Parallel Hearts

Fate/Crimson Dusk

@vancexentan

PS: I'd like to point you to the fact that Apocrypha mentions that Atalanta's arrows are not only above average speed for an Archer, but also impossible to see during the night so, it's not something trivial enough for you to say that "It won't matter either way".

That's kinda disrespectful towards other people's characters. Quite a lot indeed.

Fate/Crimson Dusk

Also the forest is large enough for Atalante to not have heard the blue master challenging Lancer but I'll chalk it up to her cat hearing. It won't change much regardless for the two.

@vancexentan

What? Are you serious about this? Because in Apocrypha her perception was far above this level.

She can locate enemies at much longer distances by scent alone if needed, so it's pretty much safe to say that unless this forest is gigantic (which would make me wonder how you denied me the chance to find it earlier), she's certain to be able to shoot at anyone inside of it.

Fate/Crimson Dusk

Also, I think that, at this point, it would be more beneficial if we didn't need to way for everyone's replies before getting replies for our segments.

It would probably make things flow more smoothly, I believe.

Fate/Crimson Dusk

Also, there's my reply, one Master being sniped for talking too loud.

Fate/Crimson Dusk

Apparently I got my directions mixed up. What sides of the forest is everybody on? Since I thought we were going to be attacking from all four sides, and apparently I ended up on the West side, when I meant to be north.

Eh, whatever, I'll do West side.

@Reflection

Hifumi's group is on the Northern side. I don't quite know about the others, though.

Fate/Crimson Dusk

𝙰𝚛𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚛 - 𝙰𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚊

Atalanta didn't say a word to answer the enemy's mockery. She ignored the illusory voice as well, it would be pointless to waste energy indulging the enemy's ego.

As for the broken branch. It would be no impediment for Archer. This forest was a far cry from what she'd seen in her life when it comes to hardship of navigating the terrain. She quickly spun around in the air and kicked off the tree's trunk, hitting right at another one. And, if this one broke, Archer would repeat it again and again until either there was no branch left in the forest or she found a solid foothold.

Simply put, trying to knock Atalanta out of her feet with such tricks would be impossible.

While she lept from tree to tree, always staying close to Rider's location, Archer concentrated in listening the sounds of the forest. It was simple to tell everything that was happening around them, distance was not an issue, and neither was the lack of visibility.

Once she had determined the most suitable target to aim for, Atalanta drew and, in a mere blink of an eye, shot—10 arrows, as black as the night itself—all aimed right back at the Master that challenged Lancer, openly shouting his presence. Needless to say, all of the shots had unerring accuracy, and a clear intent to kill. No human should be able to survive these.

Fate/Crimson Dusk

So... are we moving forward or not?

Fate/Glimmering Oasis (F/GO)

Hider

Class: Caster
Name: Kreimhild
Title(s): Princess of the Burgundians, She-Devil of the Nibelungs
Height/Weight: 155cm/44kg (without armor)
Gender: Female
Attribute: Earth
Era/Place of Origin: Age of Man/Pre-Christian Germany
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Weapon: Staff, Magic

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—Bio—

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Backstory & Personality: The main character of the German epic tale Nibelungenlied, as well as one of the world's most well-know seekers of revenge. Probably the most well-known in Europe before the raise of a certain man with an insufferable laugh. Once upon a time she was the perfect courtly maiden, a well-mannered and beautiful-beyond-compare princess of Burgundy who loved and was loved by a hero-beyond-compare.

Her life was filled with joy and blessings, however, it wouldn't last.

In due time, the curse brought forth by the treasure belonging to the vile Fafnir struck Siegfried and all those close to him, but none more than Kriemhild herself.

As soon as Siegfried finished fulfilling her brother's (King Gunther) request of conquering the fierce warrior Queen Brunhilde, bringing forth a massive dispute between her and Kriemhild, he was killed in a cowardly betrayal by one of his most trusted allies. He had attempted to end the field between the women by laying down his life, nevertheless, these two events combined drove Kriemhild over the edge and she became a she-devil like no other as she sought her bloody revenge.

After bringing her wrath over all those who wronged her, Kriemhild was finally taken down by a merciful blow, freeing her from her madness and allowing her to finally begin the true search to become one with her beloved once again.
Character Objectives: To meet with her beloved Siegfried one again.

