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As they quietly strolled, the mechanic using his wind element in hopes that it would soften his footfalls, trying to mimic the Captain that effortlessly levitated without using an ounce of energy. The armored Knight followed suit with Doc not far behind. All seemed to be going well, their exploration teamed with a buzz of excitement as this was their first real mission and training on the spot. Every so often, Alex would turn back to look at them all, making sure each had resolve. She smiled, trying not laugh as none of them seemed to be dressed for such but the fit was stifled as the nephilim ducked down behind a fairly large root. Ivory digits gripped the moss, her golden flares darting over the brim to stare at a Leshy. Four of them in fact.

Alex signaled for the company to follow, ushering them to the ground and behind the root so that they could also see the little comical creations.


Leshy, Leaf
Rank D
Str/Spd 3/9

This little plant person is clad in a winglike leaf cloak and pine cone armor, wielding a twig as a makeshift spear.

Leaf leshys tend to the well-being of trees, whether natural stands or cultivated orchards. In appearance, they have soft, pulpy-looking bodies and wear clothing made of dozens of leaves. They love to play at war. When not laboring on their trees, they wheedle any companions to engage in mock duels with their twig spears, resorting to private weapon drills when they must. In actual battle, they are much more cautious, sticking to cover and harrying their foes with hit-and-run tactics, as they have a strongly developed sense of self-preservation.


Glide, Passive
They can swiftly move, as if gliding on air. This does not mean that they can hover.

Seedpods, Rank D
They sprout explosive acorns, pine cones, or other seedpods, and can hurl these as ranged attacks. A seedpod has a range increment of 10 feet and detonates on contact to deal damage. This will cause the victim to be blasted back, making them stumble, sometimes lit on fire, even taken off balance completely and knocked to the ground in a daze.

The whole group knelt down, taking in the sight of the strange forest creatures as each seemed to be doing a particular role of tending. With Exceed on one side, and Doc on the other, Alex leaned back to look over at Caleb, who was on the biochemist's right. Her focus returned to the Leshy until both of the human's spoke up in hushed overtures.

Nodding was her first response, they were indeed fast; however, the second removed the friendly smile. Taming. Tamer. Golden sunrises died a little, losing their rich splendor momentarily before their half-lidded gaze returned, staring at the plague mask.

"We will be here." She only leaned forward out of habit, barely exchanging the retorting whisper. Then he moved, and she watched as Caleb was not far behind. A gentle hand told Exceed to hold, they would need to remain hidden and should watch. It was an advantage, one worth keeping.

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"GAH DABAABA DOO!"
"TIKI TIKI TOO!"

"RAHRAH BOOSHY BOO, ROO OOH DOO DOO..."

Three seemed to clamor around a particular interest that lay on the ground. Their miniature spears sharpened and whittled to a needle point, one even had its hand on a leafy hip, cocking it as weight shifted. A fourth joined in, pointing his claw-like finger at Doc. All went silent, staring at the man as his mask was removed and features were revealed. His hair ruffling in the air, tufting against it unrulingly. Maybe he was sick and required help? A beady eye shifted, locking and exchanging a silent communication with the others, then it stepped forward. In its hold was a small seed, it wanted to trade. The pine cone for it, a gift that could remedy a sickness...then it froze, the three behind him started backing away, turning as they screamed some high pitched gibberish.

"GWAR! DOODOO WE TOO KAKAAA!"

It yelled, not necessarily at Doc but at the metal man behind of him that stood some distance away. They were not found of the humanoids to begin with and one in such attire was frightening! It threw it's spear as a distraction and took off in the opposite direction...all of them would run into the woods, taking refuge in underbrush and vines. Climbing higher and higher, up the giant trees and guardian Ents. They were still yelling, raining down acorns, pine cones, twigs, and other such debris. Some of it upon impact exploded, vicious firecrackers popping at whatever they touched.

Alex covered her mouth, holding back the laughter that threatened to release. The whole scene was humorous to say the least, and it only continued its whimsical charm.


Leshy, Leaf
Rank D
Str/Spd 3/9