Plucking the Fields of...Dragons? (Beast Hunters)

[Nyos Val]

The planet Echidna, the Vong world full of beast of unnatural existence. One being the Aal'run flower. A deadly creature that uses an intoxicating scent to lure in prey. Coming in mainly reds and blues, theses giants are set to be hunted out of existence for a bountiful price. The leader of the Hunters Guild Mrrew had set the contract up into a game. He got money either way(bastardo ) and the winner got a prize as well. Whomever brought the most of these beasts down own the big mystery prize. The second and third runner ups got something too.

Marrik stood in the forests of this abomination of a planet and looked out towards the strange noises he heard in the distance. Would there be enough luck in his bones today to score him the prize? At the end, who knew?

Either way, Marrik wanted the beasts for their armor potentials. If he got enough, he could sell them to make a pretty profit. Marrik departed from the staging area and made his way into the sense forest...

http://starwarsrp.net/topic/21168-echidna/
http://starwarsrp.net/topic/39728-aalrun-flower/

[member="Mrrew"] [member="Oka Osaa"]

 

[Oka Osaa]

Landing on Echinda, a planet full of deadly plants, Oka saw a hunter from the guild walk into the sense forest. His freighter was pretty new and medium sized but couldn't carry that many if he killed one. He brought the usual, his lightsabers, a powerful rifle, and extra weapons he probably forgot about. Oka didn't want to be killed so he ran out of his freighter into the forest after the man. He wasn't in for the money, just the scales. And maybe some glory.

[member="Marrik Aloxum"] [member="Mrrew"]

 

[Nyos Val]

Walking through the dangerous forest, Marrik had his ears trained for the unknown, listening for the slightest change. Behind him he could hear something coming. He was uncertain of who so he bolted to the side and up a tree into the branches. Pulling his bow and drawing an energy arrow, ready to strike. But there was no prey to be hunted, no enemy to kill, just an ally. [member="Oka Osaa"], a Jedi of some kind. Neither of the Republic not the Sith. Somewhere in between. Jumping down, Marrik stowed his bow and greeted the fellow hunter.

"Had my ears a little too open. Next time try signaling me if you would Jedi."

 

[Oka Osaa]

Oka saw him bolt up a tree and almost shoot him but he was relieved when he came down and greeted him. "Will do next time. Sorry about that. I figured getting behind would only get me killed and delay the work." he explained walking a little forward seeing if he could see anything different about the environment. "You know if these things use camouflage? I hateto be pulled into a hole under by just three seconds." he asked quickly after greeting him.

[member="Marrik Aloxum"]

 

[Nyos Val]

The Aal'run are camouflaged to appear to be giant flowers. Generally they appear in crimson, though I've heard rumor of Blue and an even more rarity is Black. They are carnivorous plants that use a sweet scent to attract their prey. SO I'd keep your nose open for something a little too sweet. Let's move, eyes open, and voices low. Keep chatter to essential info.


Marrik re-drew his bow in preparation of the inevitable sighting of one of the creatures. He turned and walked ahead of the Jedi. Oka would hopefully prove useful as the weapon he wielded was quite adept in killing lifeforms.


[member="Oka Osaa"]

 

[Oka Osaa]

Oka nodded following him keeping up. It wasn't wise to be alone when you fight one but of course the force could help with that. Something about these creatures seemed weird though. He scanned the man that he had just greeted. A very powerful bow it looked like. Or maybe just a standard bow with powerful arrows. He didn't know for sure but knew this guy came prepared.

[member="Marrik Aloxum"]

 

[Nyos Val]

Walking cautiously through the forest, Marrik thought to himself. How could he track the beast? Then he remembered his training. He haunted and closed his eyes. Muttering softly, Marrik chanted...

"Mater, portans ventus ventum. Mater, portans ventus ventum."

The air around the pair would all at once shift slowly towards Marrik's position. The light breeze flowing into his space carried with it the sickly sweet scent that had to be the sign of the Aal'run. He looked West.

"That way. There is one nearby. Be careful."

[member="Oka Osaa"]

 

[Oka Osaa]

The chanting was weird but that only meant one thing. Sorcerer? After Marrik gave the heads up, Oka cocked the gun ready for fire. He didn't bring a blaster since the energy would probably bounce but then again, he could be wrong. Keeping his eyes out and watching for any color he said they came in, he moved forward with Marrik west. "I guess if one of these thing grab you, your gone. Let's hope they're in a better mood than usual." he said watching every direction.

[member="Marrik Aloxum"]

 

[Nyos Val]

Marrik would have sighed if he could, but his focus was on his prey. As the pair skulked through the dense forest, he heard a rustling, followed by a terrible cry of pain from some unknown creature. Peaking through the brush, Marrik witnessed their prey feasting upon its own. Apparently Marrik wasn't the only one who'd caught the carnivorous flower's sweet scent. Some Vong abomination had been tricked into getting too close to the giant red flower. A spine covered tendril- like vine had wrapped around the creature and was bringing it towards the open jaws of the beast.

"Now, look for soft spots." And with that, Marrik bolted, drawing an arrow on the run. The energy arrow soared through the air and struck the side of the torso, doing almost nothing to the beast. It was going to be a long fight.