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—Parameters—

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Strength: C
Endurance: B
Agility: C
Mana: A
Luck: E

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—Class Skills—

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• Territory Creation B: The ability to build a terrain that's advantageous to one as a magus. With her skills, Kriemhild is able to construct a workshop suitable for a spellcaster of her degree.
• Item Construction B: The ability to produce magical objects and elixirs as long as one possesses the necessary ingredients. Her main use for this skill is the creation of familiars like Dragon Tooth Warriors.

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—Personal Skills—

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• Avenger B: Because of her history of revenge, negative emotions and curses are not only drawn to Kriemhild but also empower her. Simply put, she converts hatred into magical energy.
• Memory Correction B: The single-minded willpower of one who seeks revenge. Kriemhild will never forget and never forgive those who wronged her as long as she draws breath.
• Golden Rule B: Because of the cursed treasure of the Nibelungs, she never has to worry about money. However, her Luck parameter is reduced.
• Primordial Rune -: Knowledge of Runes from the Age of the Gods. Those who posses it are also versed in the regular version of Rune Magecraft. While the times were changing when Kriemhild lived, the remnants of the Gods powers could be felt in the in the world strongly enough that a Sorceress of her caliber was able to master the Primordial Runes of Odin. Her skill as a mage was second to none, not even her rival Brunhilde.

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—Noble Phantasms—

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Name: Nibelungenlied: The Book of Kriemhild
Title: "Hell hath no Fury like a Woman Scorned"
Rank: A-
NP Type: Anti-Unit (Self)
Range: 0
Maximum Number of Targets: 1
Description: The crystallization of the Kriemhild's history of revenge as told in the many variations of the Saga of the Nibelungs. This Noble Phantasm originally granted access to the Avenger Class Skills Avenger and Memory correction at A Rank. However, because Kriemhild's role as the most well-known seeker of revenge in Europe was overtaken by a certain other Anti Hero, it suffered a penalty, forcing the ranks of those skills to down to B.

Name: Der Ring des Nibelungen
Title: "Cursed Ring of the Wrathful Dragon"
Rank: EX
NP Type: Anti-Unit(Self)
Range: 0
Maximum Number of Targets: 1
Description: The Ring fashioned from the cursed treasure of the Nibelungs by the dwarf Alberich. Those who wear it are granted fortune and power but also afflicted by a terrible curse. However, thanks to curses having become a source of power for Kriemhild, she can make better use of it than most.

First and foremost, for her, it grants the skill Golden Rule at B Rank. Even so, she's still subject to the same decrease in her Luck Parameter as Siegfried.

Second, the curse that emanates from the Ring acts as a constant wellspring of magical energy for Kriemhild, replenishing her reserves far faster than she could on her own. As long as she keeps the ring on her person, she can even exist on this world without the need of a Master to provide for her.

Lastly, by calling on this Noble Phantasm's True Name it's possible to summon a replica of the Dragon Fafnir to this world brought forth from the residual consciousness left in the treasure and the dragon's own thirsty for revenge. While the upkeep is steep, the dragon's destructive power is unmatched, making it a perfect tool of widespread vengeance.

However, since the dragon responds to its own will, she has no control over it once it's summoned, making this a risk move that can bring ruin upon her allies and herself if done recklessly. The possibility of being consumed by the flames of her own hatred is very real. Just what you'd expect of someone as hellbent on self-destructive revenge as Kriemhild and of a cursed treasure such as the Ring of the Nibelungs...

Fate/Glimmering Oasis (F/GO)

Well, there you have it:

Hider

Class: Caster
Name: Kreimhild
Title(s): Princess of the Burgundians, She-Devil of the Nibelungs
Height/Weight: 155cm/44kg (without armor)
Gender: Female
Attribute: Earth
Era/Place of Origin: Age of Man/Pre-Christian Germany
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Weapon: Staff, Magic

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—Bio—

---

Backstory & Personality: The main character of the German epic tale Nibelungenlied, as well as one of the world's most well-know seekers of revenge. Probably the most well-known in Europe before the raise of a certain man with an insufferable laugh. Once upon a time she was the perfect courtly maiden, a well-mannered and beautiful-beyond-compare princess of Burgundy who loved and was loved by a hero-beyond-compare.

Her life was filled with joy and blessings, however, it wouldn't last.

