought her to this precipice, where the only path forward was through the pain.

--- --- --- 

After Ryan had abruptly left following their emotional confrontation, Y/N found herself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. She hadn't expected Will and Gabe, Ryan's friends and teammates, to approach her about his absence. They were also her friends, having shared countless moments on and off campus together. Now, they stood before her, concern etched on their faces.

Gabe was the first to speak up, his voice laced with worry. "Hey, Y/N. Have you heard from Ryan? He's been off the grid for a couple of days now, and we're getting a bit worried."

Will nodded in agreement, his brow furrowed. "Yeah, he's missed a few practices too. Is everything okay between you two?"

Y/N hesitated, unsure of how much to disclose. She and Ryan had always been close, and his absence was weighing heavily on her conscience. "We... had a disagreement," she finally admitted, choosing her words carefully. "Things got complicated."

Gabe exchanged a glance with Will, both of them sensing the gravity of the situation. "Do you want to talk about it?" Gabe asked gently, his concern palpable.

Y/N shook her head, a small, sad smile tugging at her lips. "I wish I could, but... it's between Ryan and me. I think he just needs some space right now."

Will nodded understandingly, though worry lines remained etched on his face. "If you hear from him, could you let us know? We just want to make sure he's okay."

"Of course," Y/N replied softly. "I'll keep an eye out for him."

The three of them stood there for a moment, the unspoken tension hanging in the air. Y/N appreciated their concern, their loyalty to Ryan evident even in this difficult moment.

"Thanks, Y/N," Gabe said finally, offering a supportive smile. "We're here for you too, okay?"

Y/N nodded gratefully, touched by their gesture. "Thank you, both of you."

As Will and Gabe walked away, Y/N couldn't help but feel the weight of their unspoken questions and concerns. She knew she owed it to Ryan to give him the space he needed, but the ache in her heart reminded her of the fragile bond they had once shared.

Days turned into a week, and still, Ryan remained elusive. Y/N focused on her studies and tried to maintain a sense of normalcy, but her thoughts often drifted back to him. She wondered if he was hurting as much as she was, if he regretted their confrontation, if he even cared anymore.

--- --- --- 

Late one evening, as she sat alone in her dorm room, Y/N's phone buzzed with a text message. It was from Ryan.

Ryan: "Can we talk?"

Her heart skipped a beat as she read the message, uncertainty and hope warring within her. Without hesitation, she typed out her reply.

Y/N: "Yes. Where are you?"

The reply came almost immediately.

Ryan: "Meet me at our spot?"

Y/N's heart raced as she grabbed her jacket and headed out into the cool night air. She didn't know what would come of their meeting, but she knew she couldn't ignore the pull to see him again, to confront the unresolved feelings between them.

As she walked towards their designated meeting spot, Y/N couldn't help but wonder if this would be the moment everything changed, if they could find a way back to each other despite the heartache that had torn them apart.

As Y/N arrived at their spot, a secluded bench overlooking the campus lake, she found Ryan already waiting there, his silhouette outlined by the soft glow of the nearby lamppost. He looked up as she approached, his expression a mix of relief and uncertainty. They sat down side by side, the tension between them palpable.

"Ryan," Y/N began softly, her voice wavering slightly. "What happened? Why did you disappear like that?"

Ryan ran a hand through his hair, his eyes avoiding hers for a moment. "I needed time to think," he admitted quietly. "I... I didn't expect things to escalate the way they did between us."

Y/N nodded, her heart aching with the weight of unspoken words. "I didn't either," she confessed, her gaze fixed on the shimmering water below. "I didn't mean to put you on the spot like that."

Ryan turned towards her, his hand accidentally brushing against her thigh in the process. Y/N flinched slightly at the touch, a jolt of electricity shooting through her body. Ryan quickly withdrew his hand, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

"I'm sorry," he murmured, his voice barely audible.

Y/N shook her head, trying to steady her racing heart. "It's okay," she managed to say, though her voice was unsteady.

Silence settled between them once more, broken only by the gentle lapping of the water against the shore. Ryan took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts.

"Y/N, I... I've been a mess these past few days," Ryan began, his voice filled with sincerity. "I didn't know how to face you after everything that happened. But I've realized something."

Y/N turned to look at him, her eyes searching his face for answers. "What is it, Ryan?"

Ryan hesitated for a moment, his fingers fidgeting nervously in his lap. "I can't stop thinking about you," he admitted finally, his voice tinged with desperation. "Even when I try to distract myself with hockey or hanging out with friends, you're always there, in the back of my mind."

Y/N's heart skipped a beat at his words, a glimmer of hope flickering to life within her. "Ryan..."

"No, please," Ryan interrupted, his hand tentatively reaching out again, this time resting gently on her thigh. "Let me finish."

Y/N swallowed hard, her breath catching in her throat as she looked into his eyes, searching for sincerity. She nodded silently, urging him to continue.

"You've always been in my mind," Ryan continued, his voice earnest. "I was just confused with my feelings. You mean so much to me, Y/N."

Tears welled up in Y/N's eyes, her heart aching with a mixture of longing and uncertainty. Ryan's touch on her thigh sent a jolt of warmth through her, reminding her of the closeness they had once shared, and the possibility of what could be.

"I know I've hurt you," Ryan whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "And I'm sorry for that. I never wanted to cause you pain."

Y/N took a shaky breath, struggling to contain the flood of emotions threatening to overwhelm her. "Ryan, I... I don't know if I can do this," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "I've been trying to move on, to accept that maybe we're better off as friends."

"No, Y/N, don't do this to me," Ryan pleaded, his voice cracking with desperation. His hand tightened around hers, clinging to the fragile connection between them. "Please, don't shut me out. I can't lose you."

Y/N's heart ached at the anguish in Ryan's voice, the sincerity in his plea cutting through her resolve. She turned to look at him, tears glistening in her eyes as she struggled to find the right words.

"I don't want to shut you out," Y/N whispered, her voice trembling. She took a deep breath, gathering her courage. "But I need to know... do you love me, Ryan?"

Ryan froze, his eyes widening with a mixture of surprise and realization. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. Y/N's heart sank as she watched him struggle, uncertainty flickering in his eyes.

"Dammit, do you love me?" Y/N pressed, her voice breaking with emotion. She needed to hear the truth, to know where they stood.

Ryan closed his eyes briefly, a myriad of emotions crossing his face. When he finally looked at her again, his gaze was intense and unwavering.

"Yes," Ryan said softly, his voice filled with conviction. "Yes, Y/N, I love you."

Y/N felt her heart skip a beat at his words, a rush of emotions flooding through her. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at him, the weight of uncertainty lifting off her shoulders.

"From the moment I saw you, god, Y/N, you make me crazy," Ryan continued, his voice filled with raw honesty. "But I love you crazy. You've poisoned me in a way you will never know."

Y/N's breath caught in her throat, her pulse quickening at his confession. She reached out, gently placing her hand over his heart, feeling its steady beat beneath her palm.

"Ryan," she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper. "I... I love you too. More than I ever thought possible."

Ryan closed his eyes briefly, savoring the moment, before opening them to meet her gaze once more. "I don't want to lose you," he admitted softly. "I've been a fool, trying to deny what's been right in front of me all along."

Y/N listened intently, her heart racing with anticipation as she waited for him to continue. Ryan took a deep breath, his voice tinged with relief and vulnerability.

"I broke up with Jenna," Ryan confessed, his eyes searching hers for understanding. "She already knew how I felt about you. She told me to confess, to stop pretending like I could be happy with anyone else."

Y/N felt a surge of emotions at his words, a mixture of surprise, relief, and a profound sense of hope. She reached out, taking his hand in hers, a silent gesture of reassurance and support.

"I'm glad you did," Y/N replied softly, her voice filled with warmth.

Ryan nodded, a small smile tugging at his lips. "I couldn't keep denying how I feel," he admitted. "Not when you've always been the one who's been there for me, who understands me like no one else."

Y/N squeezed his hand gently, overwhelmed by the depth of his words and the sincerity in his eyes. "I've always cared about you, Ryan," she murmured. "More than I ever knew how to say."

Ryan leaned closer, his forehead resting against hers as he whispered, "I love you, Y/N. I've loved you for so long."

Tears welled up in Y/N's eyes, her heart overflowing with love and gratitude. "I love you too, Ryan," she whispered back, her voice filled with certainty.

Y/N looked at Ryan, her heart still racing from their emotional conversation under the stars. The weight of their confessions hung in the air, and she felt a surge of courage and longing.

"Ryan," she began softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "Do you want to come back to my apartment?"

Ryan met her gaze, his eyes reflecting a mixture of tenderness and desire. He took a moment to respond, his voice steady but filled with emotion. "Yes, Y/N," he said, his tone tinged with certainty. "I want to be with you."

A wave of relief washed over Y/N as she reached out to take his hand. "Let's go," she said, a small smile playing on her lips.

Together, they walked hand in hand through the quiet streets, their footsteps echoing in the stillness of the night. The journey back to Y/N's apartment was filled with a comfortable silence, their hearts beating in sync with the promise of new beginnings.

As they approached her door, Y/N turned to Ryan, her eyes searching his for any lingering doubts. Instead, she found only warmth and affection mirrored back at her.

Ryan leaned in closer, brushing his lips against hers in a tender kiss.

--- --- --- 

The air between them crackled with unspoken desire as Y/N and Ryan stood in the dimly lit kitchen of her apartment. The weight of their shared confession hung heavy in the air, igniting a fire that had long smoldered between them.

Y/N leaned against the counter, her heart racing with anticipation. She could feel Ryan's intense gaze on her, his eyes darkened with a hunger that mirrored her own. The tension between them was palpable, a magnetic pull drawing them closer with each passing second.

Ryan closed the distance between them in a single stride, his hand coming to rest on the counter beside her, effectively trapping her against it. His touch sent a shiver down Y/N's spine, awakening a longing she could no longer deny.

"Y/N," Ryan murmured, his voice low and husky, filled with raw desire. "I've wanted this... wanted you... for so long."

Y/N met his gaze, her own eyes smoldering with need. Without a word, she reached up, threading her fingers through his hair and pulling him closer. Their lips crashed together in a desperate kiss, a collision of passion and pent-up longing.

Ryan's hands roamed over her body, his touch igniting sparks of electricity wherever it landed. Y/N gasped into his mouth, the sensation sending a rush of heat straight to her core. She arched against him, seeking more of his touch, more of the fire that threatened to consume them both.

Their kisses grew deeper, more urgent, as if they were trying to convey all their unspoken desires through the meeting of their lips. Ryan's hands traced the curve of Y/N's waist, pulling her closer until there was no space left between them. He tasted of longing and promises, each kiss a declaration of the passion they had kept hidden for far too long.

Y/N's fingers fumbled with the buttons of Ryan's shirt, urgency driving her movements. She needed to feel his skin against hers, to erase any lingering doubts that this was real. Ryan groaned softly against her lips, his own hands moving with purpose as he lifted her up onto the counter, his body pressing intimately against hers.

Their breaths mingled, hot and ragged, as they explored each other with a fervor born of longing and newfound connection. Ryan's lips trailed down Y/N's neck, leaving a blazing trail of kisses that made her head spin. Every touch, every caress, fueled the flames of their desire until they burned brightly, consuming everything in their path.

In that moment, there were no more words, no more doubts. There was only the raw, unbridled passion that had simmered between them for so long, finally unleashed in a torrent of need and belonging.

And as they lost themselves in each other, the rest of the world faded away, leaving only the heat of their bodies and the promise of a love that had waited patiently to be set free.

[argisthebulwark]

I'm Glad I Get Forever

summary: Asking your partner if they'll fall for someone else after you've died. gn reader, no pronouns or y/n used. feat: Teldryn, Balimund, Mercer, Farkas, Vilkas, Miraak, Arnbjorn, Brynjolf, Cicero warnings: non graphic mentions of death/grief obv masterlist

Yes

Teldryn ponders the question, feet propped comfortably on your lap. He enjoys evenings like this; sharing a bottle of wine miles from the nearest town, nothing but the stars to keep you company. For weeks you'd swapped stories until there was nothing left to tell - you knew each other too well. Asking each other questions became an easy way to stave off boredom. "I suppose." He sighs, watching your brows raise. "We both know you'd give me some deathbed speech about how you want me to keep living, cursing me to seek a new patron willing to drag me across Tamriel. Can't have my talents going to waste." He's right, of course. Teldryn's always right.

Balimund knows he will never seek out romance - he hadn't even sought you out, merely a series of happy accidents that led you into his heart. A blacksmith made a fair partner for a warrior, romance blossoming over years spent haggling over his forge. "If it happened organically, don't think I'd sabotage it." He muses, stretching out the sore muscles in his shoulder. The thought of you passing makes him feel a bit ill but he brushes past it, trusting in armor crafted by his own hands to keep you safe. "You'll always be my heart, but I've got a feelin' you wouldn't want me to end up alone."

Mercer says yes, the lie slipping easily between gritted teeth. He's already let you get too close and he can't pass up the perfect opportunity to force a bit of distance. He refuses to let you know the horrible truth he harbors deep in his chest - he cares for you. Rolling his eyes he pointedly ignores the cute divot between your brows. "Of course." He lies, panic clawing at his throat at the mere thought of losing you. "Maybe I'll find someone who bothers me less."

Farkas has to sit with your question, rolling it around in his mind. His gut reaction is to refuse - no one else could capture his heart as you have, right? Though, he hadn't expected to fall for you either. It could happen again. "Maybe a few decades later, after I've mourned and all that." He offers, though he simply cannot see a future for himself without you; your home built together, your family growing with age, your hands healing every little wound. It is only you. "Seems unlikely for you to go first, though."

No

Vilkas declines without a second thought. He doesn't even look up from his book, apparently unfazed by your question. There's a cute flush creeping up his cheeks, though you bite back the urge to comment on it. "I know you'd haunt me." He mutters, kissing your knuckles. "I'll keep an eye out for your ghost, though. Don't think that would count as seeing someone else."

Miraak is disgusted by the thought. He cannot fathom living life alone once more, the idea of another partner taking your place making him feel sick. You'd carved out space in his old heart, no other could fill the void left by your absence. "Each of my days would be too heavy without you, my love." Intense as always, he clutches your face. "You are the sole resident of my heart. I fear that I would not last long in this life without you - I would soon follow you into whatever afterlife will accept my tainted soul."

Arnbjorn rolls his eyes at your question. It's quite fun getting under his skin, though you keep that thought to yourself. Even if you know he will never harm you, he is sharpening a freshly formed dagger. "I didn't even want to fall for you, I'm not doing this again." He grunts, pointedly ignoring your excited gasp. "You're it for me." "I had no idea you could be sweet." "Shut it." He snarks, the blunt edge of his blade swinging toward where you're perched on his workbench. "Or your death will become more than a hypothetical."

Brynjolf's heart cannot withstand another, losing you would be too much. Your words remind him of those awful days he thought Mercer had stolen you from him - the pit he'd fallen into, the despair sitting so heavily on his chest. He cannot imagine living with the gnawing, ceaseless pain your loss would create once more. "Never." He doesn't find the humor in your question, holding you a bit tighter to his chest when you fall into bed. There is no one else for him. Brynjolf's known this for ages, you are the love of his life.

Cicero giggles at your question - how silly! His funny Listener, no one else can ever measure up to you. Only you understand him. Mother's chosen, his most beloved Listener, you are love to him. "Funny Listener, don't make Cicero laugh." He sighs, pinching at your cheeks. "Your jokes have gotten better - it seems you're taking after your favorite jester!" "I was serious." "Never, ever, ever, ever!" He sings, planting a kiss on your nose. "Only my silly Listener, forever and ever."

[invinciblerodent]

Okay I feel like my experience of DAI might be a bit.... I guess I could say unique? because my main Inquisitor is a human who is a devout Andrastian, AND pro-mage/pro-elf (it's a long story, he goes through some Character Development), but since last night's post, i've been mentally pacing up and down, thinking about how the "truth vs. lies" narrative throughline applies to Vivienne and her personal quest.

Because... well, hers is the only one (iirc) where you can choose to lie to her. Not tell her to keep up a lie (Blackwall), or lie because she's asking you to lie (Sera), or to conceal what she's discovered (Cassandra), but just straight up lie to her face when she's expecting the truth, and whether she's lying to you or not in general is not even the focal point at that juncture: she just comes to you requesting help, and you can either give it, or deny her.

And regardless of what you do, the facts, the events, don't change, which is what gets me. Nothing tangible happens if you decide to screw her over: whether you give her the heart of a snowy wyvern or just a regular gurgut, her formula will always fail, and Bastien dies. The only difference your lie makes is in her feelings about you, and in her knowing that you're not above stabbing her in the back.

Because if you do choose to accept her request (even though you can just turn it down, and nothing happens besides some approval loss), agree to help her, and then betray her, Vivienne knows. I don't think the game says when she finds out (be it while preparing the potion and she just forges on, hoping that it'll work anyway, or upon looking into it after it fails to see why it failed), but she tells you that much: that she is well aware of your deception, and she doesn't mince her words in voicing her contempt for you.

And man, Vivienne in general is just so fascinating to me.

I mean, she's simultaneously one of the most honest and caring companions, and also one of the ones with the clearest ulterior motives. She, like Bull, basically comes right out the gate and tells you the moment you meet her that she is in this for the power and the opportunity that you present, essentially admitting to you that you are little more than a stepping stone, and early on, her approval can swing wildly: maybe more than for any other companion. And what I keep noticing about that is that these swings are most affected by conversations, where you can lie, far more than your actions, which kind of leads me to believe that she either values your agreeing with her, or in other kinds of setups, you having the good sense to tell her what she wants to hear even if it's not true.

And like, I don't have the brain power at the moment to dissect her deep-seated fears and caution, how her general disapproval tends to boil down to risks and danger, and her whole Deal with why she, as a mage, is so opposed to mage freedom, I'd have to replay the game again to be able to articulate all my thoughts and feelings on that, but it just..... It generally fascinates me how her approval can be maxed out through pretty much conversation alone, while making all the "good" but risky choices that she disapproves of (mage alliance with full freedom, allied wardens, etc.), and before you'd even talk about Bastien's family with her.

And, if she sees an ally in you, man, she's so kind. If she likes you, she's one of the only people to ask you if you're alright after Haven, she offers advice and tries to help the best way she can, and she approves of helping the people of Haven, and of you "yes, and"-ing her, and not wallowing in empty platitudes but letting her have her space to mourn how she wants to, and I just......

Gaaah, I love Vivienne and I keep thinking about her. She makes a terrible fucking Divine, but I just... I'm just looking at her with stars in my eyes, ready to agree with whatever she says and then fuck off to do the exact opposite, knowing that I got a good grade in agreeing with her anyway.

[sleepyspots-wc-designs]

guilty pleasure of mine but ....

blackstar x firestar hypokit.....?

Trying to get back into the hypokits swing, and I think Scorchflare looks a little wonky but… uh. I don’t know how to fix that hsjdhf-

MEET: Scorchflare

Born of a union forged to ease the lingering tensions between ThunderClan and ShadowClan in the wake of the war with BloodClan, Scorchflare accepted their fate and role as pseudo peacekeeper practically from the moment they opened their eyes… Though they felt so ill-suited for such a thing.

Scorchflare knew what was expected of him: perfection. Nothing more and nothing less. Every step, every word, every movement, every hair on their pelt had to be perfect, so as to not strain the fragile peace between his sire’s Clans… But Scorchflare was a mild-mannered cat. Someone most at ease deep in the shadows… But his fate, his role, his unusual pelt, stars above, even his name demanded attention that he never wanted… Demanded the problems and tensions of others to be piled high onto his shoulders.

As a result, she developed developed intense anxiety from being under so much pressure, and began to isolate herself from both fathers and both Clans, ultimately growing despondent and impassive with a deadpan so stable it wouldn’t shift even under an earthquake… Until, one day, she woke up, walked out, and was never seen again by a Clan cat. Living out the rest of her days wandering aimlessly, solving petty disputes between cats or helping others along the road, but never lingering in one place for too long — and never sparing the sky, glittering with cold, judgmental stars, too long a glance. Things are better this way. No need to double-check your paws when you’re letting them guide you far from your troubles, after all…

But peace felt an awful lot like loneliness.

Please read the rules when requesting future hypokits!

This character may be up for grabs, for their design, storytelling, or any other personal use! Keep an eye on the status below if you're interested! :)

Status: CLAIMED! by @juniperstar

[monokoitari]

Post Binghe falling into the abyss, Shen Qingqiu is adjusting to his new normal: Shang Qinghua is fucking Airplane and they forge all these plans to survive Binghe with no less limbs. Ok, so, Shen Qingqiu starts paying attention to one of his students.

Not that kind of attention that Shen Qingqiu was accused of, it's just that the girl is a fucking mess in an insane way. She has the face of a sweet, tender girl with big eyes and two chaotic bows, but she has the mouth of a truck driver, doesn't seem to have the slightest rule of decorum, she's terrible with the sword, and if it weren't for Shen Qingqiu briefly remembering her as a good but quiet student, he wouldn't even pay attention to the new her.

Shen Qingqiu doesn't want to make hasty accusations... BUT it does not know how to clear up any doubts in this regard. That is to say, that girl could easily be another transmigrator surviving in a chaotic novel terrified of papapa plants. Shen Qingqiu can't assure her that she doesn't have two alternatives (bootlicker or wife) and feels a little guilty about it.

So, put this girl to the test a bit. Show Shizun what you're made of. How hard you can swing that sword. How much you know. She's a mess, sure, but she's determined. Shen Qingqiu asks casual questions around her, and she makes sure to answer even when intimidated. Shen Qingqiu's conclusion is that the poor girl has no idea that the scum villain has been replaced and that's probably why she avoids even making eye contact with Shen Qingqiu. He can only feel empathy for her.

So Shen Qingqiu finds notes. Worldbuilding details, spoilers, what plots to avoid, where the hell to find such a thing. Something like a survival logbook. They are in Chinese and English, with little stars over the "i"s of her English in handwriting that he knows very well.

Shen Qingqiu calls the girl to his bamboo house. She arrives, clearly intimidated, until Shen Qingqiu simply:

"Meimei, why in the fucking hell were you reading PIDW?! You're not even sixteen, for fuck's sake!! That... It's unbecoming and vulgar and disgusting!"

The girl looks at him, squinting. Her face goes from horror to genuine surprise.

"... A-Yuan!?"

"What other damn brother that knows PIDW do you have, you chaotic girl! What's wrong with you!? Leaving these notes around!? Careless! What if someone else found out about them?!"

Shen Qingqiu can't continue ranting because the girl's strong arms are squeezing him. Oh well. It's okay. She's his little sister. And he'd missed holding her.

She tells him. Shen Yuan had died and his family was sad, which was to be expected, but she had only become a little obsessed. It couldn't be that Shen Yuan was so obsessed with this weird novel. From Shen Yuan's account I had all the paid content available; and as embarrassing as it was, his comments were the most chaotic and extensive, typical of him, and reading the damn disgusting thing and Shen Yuan's comments she could feel closer to him.

They drink tea, eat snacks, catch up. His little sister was just seventeen when she woke up after a car accident with her friends in the body of a girl cultivator with a system screaming orders at her. Complete quests. Improve your cultivation level. Don't get punished by your Shizun. Be a good NPC. She definitely didn't agree, but since she was just a barely mentioned NPC, she knew little about her character's personality and all that. The System wasn't so disgusting in that regard with her.

Shen Qingqiu tells her what he's been doing, what he's been going through. He couldn't stop Binghe from the abyss arc, but he's tried to be a better Shizun for him. She tells him that she thought it was very OoC for Shen Qingqiu to be like a mourning widow, but since the novel was never explored in depth, it was not really given any importance.

She promises to improve as a cultivator. Just to be useful in case Binghe returns and her brother needs her help. Shen Qingqiu gives her new manuals and gives some things from the Shen Qingqiu collection to improve her cultivation.

And his Meimei gets much better after that. She is still a messy girl who at least once a week has a fight with one of his other students over some comment they made or something she found "rude and sexist". And they spend more time together. They cultivate pure qi on "missions" that Shen Qingqiu took her on, Shen Qingqiu gets sword accessories like bows and beads for her, she starts using colouring fans imitating her brother.

There are rumors, of course. It's part of Shen Qingqiu lore after all. His Meimei makes vomiting gestures every time one of her shishu suggests it with concern and although she is scolded for her misbehavior, the truth is that she is honest.

She grows. From a wild herb she becomes a beauty flower. She is strong, rude, with a bad temper, with a sharp tongue, without any kind of decorum. She has fun showing her bare ankles and scandalizing her classmates, playing rough with her crop friends, having fun at the expense of Shen Qingqiu and Shang Qinghua and their plans that always go wrong. And reality hits Shen Qingqiu: her little sister is beautiful and strong and now he fears that Binghe wants to take her as his wife.

Of course, Shang Qinghua has already thought of that. When Meimei is asked, she makes a face. No, thanks. She would gladly accept Sha Hualing if we are talking about demons, but she doesn't think that being a wife of Binghe is anything but drama. Look at all those wives and he's still not satisfied! Meimei theorizes that it's definitely because Binghe must be a closet gay. Shen Qingqiu is horrified while Shang Qinghua laughs out loud.

Time passes. She becomes in almost the main disciple. Shen Qingqiu doesn't make it written, it really is still Binghe, he has never eliminated or replaced those scrolls... But his little sister is a strong cultivator who is good at insulting anyone and even haggling over noodles at a street stall. And of course, Shizun's pet: she has her fans that he has painted himself, accessories that he has given her, bows on her sword that he himself has bought for her. Aggressive towards others like a poodle off a leash and spoiled by Shizun, holding his arm, dragging him, treating him with no respect when no one is looking... that is the first view Luo Binghe gets of her in Jin Lan City.

Which is definitely not a good thing.

Oh, of course Luo Binghe sees things of his Shizun in her. He recognizes the ribbons in her hair how belonging to his Shizun, the style of brushwork on the flowers painted on her fan. He watches from afar as how Shizun is trying to protect her, as she orbits him with admiration and protection that hides in disrespect.

Luo Binghe barely remembers that classmate of his. Quiet and shy, suddenly being a nosy social chaos too close to his Shizun. But no problem. Luo Binghe has returned to claim what is his!

...

There are definitely too many misunderstandings on the table. Well, Meimei at least has functional neurons and not gymnasts, so something might work out. At least for now she's still having fun (and very relieved to note that she actually shouldn't have even worried that Binghe wanted her as a wife. Ha! In your face bro!)

[absolxguardian]

Every day I swing from "the Blight being Darth Nihilius is just cope, like when you thought the Ros were the last of the Sith species" to "actually this theory makes way more sense, and if Headland can make Plageius much older than Project Luminous can add a new plot element to Kotor 2". So have some more thoughts on it:

If the Kotor 1 remake is in the new eu (my theory for why it got delayed so much is they can't decide, and can't decide about the mechanics either. One of the anthology authors was credited as a writer for the remake in their author bio and you don't need writers if you're just updating the graphics), then they have to change minor story elements- like red lightsaber crystals and then they'll probably want to improve the story by including connections to kotor2 and the comic series. And something like establishing the Star Forge can regenerate from space dust after thousands of years to make it pretty clear the Final Order had access to it after the debris lands on Exegol. Like I've said in my other posts, it also improves the plot of kotor2 by giving Kreia more of a concrete plan. And adding more story content to both games makes sense from a product selling perspective, because you can easily play Kotor on modern devices.

The new Beware the Nameless book makes a lot out of stressing specifically that Jedi can't see the Nameless, which is an interesting subversion of "your eyes can deceive you but the Force can't" on its own, but is also a reveal that would be set up pretty well with Kreia teaching the player Force Sight at the start of the game. Dipping into Force Sight around the Nameless would allow the player to see them all eldritchly, without sacrificing playability and establishing the rules of Exile's partial immunity.

Another possible hole in my theory is how the high republic would communicate this information to the player. And I realized that if the Tears of the Nameless issues all have the same format of Reath reading a story, you could split this lore across three issues, and establish the narrators as being vague, preventing anyone from figuring this out before. One story describes the origin of the Nameless and how Kreia tried to use them, but only calls them weapons against the Force that can be controlled with the echo stones. One story describes Nihilius and how he was defeated by a weapon that attacks the Force. And one story is an account from the Exile about why she dropped them off on Planet X, which presumably leads the Jedi to however they defeat both the Nameless and the Blight.

I also just think Kotor2 and the High Republic being in conversation is really cool. They both explore the pre-prequels Obi-Wan eluded to, but in completely different ways: both in their view of the Jedi Order/the Force and even the time frame they chose to explore. And while thr has an overarching theme about how fighting the Nihil degrades the Jedi, the Mandalorian Wars show how the same thing happens when they don't.

[ironwitchpainter]

Star Trek: Planetary Perception and Pursuit, Episode 11: Tied Up In Knots Part 2

Spock, I... I just want you to know that no matter what happens here, no matter what they make us do or say, I'm grateful for you. For our friendship.

Spock, I... I need to clarify something," McCoy said, his voice thick with emotion. "I don't want to marry you. Not in the way the Thelians understand it. But I do want to be here with you, to face whatever comes our way together. Because you're not just my friend, you're my family."

Spock, I've been thinking a lot about this whole 'marriage' thing," McCoy began, his eyes searching Spock's. "And I'm pretty sure if I commit to a relationship that's more than friendship, everything will fall apart because I'm a bad person who doesn't know how to hold on to something like that." He took a deep breath, his grip on Spock's hand tightening. "But I need you to know that no matter what, our friendship is the one thing that's real in all of this. It's the one thing I won't let go of."

Dr. McCoy, I appreciate your candor," Spock replied, his voice calm and measured. "Our bond is indeed unique. It transcends the confines of human relationships. However, we must remember the purpose of our participation in these ceremonies." He paused, his gaze meeting McCoy's. "To achieve peace and understanding with the Thelians."

Spock, I just need to get this off my chest," McCoy said, his voice gruff with emotion. "I've never been good at the whole love and relationships thing. I've got a track record that's as patchy as a Tribble's fur. But you... you're the one constant in my life. You're the one who's always been there, who's never judged me, who's never left me, even when I've pushed you away." He swallowed hard, his eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "I'm scared, Spock. I'm scared that if I let myself feel too much, if I lean too hard on you, I'll ruin this, too."

Bones," Spock said gently, placing a hand on McCoy's shoulder. "I understand your fears. They are rooted in your past experiences. However, I assure you, our friendship is not so fragile. It is a bond forged in the fires of countless missions and challenges. It is a bond that has seen us through death and rebirth. It will not falter under the weight of a few Thelian rituals."

Sure, we've faced down phasers and photon torpedoes," McCoy replied, his voice a mix of humor and seriousness. "But that's different from enduring me when I'm at my most... human. The yelling, the fighting, the stubbornness.

Spock, I've seen you in some pretty dire situations," McCoy said, his voice filled with affectionate exasperation. "But if you think I'm going to let you just float through this week without me tearing you to shreds emotionally, you've got another thing coming." He chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'll be there to argue with you about the color of the sky, or why you can't just admit that Tribbles are adorable.

Spock, you know me better than anyone," McCoy said, his voice earnest. "You're going to have to put up with my mood swings, my emotional outbursts, and my terrible singing. I'm not exactly the picture of Vulcan stoicism, and I'm afraid I'm going to wear on your nerves like a holographic annoyance you can't turn off."

Spock, I'm not exactly the poster child for emotional stability, you know," McCoy said, his voice filled with self-deprecation. "And with these Thelians expecting us to be all lovey-dovey for an entire week, I'm worried I'll drive you crazy." He sighed heavily. "I'm driving me crazy. You're not going to be able to stand being in close proximity to me for this long, not when I'm all over the place like this.

Spock, I've been thinking," McCoy began, his voice tentative. "And I realized, I'm not sure which is more taxing for you: me gushing about our friendship and showering you with human affection or me complaining and arguing through every step of this alien marriage charade." He chuckled self-consciously. "I'm afraid I'm going to be a rollercoaster of emotions, and I don't want to burden you with that."

Dr. McCoy, your emotions are not a burden to me," Spock said, his tone reassuring. "Our friendship is a complex and valuable aspect of my existence. It challenges me to grow in ways that I could not achieve through logic alone." He paused, his gaze unwavering. "As for the Emotional Offering, we shall navigate it together, as we have done with every other challenge. We are, after all, a team."

Dr. McCoy, allow me to address some of your specific fears," Spock said, his voice steady. "Firstly, regarding your apprehension about the authenticity of our bond under these ritualistic circumstances, I must assert that our friendship is not contingent upon the interpretation of any alien custom. It is the sum of our shared experiences, our mutual respect, and our commitment to each other's well-being."

He took a moment to let his words sink in before continuing. "As for the emotional demands of the week, I am prepared to offer my support and patience, as you have done for me countless times in the past. I understand that your human nature may lead to fluctuations in mood and behavior, but I am here to provide a logical perspective and emotional balance."

He reached out and placed a hand on McCoy's shoulder, a rare display of affection. "And if your singing is a concern," he added with a ghost of a smile, "rest assured, I have endured the sounds of Klingon opera. I am quite capable of withstanding your... unique vocal stylings."

McCoy couldn't help but laugh at that, the tension in his shoulders easing slightly. "I guess I've never had to deal with a partner who's seen me at my worst and still stuck around," he admitted. "But I'm not going to let you down, Spock. We'll get through this together."

Dr. McCoy, your concerns are understandable, but I wish to reassure you that our bond is not contingent upon the successful execution of these ceremonies," Spock began, his voice calm and measured. "We are who we are, regardless of the roles we are asked to play for diplomatic purposes. Our friendship has faced numerous trials, and it has remained steadfast. I shall endeavor to provide you with the support and understanding necessary to navigate the Emotional Offering without undue distress."

He paused, his gaze contemplative. "Moreover, I am quite accustomed to your... fluctuations in mood," he said, a hint of humor in his voice. "And while I may not fully comprehend the nuances of human emotional expression, I am here to offer my perspective and assistance in managing them."

He then leaned in slightly, his eyes earnest. "As for your singing, I have been exposed to a vast array of interstellar music, some of which I have found less than melodious. Yet, I have learned that the value of music lies not in its technical perfection, but in the joy it brings to those who create and listen to it. Should your voice not align with Thelian harmonies, I shall find contentment in the knowledge that you are expressing yourself genuinely."

McCoy's smile grew, and he slapped Spock's arm lightly. "Thanks, buddy," he said. "I guess we're in this together, then."

Dr. McCoy, I would also like to assure you that your fears of being a 'bad person incapable of commitment' are unfounded," Spock said, his voice soothing. "Your past does not define your current or future capacity for meaningful connections. Our friendship is a testament to your ability to form and maintain deep, lasting bonds. The Emotional Offering is but a temporary role, and it is the authenticity of our friendship that will see us through this week."

He paused, his gaze holding McCoy's. "Your emotions, while at times overwhelming, are a part of what makes you a valuable member of this crew and a cherished friend to me. Do not doubt yourself; rather, embrace the opportunity to demonstrate the strength and resilience of our bond to the Thelians."

McCoy's grip on Spock's hand tightened, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Thank you, Spock," he murmured. "I'll do my best not to disappoint you."

Dr. McCoy, I encourage you to embrace the depth of your emotions," Spock said, his tone gentle. "They are an integral part of who you are, and it is precisely this aspect of your character that has drawn me to you. The love you carry within you is a powerful force, one that has seen us through battles, loss, and victory."

He took a step closer, his gaze intense. "Your passion, your compassion, your unyielding spirit - these are the qualities that make you the person I have come to love and respect."

McCoy looked up at Spock, his eyes searching. "You... you love me?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Spock nodded, a soft smile playing on his lips. "In the purest sense of the word, yes," he said. "As a friend, a confidant, a fellow traveler through the vastness of space and the intricacies of the human condition."

McCoy's eyes filled with tears, and he pulled Spock into a tight embrace. "I love you too, Spock," he whispered. "More than I can say."

The Vulcan returned the embrace, his mind at peace. Their friendship had faced many challenges, but none had been as profound or as revealing as this. They were indeed more than the sum of their parts, more than the roles they played for the Thelians. They were a living testament to the power of unity and understanding, a bond that would not be shaken by the whims of fate or the expectations of an alien culture.

Dr. McCoy, there is no need for you to suppress your emotions in the presence of the Thelians," Spock said, his voice firm. "Your candidness and, at times, cantankerous nature are integral to the fabric of our friendship. They provide a richness and depth to our interactions that I have come to appreciate and, dare I say, enjoy."

He stepped back, his hand still resting on McCoy's shoulder. "Do not concern yourself with their expectations or judgments. Simply be true to yourself and our friendship. Our authenticity will resonate with them more than any forced performance could."

McCoy took a deep breath, nodding slowly. "Alright, Spock," he said. "If you can handle my mood swings, I can handle theirs."

They shared a brief, knowing smile before turning to face the door, ready to tackle whatever the Thelians had in store for them next. The future was uncertain, but their bond was not. Together, they would navigate the Emotional Offering, their friendship a beacon in the vast, uncharted territories of the galaxy.

Today's ritual involves a series of bonding activities designed to strengthen the emotional connection between the "married" pairs," Kirk informed the group, his tone a mix of amusement and resignation. "And as you know, Bones is going to be as openly cantankerous about it as a Tellarite at a Vulcan poetry slam."

The crew exchanged knowing glances, a few smirks and chuckles rippling through the group. McCoy's disdain for the overly sentimental was legendary, but his dedication to the mission and his friends was unquestionable.

The Thelian Emotional Offering encompasses a week of bonding activities meticulously crafted to deepen the emotional connections between the individuals participating," Kirk explained, raising an eyebrow at McCoy's skeptical expression. "These rituals are not merely for show; they are designed to uncover and celebrate the profound love that exists within each of us, regardless of our species or orientation."

He paused, looking around the room at the assorted faces of his crew. "Each day, you will engage in activities that may challenge you, confound you, or perhaps even make you feel a bit silly. But the goal is to come out the other side with a deeper understanding of one another and a stronger bond as a result."

The group nodded solemnly, some more eager than others. "Now, let's get to it," Kirk said, clapping his hands together. "Today's activities will include a Trust Walk through the Gardens of Whispering Leaves, the Synchronized Meditation of Unity, and the Sharing of Life Stories by the Fireside."

Spock's gaze met McCoy's, and the doctor rolled his eyes heavenward before squeezing the Vulcan's hand. "Well, if we can survive Kobayashi Maru, we can survive a little hand-holding," he murmured under his breath.

Spock merely arched an eyebrow in response, his lips twitching slightly. "Indeed, Dr. McCoy," he said. "I suspect this week will provide us with ample opportunity to exercise our diplomatic skills."

And with that, the two friends stepped forward into the unknown, ready to conquer whatever the Thelians had planned for them.

A trust walk is a bonding exercise that requires one individual, the "follower," to be blindfolded while the other, the "leader," guides them through an unfamiliar environment," Kirk elaborated, watching McCoy's expression shift from skepticism to something akin to horror. "The follower must rely entirely on the voice and touch of their leader, trusting that they will not be led astray or into harm."

He nodded towards the lush, serene gardens outside the chamber. "The Gardens of Whispering Leaves are designed to be a place of peace and tranquility. However, the paths are winding and filled with sensory experiences that may disorient or overwhelm."

McCoy swallowed hard, his hand tightening around Spock's. "And what's the point of this, exactly?" he asked, his Southern drawl thick with skepticism.

"The point," Spock said, his voice calm and even, "is to foster a profound sense of trust between us. Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship, be it friendship, romantic, or professional."

McCoy took a deep breath, nodding slowly. "Alright, Spock," he said. "Let's get this over with before I talk myself out of it."

The two men stepped out into the gardens, Spock blindfolded and McCoy's's hand firmly on his arm. The gentle rustle of leaves and the soft whispers of the breeze surrounded them as they began their journey into the unknown, their friendship as the only map they needed to navigate the uncharted territory ahead.

The Thelians' Emotional Offering is a deeply personal and immersive experience, designed to strip away the barriers that separate individuals and reveal the purest essence of their relationships," Kirk announced, his eyes twinkling as he watched McCoy and Spock exchange wary glances. "The first activity of the day is the Trust Walk through the Gardens of Whispering Leaves."

McCoy's grip on Spock's arm tightened as he was led through the garden, blindfolded. The air was thick with the scent of exotic blooms, the sound of unidentifiable creatures serenading them from the foliage. Every step was a deliberate act of faith in his friend's guidance, as the path beneath his feet was as unpredictable as the terrain of their friendship had often been.

Spock's grip was firm and steady, his voice a beacon of calm amidst the cacophony of sensory input. "The garden is designed to challenge and overwhelm the senses," he explained gently, his words a balm to McCoy's nerves. "But do not let it distract you from the task at hand. Focus on my voice, my touch. Trust we will get safely through."

McCoy took a deep breath, the scent of alien flora filling his lungs. "I trust you, Spock," he murmured, the words surprisingly easy to say.

The Vulcan nodded, his gaze obscured by the blindfold. "And I trust you, Dr. McCoy," he said. "Our bond is not one that can be easily broken."

Together, they wove through the garden, their connection growing stronger with each step, each touch, each whisper of the leaves above them. The outside world fell away, and all that remained was the comforting presence of the other, a testament to the unbreakable bond that had been forged in the fires of their many adventures.

As McCoy begins to lead a blindfolded Spock through the garden, a cacophony of flashing lights and sounds that make him feel like he just got his ears boxed distract him from the winding path," Kirk said, watching McCoy's expression shift from skepticism to concentration. "The gardens are designed to challenge and stimulate the senses, pushing the boundaries of what we consider 'normal' to foster a deeper connection between the 'married' pairs."

McCoy took a deep breath, focusing on the sound of Spock's breathing and the steady pressure of his hand on his arm. The lights danced around them, a riot of color that painted the insides of his eyelids, while the sounds played a symphony of confusion in his ears. Yet, through it all, Spock's calm voice remained a constant, guiding him through the maze of sensory overload.

"The path is clear," Spock said, his voice a soothing balm. "Walk slowly and steadily."

McCoy took a tentative step, then another, the ground shifting beneath his feet like the sands of time. He could feel his heart racing, his palms sweaty with anticipation. "I can't do this, Spock," he murmured.

"You can, and you will," Spock responded, his voice firm. "Your fear is natural, but remember, this is an exercise in trust."

With each step, McCoy felt a strange sense of peace wash over him. He was not alone in this alien landscape; he had Spock beside him, his anchor in the storm. And as they continued through the garden, the chaos around them began to fall away, leaving only the comforting rhythm of their hearts and the whisper of the leaves above.

Their bond grew stronger with every step, every sound, every touch. They were not merely two individuals playing a part; they were a united front, a testament to the enduring strength of friendship. And when they finally reached the end of the garden, the blindfold was removed, revealing the beauty of their surroundings. But it was the look in Spock's eyes, filled with understanding and respect, that truly took McCoy's breath away.

"Thank you, Bones," Spock said, his grip on McCoy's arm never wavering. "Your guidance was invaluable."

McCoy managed a shaky smile, his heart still racing. "Anytime, Spock," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "You just remember that."

Their eyes met, and in that moment, the weight of their shared experiences, their trials and tribulations, their laughter and tears, coalesced into something more profound than any alien ritual could ever capture. They were friends, comrades, family. And nothing, not even the whims of an alien culture, could ever change that.

After the exhilarating Trust Walk, the next ritual on the agenda is the Synchronized Meditation of Unity," Kirk announced, a hint of a smirk playing on his lips as he observed McCoy's expression. "Now, I know that meditation isn't exactly your strong suit, Bones, but I'm sure you'll manage."

McCoy grumbled under his breath but took his place opposite Spock on the meditation mats laid out in the center of the garden. The air was thick with anticipation, the crew watching with a mix of amusement and respect as the two men closed their eyes and took deep, centering breaths.

The Thelians began to play a soft, haunting melody on their instruments, the music weaving through the air like a silver thread. McCoy's mind raced, thoughts of medical reports and ship's engines clamoring for attention. But Spock's hand found his, their fingers interlocking, and he felt a sudden calm wash over him.

Spock's mental voice was clear and strong in his mind. "Breathe, Dr. McCoy," he instructed. "Allow the music to guide your thoughts, to still the tumult within."

McCoy took another deep breath, focusing on the sound of Spock's voice, the steady beat of his heart. Slowly, the cacophony of his thoughts began to fade, replaced by a quiet, peaceful serenity. For once, his mind was still, and he could feel the pulse of the universe around him, the bond between him and Spock a living, tangible force.

The Synchronized Meditation was unlike anything McCoy had ever experienced. It was as if they were two halves of a whole, their hearts beating in time with the music, their breaths mingling like whispers of the cosmos. The barriers between them seemed to dissolve, leaving only the warmth of their friendship and the shared knowledge that, no matter what the future held, they would face it together.

It is essential to approach this meditation with an open and observant mind," Spock began, his voice a gentle guide through the tumult of McCoy's thoughts. "Do not attempt to erase your thoughts entirely, as that is an unattainable goal for a creature of your illogical nature."

McCoy chuckled despite his nerves. "Thanks for the vote of confidence," he murmured.

Spock's grip on his hand tightened slightly. "Your thoughts are as natural as the beating of your heart," he continued. "Acknowledge each one as it arises, and then allow it to pass without judgment or attachment. Observe them as you would a cloud in the sky, drifting away on the winds of your consciousness."

McCoy took a deep breath, the sound of the alien instruments resonating through his body. He could feel the warmth of Spock's hand in his, grounding him, centering him. The chaos of his mind began to still, the racing thoughts slowing to a gentle trickle.

"Follow the rhythm of my breath," Spock instructed. "Allow it to synchronize with yours. In doing so, our life forces will meld, creating a bond that transcends the boundaries of our individual consciousnesses."

McCoy focused on the steady rise and fall of Spock's chest, his own breaths matching the Vulcan's. The music grew louder, the notes intertwining with their breaths, their hearts, their very essences.

"As we breathe together," Spock said, "we become one, united in this moment of shared experience. Trust in the process, Dr. McCoy. Trust in our friendship."

And with that, the two men sat in silent unity, their hearts and minds entwined, the garden's beauty a reflection of the profound connection that had been forged between them.

As the ethereal music of the Synchronized Meditation of Unity faded away, McCoy felt a profound sense of peace wash over him. The ritual had been more than just an exercise in focus; it had been a journey into the very heart of their friendship. He looked at Spock, whose eyes were open now, and saw a quiet understanding reflected there.

They had faced countless dangers together, had seen the worst and the best of each other, and yet, in this moment, all that mattered was the unshakeable bond that had been reinforced by their shared experience.

McCoy took a deep, cleansing breath, feeling the tension in his shoulders ease. "Well," he said, his voice a little hoarse, "I'll be damned. That actually worked."

Spock's eyebrow lifted slightly. "I am gratified to hear that you found the experience beneficial, Dr. McCoy," he said. "Meditation can indeed be a powerful tool for emotional well-being."

They stood up, their legs a bit wobbly from the intensity of the meditation. McCoy's skepticism had been laid bare, replaced by a newfound appreciation for the depth of their connection. "I'm starting to think there might be something to this emotional voodoo after all," he admitted.

Spock offered a rare smile, the corners of his mouth quirking up. "Indeed, Dr. McCoy," he said. "The universe is vast, and our understanding of it is ever-evolving. There is much to be gained from embracing the unfamiliar."

The doctor returned the smile, his hand still clasped in Spock's. "Let's get to the fireside, then," he said, a newfound sense of camaraderie in his voice. "I've got some stories that'll make your Vulcan blood run cold."

Together, they approached the next challenge of the Emotional Offering, their friendship stronger than ever, ready to face whatever the Thelians had in store for them.

That night, as the stars twinkled above the Thelian campfire, McCoy and Kirk transformed the Life Stories by the Fireside ritual into an impromptu competition of horror storytelling. Each man drew from their vast array of intergalactic experiences, spinning tales that were all too real, yet delivered with the flair of seasoned campfire raconteurs.

McCoy's eyes gleamed with mischief as he recounted a particularly chilling tale of a ghostly encounter on a desolate moon. "Some say, on quiet nights, you can still hear her wails echoing through the vacuum of space," he concluded, his voice dropping to a dramatic whisper.

Kirk leaned in, his own story ready to unfold. "And have you heard about the creature that stalks the corridors of the USS Farragut, seeking vengeance for a centuries-old betrayal?"

The crew sat in rapt silence, the crackling fire casting flickering shadows across their faces. Even Spock, ever the Vulcan stoic, couldn't suppress a shiver as Kirk's story grew darker, more intense.

But it was McCoy's turn again, and he took the challenge with relish. "And what about the doctor who was so obsessed with immortality that he became something far worse than he ever feared?" His eyes danced with the flames' light, his voice a mix of amusement and suspense.

Their stories grew more theatrical with each telling, each man trying to outdo the other in the art of chilling their companions' blood. Yet, amidst the exaggerated gasps and dramatic pauses, the truth of their friendship remained steadfast.

It was a bond forged in the fires of adventure, tested by the trials of their missions, and now, in this alien garden, it was being celebrated in a way that was as unconventional as the two men themselves. And as the night grew late, and the shadows grew long, the only sound that truly remained was the quiet, unspoken understanding that, through it all, they were united in the unbreakable bond of their Starfleet brotherhood.

Kirk leaned back against a cushioned chair, the warm glow of the fireplace dancing across his features as he began to recount the story of Lochs. His voice was rich with the timbre of a seasoned storyteller, weaving a tapestry of words that painted a vivid picture of their harrowing encounter with the ghostly inhabitants of the Lochs.

"It was a mission none of us will ever forget," he said, his eyes distant with the memory. "The Enterprise, caught in a temporal loop, trapped in the clutches of a grief so powerful it had manifested into a being that threatened to destroy us all."

McCoy leaned in, his whiskey forgotten in his hand as he listened intently. Spock's gaze remained focused on Kirk, his expression unreadable.

"We were forced to confront our deepest fears, our most profound regrets," Kirk continued. "But it was our unity, our unyielding belief in each other, that saw us through."

He described the moments of terror and camaraderie, the way the crew had come together to solve the mystery of the Lochs. How their shared love and friendship had transcended time itself to save Barbara, Rachel, and Clara.

The room was silent, the only sound the crackling of the fire. The gravity of their past victory rested heavily on their shoulders, a reminder of the sacrifices they had made for each other.

"And in the end," Kirk said, his voice softening, "it was love that prevailed. The love between Rachel and Clara, the love that Barbara had for her lost girlfriend. Love, in all its forms, was the key to unlocking the loop, to setting us free."

The crew sat in quiet contemplation, the story a stark reminder of the power of their bonds. It was a tale of friendship, love, and the indomitable human spirit. It was a tale of their Starfleet family, and the lengths they would go to protect one another.

Spock broke the silence, his voice measured and thoughtful. "Your narrative is most... evocative, Captain," he said. "It underscores the significance of our emotional connections, even in the face of the inexplicable."

McCoy nodded, his eyes misty with emotion. "Aye," he said, his Southern drawl thick with feeling. "That's one for the history books, all right."

The fire crackled, casting a warm glow over the room, and as Kirk finished his story, the crew felt a renewed sense of unity, their hearts swelling with pride for the unbreakable bond they shared. For in the vastness of the universe, it was their friendship that truly made them invincible.

Later, in the privacy of their chamber, Spock and McCoy found themselves reflecting on Kirk's poignant tale. The revelation of their future selves' marriage had been a surprise to both of them, and it lingered in the air like the faint scent of an exotic spice.

"Fascinating," Spock mused, his gaze on the flickering candle flame. "The concept of our alternate selves being bound in a romantic union is... unexpected."

McCoy took a sip of his whiskey, his eyes on the floor. "I suppose it's possible," he said, his voice a little rough. "You know how Kirk can be with his predictions."

Spock turned to look at his friend, his expression unreadable. "What troubles you, Dr. McCoy?"

McCoy sighed, setting his glass down. "It's just... I've never thought about you and me that way, Spock. And now, with this... ritual, it's all a bit much."

Spock's gaze was steady. "Our friendship is the most significant bond between us," he said. "It is not contingent upon the dictates of Thelian custom or the whims of temporal anomalies. Whether we are married in another timeline or not, we are, and will always be, comrades."

McCoy looked up, a small smile playing on his lips. "You're right," he said. "We're like an old married couple already."

Spock's lips twitched. "An apt analogy," he conceded. "Our partnership is founded on mutual respect and understanding. It is a bond that transcends the confines of romance or marriage."

They sat in companionable silence, the candle casting long shadows across the room. The Thelian ritual had brought them closer, had shown them the depth of their friendship in a way that no mission or danger ever could. And as they prepared for the final day of the Emotional Offering, they knew that, no matter what the future held, they would face it together.

But I guess... maybe this means we have a chance, Spock," McCoy said, a wistful smile playing on his lips as he raised his gaze to meet the Vulcan's. "To show the universe that love isn't just for the young and starry-eyed. That friendship, in all its forms, is just as powerful."

He reached out and took Spock's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "We've seen the best and worst of each other, and we're still standing. Maybe that's what this week is really about."

Spock's eyes searched McCoy's, the warmth of the fireplace casting a gentle glow across his features. "Perhaps it is, Dr. McCoy," he said. "Perhaps it is about acknowledging the profound connections that exist beyond the constraints of logic or duty."

McCoy's smile grew, his thumb rubbing comforting circles on the back of Spock's hand. "And maybe," he said, his voice low and earnest, "it's about showing each other that we're more than just colleagues. That we're... family."

The room was quiet, the only sound the steady beat of their hearts. They sat there, their eyes locked, the weight of their shared experiences a silent testament to the bond they shared.

"Thank you, Bones," Spock said, his voice tinged with emotion. "Your friendship is a constant in the chaos of my life."

McCoy's grip tightened. "And yours is in mine," he said. "No matter what the stars throw our way, we'll face it together."

And with that, they sat in companionable silence, the warmth of the fireplace a gentle embrace around them, their friendship stronger than ever, ready to tackle the final day of the Emotional Offering with the same unity that had carried them through countless battles and the vastness of space itself.

"Leonard," Spock began, his tone measured and thoughtful, "Your gesture of placing your hand on mine is one of comfort and support, is it not?"

McCoy nodded, his eyes searching Spock's. "It is," he said. "It's just... the way you've been looking at me during these rituals. I wasn't sure if it was just the Thelian customs or..."

Spock took a deep breath, his gaze unwavering. "The human custom of a kiss is a symbol of affection, not merely romantic in nature," he said. "If you wish for me to reciprocate in such a manner, I would do so willingly. However, it is essential to clarify the intent behind the gesture to ensure that we are both in accordance with its significance."

McCoy's cheeks flushed, and he chuckled self-consciously. "Well, I just didn't want to... overstep," he said. "You know how we humans can be with our emotions."

Spock's hand closed around McCoy's, his grip firm and reassuring. "Our friendship is the foundation upon which any gesture would rest," he said. "Should you wish for a kiss, it would be a symbol of the profound connection we share, not an act of romance or obligation."

McCoy's smile grew, and he leaned in slightly. "I'd like that," he murmured.

Spock's eyebrow arched, and he tilted his head. "As a sign of our enduring friendship?"

McCoy nodded. "As a sign of our enduring friendship," he echoed.

And so, in the warm embrace of the Thelian firelight, their lips met in a gentle, chaste kiss. It was a moment of pure, unbridled emotion, a declaration of the bond that had carried them through the stars and would continue to do so, long after the Emotional Offering had ended.

Their eyes searched each other's, the warmth of the fireplace casting a gentle glow across their faces. McCoy's heart fluttered as he reached out to cup Spock's cheek, his thumb brushing against the Vulcan's pointed ear. Spock's gaze grew soft, his eyes half-lidded as he leaned into the touch.

The tension in the room grew thick, a palpable force that seemed to hum with the intensity of their shared history. And then, with a gentle sigh, McCoy leaned in, closing the distance between them.

Their lips met in a soft, lingering kiss, a testament to the depth of their friendship and the trust they had built over the years. It was a moment of pure connection, untainted by the complexities of romance or the expectations of the Thelian ritual.

The kiss was chaste yet filled with meaning, a silent promise that no matter what the future held, their bond would endure. As they pulled away, McCoy's eyes searched Spock's, seeking understanding, and he found it there, reflected back at him in the warmth of the Vulcan's gaze.

They sat there, holding hands, the fire crackling in the background, the air thick with the unspoken words of their hearts. They had just shared something profound, something that transcended the confines of their Starfleet uniforms and the mission at hand.

They had shared a moment of pure, unadulterated love, a reminder that amidst the stars and the chaos of the universe, the most significant connections are those that are forged by the heart.

Their eyes met, the candlelight flickering in their depths, a silent conversation passing between them. McCoy's hand hovered in the air for a brief moment before settling on Spock's cheek, his thumb brushing against the Vulcan's ear. The touch was gentle, filled with the weight of years of friendship and shared experiences.

Spock leaned into the contact, his own hand coming up to cover McCoy's. For a moment, they just sat there, their hearts beating in sync with the rhythm of the fireplace. And then, with a soft sigh, McCoy leaned in, closing the gap between them.

Their lips met in a passionate kiss, a declaration of the unyielding bond that had grown between them. It was a kiss that spoke of trust and camaraderie, of the moments they had faced together and the battles they had won. It was a kiss that transcended the boundaries of friendship, reaching into the realms of something deeper, something sacred.

The room was silent but for the crackling of the fire, the sound echoing the passion of their hearts. As they broke away, their eyes searched each other's, finding understanding and acceptance.

The Thelian ritual had brought them to this moment, but it was their shared history, their unshakeable loyalty, that had made it possible. They had shown each other, and the universe, that love in all its forms was the most potent force of all.

The kiss lingered in the air, a promise of what was to come, a symbol of their unbreakable bond. They sat there, entwined in the warmth of their friendship, ready to face the final day of the Emotional Offering as the unshakeable duo they had always been.

The Thelians had revealed to Kirk and McCoy the final day's ritual of the Emotional Offering, a ceremonial representation of the duties performed by a married couple within their society. Despite the unexpected nature of the ritual, the two friends found themselves embracing the challenge with open minds, seeing it as an opportunity to deepen their understanding of each other and their roles within the Starfleet family.

The tasks ahead of them were varied and intricate, each one designed to symbolize the unity and support that a married couple would provide to one another. They would have to navigate the complexities of the Thelian culture with grace and sensitivity, all the while maintaining the integrity of their friendship.

As they prepared for the final day of the Emotional Offering, McCoy couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement mingled with nerves. He had always known that his bond with Spock was special, but this ritual was pushing it to new heights.

Spock, for his part, approached the situation with his usual logic and pragmatism. He knew that the ritual was not a true marriage, but rather a cultural exchange meant to foster peace and understanding. Yet, he couldn't deny the warmth that spread through him when he thought of the intimate moments they would share.

The night before, they had talked long into the darkness, sharing stories of their past, their hopes for the future, and their fears. They had laughed together, their mirth echoing through the chamber like the peal of distant bells. They had held hands, their fingers intertwined like the roots of ancient trees, a silent declaration of the friendship that had grown between them.

And now, as they stood before the Thelian Council, dressed in the ceremonial garb provided for them, they knew that the final day would be one of growth and discovery. They would walk the path of marriage as friends, their hearts open to the lessons it had to teach them.

The Councilor spoke, her melodious voice filling the room. "As part of your final Emotional Offering, you must now perform the duties of a Thelian bonded pair. Through this, you will demonstrate the unity and trust that is the cornerstone of our people's relationships."

Kirk and McCoy nodded, their eyes meeting briefly. They were ready. They had faced the unknown before, and they would do so again, together.

The rituals began, each one a testament to the strength of their friendship. They worked in harmony, their movements synchronized as they completed the ceremonial tasks. The air was charged with an energy that was both foreign and familiar, a blend of the alien and the deeply human.

Throughout the day, they felt their bond deepen, the fabric of their friendship weaving itself into something more profound. It was a journey of the heart, one that transcended the boundaries of logic and duty.

As the final ceremony approached, they found themselves standing before an ancient stone altar, hand in hand, the light of the setting sun casting long shadows across their faces. The Councilor's voice grew solemn. "In the eyes of the Thelians, you are now bound as one. May your hearts remain open, and your friendship ever be a beacon of light in the vastness of the cosmos."

They exchanged a look that spoke volumes, a silent promise to stand by each other, no matter what the future held. With a final nod, they completed the ritual, their hearts forever entwined in the cosmic dance of friendship and unity.

The final day of the Emotional Offering had arrived, and with it, the revelation of the duties they must perform as a married couple according to Thelian customs. These ritualistic tasks were deeply embedded in the fabric of Thelian culture, symbolizing the unity and support that a bonded pair would provide to each other.

The duties were not what one might typically associate with marriage in the human or Vulcan sense. Instead, they were a series of ceremonial acts that highlighted the interdependence and harmony required in a Thelian union. Among these duties were the sharing of a meal with a youngling, representing the nurturing aspect of marriage, and the collaborative creation of a piece of art, which stood for the fusion of their individual spirits.

They were also tasked with navigating the intricate patterns of a dance of doing chores, each step a declaration of their willingness to move in sync through the ever-changing tides of life. The culmination of these rituals was the hosting of a grand reception, where they would stand together, presenting a united front to the community.

Spock and McCoy faced these challenges with the same determination they brought to every Starfleet mission. Their friendship, the bedrock of their partnership, allowed them to embrace the foreign customs with open minds and hearts.

The day began with a gentle touch, a reminder of the tenderness that existed between them. They moved through the rituals with grace, their friendship shining through each act. The sharing of a meal with a young Thelian was filled with laughter and stories, the art they created a testament to their unique perspectives and the beauty of their union.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the chamber in a warm, golden light, they prepared for the reception. The air was charged with anticipation, their hearts beating in unison. They had come so far together, from the cold vacuum of space to the heart of an alien world, and now they would stand before the very beings they had sought to understand.

The reception hall was adorned with floating lights and fragrant flowers, the scent of the latter reminiscent of a spring evening on Earth. The Councilor led them to the center of the room, where they would perform the final act of the Emotional Offering.

Their eyes met, and in that moment, the weight of their friendship was palpable. Spock took McCoy's hand, their fingers entwined as they faced the assembly.

"As we stand before you," Kirk announced, his voice resonating with sincerity, "we do so not as lovers, but as friends bound by the ties of loyalty and trust. We are here to show that love comes in many forms, and that the bonds forged in the fires of friendship are as strong as any marriage could ever hope to be."

McCoy's gaze never left Spock's, the warmth of the Vulcan's hand in his a reminder of the journey they had shared. "We are Kirk and McCoy of the Starship Enterprise," he said, his voice steady. "We come in peace, and we offer you our friendship, our unity, and our unwavering dedication to the principles of Starfleet."

The room erupted in applause, the sound echoing through the chamber like the cheer of a thousand stars. They had done it. They had completed the Emotional Offering and, in doing so, had forged a bond that would resonate through the ages.

The reception was a blur of faces and words, each one a celebration of the friendship that had brought them here. They danced and laughed, their hearts light with the joy of shared experience. And as the night grew old, they knew that their friendship had been tested and had emerged stronger, ready to face whatever the universe had in store for them next.

Spock and McCoy found themselves tasked with a peculiar duty on the final day of the Emotional Offering: to feed a youngling as part of their marriage ritual. The Thelian child, filled with boundless energy and curiosity, squirmed and giggled as they attempted to spoon-feed it a luminescent paste that smelled faintly of oak and berries.

McCoy, ever the Southern gentleman, chuckled at the child's antics, but his patience was wearing thin. "This little rascal reminds me of my nephew," he grumbled good-naturedly. "Always on the run, never still for a minute!"

Spock, ever composed, watched the child with a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Perhaps a different approach is required, Dr. McCoy," he suggested. "Allow me to attempt."

He gently took the spoon and approached the youngling, speaking to it in soothing tones. The child, seemingly entranced by the Vulcan's calm demeanor, stilled for a brief moment, allowing Spock to slip the food into its mouth. McCoy's eyes widened in amazement. "How did you do that?"

Spock's lips quirked into a rare smile. "Vulcan mind tricks," he murmured, his voice filled with mirth.

The youngling giggled, breaking the spell, and dashed away again. McCoy sighed heavily, his face flushed from the chase. "You know, Spock, I've faced down Klingons with less nerve-wracking than this little... bundle of joy."

Spock's gaze remained on McCoy, his eyes filled with affection. "Your dedication to our mission and Starfleet is commendable, Dr. McCoy," he said. "But it is moments like these, when we are tested in unforeseen ways, that truly reveal the depth of our friendship."

McCoy paused, watching the child play. "You're right," he said finally. "This... this is just another adventure for us, isn't it?"

Their eyes met, and the unspoken understanding passed between them. They were more than just friends; they were family, bound by the ties of duty, love, and a shared history that stretched across the stars.

They turned back to the youngling, their determination renewed. Spock offered the spoon once more, and McCoy cradled the child, whispering words of comfort into its pointed ear. Together, they managed to coax the food into its mouth, the Thelians around them watching with smiles and nods of approval.

Their friendship, tested and proven through the rigors of space and time, had just been strengthened by the simple act of feeding a squirmy alien child. It was a moment that would be remembered not just in the annals of Starfleet, but in the hearts of Kirk and McCoy for the rest of their days.

The final task of the Emotional Offering presented them with a massive mound of clay, a symbol of the unity and balance required in a Thelian marriage. The Councilor explained, "One of you must sculpt each side of the clay. If you do not cooperate to keep your two sides balanced, the whole creation will collapse, reflecting an unbalanced union."

McCoy's eyes widened at the sight of the clay. "Well, I guess we're not just pretend-married anymore," he quipped, trying to lighten the tension.

Spock nodded solemnly. "Indeed, Dr. McCoy. This exercise is about much more than physical balance."

They approached the clay, each taking a side. McCoy began to sculpt a representation of Earth, with rolling hills and a winding river, while Spock carefully shaped the outline of Vulcan, with its fiery volcanoes and stoic cities.

As they worked, they communicated without words, their eyes flicking to each other's progress, their hands moving in harmony. The sculpture grew, the two sides intertwining, creating a landscape that was both alien and familiar.

Their hearts raced as they felt the weight of their friendship in their fingertips, the pressure to keep the clay balanced a metaphor for their lives. They had to trust each other implicitly, to understand when to give and when to take.

The sculpture grew taller, more intricate. McCoy added a small, sturdy tree to represent their Starfleet family, its branches reaching out to both sides. Spock responded by carving a delicate archway that connected the two planets, a silent nod to their shared experiences.

The tension grew as they reached the pinnacle of their creation. A single misstep could bring it all crumbling down. But their bond held firm, their friendship a bastion against the chaos of the universe.

With a final flourish, they stepped back, their chests heaving. The sculpture stood tall and proud before them, a testament to their unity. The Councilor regarded their work with a nod of approval.

"You have completed the Emotional Offering," she announced. "Your friendship has proven to be a beacon of balance and harmony."

The room erupted in applause, and Kirk and McCoy shared a knowing smile. They had faced the final challenge together and had emerged stronger for it.

Their hearts swelled with pride as they realized the depth of their connection. They had sculpted not just a piece of art but a symbol of their unshakeable bond.

The Thelians, seeing the genuine friendship that existed between the two men, were moved. They had come to understand that love was not confined to the traditional boundaries of marriage but could exist in many forms, even between two men from different worlds.

The sculpture stood as a monument to their friendship, a reminder that no matter how different two people might be, they could find common ground and build something beautiful together.

"I've got more mud in my hair than a Ticonderoga pig-wrestling champion, and it's gonna take a sonic shower on steroids to get it out. And these nails," McCoy held up his hands, grimacing at the clay-encrusted tips, "I might as well have been digging ditches on Tatooine. They're never gonna be clean again." Despite his grumbling, there was a spark of joy in his eyes as he glanced at Spock, who was equally covered in the sticky mess. "But you know what, Spock?" He leaned in, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "I wouldn't trade this muddy mess for anything in the galaxy. It's all part of the adventure, isn't it?" Spock raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "Indeed, Dr. McCoy. The adventure of our friendship."

"I suggest we proceed to the cleansing chamber," Spock offered, his own voice a mix of humor and pragmatism. "My Vulcan physiology is quite capable of handling the residue, but I suspect your human skin would benefit from a thorough cleaning." He paused, looking at McCoy's clay-covered form with a raised eyebrow. "If you wish, I can assist you in the process."

"Oh, you bet your pointed ears you're gonna help me with this," McCoy said with a laugh, slapping some clay onto Spock's shoulder. "We're in this together, remember?" He stepped closer to the Vulcan, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "Besides, I might need your... 'Vulcan strength' to get all this gunk out from under my fingernails."

Spock took the opportunity to observe McCoy with a sly grin. "I shall endeavor to be as gentle as possible, Dr. McCoy," he assured, his voice filled with amusement. "Though I suspect that your human pain threshold may be tested." He reached out, his fingers deftly plucking at the clay on McCoy's shoulder. The human's skin was warm and surprisingly soft under the grit, and for a moment, the Vulcan allowed himself to appreciate the simple pleasure of this shared experience.

"As illogical as it may seem, I find myself quite content in this moment," Spock admitted, his gaze never leaving McCoy's eyes. "The challenges we face together, both physical and emotional, serve to reinforce the bonds between us. It is a reminder that even in the vastness of space, we are never truly alone." He paused, his expression growing thoughtful. "The Thelians have provided us with a valuable lesson in the versatility of love and companionship."

Spock took McCoy's hand into his, the warmth of the doctor's skin a stark contrast to the coolness of his own. His eyes, usually so unreadable, betrayed a flicker of something McCoy couldn't quite name as he began to carefully pick away at the clay lodged under McCoy's nails. The doctor felt a peculiar sensation, a blend of tickling and... something else. Something that made his cheeks flush and his heart stutter. He'd read about the Vulcan fascination with human hands, how they were considered an erogenous zone of sorts. But he'd never experienced it firsthand, not like this.

Spock's touch was precise, each scrape of his fingernails against the clay deliberate and focused. McCoy watched, his breath shallow, as the Vulcan's gaze remained on their joined hands. The clay fell away, revealing clean, unblemished skin beneath. The intimacy of the moment was not lost on either of them.

"Spock," McCoy murmured, his voice thick with unspoken emotion. "I... I had no idea."

Spock's eyes met McCoy's, and the doctor could see the same realization dawn in them. The silence stretched between them, charged with an understanding that went beyond words.

"Nor did I, Dr. McCoy," Spock said softly. "Our friendship... it has evolved in ways I never anticipated."

Their eyes held for a moment longer before they both looked away, a silent agreement to cherish this newfound aspect of their relationship. They were more than just colleagues; they were a team, a family, bound by something far deeper than the fabric of space and time.

With a gentle nod, Spock led McCoy to the cleansing chamber. The room was filled with a soft, warm light, and the air was thick with the scent of lavender and mint. The walls were lined with sonic showers, designed to remove any dirt or debris from their bodies without the need for water. McCoy stepped into one, feeling the tension in his shoulders melt away as the sonic waves washed over him. Spock followed suit, his own shower emitting a faint blue glow.

As the clay dissolved from their skin, Spock's gaze fell to McCoy's hair, still thick with the sticky substance. Without a word, he approached the doctor, his hand coming to rest on McCoy's shoulder. McCoy turned to face him, his eyes questioning. Spock held up a small device, a sonic scalpel modified for this specific purpose.

"Allow me," Spock said, his voice a low rumble. "I shall remove the clay from your hair, as it is clear that your efforts have been... insufficient."

McCoy couldn't help but laugh, his chuckles echoing through the chamber. "Alright, Mr. Perfect, have at it." He leaned his head back, closing his eyes, and felt the gentle tug as Spock began to cut away the clay. The sensation was surprisingly soothing, and he let out a contented sigh.

The Vulcan worked methodically, his movements slow and precise. The sound of the scalpel was the only noise in the room, a rhythmic hum that soon lulled McCoy into a state of relaxation. He could feel the tension in his neck unravel as Spock's cool, steady hands moved through his hair. It was a simple act of kindness, but it spoke volumes about the depth of their friendship.

As the last of the clay was removed, Spock turned off the device, and McCoy opened his eyes to find himself looking into the calm pools of his friend's gaze. The doctor's heart swelled with a warmth that had nothing to do with the sonic shower.

"Thank you, Spock," McCoy said, his voice filled with genuine emotion. "For everything."

Spock nodded, his smile small but earnest. "You are welcome, Dr. McCoy," he replied. "Our friendship is a journey of constant learning and growth. I am honored to share it with you."

And with that, they stepped out of the showers, their bodies and spirits clean, ready to face whatever the universe had in store for them next, side by side, as they had always been.

The moment was fraught with emotion, their hearts beating in sync like the twin engines of the Enterprise. McCoy's eyes searched Spock's, finding a mirror to his own feelings. Without another word, McCoy leaned in, his mouth finding Spock's in a soft, lingering kiss. It was a kiss of friendship, of camaraderie, of the deepest respect and affection. It was a declaration of their unshakeable bond, forged in the fires of the stars and tempered by the challenges they had faced together.

Spock's arms circled McCoy's waist, pulling him closer, the human's warmth seeping into his very soul. The kiss grew deeper, a silent promise to stand by each other, no matter what the cosmos threw at them. It was a moment of pure connection, untainted by the expectations of their respective cultures or the fears that had once held them apart.

When they parted, their foreheads rested against each other, their breaths mingling in the quiet space between them. The Councilor, watching from the shadows, felt a profound sense of peace wash over her. The Emotional Offering had achieved its purpose, bringing these two men closer than any ritual could have ever hoped.

Their friendship, now etched with the intimacy of shared experiences and emotions, had transcended the boundaries of the Thelian marriage ceremony. They were more than friends; they were kin, bound by the invisible threads of trust and love that had grown stronger with each challenge they had overcome.

The room was silent, save for the soft hum of the sonic showers and their mingled breaths. It was a moment that would be forever etched into the fabric of their hearts, a testament to the power of friendship and the infinite forms love could take in the vastness of the universe.

As the final act of the Thelian Emotional Offering, Spock and McCoy were tasked with preparing the reception area for the celebration of their newfound unity. Each was given a list of chores, meticulously designed to have them cross paths and potentially collide with one another's efforts. The dance of chores had begun, a playful challenge to see if they could navigate the chaos of their shared space.

McCoy took one look at his list and scoffed. "Great," he murmured under his breath. "Just what I need, more of Mr. Spock in my way." But despite his grumbling, he couldn't help the smile that tugged at his lips. Spock's Vulcan stoicism was a constant source of amusement, especially when it came to such trivial human matters.

The doctor set to work, his movements quick and efficient. He rearranged the furniture with a flourish, each piece landing in its place with a satisfying thump. Spock, on the other hand, approached his tasks with a methodical grace, his long fingers deftly placing each item exactly where it belonged.

As the hours ticked by, their paths intertwined like the vines of a jungle. McCoy would move a tapestry only to have Spock adjust it moments later. Spock would lay out the refreshments, only for McCoy to bump into the table, sending the plates flying. The bickering grew louder, their laughter echoing through the chamber.

"Spock, for the love of all that's holy, would you watch where you're going?" McCoy exclaimed, his hands full of fluffy Thelian pillows.

"Dr. McCoy, I suggest you recalibrate your sensors," Spock replied, his eyes twinkling with mirth. "I am not the one with a propensity for collision."

Their banter was as natural as breathing, a rhythm they had fallen into countless times before. Yet, beneath the teasing lay a newfound appreciation for each other's company. They had faced their fears and shared their hearts, and now they were simply two friends trying to set up a party.

The reception space grew more inviting with each passing moment. The warm glow of the lights reflected off the polished surfaces, and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of Thelian delicacies. The chores, once a test of their patience, had become a dance of unity, each step bringing them closer to the harmony they sought.

As they worked, the Councilor watched them, her eyes shining with approval. They had not only completed the ritual but had grown from it, their friendship a beacon of hope in a galaxy that often seemed so cold and indifferent.

The dance of chores ended with the room looking like a vision of interstellar beauty. Spock and McCoy stood back, surveying their work, their chests heaving with laughter and exertion. They looked at each other, their eyes holding a silent conversation that needed no words.

"Well," McCoy said, wiping a smear of clay from Spock's cheek. "I guess we make a pretty good team."

Spock's smile was the only answer needed. "Indeed, Dr. McCoy," he agreed. "Indeed."

The reception was a success, a tapestry of laughter and camaraderie woven through the air. The Thelians looked on with approval, their own bonds with the Starfleet officers strengthened by the genuine affection they had witnessed. And as they danced and feasted, Kirk, McCoy, and Spock knew that their friendship was not just a beacon for themselves, but for all those who dared to reach for the stars.

The final day of the Thelian Emotional Offering had arrived, and with it, the grand reception that would conclude their week-long ritual. Spock and McCoy had been preparing meticulously, their friendship stronger than ever before. They had learned to appreciate the nuances of each other's cultures, the intricacies of their emotions, and the profound depth of their connection.

As the guests began to arrive, the two men stepped forward to greet them. McCoy's Southern charm mixed with Spock's Vulcan dignity as they welcomed each alien species with a warm smile and a firm handshake. The Councilor beamed with pride as she watched them work the room, their bond on full display.

The reception hall was a testament to their unity, adorned with a blend of Earth and Vulcan elements. McCoy had insisted on a few human touches, like the bouquets of roses and daisies scattered across the tables, while Spock had ensured the room was arranged according to Vulcan principles of logic and order.

Their speeches were a joint effort, a delicate balance of humor and sincerity. McCoy spoke of the beauty of human emotion, the way it could both strengthen and challenge relationships. Spock spoke of the clarity of Vulcan thought, and how it could complement the warmth of human companionship. They talked about their friendship, the way it had grown through shared experiences and the trials they had faced together.

Guests from across the galaxy listened intently, some with puzzled expressions, others with nods of understanding. The language barrier was bridged by the universal language of friendship, a concept that transcended species and planets.

As the evening progressed, they found themselves fielding questions about their "relationship," a term that had taken on new meaning for them. They shared stories of their adventures, of the times they had saved each other's lives, and the moments that had brought them closer. They spoke of their friendship as if it were a living entity, something that had grown and evolved over time.

McCoy passed out refreshments with a flourish, his laughter ringing out as he playfully dodged the Councilor's inquiries about his love life. Spock, ever the stoic Vulcan, took it all in stride, his eyebrow raising only slightly at the doctor's antics.

The reception was a whirlwind of activity, a tapestry of laughter and shared stories. As they mingled, Spock and McCoy found themselves drawn back to each other, their eyes meeting across the room in silent understanding. The weight of their newfound intimacy was not lost on them, but it was a burden they bore with pride.

The evening culminated in the Dance of the Entwined Hearts, a beautiful and intricate performance that symbolized the unity of all who had participated in the Emotional Offering. As they took the floor, their movements mirroring each other's, the audience watched in awe.

The dance was over, but their friendship had just begun a new chapter. As they stepped off the dance floor, hand in hand, they knew that whatever the universe threw at them, they would face it together. Their bond was not just a reflection of Starfleet's unity, but a testament to the power of love in its purest form.

The Thelians, ever curious about the complexities of love, approached Spock and McCoy with a series of increasingly personal questions about their own romantic entanglements. McCoy's cheeks grew redder with each inquiry, his Southern charm faltering as he stumbled over his words. Spock's stoic facade began to crack, his eyes flickering with a hint of irritation.

"Now, now," McCoy began, his voice tight. "I'm sure you all mean well, but some things are just... private, you know?"

The Thelians' curiosity about their love lives grew more intense, their questions probing deeper into personal matters that made both McCoy and Spock visibly uncomfortable. McCoy's temper began to flare, his jovial persona giving way to a protective defensiveness. Spock's eyes narrowed, his grip on his glass of Saurian brandy tightening.

"We appreciate your interest," Spock said, his voice a low rumble of controlled irritation. "However, some aspects of our personal lives are not subject to public scrutiny."

The Councilor stepped forward, her eyes filled with genuine concern. "Forgive us," she said. "We meant no offense. Our intentions were to understand the depth of your friendship, not to pry into your private affairs."

McCoy took a deep breath, visibly struggling to rein in his emotions. "It's all right," he said through gritted teeth. "But maybe we can just... enjoy the party now?"

Spock nodded in agreement, his eyes never leaving McCoy's. "Indeed," he said. "Let us focus on the unity we have cultivated here."

As the Thelians continued to ask probing questions about their relationship, McCoy sensed that Spock was on the brink of a Vulcan nerve pinch. A particularly personal question about their intimate moments hung in the air, and McCoy knew that his friend's patience was wearing thin.

"Now, hold on just one minute," McCoy interrupted, his voice rising. "You're asking us about our love life like it's some kind of intergalactic soap opera! What goes on between us is none of your business, and frankly, it's none of anyone's business!"

The room grew quiet, the Thelians looking on in surprise. Spock's eyes widened slightly, his eyebrows shooting up in shock at McCoy's outburst. But before he could respond, McCoy took a step closer to the aliens, his voice steadying.

"What you need to understand," McCoy said, his eyes flashing with passion, "is that love comes in many forms. Our friendship, our bond, it's as strong as any romance you could think of. And maybe, just maybe, it's even stronger."

Spock's grip on his glass tightened, but his expression softened. He nodded once, a silent thank you to McCoy for deflecting the situation. The Councilor stepped back, her antennae drooping slightly in apology.

"We did not intend to cause discomfort," she said. "We merely wish to learn from your profound connection."

McCoy took a deep breath, his anger subsiding. "We're here to share our friendship, not our bedroom secrets," he said firmly. "But if you want to know about love, just look around. It's in every gesture, every smile, every time we stand together in the face of danger."

The Thelians nodded, their curiosity satisfied for the moment. Spock placed a hand on McCoy's shoulder, his eyes warm with affection. "Thank you, Dr. McCoy," he murmured.

The doctor shrugged it off, a small smile playing on his lips. "Just don't ask me to dance again," he quipped, earning a chuckle from the Vulcan.

The conversation shifted, the tension dissipating like mist in the morning sun. The reception continued, the air now charged with an even deeper sense of unity and respect. The Thelians had learned a valuable lesson about the diverse tapestry of love and friendship that existed within the Starfleet crew, and the bond between Spock and McCoy had grown even stronger.

In a rare moment of public affection, Spock leaned in and kissed McCoy on the cheek. It was a simple gesture, but it spoke volumes about their connection. This was the first time they had done any kind of kissing in front of people, and it was a declaration of the depth of their bond. The room fell silent, the significance of the moment resonating with all who bore witness.

The Thelians, understanding that they had intruded on something sacred, offered their apologies. The air grew lighter, the mood shifting back to one of celebration and camaraderie.

As they moved through the reception, greeting guests and sharing laughter, Spock's cheek remained warm from McCoy's touch. It was a reminder of the trust and affection that had grown between them, a bond that could withstand even the most probing of inquiries.

The evening grew late, and the stars outside the reception hall grew brighter. As the party wound down, Kirk approached the pair, a knowing smile on his face. "You two really do make quite the couple," he said, his eyes twinkling with mirth.

McCoy rolled his eyes, but there was no anger in the gesture. "We're not a couple, Captain," he said, his voice filled with affection. "We're just friends."

Spock nodded in agreement, his eyes never leaving McCoy's. "The very best of friends," he said, his voice a warm caress.

Their bond had been tested and strengthened, a beacon of unity in a galaxy that often seemed intent on tearing them apart. As they stood together, hand in hand, they knew that whatever the future held, they would face it side by side, their friendship an unbreakable force.

[kyber-heart]

Also, story update aside, I am obsessed with the new Life Day decorations and they have inspired me to actually take a shot at decorating Jost’s fleet apartment all festive like. 

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Buy: 999999G | Sell: 4800G [Short Sword] Abilities: Atk +800, Def +30, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |      Platinum      |     Malm Claw      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Devil Horn     | Ambrosia's Thorns  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Aerial Blade - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 54 "A sword imbued with the magic power of wind. Its magical power makes it lighter than other swords." Buy: -- | Sell: 5600G [Short Sword] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +1000, M.Atk +100, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |   Lightning Mane   |    Wind Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Emerald       |  Claws and Fangs   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Grantale - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 59 "A sword imbued with the magic power of earth. Very tough and guaranteed not to break or your money back!" Buy: -- | Sell: 5400G [Short Sword] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Atk +1352, M.Atk +250, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |   Yellow Feather   |   Earth Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Amethyst      |    Cursed Doll     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Smash Blade - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 64 "A sword designed to target a foe's vital points, no matter what style or form you use." Buy: -- | Sell: 7000G [Short Sword] Abilities: Atk +1880, Diz +12, Crit +15%, Knock 15%, Stun 15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |   Pirate's Armor   |   4-Leaf Clover    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Chimera's Claw   |  Claws and Fangs   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Icifier - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 68 "The chill from this sword freezes water in the air. Perfect for making shaved ice." Buy: -- | Sell: 8500G [Short Sword] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +2270, M.Atk +700, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |      Icy Nose      |   Water Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Aquamarine     |  Claws and Fangs   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Soul Eater - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 70 "A magical sword that eats souls. It has the power to take away an enemy's life." Buy: -- | Sell: 11000G [Short Sword] Abilities: Atk +3720, M.Atk +1500, Diz +6, Drain 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     | Dangerous Scissors |    Love Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Legendary Scale   |  Earth Dragon Ash  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Raventine - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 74 "A short sword with high heat. According to legend, it's said to have once turned a lake into a hot spring." Buy: -- | Sell: 12500G [Short Sword] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +4300, M.Atk +1800, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |     Orichalcum     | Golem Spirit Stone | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Fire Crystal    |  Fire Dragon Ash   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Star Saber - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 77 "A short sword with a swing as beautiful as a shooting star. Just swing it, and bam, you're a superstar!" Buy: -- | Sell: 9500G [Short Sword] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +5150, M.Atk +1800, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     | Golem Spirit Stone |    Wind Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Emerald       |  Electro Crystal   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Platinum Sword+ - ------------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 79 "A strengthened version of the Platinum Sword. Radiates light from its upgraded platinum." Buy: -- | Sell: 8700G [Short Sword] Abilities: Atk +6050, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Platinum Sword   |   Dragonic Stone   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Dragon Slayer - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 82 "A sword in the shape of three dragon heads. The three often fight over who's the best." Buy: -- | Sell: 23000G [Short Sword] Abilities: Atk +7000, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |   Dragonic Stone   |    Black Scale     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Blue Scale     |   Glitter Scale    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Rune Blade - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 85 "A treasured sword with rune power. The light beaming from it casts no shadow." Buy: -- | Sell: 50000G [Short Sword] Attribute: Light Abilities: Atk +8700, M.Atk +5000, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |  Earthwyrm Scale   |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Claws and Fangs   |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Gladius - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 90 "A short sword forged through years of disciplined smithing. Like, really sharp and stuff." Buy: -- | Sell: 58000G [Short Sword] Abilities: Atk +9800, M.Atk +1000, Diz +12, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |   Firewyrm Scale   |Throne of the Empire| ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Small Crystal    |  Claws and Fangs   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Rune Legend - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 99 "Swordsmen call this a legendary short sword. The runes imbued on its blade shine majestically." Buy: -- | Sell: 120000G [Short Sword] Abilities: Atk +9999, M.Atk +9999, Diz +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  |   Dragonic Stone   |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Green Core     | Wind Dragon Tooth  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- //////////////////////////// //5.b. Long Swords [F_LSW]// //////////////////////////// ---------------------   - Great Sword - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 16 "A long sword designed to never dull or need sharpening. Balanced and easy to hold." Buy: 9700G | Sell: 200G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +120, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Bronze       |      Liquids       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Sea Cutter - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 21 "A sword that can supposedly divide the sea. Listen closely and you'll hear the sound of ocean waves." Buy: 14600G | Sell: 550G [Long Sword] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +184, M.Atk +3, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |     Aquamarine     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Cyclone Blade - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 25 "A sword imbued with the magic power of wind. Its thin blade has small holes in it to allow for air to pass through." Buy: 24000G | Sell: 1000G [Long Sword] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +248, M.Atk +5, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |      Emerald       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Poison Blade - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 27 "A longsword with a poison-covered blade. So dangerous that even a small scratch can kill you." Buy: 32300G | Sell: 1050G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +292, Diz +12, Psn Atk 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |       Silver       |   Poison Powder    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Katzbalger - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 29 "A smartly-designed sword with an aerodynamic shape that makes it easy to swing." Buy: 50080G | Sell: 1100G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +333, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |       Silver       |     Rigid Horn     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Earth Shade - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 30 "A sword blessed by mother nature. Has an interesting design that looks kind of like a fault line." Buy: 62050G | Sell: 1400G [Long Sword] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Atk +378, M.Atk +5, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |       Silver       | Black Bird Feather | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Earth Crystal    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Big Knife - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 32 "A knife with a large blade. So large, in fact, that one cannot easily cut apples with it. Unless they're REALLY BIG." Buy: 78600G | Sell: 800G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +402, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |  Claws and Fangs   |  Sticks and Stems  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------   - Katana - ---------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 35 "A weapon from the Far East. Beautiful, strong and sharp. In rare cases, you may knock down foes with a single blow." Buy: 87600G | Sell: 980G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +424, Diz +12, Faint Atk 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |       Magic        |  Claws and Fangs   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Flame Saber - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 39 "A sword imbued with the magic power of fire. A single swing will make you drip with sweat. Kind of icky to use, really." Buy: 89800G | Sell: 1200G [Long Sword] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +425, M.Atk +20, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |   Gold Wolf Fang   |    Fire Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Bio Smasher - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 40 "A poisoned long sword with jagged edges. Designed to spread poison thoroughly." Buy: 105000G | Sell: 2700G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +470, Diz +12, Psn Atk 60% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |  Paralysis Poison  |   Poison Powder    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Pom-Pom Grass    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Snow Crown - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 42 "A long sword imbued with water power. When plunged into snow, not a single flake will melt." Buy: 103500G | Sell: 3000G [Long Sword] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +548, M.Atk +25, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |        Gold        |   Water Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Aquamarine     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------   - Dekash - ---------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 42 "Smells like fish, so it tends to attract fish." Buy: 26000G | Sell: 7200G [Long Sword] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +256, M.Atk +50, Diz +30 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Tuna        |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Dancing Dicer - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 43 "A weapon brought from the Far East. With its sharp edges, you can sometimes cut down foes in a single blow." Buy: 157200G | Sell: 4400G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +600, Diz +12, Faint Atk 15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |    Dragon Fang     |    Dragon Bones    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Flamberge - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 45 "A sword with a uniquely shaped blade. So beautiful, it's often used in ceremonies." Buy: 187900G | Sell: 5800G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +678, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |      Platinum      |     Magic Claw     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |Thunderbird Feather |  Big Bird's Comb   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Flamberge+ - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 46 "Flamberge strengthened with magic power. Its thin blade makes it easy to use." Buy: 439500G | Sell: 7300G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +750, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Flamberge      |     Malm Claw      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Volcanon - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 48 "A sword imbued with fire. Beams out a strong light. So hot, it raises the room temperature by 10 degrees." Buy: 720000G | Sell: 2400G [Long Sword] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +868, M.Atk +30, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Devil Horn     |    Fire Crystal    |        Ruby        | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Chimera's Claw   |                    |                    |

---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------   - Psycho - ---------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 50 "A uniquely-shaped long sword. Its three blades have assorted curses on them, inflicting numerous status ailments." Buy: 999999G | Sell: 2469G [Long Sword] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +980, M.Atk +30, Diz +12, Par Atk 30%,           Ftg Atk 30%, Sick Atk 30% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Devil Horn     |     Malm Claw      |    Dark Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Rafflesia Petal   |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Shine Blade - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 52 "A sword with a high-heat blade and an ice-cold tip. Even evil hearts are soothed by its shiny glow." Buy: -- | Sell: 8000G [Long Sword] Attribute: Light Abilities: Atk +1200, M.Atk +100, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |      Platinum      |   Light Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Sapphire      |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Grand Smasher - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 55 "A long sword with spiky edges. Imbued with earth power, its spikes are designed to look like mountains." Buy: -- | Sell: 3480G [Long Sword] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Atk +1560, M.Atk +300, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Yellow Feather   |   Earth Crystal    | Ambrosia's Thorns  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Earth Dragon Ash  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Belzebuth - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 58 "Short-ranged, but has magical power strong enough to steal an enemy's life. High chance of landing critical hits." Buy: -- | Sell: 4450G [Long Sword] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +2040, M.Atk +500, Diz +12, Crit +10%, Drain 20% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Ammonite      |    Devil Blood     |    Dark Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------   - Orochi - ---------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 63 "A sword separated into several parts, making it easy to wrap around foes. Capable of hitting far away enemies." Buy: -- | Sell: 4500G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +2710, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Queen's Jaw     |   Grimoire Scale   |       Scales       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Scales       |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Punisher - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 68 "A long sword with a wide blade. Hurts worse than an atomic wedgie." Buy: -- | Sell: 5400G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +4444, Diz +24, Stun +30% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Dangerous Scissors |  Tablet of Truth   |      Minerals      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Steel Slicer - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 73 "Supposedly can cut through anything -- thus the name." Buy: -- | Sell: 12000G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +4890, Diz +12, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |     Orichalcum     | Golem Spirit Stone | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     MTGU Plate     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Moon Shadow - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 76 "A weapon from the Far East. Appears as naught but a shadow under cover of night. Can take down foes in a single blow." Buy: -- | Sell: 9500G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +5380, M.Atk +1500, Diz +12, Faint Atk 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Glitter Scale    |   Light Crystal    |   Earth Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Red Lion Fur    |   Blue Lion Fur    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Blue-Eyed Blade - ------------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 79 "Makes its bearer's eyes shine blue, and grants the power to see an opponent's skill. Increases critical hit chance." Buy: -- | Sell: 14800G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +7000, M.Atk +1850, Diz +12, Crit +20% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |     Orichalcum     |     Blue Core      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Claws and Fangs   |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Balmung - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 84 "A long sword with sleek lines. Though it's big, it's designed to be aerodynamic and easy to handle." Buy: -- | Sell: 21200G [Long Sword] Abilities: Atk +8080, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |  Tablet of Truth   |    Golem Tablet    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Claws and Fangs   |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Braveheart - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 89 "A rare long sword with a glittering blade. Its bearer's courage gives it strength." Buy: -- | Sell: 36020G [Long Sword] Attribute: Light Abilities: Atk +9600, M.Atk +2750, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |  Earthwyrm Scale   |    Love Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Light Crystal    |      Sapphire      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Force Element - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 91 "A lighted long sword. Contains strong elemental power, making it hard to use." Buy: -- | Sell: 47200G [Long Sword] Attribute: Light Abilities: Atk +10000, M.Atk +5000, M.Def +100, Diz +12 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Firewyrm Scale   |     Green Core     |      Red Core      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Yellow Core     |     Blue Core      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Heaven Asunder - ------------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 92 "A legendary sword with a sharp blade that can pierce clouds. High chance of knocking down foes in a single blow." Buy: -- | Sell: 58000G [Long Sword] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +12000, M.Atk +9000, Diz +12, Crit +10%, Faint Atk 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  |   Dragonic Stone   |  Water Dragon Ash  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Fire Dragon Ash   |  Earth Dragon Ash  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Caliburn - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 99 "A legendary calorie-burning sword. Few believe it actually exists. But here it is!" Buy: -- | Sell: 150000G [Long Sword] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Atk +13600, M.Atk +5800, Diz +23 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  | Wind Dragon Tooth  |     Dragon Fin     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Earthwyrm Scale   |   Firewyrm Scale   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- /////////////////////// //5.c. Spears [F_SPR]// /////////////////////// ----------------------   - Safety Lance - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 13 "A lance with its tip covered in cotton and cloth. Still hurts, though. We can stab if we want to!" Buy: 600G | Sell: 80G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +43, Def +4, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Ghost Hood     |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Trident - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 18 "A three-pronged spear. Some lose their memory in shock when stabbed with it." Buy: 18800G | Sell: 400G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +162, Def +7, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------  Silver crown - Halberd - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 25 "A spear used for various purposes -- though most involve stabbing and cutting, as you might imagine." Buy: 35000G | Sell: 600G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +246, Def +8, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Corsesca - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 27 "A spear with a wide blade. Its shape was decided after many experiments trying to forge a high-accuracy blade." Buy: 58800G | Sell: 750G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +306, Def +10, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |     Rigid Horn     |  Sticks and Stems  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Corsesca+ - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 29 "Corsesca strengthened by magical power. At half its original weight, it's very easy to wield." Buy: 60400G | Sell: 1050G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +333, Def +18, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Corsesca      | Black Bird Feather |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --silver c-------------------   - Poison Spear - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 30 "A poisoned spear. Has a wide blade, making it easy to spread poison." Buy: 75200G | Sell: 900G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +380, Def +18, Diz +8, Psn Atk 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |   Poison Powder    |  Sticks and Stems  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Fivestaff - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 34 "A long-ranged lance that seems almost as if it were made of blades, from tip to handle. Can also be swung." Buy: 82800G | Sell: 1150G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +392, Def +20, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |  Sticks and Stems  |       Scales       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Scales       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Heavy Lance - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 37 "A lance designed with a focus on attack power only, to the detriment of everything else. Heavy and hard to wield." Buy: 96800G | Sell: 2400G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +496, Def +30, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |        Gold        |  Sticks and Stems  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Feather Lance - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 38 "A spear imbued with the magic power of wind. Lift it up to the sky and it will pierce the heavens." Buy: 124710G | Sell: 2900G [Spear] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +532, Def +35, M.Atk +30, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |       Silver       |    Thick Stick     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Wind Crystal    |      Feathers      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Iceberg - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 41 "A spear imbued with water power. Designed to work even underwater. Stab the fish, and you won't need a rod!" Buy: 155480G | Sell: 4400G [Spear] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +570, Def +45, M.Atk +30, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |      Platinum      |    Thick Stick     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Water Crystal    |     Aquamarine     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Blood Lance - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 43 "A cursed spear. Its two blades remind you of a warlock." Buy: 186700G | Sell: 3500G [Spear] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +615, Def +50, M.Atk +10, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |    Cursed Doll     |    Thick Stick     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Magic Claw     |    Devil Blood     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Magical Lance - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 47 "A lance with magical power so strong that its entire form changes color rapidly." Buy: 428888G | Sell: 2500G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +715, M.Atk +185, M.Def +65, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Devil Horn     |    Cursed Doll     |  Puppetry Strings  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Round Stone     |      Crystals      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Flare Lance - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 49 "A spear that lets out high heat. The closer to the tip, the hotter it gets. Perhaps it can cure back pain." Buy: 999999G | Sell: 4900G [Spear] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +820, Def +75, M.Atk +50, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |     Devil Horn     |   Proof of Rank    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Fire Crystal    |    Dragon Bones    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Brionac - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 51 "A spear so strong that it can penetrate anything. According to legend, it made a hole in the mountains with one stab!" Buy: -- | Sell: 7300G [Spear] Attribute: Light Abilities: Atk +1100, Def +80, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |   Light Crystal    |      Sapphire      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Lightning Mane   |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Poison Queen - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 55 "A lance drenched in poisons from around the world. Handle with care, or you, too, may be poisoned." Buy: -- | Sell: 9980G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +1420, Def +100, M.Atk +400, Diz +8, Psn Atk 20% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |     Orichalcum     |    Poison King     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Holy Spore     |   Poison Powder    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Monk Staff - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 57 "A nicely decorated stick with adjustable length." Buy: -- | Sell: 6500G [Spear] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Atk +1950, Def +120, M.Atk +150, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |  Turnip's Miracle  |   Glitta Augite    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Sticks and Stems  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------   - Metus - --------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 60 "A spear shaped to dig holes. Those who are struck by it have little hope of survival, thanks to its hidden might." Buy: -- | Sell: 8888G [Spear] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +2420, Def +150, M.Atk +700, Diz +8, Drain 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |    Queen's Jaw     |    Cursed Doll     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Legendary Scale   |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Silent Grave - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 65 "A spear with a removable knife-like blade at its tip. Has a sealing effect on enemies." Buy: -- | Sell: 9800G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +3880, Def +180, Diz +8, Seal Atk 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     | Dangerous Scissors |   Crystal Skull    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Shards       |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Overbreak - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 69 "A spear with a huge blade. Every swing makes the enemy flinch. Maybe swinging will be enough!" Buy: -- | Sell: 10000G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +4420, Def +200, M.Atk +950, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Blue Scale     |  Left Rock Shard   |  Right Rock Shard  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Grimoire Scale   |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------   - Bjor - -------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 74 "A spear drenched with all available poisons. Has various effects." Buy: -- | Sell: 24000G [Spear] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +5000, Def +250, M.Atk +950, Diz +8,           Psn Atk 15%, Par Atk 15%, Sick Atk 15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Melody Bottle    |     Holy Spore     |     Orichalcum     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Small Crystal    |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Belvarose - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 76 "Spear with spikes at the end. Requires skill to use, but as you grow accustomed to it, you can easily land knockouts." Buy: -- | Sell: 15000G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +6150, Def +270, M.Atk +1800, Diz +16 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   | Ambrosia's Thorns  |  Tablet of Truth   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     MTGU Plate     |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Gae Bolg - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 81 "A fierce spear with a trident-like shape. Every stab hurts." Buy: -- | Sell: 42000G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +7480, Def +300, M.Atk +2000, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |     Orichalcum     |   Grimoire Scale   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Black Scale     |   Moving Branch    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Dragon's Fang - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 86 "A spear as sharp as a dragon fang. The blade vibrates faster as danger approaches." Buy: -- | Sell: 40000G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +9200, Def +400, M.Atk +2500, M.Def +120,           Diz +8, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Earthwyrm Scale   |    Big Crystal     |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Sticks and Stems  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Gungnir - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 91 "A legendary spear that can blow away storms. Its wind speed is so fast, though, that the bearer is equally at risk." Buy: -- | Sell: 72000G [Spear] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +10000, Def +450, M.Atk +3000, M.Def +150, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Dragon Fin     |     Green Core     |  Earth Dragon Ash  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Fire Dragon Ash   |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------   - Legion - ---------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 99 "A lance with blades orbiting it. Foes can try to dodge, but these phantom blades ensure they won't make it very far." Buy: -- | Sell: 105000G [Spear] Abilities: Atk +12850, Def +500, M.Atk +9000, M.Def +180, Diz +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  |   Firewyrm Scale   |     Dragon Fin     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Light Ore      |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ///////////////////////// //5.d.I. Axes [F_A_AXE]// ///////////////////////// ------------------   - Pole Axe - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 16 "An axe with a crescent moon-shaped blade. Has a pointy end as well. Choppy-choppy OR stabby-stabby. You decide!" Buy: 11800G | Sell: 220G [Axe] Abilities: Atk +116, Diz +2, Crit +7% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Wolf Fang      |       Bronze       |  Sticks and Stems  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Pole Axe+ - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 20 "A pole axe strengthened with magical power. Easier to hold and has greater balance." Buy: 18900G | Sell: 650G [Axe] Abilities: Atk +163, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Pole Axe      |       Silver       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Great Axe - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 23 "An axe with improved balance. Often thought of as a go-to axe when you're just not sure what weapon to use." Buy: 30900G | Sell: 610G [Axe] Abilities: Atk +232, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |  Claws and Fangs   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Tomahawk - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 28 "An axe with a single blade. The tassel on its edge is always blowing in the wind." Buy: 49700G | Sell: 1020G [Axe] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +292, M.Atk +8, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |      Emerald       |     Silk Cloth     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Claws and Fangs   |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Basalisk Fang - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 30 "A weapon that can cut through anything as if it were cloth. Has a paralyzing effect." Buy: 71500G | Sell: 770G [Axe] Abilities: Atk +360, Diz +2, Crit +15%, Par Atk 30% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |  Paralysis Poison  |  Claws and Fangs   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Claws and Fangs   |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Rock Axe - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 32 "Has one of the hardest blades of any axe. As a result, it's also one of the heaviest axes around." Buy: 80200G | Sell: 1450G [Axe] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Atk +412, M.Atk +20, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |       Silver       |   Giant's Gloves   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Earth Crystal    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Demon Axe - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 35 "An axe possessed by an evil spirit since it cut down a cursed tree." Buy: 96666G | Sell: 1100G [Axe] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +488, M.Atk +30, Diz +2, Crit +12% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |  Scorpion Pincer   |    Devil Blood     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Frost Axe - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 42 "An axe with an icy cold blade. Freezes while it cuts, ensuring less pain for more humane murdering." Buy: 198200G | Sell: 4600G [Axe] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +736, M.Atk +50, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |    Dragon Fang     |    Big Crystal     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Water Crystal    |     Aquamarine     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Crescent Axe - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 46 "An axe with a sleek edge. Its center is unbalanced, however, so it's hard to hold it straight." Buy: 449000G | Sell: 3400G [Axe] Abilities: Atk +900, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |   Chimera's Claw   |     Devil Horn     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Crescent Axe+ - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 47 "A crescent axe strengthened with magical power. A true masterpiece designed to be easy to wield." Buy: 640000G | Sell: 4800G [Axe] Abilities: Atk +1000, Diz +2, Crit +15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Crescent Axe    |  Warrior's Proof   |   Proof of Rank    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Heat Axe - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 53 "An axe with burning blades. Nicknamed "Phoenix Feather," it serves as a symbol of regeneration." Buy: -- | Sell: 7500G [Axe] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +1420, M.Atk +150, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |    Fire Crystal    |        Ruby        | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Fire Dragon Ash   |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Double Edge - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 65 "A well-balanced axe with double blades. Highly regarded for its strength and ease of use." Buy: -- | Sell: 7500G [Axe] Abilities: Atk +2980, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Big Giant's Nail  |    Queen's Jaw     |    Red Lion Fur    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Blue Lion Fur    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Alldale - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 69 "An axe with two golden blades. Called angel wings, they are both strong and beautiful." Buy: -- | Sell: 22000G [Axe] Abilities: Atk +4600, Diz +2, Crit +8% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |     Orichalcum     | Dangerous Scissors | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    White Stone     |    Yellow Core     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Devil Finger - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 73 "A weapon that leaves scars said to resemble scratches from the devil's nails. Has the power to absorb life." Buy: -- | Sell: 13333G [Axe] Abilities: Atk +6000, M.Atk +2000, Diz +15, Crit +5%           Stun +10%, Drain 10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Love Scale     |  Legendary Scale   |  Water Dragon Ash  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Fire Dragon Ash   |  Earth Dragon Ash  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Executioner - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 81 "An axe with a sketchy past. Was imbued with dark power while trying to raise its attack." Buy: -- | Sell: 38000G [Axe] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +8800, M.Atk +1500, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   | Golem Spirit Stone |     Light Ore      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Chimera Tail    |    Dark Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Saint Axe - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 98 "A holy axe with sacred powers. Originally forged for use in rituals, not battle, making it a bit unwieldy." Buy: -- | Sell: 99800G [Axe] Attribute: Light Abilities: Atk +13500, M.Atk +8500, Diz +2, Crit +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  |   Light Crystal    |   White Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Small Crystal    |    Big Crystal     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ///////////////////////////// //5.d.II. Hammers [F_A_HMR]// ///////////////////////////// ---------------------- silver  - Great Hammer - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 22 "A hammer designed to eliminate shock when used. Very nicely balanced." Buy: 22400G | Sell: 400G [Hammer] Abilities: Atk +198, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |       Shards       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------  silver - Ice Hammer - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 26 "A hammer made of ice. Good for smashing things on a hot day. Refreshing!" Buy: 36450G | Sell: 780G [Hammer] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +267, M.Atk +10, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |     Aquamarine     |       Shards       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Bone Hammer - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 31 "A light but strong hammer made from bones." Buy: 78800G | Sell: 820G [Hammer] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +400, M.Atk +20, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |   Giant's Gloves   |  Shells and Bones  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Shells and Bones  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Strong Stone - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 33 "Large chunks of metal are connected to its head. High in attack due to its heavy weight." Buy: 92080G | Sell: 990G [Hammer] Abilities: Atk +430, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |       Stones       |       Scales       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Strings       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Flame Hammer - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 36 "A hammer with fire power on one side. The flame helps enhance its damage output." Buy: 100000G | Sell: 1550G [Hammer] Attribute: Fire

Abilities: Atk +472, M.Atk +35, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |    Fire Crystal    |        Ruby        | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Shards       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Gigant Hammer - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 38 "A large hammer. Be careful not to hit yourself!" Buy: 134980G | Sell: 2800G [Hammer] Abilities: Atk +580, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |        Gold        |       Silver       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Shards       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Sky Hammer - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 40 "A hammer with wings. Very light and easy to use." Buy: 156100G | Sell: 2900G [Hammer] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +644, M.Atk +50, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |    Wind Crystal    |      Emerald       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |Thunderbird Feather |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Graviton Hammer - ------------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 49 "A hammer imbued with earth power. Designed not to hurt your hands during attack." Buy: 840000G | Sell: 3800G [Hammer] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Atk +1150, M.Atk +60, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Grimoire Scale   |   Earth Crystal    |      Minerals      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Spiked Hammer - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 50 "A hammer outfitted with spikes. Can easily score critical hits, hammer or no." Buy: 999999G | Sell: 6100G [Hammer] Abilities: Atk +1250, Diz +34, Crit +8%, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Left Rock Shard   |  Right Rock Shard  |  Claws and Fangs   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Sticks and Stems  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Crystal Hammer - ------------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 57 "A hammer imbued with water power. Its hard head and spikes cause major damage." Buy: -- | Sell: 11000G [Hammer] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +1650, M.Atk +300, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |   Crystal Skull    |    Big Crystal     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Shards       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Schnabel - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 60 "A hammer designed to be small and light. Has good overall balance." Buy: -- | Sell: 11800G [Hammer] Abilities: Atk +2200, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |      Ammonite      |     Blue Core      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Shards       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Gigant Hammer+ - ------------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 71 "Gigant Hammer imbued with magical power. Originally owned by high-ranking giants. Has engravings of their names." Buy: -- | Sell: 22000G [Hammer] Abilities: Atk +5555, M.Atk +10, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Gigant Hammer    | Golem Spirit Stone |     Orichalcum     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Small Crystal    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------   - Kongo - --------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 77 "Made by fusing together chunks of metal. Long-ranged, but hard to handle." Buy: -- | Sell: 25800G [Hammer] Abilities: Atk +7122, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Strong Stone    |   Dragonic Stone   |   Small Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Mjolnir - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 86 "A hammer imbued with earth power. It's said to cause earthquakes if three of them hit the ground at once." Buy: -- | Sell: 68000G [Hammer] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Atk +10000, M.Atk +3000, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Earthwyrm Scale   |   Dragonic Stone   |   Small Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Rune Crystal    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Fatal Crush - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 90 "A hammer way beyond standard size. Long-ranged, and has a high chance of landing critical hits." Buy: -- | Sell: 50000G [Hammer] Abilities: Atk +11500, Diz +40, Crit +7%, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Wind Dragon Tooth  |Throne of the Empire|   Dragonic Stone   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |   Dragonic Stone   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Splash Star - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 99 "Hammer made by using magical power. As its name implies, it looks like splashing stars." Buy: -- | Sell: 120000G [Hammer] Attribute: Light Abilities: Atk +14000, M.Atk +7200, Diz +35, Stun +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  | Wind Dragon Tooth  |     Dragon Fin     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Earthwyrm Scale   |   Firewyrm Scale   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- //////////////////////////// //5.e. Dual Blades [F_DBL]// //////////////////////////// -------------------- silver  - Frost Edge - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 13 "Two swords emanating cool air. Not for people who are overly sensitive to the cold." Buy: 9990G | Sell: 438G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +96, M.Atk +3, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Aquamarine     |     Aquamarine     |      Liquids       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -silver------------------   - Iron Edge - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 21 "Reinforced dual blades. Heavy but well-balanced, making them easy to wield." Buy: 16700G | Sell: 440G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +132, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Iron        |        Iron        |       Silver       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   brnz- Thief Knife - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 23 "Dual blades often used by pirates and thieves. Holding them somehow makes you feel more inherently aggressive." Buy: 23900G | Sell: 780G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +154, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |       Silver       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Wind Edge - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 25 "Tow roaring swords that create winds capable of slicing through enemies." Buy: 43800G | Sell: 1000G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +214, M.Atk +5, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Emerald       |      Emerald       |     Palm Claw      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Gorgeous Lx - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 28 "Gorgeous dual blades. Not only one, but two of them. They're gorgeous, and you can be too, by wielding them." Buy: 50000G | Sell: 6200G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +232, Vit +5, Int -5, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Gorgeous Sword   |   Gorgeous Sword   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Steel Katana - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 30 "Solid swords reinforced with high heat. So sharp that they can cut steel." Buy: 71040G | Sell: 1300G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +276, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |        Gold        | Black Bird Feather | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Twin Blade - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 32 "Dual blades that can make you as strong as an ogre. The long blades help extend your reach. Also has a poisoning effect." Buy: 88000G | Sell: 1650G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +324, Diz +3, Psn Atk +15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |        Gold        |     Rigid Horn     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Rigid Horn     |  Paralysis Poison  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Rampage - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 33 "Called "Rampage" due to their fiery power and the violence they instill in their bearer." Buy: 91400G | Sell: 1700G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +372, Diz +3, Crit +5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |      Diamond       |   Gold Wolf Fang   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Salamander - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 35 "Dual blades set ablaze. Be careful you don't get burned, 'cause these swords are hot, hot, hot!" Buy: 96700G | Sell: 2000G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +400, M.Atk +20, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |      Diamond       |    Fire Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cheap Propeller   |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Platinum Edge - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 37 "Dual blades made of pure platinum. Very sharp and durable." Buy: 104400G | Sell: 4200G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +436, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |      Platinum      |    Dragon Fang     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Dragon Fang     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Sonic Dagger - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 39 "Slim wind-elemental dual blades that move at sonic speed. You can hear the air itself being cut in two." Buy: 145700G | Sell: 4800G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +505, M.Atk +30, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |      Platinum      |      Emerald       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Emerald       |Thunderbird Feather |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---brnz-----------------   - Twin Leeks - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 39 "Leeks. Yes, leeks. Wielding them makes you feel like singing polka." Buy: 30939G | Sell: 3939G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +309, Def +39, M.Atk +39, M.Def +39, Str +39,           Vit +39, Int +39, Diz +25, Crit +15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Leek        |        Leek        |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Chaos Edge - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 40 "Dual blades imbued with magical power. Has a paralyzing effect." Buy: 186550G | Sell: 5400G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +628, M.Atk +15, Diz +3, Par Atk 15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |      Platinum      | Quality Propeller  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Quality Propeller  |     Holy Spore     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Desert Wind - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 44 "Dual blade designs inspired by desert winds. Popular for their beauty and strength." Buy: 419800G | Sell: 4000G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Earth, Wind Abilities: Atk +710, M.Atk +45, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Malm Claw      |    Wind Crystal    |   Earth Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     MTGU Plate     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Broken Wall - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 48 "Dual blades imbued with earth power. So hard that they can smash rocks to pieces." Buy: 999999G | Sell: 6400G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Atk +888, M.Atk +50, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Left Rock Shard   |  Right Rock Shard  |   Earth Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Force Divide - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 51 "Dual blades imbued with both fire and water energies. The temperature difference increases the damage dealt." Buy: -- | Sell: 12200G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Fire, Water Abilities: Atk +1066, M.Atk +300, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |    Fire Crystal    |   Water Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Red Core      |     Blue Core      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Heart Fire - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 54 "Dual blades as hot as the sun. Their fire is said to turn everything to ash." Buy: -- | Sell: 5500G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +1380, M.Atk +180, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Fire Dragon Ash   |  Fire Dragon Ash   |   Yellow Feather   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Fire Crystal    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Orcus Sword - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 57 "These long blades allow for a number of attacks to be made from a distance." Buy: -- | Sell: 7100G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +1920, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Turnip's Miracle  |  Earth Dragon Ash  |  Earth Dragon Ash  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Glitta Augite    |   Glitta Augite    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Deep Blizzard - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 63 "Dual blades so cold that all water around them freezes on contact. As such, its blades tend to change shape a lot." Buy: -- | Sell: 8000G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +2380, M.Atk +400, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Icy Nose      |      Icy Nose      |   Water Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Water Crystal    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Dark Invitation - ------------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 68 "Magical soul-eating swords. They can end the lives of their targets in a single instant." Buy: -- | Sell: 11200G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +3800, M.Atk +500, Diz +3, Drain 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Dangerous Scissors |   Blue Lion Fur    |    Red Lion Fur    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Legendary Scale   |    Dark Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Priest Saber - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 72 "Dual blades used by priests for protection. They're quite powerful, and guaranteed to keep anyone safely preaching." Buy: -- | Sell: 9000G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +3580, Def +250, M.Atk +2500, M.Def +88, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Dangerous Scissors |     MTGU Plate     |     MTGU Plate     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Light Crystal    |   Light Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------   - Efreet - ---------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 74 "High-heat dual blades that generate heat waves. Legends say they once caused an entire sea to evaporate." Buy: -- | Sell: 9800G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +4400, M.Atk +1500, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Red Core      |   Crimson Scale    | Golem Spirit Stone | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Fire Dragon Ash   |  Fire Dragon Ash   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Dragoon Claw - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 76 "Dual blades in the shape of three dragon heads. The three on the left blade stop the other three from fighting." Buy: -- | Sell: 22000G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +5220, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Dragon Fang     |     Blue Scale     |   Glitter Scale    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Grimoire Scale   |   Small Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Emerald Edge - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 79 "Dual blades reinforced countless times. The increase to their magic power gives them a green tint." Buy: -- | Sell: 18000G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +6100, M.Atk +1800, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |     Green Core     |     Green Core     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Rune Edge - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 87 "Dual blade imbued with rune power. Those lucky enough to see them in action may have their dreams come true." Buy: -- | Sell: 44000G [Dual Blade] Attribute: Light Abilities: Atk +7400, M.Atk +3000, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |    Rune Crystal    |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Earnest Edge - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 90 "In the hands of an expert, these long blades can win a fight without taking a hit." Buy: -- | Sell: 50000G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +9600, Diz +6, Crit +8% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |  Earthwyrm Scale   |  Earthwyrm Scale   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Glitta Augite    |   Glitta Augite    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Twin Justice - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 99 "Justice now comes in two. Twice the justice, twice the power. Mete it upon your foes for... Uh, great justice!" Buy: -- | Sell: 115000G [Dual Blade] Abilities: Atk +11200, M.Atk +9500, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  |   Firewyrm Scale   |     Dragon Fin     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Fire Dragon Ash   |  Water Dragon Ash  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ////////////////////// //5.f. Fists [F_FST]// ////////////////////// -----------------------   - Fists of Fire - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 33 "Burning iron gauntlets. We are all friends after a fight!" Buy: 86000G | Sell: 1030G [Fist] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Atk +396, Def +30, M.Atk +10, M.Def +10, Int +15, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |    Fire Crystal    |  Cloths and Skins  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------  B - Fists of Water - ------------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 38 "Cold iron gauntlets. They can deliver merciless blows." Buy: 98000G | Sell: 2300G [Fist] Attribute: Water Abilities: Atk +482, Def +35, M.Atk +15, M.Def +10, Int +15, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |   Water Crystal    |     Aquamarine     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- S  - Fists of Dark - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 46 "Evil iron gauntlets. This is the power gained by giving your heart to the dark side." Buy: 429500G | Sell: 1580G [Fist] Attribute: Dark Abilities: Atk +748, Def +45, M.Atk +30, M.Def +15, Int +15, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Malm Claw      |    Dark Crystal    |    Cursed Doll     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Fists of Wind - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 50 "Sharp iron gauntlets. It's important to draw your punches quickly for maximum effect." Buy: 999999G | Sell: 2000G [Fist] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Atk +906, Def +50, M.Atk +30, M.Def +20, Int +15, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Malm Claw      |    Wind Crystal    |   Chimera's Claw   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Fists of Light - ------------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 53 "Shiny iron gauntlets. So bright they make you want sunglasses." Buy: -- | Sell: 9000G [Fist] Attribute: Light Abilities: Atk +1110, Def +100, M.Atk +100, M.Def +40,           Int +15, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |   Light Crystal    |   Light Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Big Crystal     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Cat Punch - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 57 "A weapon in the shape of a cat's paws. Although it looks soft, the claw part seriously hurts." Buy: -- | Sell: 7500G [Fist] Abilities: Atk +1411, Def +125, M.Atk +200, M.Def +45,           Diz +3, Crit +5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     | Quality Worn Cloth |   Yellow Feather   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Big Bird's Comb   |   Chimera's Claw   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Animal Puppets - ------------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 60 "A useful tool to have when performing a skit alone, but as a weapon..." Buy: -- | Sell: 14000G [Fist] Abilities: Atk +1960, Def +150, M.Atk +500, M.Def +50, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Turnip's Miracle  |    Rune Crystal    |  Puppetry Strings  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Furs        |        Furs        |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Ironleaf Fists - ------------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 64 "Hurts, of course. Be careful not to stab yourself instead." Buy: -- | Sell: 11000G [Fist] Abilities: Atk +2550, Def +180, M.Atk +800, M.Def +60,           Diz +1, Crit +3% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |   Crimson Scale    |     MTGU Plate     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Ironleaf      |      Ironleaf      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------   - Caestus - ----------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 69 "It's said that ancient boxers used them." Buy: -- | Sell: 12500G [Fist] Abilities: Atk +4000, Def +220, M.Atk +1000, M.Def +80, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     | Dangerous Scissors |    Red Lion Fur    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Blue Lion Fur    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Golem  Punch - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 75 "Learning the way of Golems' punch. It's sad that they don't fly off." Buy: -- | Sell: 18000G [Fist] Abilities: Atk +4980, Def +300, M.Def +90, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     | Golem Spirit Stone |    Golem Tablet    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     MTGU Plate     |    Shiny Screw     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Hand of God - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 82 "A.k.a. God hand." Buy: -- | Sell: 40000G [Fist] Abilities: Atk +7500, Def +360, M.Atk +2000, M.Def +100, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |    Chimera Tail    | Ambrosia's Thorns  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Small Crystal    |  Cloths and Skins  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Bazal Katar - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 90 "A foreign weapon that looks like a sword. Actually, it's called a jamadhar." Buy: -- | Sell: 60000G [Fist] Abilities: Atk +9800, Def +580, M.Def +300, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |  Earthwyrm Scale   |   Firewyrm Scale   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Crystal Skull    |  Cloths and Skins  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------   - Fenrir - ---------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 99 "A weapon in the shape of a wolf-like monster that can swallow gods." Buy: -- | Sell: 100000G [Fist] Abilities: Atk +12350, Def +720, M.Atk +10000, M.Def +500, Diz +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  |    Rune Crystal    |    Red Lion Fur    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Blue Lion Fur    |  Broken Ice Wall   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- /////////////////////// //5.g. Staves [F_STV]// /////////////////////// ---------------------   - Emerald Rod - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 18 "Bright green is a symbol of calmness. This rod makes you look intelligent and cool." Buy: 9000G | Sell: 470G [Staff] Attribute: Wind Abilities: M.Atk +42, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Emerald       |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --S--------------------   - Silver Staff - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 21 "A staff made with sacred silver gems. Improves concentration, making it ideal for students." Buy: 13000G | Sell: 390G [Staff] Attribute: Dark Abilities: M.Atk +47, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Ruby Rod - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 23 "A passionate staff that shines bright red. No one can stop the feelings gushing out from this weapon." Buy: 22500G | Sell: 550G [Staff] Attribute: Fire Abilities: M.Atk +56, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Ruby        |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ----------------------------------------------------------------

------------------- S  - Ice Staff - ------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 31 "A staff imbued with the magic power of water. The head is very cold and seems to emanate a faint breeze." Buy: 70000G | Sell: 380G [Staff] Attribute: Water Abilities: M.Atk +80, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Water Crystal    |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Wizard's Staff - ------------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 35 "Proof that the bearer is a full-fledged wizard. You can feel your intelligence grow just by holding it." Buy: 90000G | Sell: 200G [Staff] Attribute: Light Abilities: M.Atk +105, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Magic        |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Mage's Staff - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 40 "A staff that can be used as a walking stick. Popular among older wizards." Buy: 120000G | Sell: 1850G [Staff] Attribute: Earth Abilities: M.Atk +162, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------  S - Shooting Star Staff - ----------------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 43 "A staff inspired by speeding stars in the sky. Sadly, your speed will not become twice as fast." Buy: 165000G | Sell: 550G [Staff] Attribute: Light Abilities: M.Atk +254, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Fairy Elixir    |    Golem Stone     |  Sticks and Stems  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Hell Branch - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 49 "A staff made from a netherworld branch. There's rumors that the kid who invented this was scolded by his parents." Buy: 409100G | Sell: 1220G [Staff] Attribute: Dark Abilities: M.Atk +300, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Skull        |  Warrior's Proof   |   Proof of Rank    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Devil Horn     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Crimson Staff - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 50 "A blood-colored staff. And no, it wasn't painted with real blood. It's just dye made from insects." Buy: 999999G | Sell: 6500G [Staff] Attribute: Fire Abilities: M.Atk +380, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Red Core      |  Fire Dragon Ash   |     Devil Horn     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Bubble Staff - ---------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 53 "A staff that produces millions of bubbles. It must be popular among children. Don't be so mean. Lend it to them." Buy: -- | Sell: 10500G [Staff] Attribute: Water Abilities: M.Atk +500, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Blue Core      |  Water Dragon Ash  |     Orichalcum     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Sticks and Stems  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Gaia Rod - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 56 "A staff that has the power of the earth. It gets power from the Forest of Beginnings secretly." Buy: -- | Sell: 6200G [Staff] Attribute: Earth Abilities: M.Atk +980, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Yellow Core     |  Earth Dragon Ash  |   Yellow Feather   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Sticks and Stems  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Cyclone Rod - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 60 "A staff that has the power of wind. It produces high suction power which is used as a cleaning tool in another world." Buy: -- | Sell: 7800G [Staff] Attribute: Wind Abilities: M.Atk +1460, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Green Core     |   Grimoire Scale   |  Turnip's Miracle  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Sticks and Stems  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Storm Wand - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 65 "A staff that is believed to be able to call storms. If it really does, it's gonna be a problem. Please don't try it." Buy: -- | Sell: 12000G [Staff] Attribute: Wind Abilities: M.Atk +1920, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Mealy Apple     |  Electro Crystal   |     Orichalcum     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Sticks and Stems  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Rune Staff - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 70 "A staff used by great wizards. Its magical power can be boosted by writing runes in the air." Buy: -- | Sell: 24000G [Staff] Attribute: Light Abilities: M.Atk +3140, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Rune Crystal    |    Rune Crystal    |   Crimson Scale    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Sticks and Stems  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Mage's Staff+ - ----------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 76 "A mage's staff strengthened with magical power. Not only more powerful, but easier to use as well." Buy: -- | Sell: 11500G [Staff] Attribute: Love Abilities: M.Atk +4400, Vit +60, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |     Orichalcum     |     Love Scale     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Love Crystal    |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------   - Golden Turnip Staff - ----------------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 80 "A staff in the shape of a Golden Turnip. When you drop it in the fountain, just be honest and say you dropped a gold staff." Buy: -- | Sell: 24000G [Staff] Attribute: Love Abilities: M.Atk +120, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Golden Turnip    |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Magic Broom - --------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 82 "A staff that long ago belonged to a witch. You can use it to fly around in classic witchy style." Buy: -- | Sell: 27000G [Staff] Attribute: Wind Abilities: M.Atk +5500, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Ancient Orc Cloth  |   Moving Branch    |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Big Crystal     |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Magic Shot - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 85 "A trumpet-shaped syringe. Makes mysterious sloshy sounds. Getting pierced with it would hurt a lot." Buy: -- | Sell: 48000G [Staff] Attribute: Love Abilities: Atk +7980, M.Atk +7350, M.Def +50, Diz +30,           Crit +50%, Knock +50%, Stun +150% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Earthwyrm Scale   |   Melody Bottle    |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Small Crystal    |  Sticks and Stems  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Hell Curse - -------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 87 "A staff that is believed to be created in a hellish pot. By the way, the udon cooked in that pot tastes amazing." Buy: -- | Sell: 50000G [Staff] Attribute: Dark Abilities: M.Atk +8800, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Moving Branch    |     Dragon Fin     |    Cursed Doll     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Crystal Skull    |   Small Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Algernon - ------------------ Required Level: Forging Lv. 91 "A staff of flowers given to someone. For some reason, handling it makes you feel extra sharp." Buy: -- | Sell: 28000G [Staff] Attribute: Earth Abilities: M.Atk +10800, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Moving Branch    | Ambrosia's Thorns  | Wind Dragon Tooth  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Charm Blue     |     Lamp Grass     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Sorcerer's Wand - ------------------------- Required Level: Forging Lv. 99 "An almighty staff. But a true sorcerer knows he actually knows nothing." Buy: -- | Sell: 98000G [Staff] Attribute: Light Abilities: M.Atk +12960, Diz +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  |     Dragon Fin     |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Small Crystal    |   Moving Branch    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ////////////////////// //6.a. Armor [D_AMR]// ////////////////////// ---------------   - Shirt - --------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 2 "A plain shirt to wear under clothes. It's made from materials which absorb sweat well." Buy: 120G | Sell: 13G [Armor] Abilities: Def +5 Note: This recipe is automatically gotten along with      the Crafting Table when you purchase it. Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------   - Vest - -------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 8 "Fancy clothing that keeps you warm. Also called a waistcoat." Buy: 1300G | Sell: 20G [Armor] Abilities: Def +9, M.Def +2 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |        Furs        |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Cotton Cloth - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 12 "Might look like bandages, but they're not. Also not recommended as a chest wrap for women." Buy: 4980G | Sell: 125G [Armor] Abilities: Def +18, M.Def +11 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Old Bandage     |    Old Bandage     |  Spider's Thread   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------   - Mail - -------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 16 "You've got mail!" Buy: 9200G | Sell: 206G [Armor] Abilities: Def +36, M.Def +18 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Bronze       |      Liquids       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Chain Mail - -------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 20 "With this, straw sandals and a ninja sword on your back, you're on your way to becoming a true warrior!" Buy: 18000G | Sell: 420G [Armor] Abilities: Def +50, M.Def +30 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Scale Vest - -------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 25 "A vest studded with scales." Buy: 31000G | Sell: 620G [Armor] Abilities: Def +68, M.Def +36 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |  Pretty Carapace   |        Root        | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Sparkling Shirt - ------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 28 "This is the biggest challenge for people who love clothes. Wearing something like this... Are you out of mind?" Buy: 49200G | Sell: 600G [Armor] Abilities: Def +78, M.Def +52 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |        Furs        |  Cloths and Skins  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Wind Cloak - -------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 32 "A cloak imbued with the element of wind. Don't get any bright ideas and start jumping off buildings, though." Buy: 72780G | Sell: 980G [Armor] Abilities: Def +92, M.Def +60, Wind Res 10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Black Bird Feather |    Wind Crystal    |      Emerald       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Protector - ------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 38 "Equipment that prevents accidents before they happen." Buy: 106200G | Sell: 1000G [Armor] Abilities: Def +123, M.Def +68 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Shoulder Piece   |      Diamond       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Platinum Mail - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 44 "A luxurious mail made of platinum." Buy: 198000G | Sell: 3800G [Armor] Abilities: Def +152, M.Def +80 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |      Platinum      | Blk.Tortoise Shell | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Lamellar Vest - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 50 "Armor made from plate-shaped scales. It doesn't impede your speed and also protects you well." Buy: -- | Sell: 4500G [Armor] Abilities: Def +254, M.Def +140 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |       Scales       |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------   - Mercenary's Cloak - --------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 53 "Makes you look super cool." Buy: -- | Sell: 3000G [Armor] Abilities: Def +385, M.Def +320 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Quality Worn Cloth |  Big Bird's Comb   |  Puppetry Strings  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Wooly Shirt - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 56 "The puffy wool protects you from attacks, but it's soooooo annoying to wash." Buy: -- | Sell: 4200G [Armor] Abilities: Def +578, M.Def +468 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Electro Crystal   |   Wooly Furball    |   Wooly Furball    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Strings       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Elvish Cloak - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 59 "A brilliant cloak that is absolutely perfect. Only the beautiful can wear this." Buy: -- | Sell: 6400G [Armor] Abilities: Def +888, M.Def +850 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Turnip's Miracle  | Ambrosia's Thorns  |   Crystal Skull    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Powders and Spores |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Dragon Cloak - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 64 "A cloak with the symbol of a dragon. Anything with dragons on it is strong, right?" Buy: -- | Sell: 7800G [Armor] Abilities: Def +1250, M.Def +1200 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Dragon Scale    |   Crimson Scale    |   Grimoire Scale   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Earth Dragon Ash  |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Power Protector - ------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 69 "A reinforced protector. It will prevent any accidents. Disclaimer: Not to be used when cooking." Buy: -- | Sell: 18000G [Armor] Abilities: Def +1890, M.Def +1820 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |     Orichalcum     |     Orichalcum     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     MTGU Plate     | Dangerous Scissors |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Rune Vest - ------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 76 "A vest imbued with the power of runes." Buy: -- | Sell: 30000G [Armor] Abilities: Def +2260, M.Def +2310 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Golem Spirit Stone |    Rune Crystal    |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Royal Garter - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 90 "Makes you feel the dignity of a king." Buy: -- | Sell: 48000G [Armor] Abilities: Def +2824, M.Def +2780 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   | Ancient Orc Cloth  |     Love Scale     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Small Crystal    |    White Stone     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------   - Four Dragons' Vest - ---------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 99 "A vest blessed by Native Dragons. Can tolerate any attack." Buy: -- | Sell: 120000G [Armor] Abilities: Def +3600, M.Def +3260,           Fire Res 5%, Water Res 5%, Earth Res 5%, Wind Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Dragon Fin     |  Earthwyrm Scale   |   Firewyrm Scale   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Wind Dragon Tooth  |    Rune Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- //////////////////////// //6.b. Shields [D_SHD]// //////////////////////// ----------------------   - Small Shield - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 2 "A small shield, easy to use. Low defense capability." Buy: 70G | Sell: 22G [Shield] Abilities: Def +3 Note: This recipe is automatically gotten along with      the Crafting Table when you purchase it. Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Minerals      |                 ��  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Umbrella - ------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 6 "An expensive umbrella. Mainly meant for use as a parasol, but works against rain, too!" Buy: 300G | Sell: 52G [Shield] Abilities: M.Def +6 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       |  Sticks and Stems  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Iron Shield - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 8 "A simple shield made from iron. Wide, so it stops attacks fairly easily." Buy: 1240G | Sell: 47G [Shield] Abilities: Def +8 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Iron        |        Iron        |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Monkey Plush - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 12 "A cute stuffed animal. Sold out in stores due to how terrifyingly cuddly it is." Buy: 3950G | Sell: 74G [Shield] Attribute: Love Abilities: M.Def +18, Love Res 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Yellow Down     |  Cloths and Skins  |  Cloths and Skins  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Round Shield - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 15 "A rounded shield. Used to fend off attacks rather than simply deflecting them." Buy: 5440G | Sell: 118G [Shield] Abilities: Def +15, M.Def +7 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Bronze       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Turtle Shield - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 20 "A shield made by combining turtle shells. Very heavy, and often used in training. Resists being blown away." Buy: 9800G | Sell: 240G [Shield] Abilities: Def +24, M.Def +16, Crt Res +30%, Knock Res 75% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Turtle Shell    |       Bronze       |      Liquids       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Chaos Shield - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 25 "A shield that goes with the chaos blade. Highly resistant to poison, paralysis, and seals." Buy: 21500G | Sell: 480G [Shield] Abilities: Def +40, M.Def +38, Psn Res 80%, Seal Res 80%, Par Res 80% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |  Pretty Carapace   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Bone Shield - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 32 "A shield that's both light and hard. Its featherweight nature makes it easy to handle." Buy: 42000G | Sell: 610G [Shield] Abilities: Def +66, M.Def +56 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |  Shells and Bones  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Magic Shield - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 37 "A shield that blocks magic attacks and seals. Best used together with a staff." Buy: 71500G | Sell: 1200G [Shield] Abilities: Def +84, M.Def +78, Int +5, Seal Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Gold        |       Silver       | Mysterious Powder  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Crystals      |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Heavy Shield - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 41 "A shield made from layers of silver. Big and tough, it has a high chance of resisting critical hits." Buy: 90000G | Sell: 940G [Shield] Abilities: Def +102, M.Def +84, Crt Res 50%, Knock Res 20% Required Materials:

---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |   Shoulder Piece   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Platinum Shield - ------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 43 "A durable shield made of pure platinum. Greatly resists critical hits." Buy: 127000G | Sell: 3800G [Shield] Abilities: Def +150, M.Def +150, Diz Res 85%, Crt Res 70% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Platinum      |      Platinum      | Blk.Tortoise Shell | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Kite Shield - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 50 "A shield with high defensive power. Simply shaped, easy to use and highly resistant to knockouts." Buy: 378000G | Sell: 4600G [Shield] Abilities: Def +208, M.Def +162, Diz Res 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Proof of Rank    |  Warrior's Proof   |      Platinum      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Dragon Bones    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Knight Shield - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 54 "Proof of bravery, only borne by a chosen few. Has a very high chance of resisting critical hits." Buy: -- | Sell: 7900G [Shield] Abilities: Def +325, M.Def +320, Diz Res 50%, Crt Res 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |   Grimoire Scale   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Element Shield - ------------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 58 "A shield that raises defense against elemental attacks. Lighter than it looks and very easy to use." Buy: -- | Sell: 14800G [Shield] Attribute: Fire, Water, Earth, Wind Abilities: Def +610, M.Def +580, Fire Res 15%, Water Res 15%,           Earth res 15%, Wind Res 15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Yellow Feather   |     Green Core     |      Red Core      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Yellow Core     |     Blue Core      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Magical Shield - ------------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 65 "High in magic defense and resists status ailments. The crystal in its center reduces magic attacks." Buy: -- | Sell: 18000G [Shield] Abilities: Def +840, M.Def +800, Psn Res 50%, Seal Res 50%,           Par Res 50%, Slp Res 50%, Ftg Res 25%, Sick Res 25%,           Drain Res 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Crimson Scale    |  Left Rock Shard   |  Right Rock Shard  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Rune Crystal    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Prism Shield - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 78 "A shield that fends off magic attacks. Reduces damage by diffusing magical power. Blocks seals." Buy: -- | Sell: 30000G [Shield] Abilities: Def +1080, M.Def +960, Int +10, Seal Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Blue Scale     |   Glitter Scale    |   Crimson Scale    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Light Ore      |   Small Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Rune Shield - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 94 "A shield made with runes. Not easily damaged, and blocks magic attacks. Halves light and darkness damage." Buy: -- | Sell: 110000G [Shield] Attribute: Light, Dark Abilities: Def +2800, M.Def +3120, Light Res 50%, Dark Res 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |     Dragon Fin     |  Earthwyrm Scale   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Rune Crystal    |   Small Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ///////////////////////// //6.c. Headgear [D_HED]// ///////////////////////// ------------------   - Headband - ------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 2 "A headband from the Far East. Tie it around your forehead when you want to feel awesome." Buy: 65G | Sell: 13G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +1 Note: This recipe is automatically gotten along with      the Crafting Table when you purchase it. Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Blue Ribbon - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 4 "A blue-colored ribbon. Those who wear it look loyal." Buy: 500G | Sell: 50G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +3, Seal Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Blue Grass     |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Green Ribbon - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 5 "A green-colored ribbon. Those who wear it look environmentally conscious. Possibly hipster." Buy: 500G | Sell: 50G [Headgear] Abilities: M.Def +3, Seal Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Green Grass     |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Purple Ribbon - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 18 "A purple-colored ribbon. Those who wear it look sort of gothic." Buy: 500G | Sell: 50G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +2, M.Def +1, Seal Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Purple Grass    |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Spectacles - -------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 7 "People say you look smart with these." Buy: 5000G | Sell: 350G [Headgear] Abilities: M.Def +4, Int +2 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Aquamarine     |     Aquamarine     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Straw Hat - ------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 8 "A hat great for summer. It feels good because it lets the heat out." Buy: 1600G | Sell: 68G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Strings       |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Fancy Hat - ------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 9 "A striking red hat. Breathes quite well, offering superior cranial comfort." Buy: 2800G | Sell: 47G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +4 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Brand Glasses - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 11 "A famous designer's brand. Makes you look stylish!" Buy: 6500G | Sell: 650G [Headgear] Abilities: M.Def +4, Str +2 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Dark Crystal    |     Aquamarine     |     Aquamarine     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Cute Knitting - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 13 "A warm, woolen hat." Buy: 1800G | Sell: 27G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +4 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |  Cloths and Skins  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------   - Intelligent Glasses - ----------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 15 "You look rather more silly than smart in these." Buy: 5500G | Sell: 420G [Headgear] Abilities: Int +10 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Magic Crystal    |     Aquamarine     |     Aquamarine     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Fireproof Hood - ------------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 16 "Protects your head. Don't push. Don't run. Don't talk. Just stop, drop... and rooooooll..." Buy: 6800G | Sell: 77G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +8, M.Def +1 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Ghost Hood     |  Cloths and Skins  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Silk Hat - ------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 17 "When you wear this, you might hear a song. No tricks, no gimmicks!" Buy: -- | Sell: 19G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +5, M.Def +3, Int +5 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Black Grass     |  Cloths and Skins  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Black Ribbon - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 18 "A black-colored ribbon. Those who wear it look intimidating." Buy: 5000G | Sell: 50G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +7, M.Def +3, Seal Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Black Grass     |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------   - Lolita Headdress - -------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 19 "Gothic Lolita fashion that is popular among some people." Buy: 9200G | Sell: 68G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +8, M.Def +4 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Black Grass     |  Cloths and Skins  |  Cloths and Skins  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Strings       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Headdress - ------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 20 "An accessory that decorates your head. It must be frilly and flashy." Buy: 11480G | Sell: 75G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +8, Int +2 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |  Cloths and Skins  |  Cloths and Skins  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Strings       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------   - Pumpkin Headgear - -------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 20 "A hat made from a pumpkin. The hero of Halloween." Buy: 2500G | Sell: 135G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +15 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Pumpkin       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Yellow Ribbon - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 22 "A yellow-colored ribbon. Those who wear it look intelligent." Buy: 10000G | Sell: 50G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +9, Seal Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Yellow Grass    |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Cat Ears - ------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 24 "An accessory inspired by a Palm Cat's ears." Buy: 25000G | Sell: 7G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +9, Str +2 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Furs        |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Silver Hairpin - ------------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 26 "A traditional craft item from the Far East. Worn on the head to ward off evil spirits." Buy: 25000G | Sell: 380G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +12, M.Def +8, Seal Res 10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Red Ribbon - -------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 30 "A red-colored ribbon. Those who wear it look passionate." Buy: 31500G | Sell: 50G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +12, Seal Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Red Grass      |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Turnip Headgear - ------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 30 "A hat made from a turnip. It was once used during Halloween, but it got replaced by a pumpkin." Buy: 2500G | Sell: 40G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +10, M.Def +10 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Turnip       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Orange Ribbon - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 35 "An orange-colored ribbon. Those who wear it look fun to hang out with." Buy: 31500G | Sell: 50G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +18, Seal Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Orange Grass    |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - White Ribbon - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 38 "A white-colored ribbon. Those who wear it should probably avoid eating spaghetti." Buy: 50000G | Sell: 50G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +28, Seal Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    White Grass     |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Four Seasons - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 44 "A headdress that makes you feel all seasons. It's for those who have pure, strong, merciful and open hearts." Buy: -- | Sell: 2500G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +35, M.Def +50, Fire Res 7%, Water Res 7%,           Earth Res 7%, Wind Res 7% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Spring Headdress  |  Summer Headdress  |  Autumn Headdress  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Winter Headdress  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Feathered Hat - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 51 "A hat with feathers in it. Protects your head and makes you look like an intellectual. Also increases love." Buy: -- | Sell: 330G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +150, M.Def +120, Love Res 25%,           Diz Res 20%, Crt Res 20% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Quality Worn Cloth |      Feathers      |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Gold Hairpin - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 60 "A traditional craft item from the Far East. Made of finest gold." Buy: -- | Sell: 1200G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +520, M.Def +480, Seal Res 20% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Turnip's Miracle  |        Gold        |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Indigo Ribbon - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 77 "An indigo-colored ribbon. Those who wear it look regal." Buy: -- | Sell: 500G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +976, M.Def +892, Seal Res 5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Blue Scale     |    Indigo Grass    |  Cloths and Skins  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Strings       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------   - Crown - --------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 95 "A classy crown that kings wear." Buy: -- | Sell: 60000G [Headgear] Abilities: Def +1512, M.Def +1380, Slp Res 30%, Faint Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |   Small Crystal    |    Black Scale     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    White Stone     |    Rune Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ////////////////////// //6.d. Shoes [D_SHO]// ////////////////////// ------------------------   - Sneaking Boots - ------------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 23 "Boots used to sneak up on unsuspecting foes unnoticed. Allows you to attack monsters before they attack you!" Buy: 22000G | Sell: 780G [Shoes] Abilities: Def +6, Diz Res -20%, Crit +30% Required Materials: ----------------------------------------------------------------   Invisible Stone   |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Strider Boots - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 40 "Boots that help you take bigger steps. Lengthens your invincibility when dashing." Buy: 188000G | Sell: 2600G [Shoes] Abilities: Def +50 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Pretty Thread    |      Platinum      |        Gold        | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Cloths and Skins  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Step-In Boots - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 48 "Boots designed to prevent you from executing dash attacks." Buy: -- | Sell: 3200G [Shoes] Abilities: Def +98, Knock Res 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Warrior's Proof   |    Shiny Screw     |  Cloths and Skins  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Strings       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Feather Boots - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 54 "Boots made of a light material. Makes you feel like you're walking on air!" Buy: -- | Sell: 7780G [Shoes] Abilities: Def +140, M.Def +30, Knock Res -15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |  Big Bird's Comb   |    Big Crystal     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Feathers      |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Ghost Boots - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 65 "Boots designed to lessen one's weight through principles learned from flying foes. Increases travel speed." Buy: -- | Sell: 6800G [Shoes] Abilities: Def +670, M.Def +420, Knock Res -10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Quality Worn Cloth |    Dragon Scale    |   Crimson Scale    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Crystal Skull    |      Strings       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Iron Geta - ------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 70 "Simple iron footwear. Made for training purposes. Decreases travel speed." Buy: -- | Sell: 7000G [Shoes] Abilities: Def +920, M.Def +680, Knock Res 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Dangerous Scissors |     MTGU Plate     |     MTGU Plate     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Iron        |        Iron        |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Water Shoes - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 75 "Footwear used by Ninja of the Far East. Helps you walk on water." Buy: -- | Sell: 280G [Shoes] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Pretty Thread    |  Sticks and Stems  |  Cloths and Skins  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Furs        |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Ice Skates - -------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 79 "Boots that make you skate around like you're in a rink, anywhere you go. They don't let you jump or spin, though." Buy: -- | Sell: 6400G [Shoes] Abilities: Def +1520, M.Def +1400, Diz Res 25%,           Crt Res 25%, Knock Res -25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Broken Ice Wall   |  Cloths and Skins  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Knight Boots - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 86 "Boots with very high defense. Fine quality. Often worn by knights." Buy: -- | Sell: 12500G [Shoes] Abilities: Def +1666, M.Def +1050, Str +5 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |    Black Scale     |      Ammonite      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Strings       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Fairy Boots - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 95 "Rare boots made with fairy dust. Very light, but "fairy" tough." Buy: -- | Sell: 52000G [Shoes] Abilities: Def +2402, M.Def +1980, Psn Res 15%, Seal Res 15%,           Par Res 15%, Slp Res 15%, Ftg Res 15%, Sick Res 15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Earthwyrm Scale   |   Small Crystal    |   Melody Bottle    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Strings       |      Feathers      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Rocket Wing - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 99 "Boots that help you walk faster than ever before. Takes your breath away, so make sure not to pass out!" Buy: -- | Sell: 120000G [Shoes] Abilities: Diz Res -50%, Crt Res -25%, Knock Res -50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Dragon Fin     |  Earthwyrm Scale   |   Firewyrm Scale   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Wind Dragon Tooth  |      Feathers      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- //////////////////////////// //6.e. Accessories [D_ACC]// //////////////////////////// ---------------------   - Silver Ring - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 24 "Beloved for its simple design, but otherwise unremarkable." Buy: 45000G | Sell: 450G [Accessory] Attribute: Light, Dark Abilities: Light Res 50%, Dark Res 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |      Crystals      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Paralysis Ring - ------------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 28 "A ring that not only resists paralysis, but inflicts it on foes as well due to the medicines set into its trim." Buy: 19800G | Sell: 550G [Accessory] Abilities: Par Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |   Scorpion Tail    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Silent Ring - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 29 "A ring that not only resists seals, but places them upon foes as well due to the medicines set into its trim." Buy: 19800G | Sell: 2600G [Accessory] Abilities: Seal Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |     Lamp Squid     |                    | ----------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------   - Throwing Ring - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 33 "You can throw an item far away with this ring." Buy: -- | Sell: 1200G [Accessory] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Puppetry Strings  |      Minerals      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Power Gloves - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 42 "Gloves that fit snugly on one's hands. Used to carry heavy things. They're so bad!" Buy: 312000G | Sell: 420G [Accessory] Abilities: Atk +72, Def +58, Diz +3, Stun +50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Giant's Gloves   | Blue Giant's Glove |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Shield Ring - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 44 "A ring used as a shield. Though tough, it only covers a short range. Occasionally reduces damage received to 1." Buy: 68000G | Sell: 320G [Accessory] Abilities: Vit +25 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Blk.Tortoise Shell |    Turtle Shell    |      Minerals      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Stay-up Ring - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 46 "You will no longer yawn with this ring. Hail to short sleepers!" Buy: -- | Sell: 1100G [Accessory] Abilities: Slp Res -25%, Ftg Res 30%, Sick Res 30% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Holy Spore     |      Minerals      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Gold Ring - ------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 63 "Beloved for its simple design. More expensive than silver." Buy: -- | Sell: 5200G [Accessory] Attribute: Fire, Water, Earth, Wind Abilities: Fire Res 15%, Water Res 15%, Earth Res 15%, Wind Res 15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |        Gold        |  Turnip's Miracle  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Magic Charm - --------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 66 "A must-have charm among magic knights. Favors either attack or magic attack -- whichever is stronger." Buy: 150000G | Sell: 800G [Accessory] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Round Stone     |  Turnip's Miracle  | Powders and Spores | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Crystals      |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------   - Rosary - ---------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 68 "An accessory bearing a holy cross, used for prayers. Prevents most monsters from appearing at all." Buy: 78000G | Sell: 1580G [Accessory] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Silver       |  Puppetry Strings  |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------   - Talisman - ------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 71 "A type of protective charm. Reverses status effects such as poison, paralysis, fatigue and cold." Buy: 60000G | Sell: 2100G [Accessory] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Rafflesia Petal   | Ambrosia's Thorns  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Hero's Proof - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 73 "Proof of almighty power. Slowly recovers HP." Buy: -- | Sell: 30000G [Accessory] Abilities: Def +100 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Chest Hair     |   Small Crystal    |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Proof of Wisdom - ------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 74 "Proof of almighty wisdom. Slowly recovers RP." Buy: -- | Sell: 30000G [Accessory] Abilities: M.Def +100 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Moving Branch    |   Small Crystal    |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Platinum Ring - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 75 "Beloved for its simple design. This platinum type is rare and hard to find." Buy: -- | Sell: 7200G [Accessory] Attribute: Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Light, Dark Abilities: Fire Res 10%, Water Res 10%, Earth Res 10%,           Wind Res 10%, Light Res 25%, Dark Res 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |      Platinum      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Diamond Brooch - ------------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 77 "A golden brooch with scattered diamonds. Enjoy its smooth lines and beautiful glimmer. Resists all status ailments." Buy: -- | Sell: 28000G [Accessory] Abilities: Psn Res 100%, Seal Res 100%, Par Res 100%,           Slp Res 100%, Ftg Res 100%, Sick Res 100%,           Faint Res 100%, Drain Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |     Light Ore      |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Diamond       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Lucky Strike - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 78 "Brings you good luck. Grants a higher than average chance of landing critical hits." Buy: -- | Sell: 6200G [Accessory] Abilities: Crit +100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Critical Ring    |  Tablet of Truth   | Dangerous Scissors | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Minerals      |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------   - Anette's Necklace - --------------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 80 "With wearing this necklace, you can move faster. Also, you're kicking up more clouds of dirt. Stop that." Buy: -- | Sell: 25000G [Accessory] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Rune Sphere Shard  | Ancient Orc Cloth  |      Strings       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Dolphin Brooch - ------------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 88 "A lovely brooch made by a master craftsman. If one of your family equips it, in enhances their status." Buy: -- | Sell: 15000G [Accessory] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    White Stone     |     Orichalcum     |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Art of Defense - ------------------------ Required Level: Crafting Lv. 90 "A book on the secrets of guarding. Halves time spent flinching, granting its reader a heart of steel." Buy: -- | Sell: 30000G [Accessory] Abilities: Vit +50 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |   Grimoire Scale   |  Broken Ice Wall   | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Art of Attack - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 91 "A book on the secrets of combat. Generates sonic waves and expands your weapon's target area." Buy: -- | Sell: 30000G [Accessory] Abilities: Str +100 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |Throne of the Empire| Wind Dragon Tooth  | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Art of Magic - ---------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 92 "A book on the secrets of spellcasting. Halves non-elemental attacks by way of magic walls." Buy: -- | Sell: 30000G [Accessory] Abilities: Int +100 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Dragonic Stone   |    Chimera Tail    |   Melody Bottle    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Wind Ring - ------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 93 "A ring imbued with the magical power of wind. It blocks wind damage, but makes you vunerable to earth damage." Buy: -- | Sell: 5000G [Accessory] Attribute: Wind Abilities: Earth Res -50%, Wind Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |    Wind Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Earth Ring - -------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 94 "A ring imbued with the magical power of earth. It blocks earth damage, but makes you vunerable to wind damage." Buy: -- | Sell: 5000G [Accessory] Attribute: Earth Abilities: Earth Res 100%, Wind Res -50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |    Wind Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Fire Ring - ------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 95 "A ring imbued with the magical power of fire. It blocks fire damage, but makes you vunerable to water damage." Buy: -- | Sell: 5000G [Accessory] Attribute: Fire Abilities: Fire Res 100%, Water Res -50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |    Wind Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Water Ring - -------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 96 "A ring imbued with the magical power of water. It blocks water damage, but makes you vunerable to fire damage." Buy: -- | Sell: 5000G [Accessory] Attribute: Water Abilities: Fire Res -50%, Water Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Orichalcum     |   Water Crystal    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Courage Badge - ----------------------- Required Level: Crafting Lv. 99 "Given to those of brave heart and courageous mind. Ain't it the truth!" Buy: -- | Sell: 80000G [Accessory] Abilities: Atk +500, Def +50, M.Atk +500, M.Def +50,           Str +150, Vit +150, Int +150, Diz Res 20%,           Crt Res 50%, Psn Res 50%, Seal Res 50%, Par Res 50%,           Slp Res 50%, Ftg Res 30%, Sick Res 30%, Faint Res 30%,           Drain Res 30%, Crit +5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Badge        | Rune Sphere Shard  |    Rune Crystal    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ////////////////////////////// //7. Chemistry Recipes [CHE]// ////////////////////////////// ---------------------   - The Protein - --------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 80 "A specially made medicine. Increases maximum strength. Get fit, brah." Buy: 2000000G | Sell: 1500G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Red Crystal     |    Red Crystal     |      Spinach       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Powders and Spores |      Liquids       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Intelligencer - ----------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 82 "A specially made medicine. Increases maximum intelligence." Buy: 2000000G | Sell: 1500G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   White Crystal    |   White Crystal    |      Eggplant      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Powders and Spores |      Liquids       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Vital Gummi - --------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 83 "A specially made medicine. Increases maximum vitality." Buy: 2000000G | Sell: 1500G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Blue Crystal    |    Blue Crystal    |      Bok Choy      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Powders and Spores |      Liquids       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Heart Drink - --------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 85 "A specially made medicine. Increases maximum HP." Buy: 1500000G | Sell: 1300G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Green Crystal    |   Green Crystal    |      Ironleaf      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Powders and Spores |      Liquids       |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Love Potion - --------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 87 "A medicine loved by all. Give it to someone and they might like you. Heals all status effects." Buy: 3000000G | Sell: 500G [Medicine] Effects: Heal: PSN SEAL PAR FTG SICK, RP +50%, Crt Res 50%,         Knock Res 10%, Psn Res 25%, Seal Res 25%, Par Res 25%,         Slp Res 25%, Ftg Res 25%, Sick Res 25%, Faint Res 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Grape Liqueur    |     Pink Melon     |     Strawberry     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Honey        |   Hot-Hot Fruit    |    Emery Flower    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - The Protein - --------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 90 "A specially made medicine. Increases maximum strength. Get fit, brah." Buy: 2000000G | Sell: 1500G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Big Red Crystal   |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Intelligencer - ----------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 92 "A specially made medicine. Increases maximum intelligence." Buy: 2000000G | Sell: 1500G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Big White Crystal  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Vital Gummi - --------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 93 "A specially made medicine. Increases maximum vitality." Buy: 2000000G | Sell: 1500G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Big Blue Crystal  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Heart Drink - --------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 95 "A specially made medicine. Increases maximum HP." Buy: 1500000G | Sell: 1300G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Big Green Crystal  |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Leveliser - ------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 96 "A medicine made from a hodge-podge of things. Heats your body and increases your level." Buy: 5000000G | Sell: 3000G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Emery Flower    |   4-Leaf Clover    |     Noel Grass     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Autumn Grass    |     Fireflower     |   Hot-Hot Fruit    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Love Potion - --------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 97 "A medicine loved by all. Give it to someone and they might like you. Heals all status effects." Buy: 3000000G | Sell: 500G [Medicine] Effects: Heal: PSN SEAL PAR FTG SICK, RP +50%, Crt Res 50%,         Knock Res 10%, Psn Res 25%, Seal Res 25%, Par Res 25%,         Slp Res 25%, Ftg Res 25%, Sick Res 25%, Faint Res 25% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Great Emery Flower |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Leveliser - ------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 99 "A medicine made from a hodge-podge of things. Heats your body and increases your level." Buy: 5000000G | Sell: 3000G [Medicine] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Great Emery Flower |Great 4-Leaf Clover |                    | ----------------------------------------------------------------

-------------------   - Giantizer - ------------------- Required Level: Chemistry Lv. 57 "Sprinkle on soil to grow gargantuan produce." Buy: 12000G | Sell: 300G [Nutrient] Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Lamp Grass     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- //////////////////////////// //8. Cooking Recipes [CKG]// //////////////////////////// ////////////////////// //8.b. Knife [C_KNF]// ////////////////////// -----------------------   - Trout Sashimi - ----------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 2 "Freshly sliced masu trout. Eat it with soy sauce." Buy: 210G | Sell: 17G [Knife] Effects: HP +150, RP +50, Str +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Masu Trout     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Turbot Sashimi - ------------------------ Required Level: Cooking Lv. 21 "Freshly sliced turbot. The edges are very tasty." Buy: 1300G | Sell: 150G [Knife] Effects: HP +1900, RP +700, Str +25 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Turbot       |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Rainbow Sashimi - ------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 26 "Freshly sliced rainbow trout. Eat it with soy sauce. But beware! It may still have poison in it..." Buy: 1740G | Sell: 240G [Knife] Effects: Status Ailments: PSN, HP +2860, RP +700, Psn Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Rainbow Trout    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------   - Lamp Squid Sashimi - ---------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 53 "Freshly sliced lamp squid. Once you eat its lamp, your fate (and status) is sealed." Buy: 12000G | Sell: 2895G [Knife] Effects: Status Ailments: SEAL, HP +5000, HP +26%,         RP +1000, Seal Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Lamp Squid     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Fall Sashimi - ---------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 58 "Rare fall flounder sashimi. Its edges are delicious and help maintain one's beautiful glow." Buy: 15800G | Sell: 3750G [Knife] Effects: HP +5000, HP +50%, RP +1000, Str +70 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Fall Flounder    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------   - Yellowtail Sashimi - ---------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 68 "Freshly sliced yellowtail. Fatty and rich in taste." Buy: 27000G | Sell: 6700G [Knife] Effects: HP +5000, HP +89%, RP +1000, Str +150, Str +3% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Yellowtail     |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------   - Tuna Sashimi - ---------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 74 "The most expensive and delicious part of tuna. A true delicacy!" Buy: 48000G | Sell: 9500G [Knife] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, Str +150, Str +7% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Tuna        |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------   - Sunsquid Sashimi - -------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 77 "Passionately sliced sunsquid. Popular in certain regions." Buy: 64000G | Sell: 11800G [Knife] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, Str +150, Str +10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Sunsquid      |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Glitter Sashimi - ------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 92 "Freshly sliced glitter snapper. Sweet, but prohibitively expensive due to its fabulousness." Buy: 120000G | Sell: 24000G [Knife] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, Str +150,         Str +18%, Light Res 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Glitter Snapper   |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- /////////////////////////// //8.c. Frying Pan [C_FPN]// /////////////////////////// ---------------------------   - Salted Masu Trout - --------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 9 "Salted and grilled masu trout. The fresher it is, the better it tastes." Buy: 680G | Sell: 220G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +600, RP max +7, Int +3 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Masu Trout     |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Grilled C. Carp - ------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 14 "Salted and grilled crucian carp. The fresher it is, the better it tastes." Buy: 810G | Sell: 265G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +1320, RP max +20, Int +10 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Crucian Carp    |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------   - Grilled Gibelio - ------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 19 "Salted and grilled gibelio. The fresher it is, the better it tastes." Buy: 1800G | Sell: 272G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +2280, RP max +55, Int +23 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Gibelio       |     Sour Drop      |                     -------------------------   - Salted R. Trout - ------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 27 "Salted and grilled rainbow trout. The fresher it is, the better it tastes." Buy: 2750G | Sell: 390G [Frying Pan] Effects: Status Ailments: PSN, HP +3640, RP max +80,         Int +32, Psn Res 100%, Psn Atk 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Rainbow Trout    |     Sour Drop      |                    | ----------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------   - Grilled Lamp Squid - ---------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 54 "A little bitter when grilled, but nonetheless a popular dish among foodies. Perhaps they just like being sealed?" Buy: 15200G | Sell: 3780G [Frying Pan] Effects: Status Ailments: SEAL, HP +5000, HP +32%, RP +1000,         RP max +150, Int +45, Seal Res 100%, Seal Atk 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Lamp Squid     |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------   - Grilled F. Flounder - ----------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 58 "Salted and grilled fall flounder. Its beautiful colors grab attention." Buy: 20000G | Sell: 4850G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +5000, HP +53%, RP +1000, RP max +180, Int +50 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Fall Flounder    |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------   - Grilled Yellowtail - ---------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 69 "Salted and grilled yellowtail. Sugar in the teriyaki sauce makes its surface shiny." Buy: 35400G | Sell: 8600G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +5000, HP +92%, RP +1000, RP max +200, RP max +3%,         Int +70, Int +2% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |     Yellowtail     |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------   - Grilled Blowfish - -------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 72 "An uncommon dish. Most people wouldn't think to grill blowfish, y'know?" Buy: 48000G | Sell: 7800G [Frying Pan] Effects: Status Ailments: PAR, HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000,         RP +1%, RP max +200, RP max +5%, Int +80, Int +3%,         Par Res 100%, Par Atk 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Blowfish      |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Tuna Teriyaki - ----------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 75 "Tuna marinated in teriyaki sauce and fried. To make it shine, apply the sauce repeatedly while cooking." Buy: 61000G | Sell: 11000G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, RP +10%, RP max +200,         RP max +6%, Int +90, Int +5% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Tuna        |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------   - Grilled Sunsquid - -------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 78 "Dried and grilled sunsquid. Savory, but easily burned." Buy: 80000G | Sell: 15800G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, RP +19%, RP max +200,         RP max +8%, Int +100, Int +6% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Sunsquid      |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------   - Salted Taimen - ----------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 80 "Salted and grilled taimen. The fresher it is, the better it tastes." Buy: 88000G | Sell: 6000G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, RP +25%, RP max +200,         RP max +10%, Int +100, Int +8% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Taimen       |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------   - Dry Curry - ------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 86 "Unlike normal curry, it's more a powder than a sauce. Can be eaten with rice or bread." Buy: 49800G | Sell: 8600G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, RP +43%, HP max +800,         HP max +5%, Str +50, Str +5%, Vit +50, Vit +5%,         Int +50, Int +5%, Fire Res 15% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |        Rice        |    Curry Powder    |       Carrot       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Onion        |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------   - Grilled G. Snapper - ---------------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 93 "Salted and grilled glitter snapper. The fresher it is, the better it tastes." Buy: 154000G | Sell: 30500G [Frying Pan] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, RP +64%, RP max +200,         RP max +12%, Int +100, Int +10%, Light Res 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |  Glitter Snapper   |     Sour Drop      |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ////////////////////// //8.d. Mixer [C_MIX]// ////////////////////// --------------------   - Gold Juice - -------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 99 "Juice made from a mixture of golden ingredients. Not, uh... Not very good, honestly." Buy: -- | Sell: 800000G [Mixer] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, RP +100%, Int +100, Int +25%,         Fire Res 10%, Water Res 10%, Earth Res 10%, Wind Res 10% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Golden Pumpkin   |    Emery Flower    |   Golden Potato    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |   Golden Turnip    |   Golden Cabbage   |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ///////////////////// //8.e. Oven [C_OVN]// ///////////////////// //////////////////////// //8.f. Steamer [C_STM]// //////////////////////// -----------------------   - Meat Dumpling - ----------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 82 "A type of dim sum. Has a lovely sweet flavor and soft texture." Buy: 16000G | Sell: 5200G [Steamed] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, RP +31%, Psn Res 100%,         Seal Res 100%, Par Res 100% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Flour        |       Shrimp       |       Onion        | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    |

  - Rockfish Stew - ----------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 45 "Rockfish stewed until it melts. Eat it and you'll feel like a rockfish, too. In a good way. No, seriously." Buy: 5800G | Sell: 1360G [Pot] Effects: HP +5480, RP +800, HP max +1000, RP max +50, Int +28 Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Rockfish      |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |                    |                    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------   - Stew - -------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 87 "Boiled milk and vegetables. Popular for its thickness and sweetness." Buy: 42800G | Sell: 12000G [Pot] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, RP +46%,         HP max +2500, HP max +8% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Flour        |      Milk (M)      |       Potato       | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Carrot       |       Onion        |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------   - Union Stew - -------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 94 "Various ingredients boiled in one large pot. People surround the pot and eat it together. Teamwork, ho!" Buy: 70000G | Sell: 15000G [Pot] Effects: HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000, RP +67%,         HP max +3500, HP max +15%, Earth Res 20% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |       Radish       |        Leek        |      Bok Choy      | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |      Mushroom      |   Hot-Hot Fruit    |                    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------   - Ultimate Curry - ------------------------ Required Level: Cooking Lv. 97 "The fruit of intense efforts to create the greatest curry. Perfect in many ways." Buy: -- | Sell: 250000G [Pot] Effects: Heal: PSN SEAL PAR, HP +5000, HP +90%, RP +1000,         RP +100%, HP max +4000, HP max +20%, Fire Res 20% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Curry Powder    |        Wine        |    Devil Blood     | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Heavy Spice     |       Onion        |   Golden Turnip    | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------   - Royal Curry - --------------------- Required Level: Cooking Lv. 98 "Curry loved by nobles. Requires high cooking skills to make." Buy: -- | Sell: 500000G [Pot] Effects: Heal: PSN SEAL PAR, HP +5000, HP +100%, RP +1000,         RP +90%, HP max +4000, HP max +25%, Fire Res 50% Required Materials: ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Curry Powder    |       Apple        |       Honey        | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |    Mixed Herbs     |       Onion        |    Emery Flower    | ----------------------------------------------------------------

[words-writ-in-starlight]

If you're feeling up to it, the Worldwalker ensemble as the MAG fears?

Okay, there are actually two different answers here, but I’m going to go with an AU where the Entities exist in Allierat and the plot of the novel progresses pretty much without alteration, including everyone still having magic.

Brenneth isn’t an avatar or even of particular interest to anything, for quite a long time.  She’s a powerful fire worker, sure, so the Desolation cracked an eye to peer at her for a few minutes, but then she promptly went and set all that power to work in a forge, a warrior purely out of interest and never on a field of battle, so it let her get on with her life more or less unmolested.  Then....well.  Then Crispin destroyed his life, and Brenneth, standing in the scorched stone of the scholar’s tower, feels her entire life falling away in massive shards around her.  The Lightless Flame can’t turn down an offer like that, especially not when she takes up her sword and goes out to bring down her best friend by any means necessary.  She’s already a full-fledged avatar when she spares Crispin and they return to Earth, but that’s okay.  When they come back, Brenneth is ready to set the world on fire and warm Crispin’s long, cold fingers by the embers, if that’s what it takes to save him.  The Desolation can live with that.

Crispin is marked by the Vast the very first time he ever uses magic.  He throws out a hand and summons lightning in a moment of fear, and the Vast settles on his shoulders like a star-speckled cloak, there to stay.  It’s never had an avatar quite like him, so full of power, and with so many hopes staked on him.  It’s never fed so well as when the weight of it all brings him crashing down.  And after...well.  The fear of its best avatar, still brimming with power, with the heart of another Entity all but nailed to his own, is so very sweet.  It’s a worthwhile consolation prize, after Brenneth brought its ritual to a quick, brutal, and thoroughly collateral end.

Shiko doesn’t want to die.  She’s so, so afraid of death.  She walks with corpses on every side as her guardians and her saviors and the End thinks it knows what love looks like.

Krei has good goddamn sense and grew up in Alleirat, where children are sternly warned about doors that weren’t there before and about rot that creeps under the skin, about the endless sky and the breathing dark and the breathless deep.  Just like her mother before her, she has stood firm against every Entity that came knocking.  Just like her mother before her, she loves an avatar even in all her terrible power.  Krei soothes herself sometimes that the End has never tried to complete a ritual, and that Shiko has never died to become a full avatar, and that if she did the End has never even really asked anything of her.  She also knows, with Shiko’s arms around her neck and Shiko laughing as Krei swings her girlfriend absently above the ground with all the ease of a bear carrying a mouse, that she might not care even if the End did start making grand requests.

[eightfoldslibrary]

i was wondering if you noticed tropes in ship fics? like is there a gen census of what that ship fic typically looks like? i want to hear you're opinion

hi anon! i just noticed this in my inbox and i honestly don’t know how long it has been sitting here. here are somethings i’ve noticed while reading ‘ship’ fic:

isaac/max - angst, lots of it, storms, isaac’s powers go wonky, someone gets seriously injured possibly max….probably max

johnny/max - somehow really gushy?, super goofs, forge is exasperated dad even though he’s hardly mentioned, johnny is a mobile heater, silly fights, jang has adopted max into group or teases johnny about him

Suzy/Isabel - mega crush suzy pining and she cant stand it, newspapers, isabel laughs/smiles/does anything cute and suzy loses it, suzy has pink spectral energy sometimes, isabel being soft

Violet/Lisa - violet drinking habit strikes again, lisa & coffee, stars, lisa helping violet or they’re hanging out with jeff & cody

Isabel/Johnny - isabel steals johnny’s jacket (he doesnt deserve it), swing sets, fighting/sparing, partners in crime,  sometimes 0 interaction other times they are

Isabel/Max - hot chocolate, friendship, isabel teaching max how to fight, puckett family times™, hurt/comfort, max dies sometimes but he’s fiiiiine it was probably a nightmare

there are of course more ships, but i figured i’d cover the more popular ships i’ve come across ::)

[xtruss]

Before Slim Malik Turned Shady

He could bat a bit too, you know?

— Osman Samiuddin Senior editor | ESPNcricinfo | April 2, 2020

In our series Come to Think of It, we bring new perspectives to bear on received cricket wisdom. In this instalment, a reassessment of Saleem Malik, who might be remembered as a fixer but was so much more

You're not going to like this, not one bit. To many of you it won't matter because what you're about to read happened too long ago. But the world is in a rare pose of reflection - really its first ever. If not now then when to think deeper about, and beyond, accepted wisdoms and established truths: that is the central thrust of this series.

Which is how comes the opportunity to remember that before Saleem Malik the fixer there was Saleem Malik the batsman; and that he wasn't any batsman, he was one, more emphatically than is now recalled, capable of genius.

See, you don't like it. Why remember Malik as anything other than a fixer? Australian players called him the Rat and no one ever outraged much. Such is the stain he left that remembering him as we do is the perfect punishment, more robust than Justice Qayyum's life ban.

And sure. That will stick forever, unlike the ban, now overturned.

But forever needs stories to fill it, so here we are telling the one about when Malik first came to notice, way back when the '80s began, as the next big thing in Pakistani batting. These days, when we can finally say that fast bowlers come and go but a Babar Azam is forever, we can truly appreciate and understand how big a deal Malik's arrival must have been.

It happened just as one of Pakistan's most celebrated batting orders was breaking up. Sadiq and Mushtaq Mohammad and Asif Iqbal had gone, Majid Khan was done, and Zaheer Abbas hadn't long left. Javed Miandad, flourishing, needed company.

So landed Malik, a prodigy, with a first-class hundred in his second game, and a star and captain of Pakistan's Under-19 set-up. A hundred on Test debut - in a makeshift side ripped apart by a rebellion against Miandad's captaincy - set the seal on this potential.

England was a happy hunting ground for Malik. He made close to 1000 Test runs there at over 20 points higher than his overall career batting average.

Looking back now he was very much a sportsman of his era. He cut a shapeless figure, ungainly in a very middle-aged, subcontinental-male way. Not avuncular, exactly, but we all know an uncle like him: a little paunchy, a little curvy, a little bottom-heavy.

That doesn't mean he was a liability. On the contrary, he was an outstanding boundary fielder - not in the same way Jonny Bairstow is, but his throws were the work of a sniper, sleek, efficient and lethal. What, after all, do we remember of his contribution to the entire 1992 World Cup other than the throw from deep midwicket to run out Phil DeFreitas? Closer in, check out this catch - it's 1984; it could be 2024.

Bat in hand, waiting for action, the uncle didn't vanish. But once in play, here was a handsome batsman. The easy drives, the light feet, the rubbery whip of the blade whenever he went square either side, even as small an action as the shuffle to the off when he set up to drive had a pleasurable quality to it.

In toto, it could culminate in a range that matched Miandad's, only it played out on vastly different pitches. Miandad had Sharjah but Malik had Eden Gardens. Imran Khan promoted Abdul Qadir and Manzoor Elahi above Malik in the chase, so frustration and a teensy bit of anger, maybe, drove Malik. Rage could have helped a chase of 78 at over ten an over. But Malik was ice-cold, which, as a response, was much more calculating and complex and compelling than dumb old anger. He went hard at an injured Maninder Singh's SLA and dealt with the very mediumy pace of Madan Lal and Kapil Dev with the abruptness and lack of decorum that only a 23-year-old can conjure. Plus, a late chop through point off a Kapil yorker wide of off stump, having moved outside of leg stump to create the room, was the future.

Once he got ahead of the rate, he made sure to retain strike over the last couple of overs, picking up doubles and singles. He wasn't going to waste this. Here was Miandad's nous in killing the chase, but something altogether more formidable in setting it up.

Just as good was another, lesser-recalled gem, the 41-ball 66 in the Nehru Cup semi-final against England. Not just by numbers, in nature both innings were more aughts than '80s.

At another end stand three of the finest, most underappreciated Pakistani Test innings of the era: 99, 82 not out, 84 not out. All three came at Headingley across two Tests when swinging Headingley was a mean little hell for batting. The three innings showcased patience and technique, of course, but also sharp judgement and game awareness, especially the first of them: ground out over a day, alternating between steadying the batting and forging ahead, eventually setting up a famous innings win.

In that time only Queen's Park Oval was tougher to bat at. And Malik's only Test there? Sixty-six and 30, and the half-century was the only one from either team in the first innings. Khan once implied that Malik was a flat-track bully but Khan was sometimes off on his player assessments, just that we only remember the ones he got right. Malik was anything but.

The sweet smell of Sharjah success: Saleem Malik, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Javed Miandad celebrate with the Austral-Asia Cup trophy in 1990.

Khan's ambivalence towards him was curious. Khan loved good body language, that most deceitful quality, which explains a little: Malik was no lion in the field. But Khan also loved men who stood up in crisis, and enough of Malik's best innings came in those moments, right under Khan's nose.

And somehow Khan rarely factored for one of Malik's most remarkable innings, when he batted one-handed, his left arm in plaster, against the toughest opponents of them all, West Indies. Forty-one minutes, 32 team runs, and enabling Wasim Akram's first Test fifty. A reminder not only for Imran but for us that humans are not binary creatures: one can be corruptible but also brave, selfless and committed when situations demand.

What Malik did seem to lack was the raw hunger of more driven, consistent players. He could and did go missing, as during the 1992 World Cup, or for the two and a half years and 19 Tests with just three fifties in the mid-'80s. He also ended with a single fifty in his last 13 Test innings.

The mood had to strike him, that much is true, and only he controlled when it did. When he became captain, for instance, and was afforded the respect he felt he deserved, he couldn't stop scoring. Early in his leadership he reaffirmed the depth of his quality, swatting away early-peak Shane Warne (Warne would dismiss him just once in five Tests, across which Malik averaged 71). Less remembered but a true-blue classic was his other 99, as captain, at the Wanderers - another tough venue, against a spiteful pace attack.

Captaincy suited him to the extent that it forms one of Pakistan's great what-ifs - how good might he have been? He took over a team, remember, much like the one he had debuted in, torn apart by factions and rebellions. He inherited one of the game's spikiest ego clashes, between the two Ws, and massaged it to a degree that both took nearabouts six wickets per Test each under him. Akram - who gravitated to Malik's charisma, not Miandad, after Khan's exit - had a better average under no other captain; Waqar Younis averaged better only under Miandad (among captains who led him in more than two Tests). And to think that initially not only were they not talking to each other, they weren't talking to Malik either because he had assumed the post they most wanted.

Captaincy, sadly, was the undoing; all that power and success merely grease for the ride down. And it's entirely plausible that even if Malik hadn't succumbed as he did, he might have ended up squeezed out between the two great pairings that overlapped and overshadowed his career: Khan-Miandad and Akram-Younis.

That he ensured he'll never be forgotten is, let's wager, no consolation.