[member="Oka Osaa"]

 

[Nyos Val]

Marrik would have sighed if he could, but his focus was on his prey. As the pair skulked through the dense forest, he heard a rustling, followed by a terrible cry of pain from some unknown creature. Peaking through the brush, Marrik witnessed their prey feasting upon its own. Apparently Marrik wasn't the only one who'd caught the carnivorous flower's sweet scent. Some Vong abomination had been tricked into getting too close to the giant red flower. A spine covered tendril- like vine had wrapped around the creature and was bringing it towards the open jaws of the beast.

"Now, look for soft spots." And with that, Marrik bolted, drawing an arrow on the run. The energy arrow soared through the air and struck the side of the torso, doing almost nothing to the beast. It was going to be a long fight.

[member="Oka Osaa"]

 

[Oka Osaa]

After the cry was heard, Oka started to get frightened. It sounded like the creature was being crushed or split in two as it died. He had heard lightsabers took a few strikes but if you were too slow or too bold, you might just die. He cocked the gun once more and aimed at it through the brush and shot. It was an average bullet but good enough to kill if it went deep. If it was energy bolts coming out of a blaster, it'd probably be useless. The bullet seemed to have went inside but no effect. Then he realized what he forgot. "Bullets don't work on plants." he noted aloud. The beast could either finish its prey or come after them.

[member="Marrik Aloxum"]

 

[Nyos Val]

Marrik heard the shot ring out from Oka. The Aal'run turned its massive body in his direction. It threw the corpse of its prey at Oka and roared in challenge, lashing out with one of its barbed tentacles. Before it could reach it's target, Marrik launched a volley of three energy arrows at the creatures head, disrupting it's aim.

"Keep moving! Don't get caught standing still!"


[member="Oka Osaa"]

 

[Oka Osaa]

Marrik was right. Even though its aim was messed up, that didn't mean it was weak. Oka turned around and ran looking for objects to throw. Someone had suggested to use telekinesis the break its organs and bones but he needed time for that. The force was easy to focus and use at a better rate at this point in training but large animals require time. Hearing the footsteps and wings flapping by the creature, he reached out with the force and broke the bottom of a tree as it crackled. It was fairly large and probably would hold for a bit until the creature could find out. The tree branch fell to the side behind Oka as he slowed down to check behind himself.

[member="Marrik Aloxum"]

 

[Nyos Val]

Running to the creatures right, Marrik launched another volley at the head of the creature. It reeled back as the energy bolts seared it's flesh. He thought to himself, 'How do you kill a plant?' You rip out the roots.

"Oka! Aim for the roots, use your saber to cut it down! I'll distract it. Go now!"

Marrik stopped, fired again at the beast to gain its attention. The creature turned to him and swung it's massive, barbed tentacle at him.

[member="Oka Osaa"]

 

[Oka Osaa]

Hearing the 'request', Oka grabbed one of his sabers and ran towards the beast. "All mess, and no fun." he mumbled force leaping up as he ignited his saber. While he was in air above the beast, he saw its roots as he came down with his saber. It hit. A clean cut. While he looked for Marrik who was distracting it, the beast fell from the air. "It dead?" he asked hoping Marrik was close enough to hear him. He kept his saber on just in case.

[member="Marrik Aloxum"]

 

[Nyos Val]

The flower, having been severed from its rooted home, crashed to the ground, sending dust into the air. The creature writhed in fury and pain. Marrik walked to the creature, cautious of its tendrils, which were trapped underneath its massive petals. Marrik drew back an arrow, from 5 meters away and sank the arrow deep into its skull. The beast retired, for good.


Marrik to [member="Mrrew"], we have one here, the kill goes to me. Marking the point with a flare.

Oka, well done, let's continue on as Mrrew's crew grabs this one.

[member="Oka Osaa"]

 

[Mrrew]

Only a few minutes after [member="Marrik Aloxum"] called, a ship appeared in the sky over them. The camp full of hunters in charge of transporting the beast carcasses weren't far away- and they were quick to react. A minute or two after it had arrived, the ship's ramp was lowering nearby, allowing three heavy lifting droids and a pair of hunters to walk out into the field, towards the corpse. One of the hunters, a very short squinting human walked right up to [member="Oka Osaa"]. "You must be Marrik! Fantastic job!" The man held out a hand directly in front of him, staring straight ahead at Oka's chest. It was obvious he could see about as well as the dragon.

Meanwhile, the other hunter, sighed and began to direct the droid in moving the plant-like beast.


(Good job! )

 

[Oka Osaa]

Oka heard a ship incoming. It was the guild's transport ship. Once it landed, the loading group came out and loaded th3 beast while a short man came up to him. "I'm not Marrik, maybe you mean him." he said pointing at Marrik. Although he disabled the beast, he didn't kill it but he shook his hand anyways.

[member="Mrrew"] [member="Marrik Aloxum"]

 

[Mrrew]

Xavier Mgoo, the old man, spun around to the dead dragon, and put out a hand to shake. "Ah, good to meet you!" All at once, the droids lifted the body, and started carrying it back to the ship. The other hunter nodded at Oka and Marrik, before guiding Xavier back to the ship. "Come on, old man... Time to go back to the camp...."

A moment later, the ship was in the air again, dissipearing over the horizon.

 

[Nyos Val]

A smirk crossed Marrik's face at the senile old man. He nodded to the other Hunter then waved Oka to follow. He was going to continue West, they were bound to find more that way.

"Oka, we will keep this plan up. One takes out the roots and the other finishes it off. I'll take the roots of the next one so you can claim a kill. Hopefully we find a pink or blue one. Those are more rare and worth more."

He kept his eyes moving as they walked, prepared for another to show up.

[member="Oka Osaa"]