In due time, the curse brought forth by the treasure belonging to the vile Fafnir struck Siegfried and all those close to him, but none more than Kriemhild herself.

As soon as Siegfried finished fulfilling her brother's (King Gunther) request of conquering the fierce warrior Queen Brunhilde, bringing forth a massive dispute between her and Kriemhild, he was killed in a cowardly betrayal by one of his most trusted allies. He had attempted to end the field between the women by laying down his life, nevertheless, these two events combined drove Kriemhild over the edge and she became a she-devil like no other as she sought her bloody revenge.

After bringing her wrath over all those who wronged her, Kriemhild was finally taken down by a merciful blow, freeing her from her madness and allowing her to finally begin the true search to become one with her beloved once again.
Character Objectives: To meet with her beloved Siegfried one again.

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—Parameters—

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Strength: C
Endurance: B
Agility: C
Mana: A
Luck: E

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—Class Skills—

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• Territory Creation B: The ability to build a terrain that's advantageous to one as a magus. With her skills, Kriemhild is able to construct a workshop suitable for a spellcaster of her degree.
• Item Construction B: The ability to produce magical objects and elixirs as long as one possesses the necessary ingredients. Her main use for this skill is the creation of familiars like Dragon Tooth Warriors.

---

—Personal Skills—

---

• Avenger B: Because of her history of revenge, negative emotions and curses are not only drawn to Kriemhild but also empower her. Simply put, she converts hatred into magical energy.
• Memory Correction B: The single-minded willpower of one who seeks revenge. Kriemhild will never forget and never forgive those who wronged her as long as she draws breath.
• Golden Rule B: Because of the cursed treasure of the Nibelungs, she never has to worry about money. However, her Luck parameter is reduced.
• Primordial Rune -: Knowledge of Runes from the Age of the Gods. Those who posses it are also versed in the regular version of Rune Magecraft. While the times were changing when Kriemhild lived, the remnants of the Gods powers could be felt in the in the world strongly enough that a Sorceress of her caliber was able to master the Primordial Runes of Odin. Her skill as a mage was second to none, not even her rival Brunhilde.

---

—Noble Phantasms—

---

Name: Nibelungenlied: The Book of Kriemhild
Title: "Hell hath no Fury like a Woman Scorned"
Rank: A-
NP Type: Anti-Unit (Self)
Range: 0
Maximum Number of Targets: 1
Description: The crystallization of the Kriemhild's history of revenge as told in the many variations of the Saga of the Nibelungs. This Noble Phantasm originally granted access to the Avenger Class Skills Avenger and Memory correction at A Rank. However, because Kriemhild's role as the most well-known seeker of revenge in Europe was overtaken by a certain other Anti Hero, it suffered a penalty, forcing the ranks of those skills to down to B.

Name: Der Ring des Nibelungen
Title: "Cursed Ring of the Wrathful Dragon"
Rank: EX
NP Type: Anti-Unit(Self)
Range: 0
Maximum Number of Targets: 1
Description: The Ring fashioned from the cursed treasure of the Nibelungs by the dwarf Alberich. Those who wear it are granted fortune and power but also afflicted by a terrible curse. However, thanks to curses having become a source of power for Kriemhild, she can make better use of it than most.

First and foremost, for her, it grants the skill Golden Rule at B Rank. Even so, she's still subject to the same decrease in her Luck Parameter as Siegfried.

Second, the curse that emanates from the Ring acts as a constant wellspring of magical energy for Kriemhild, replenishing her reserves far faster than she could on her own. As long as she keeps the ring on her person, she can even exist on this world without the need of a Master to provide for her.

Lastly, by calling on this Noble Phantasm's True Name it's possible to summon a replica of the Dragon Fafnir to this world brought forth from the residual consciousness left in the treasure and the dragon's own thirsty for revenge. While the upkeep is steep, the dragon's destructive power is unmatched, making it a perfect tool of widespread vengeance.

However, since the dragon responds to its own will, she has no control over it once it's summoned, making this a risk move that can bring ruin upon her allies and herself if done recklessly. The possibility of being consumed by the flames of her own hatred is very real. Just what you'd expect of someone as hellbent on self-destructive revenge as Kriemhild and of a cursed treasure such as the Ring of the Nibelungs...

Fate/Crimson Dusk

Something fitting for the forest invasion with Rider, Assassin, and Archer: