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/Inferno: Nix: From here on out, let's use this channel for raid purposes only. Junie will be in charge.

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/Inferno: Jun Li: Everyone leave the prep area. Once you are clear, summon all of your Spirit Companions.

nNix walked out a few meters and stopped. There were about 20 meters of clearing before the zone turned into a fairly dense jungle. He quickly summoned Morti, Fey, and Ducky. Since this zone was water-free, he left Soup in the Sea-World.

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"You should bring your Arch-Winds, they will feel bad if they are left out.

" Rhy had walked out with Shae and Fajii.

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"Damn... I keep forgetting.

" He activated his bracelet and summoned Tor, Cal, and Shadai.

nCal bowed slightly.

"Special instructions Nix?

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"This is a tricky raid. Don't target the bosses at all. Cal and Tor, I want you to assist the Vila with the lesser spawns. Be sure not to hit anything that is being controlled. Shadai, I want you to support Pinkie as a roving healer. Anyone below half health, feel free to heal them.

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nCal nodded.

"We understand Nix.

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nOnce all of the Spirit companions were in place, Jun Li gave the signal to start. Shae and Rhy moved to the front of the group and joined hands.

nBalefire Burst

nA half dozen balls of white flame burst outward, burning everything along its path. The dense foliage had been completely removed in a straight line for several hundred meters. The group moved freely toward the valley, Rhy and Shae would stop every few minutes to repeat their clearing maneuver. Smoke and fire followed them, but nothing dared attack.

nWithout the threat of attack, coupled with the removal of the dense undergrowth, the raid was able to step into the valley thirty minutes after they left the prep area.

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/Inferno: Jun Li: Well done, the bosses are a bit further down the valley. We'll divide when we get to the middle.

nNix walked side-by-side with Mina. Her Vilas had already been summoned and were trailing behind the raid.

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"You are smiling a lot today Nix.

" Mina watched him from one side, her tone curious.

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"Fighting for an exclusive prize, I'm a bit excited. Feels like my birthday.

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nMina walked with a hand on his elbow.

"You aren't a newborn.

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nNix considered the question.

"In our world, your birthday is celebrated every year.

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nShe stared at him for a moment, trying to decide if he was teasing her.

"Is your world filled with very important people?

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nNix nodded,

"they certainly like to think so.

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nInferno moved to the narrowest part of the valley. It was approximately 200 meters wide, huge white apes could be seen sitting peacefully near the north and south walls.

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/Inferno: Semmi: Fajii, please buff the raid.

nFajii nodded.

nDeep-Sea Trident

nShe gripped the weapon in her right hand, swiping it once.

nFlaming Rock Wall

nA weightless Rock Wall is now protecting the Raid.

nCharred Rock Blade

nThe Raid's weapons now Throb with the power of Scorched Earth.

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/Inferno: Jun Li: From here on, we'll divide into North and South bosses. Sharl, Banz, Tess and Wylie, head North at this time. Morti, you will be on the South boss with Me, Gypsy and Saji.

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/Inferno: Semmi: Pon and Chael with me on the North boss. Wind, Ronnie, Milat on the South. All CC will stay close to the middle and wait for respawns, you can help with dpsing the bosses down, but pay attention to the percentages. Shae will keep track of that.

nFey butted him in the back with her snout.

"What do you want me to do Nix?

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nNix rubbed the top of her scaled head.

"Stay in the middle and help with spawns. Those will be key to winning this raid. Protect Fajii if she has to move.

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/Inferno: Jun Li: Get in position. Tanks only for the first minute, give them time to establish aggro.

nMorti moved toward the White Ape on the Southside. It glanced at him with red eyes but showed no other reaction. The bear stood on his hind legs looking up.

"That's a big boss. What is it?

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nJun Li patted Morti's shoulder. The bear had grown recently and was nearly 15 feet tall when on his back legs. The Ape looked to be about two feet taller.

"It's an Ape Morti, kinda like a monkey.

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"Okay... let me know when I should swat the monkey.

" Morti sat down on his enormous butt and waited patiently.

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/Jun Li: We are ready on the Southside.

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/Inferno: Semmi: North is ready. Your call Junie.

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/Inferno: Jun Li: Tanks only. Go!

nMorti advanced on his back legs, he swatted the Ape across its face, knocking it back into the valley wall with ground shaking power.

"RAAWWRR

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nMortimer has taunted Cedric the White

nNix smiled when he heard his bear's roar. It was echoed by Sharl's battle cry on the Northside. Since Pon was on the North DPS team, Nix decided to help the Southside. The old fire mages sustained dps was better than one else.

nSniper's Nest

nChael has setup a kill point.

nSummons: Rock Golem

nChael has summoned a Scorched Earth Defender.

nCommand: Defend Me

nSniper's Nest

nRonnie has setup a kill point.

nSummons: Rock Golem

nRonnie has summoned a Scorched Earth Defender.

nRonnie patted her Golem on its stone arm.

"Make sure to protect me Rocky.

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nNix targeted the Farah the White and waited for the go-ahead.

nJun Li watched Morti continue to attack the White Ape, the primate's primary weapons were its enormous fists. Although they did damage to Morti, he didn't seem especially bothered by it.

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/Inferno: Jun Li: Okay, DPS hit them. Shae start monitoring health.

nNix started spamming Fire Burst. It was his best distance spell and he wouldn't have to worry about mana.

nShae watched the health of both primates. After two minutes, the North was at 97 percent and the South 98.

nShae joined hands with Rhy and targeted the South Boss.

nBalefire Burst

nFive bursts of white fire slammed into the Ape, bringing his health down a full percent.

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/Inferno: Shae: Both Apes are at 97 percent.

nSaji has been slain.

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/Inferno: Jun Li: Fajii to the Southside!

nFajii ran toward the south boss. She targeted the slain healer, her hands glowing.

nScorched Earth Mother

nSaji has been resurrected and returns to battle fully buffed.

nWylie has been slain!

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/Inferno: Jun Li: Fajii to the Northside! Healers, what's going on?

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/Inferno: Tess: It has an AE Stun, that's followed by a critical hit. All healers move to max heal distance.

nFajii turned and ran toward the North boss. She spotted Fey overhead, mirroring her movements. Undoubtedly Nix's idea. Just as she passed Shae and Rhy, they joined hands to hit the South boss again.

nScorched Earth Mother

nWylie has been resurrected and returns to battle fully buffed.

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/Inferno: Shae: Both Apes are at 91 percent.

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/Inferno: Jun Li: Prepare to disengage the boss and kill the spawns. Nix and the hold team prepare to secure the North boss!

nJun Li watched the health of the South boss carefully.

"Morti! Push him against the wall and hold it there!

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nMorti responded by planting both enormous paws on the Ape's chest and bullying him back to the wall. He clamped his teeth on the Ape's shoulder and leaned all his mass against him.

nNix sprinted toward the North boss trailed closely by a half-dozen Aquarion melee fighters. Sharl noticed his arrival and responded by slamming her shield into the Ape's chest and then stepping to one side.

nNix raised a hand and 12 Emerald strands wrapped around the boss's ankles. It tried to take one step and crashed face forward on the ground. Immediately Sharl and all the Aquarions piled onto it.

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"Keep the tension on it Nix

" Sharl reverted to her schoolyard days when she use to defend her younger sister. She held the Ape with one hand and punched with the other.

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"Is that a joke?

" Nix held onto all 12 strands, he looked like a kite caught up in a whirlwind. He was slammed from one side to the other while the giant Ape tried to stand up.

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/Inferno: Jun Li: Respawn in the middle of the valley! Take them down quickly!

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