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The roar of the Goblin Chief was not just a sound, it was a physical force, a wave of pure malevolence that caused the ground to tremble. He was a truly imposing figure, his skin a dark, mottled green, and his body was covered in crude, rusty armor made from scavenged metal. He wielded a massive, spiky Warhammer, and his eyes, two orbs of pure hatred, were fixed on the party.

Apolaki, filled with new-found courage, stepped forward. He raised his shield high and let out a resounding shout, his Sentinel's Roar echoing through the camp. The Chief, now enraged, turned his attention to Apolaki, its Warhammer raised for a devastating blow.

Apolaki uses Sentinel's Roar. -20 MP. All enemies within a 10-meter radius are taunted.

As the Chief charged, Lakan saw his opportunity. He raised his hands, and a vortex of swirling ice and wind began to form. He then used his Frost Nova to create a burst of freezing energy that encased the Chief in a block of ice. The Chief was now frozen in place, a silent statue of rage.

Lakan uses Frost Nova. -30 MP. Damage dealt: 100 HP. Goblin Chief is stunned for 5 seconds. Goblin Chief's HP: 700/800.

The party sprang into action. Jingwei, a silent, deadly blur, appeared behind the Chief and used her new skill, Puncture. The dagger sank deep into the Chief's flesh, and a stream of green blood began to flow from the wound. Yun, his sword now glowing with a golden light, used his new skill, Cleave, an arcing attack that hit the Chief and the two Goblin Warriors that had just arrived.

Jingwei uses Puncture. -15 MP. Damage dealt: 150 HP. Goblin Chief is bleeding. -20 HP per second for 5 seconds. Yun uses Cleave. -20 MP. Damage dealt: 150 HP to Goblin Chief, 100 HP to Goblin Warriors. Goblin Chief's HP: 550/800. Goblin Warrior's HP: 0/100, 0/100.

The Chief, now weakened, let out a desperate, painful roar and broke free from the ice. He swung his Warhammer, a move that would have hit all of them, but Nuwa, her eyes filled with divine light, used her Blessing of the Ancients on Apolaki, whose defense was now boosted. Apolaki, despite the massive damage he took, stood firm, a fortress of a man.

Nuwa uses Blessing of the Ancients. -20 MP. Apolaki's defense increased by 50% in 10 seconds. Apolaki takes 100 HP damage. Apolaki's HP: 1000/1100.

Yun, seeing that the Chief was near its end, used his Swift Strike to finish the Chief off. The Chief's body, now lifeless, collapsed to the ground with a sickening thud, and a shower of loot scattered on the ground.

Quest Complete: The Goblin Chief has been defeated. You have been awarded 1000 EXP, 100 Gold, and a new skill. All party members have reached Level 5.

The team, victorious, stood in the center of the now-silent camp, their hearts filled with triumphant joy. They had completed their first major quest, and they had done it together.

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End of Chapter 6 Details

New Monster

• Goblin Warrior (Level 3): A stronger version of the Goblin Scavenger that wields a rusty sword. They are more aggressive and have more HP.
• * HP: 100
• * MP: 50

Character Progression (Level 5)

• Yun (Vanguard)
• * HP: 1200/1200
• * MP: 550/550
• * Stats: STR: 17, DEX: 9, INT: 5, VIT: 15, LCK: 5
• * Skills:
•   * Active: Swift Strike, Iron Skin, Tactical Roll, Cleave, Unwavering Stance (A defensive skill that makes the user immune to crowd control effects for a short time)
•   * Passive: Leadership Aura, Combat Mastery (A passive that increases the damage of all of the user's skills)
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• Apolaki (Guardian)
• * HP: 1200/1200
• * MP: 240/240
• * Stats: STR: 16, DEX: 5, INT: 3, VIT: 21, LCK: 4
• * Skills:
•   * Active: Taunt, Shield Bash, Sentinel's Roar, Fortress of Solitude (A powerful defensive skill that reduces all incoming damage by 50% for a short time)
•   * Passive: Fortress, Aegis of the Colossus (A passive that increases the defense of all party members)
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• Lakan (Elementalist)
• * HP: 600/600
• * MP: 1200/1200
• * Stats: STR: 3, DEX: 7, INT: 22, VIT: 8, LCK: 5
• * Skills:
•   * Active: Firebolt, Arcane Shield, Frost Nova, Chain Lightning (A powerful lightning spell that jumps from one enemy to another)
•   * Passive: Elemental Focus, Mana Shield (A passive that converts a portion of incoming damage to mana)
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• Jingwei (Shadowdancer)
• * HP: 700/700
• * MP: 600/600
• * Stats: STR: 11, DEX: 17, INT: 5, VIT: 7, LCK: 12
• * Skills:
•   * Active: Shadow Step, Vanish, Puncture, Crippling Strike (A powerful attack that reduces the target's movement speed and attack speed)
•   * Passive: Shadow Veil, Assassinate (A passive that gives the user a chance to instantly kill an enemy with low HP)
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• Nuwa (Priestess)
• * HP: 700/700
• * MP: 900/900
• * Stats: STR: 4, DEX: 7, INT: 17, VIT: 11, LCK: 14
• * Skills:
•   * Active: Minor Heal, Cleanse, Blessing of the Ancients, Resurrection (A powerful spell that brings a dead party member back to life)
•   * Passive: Aura of Vitality, Divine Intervention, Guardian Angel (A passive that gives a party member a small shield when their HP drops below 50%)