Heroica RPG - Quest#102: Debts

[StickFig]

Not to nitpick...

Is Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4) a whip? Or a mace?

Matthias hears Calmcacil mention borrowed items and pulls off the Quickdraw Quiver. Settling the Dapper Hat on his aching head just so, he cautiously approaches the lady of negotiable affection. "Thanks for loaning me the Quiver," is all he can manage.

[Masked Builder]

"Anyone interested in this stuff?"

[StickFig]

"Well I wouldn't turn any of it down," Matthias replies.

[Chromeknight]

I have neither an Amethyst or Ruby gem, nor immunity to fire or darkness, so any would be fine also.

[Purpearljellyblob]

"Aventine's tricorne would be nice."

Edited November 14, 2014 by Purpearljellyblob

[Zepher]

Not to nitpick, but I assume the tricorn and helmet are headwear, the cape is backwear and zelphie's staff is a staff.

Also congrats for tomorrow, which is probably today here.

Is Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4) a whip? Or a mace?

Correct! And Whip.

I'm going out for the evening! It's my 21st (and I'm American), so I assume updating the quest when I get back would be ill-advised. But I have no classes tomorrow, so I'll update/finish it up tomorrow morning assuming Alexis has divided the loot by then!

[Masked Builder]

"It's yours then."

Tricorne - Purpearl

Aventine's Cape - Alexis

Ruby - Matthias

Amethyst - Nerwen

Alexis nods her thanks to Matthias for giving her stuff back.

I'm going out for the evening! It's my 21st (and I'm American), so I assume updating the quest when I get back would be ill-advised.

OOC: Good luck to you!

[StickFig]

I'm going out for the evening!

Going out for the evenin', and the night, and well into the mornin' I shouldn't wonder.

Happy Birthday Zeph!

Matthias holds the Ruby in his hands for a second, then looks at Calmcacil, his headache beginning to dull. "Lady Nerwen, I have another ruby among my things; perhaps you'd consider trading me the Amethyst for this Ruby instead?"

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen nods

I can make that trade with you. Amethyst imbued weapons are very useful, so many of those we must fight are humanoid.

Alexis, what can I offer you for Magnar's smaller axe? It would be a fitting compainion to the minotaur's axe I already have.

[StickFig]

"I was not intending to use it for offense, but defense," the ranger says as they trade gems, "but that is a very good point." Matthias looks pained and pensive,though it's not clear whether it's the headache or the realities of hero life that have gotten to him.

Alexis, what can I offer you for Magnar's smaller axe? It would be a fitting compainion to the minotaur's axe I already have.

This!

Edited November 14, 2014 by StickFig

[Masked Builder]

"Sorry Nerwen, I already have a deal to sell the axe to someone else. If only you had asked me sooner."

[Zepher]

OoC: I survived!

Final stats explanation:

Nerwen lost 5 health due to the medal. Alexis lost 7. Matthias and Purpearl both lost 2.

Purpearl gains 4 power from Aventine, and 4 ether as well.

Nerwen and Matthias gain 8 power from Chauncey. Alexis gains 12.

It may be lazy, but I generally allow you to simply return items to your inventory yourself. There's not really a reason for me to list them out.

As the heroes talk, the medals fall from their necks, and dissolve as they do so, blowing away in a quiet breeze. It seems that their mission is done. It's strange to no longer have the weight - it has been on them for seven days now. Enough at least to feel natural, and to feel unnatural now without it.

XX calls over Alexis and Nerwen once more, with a meek wave of his hand.

"Look like that's it, huh," he shrugs. "Way back when, you ladies gave me some bombs to look after. They didn't all survive the trip, but that's sort of the point, isn't it?"

He places a few bombs in front of him, and the ladies pick up their stuff.

Nerwen - 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bomb, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Dirt Bombs, 1 Air Bomb

Alexis - 2 Lightning Bomb, 7 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs

The heroes then strip Aventine of anything useful. A little ways off, Chauncey and The Master of Regret watch.

The four heroes stand with Russel and Pigley. XX leans up against the tree. In a flash, Purpearl lights the body on fire, and the companions all watch as it burns. By the time its done, Chauncey and the Master of Regret are gone.

There's nothing left to do but to head back to Eubric.

The Quest has Failed.

The Party

Alexis Fenral

, Orc-kin

(Party Leader)

*Counterstriking*

*Blessed*

*Hastened*

22 year old female elven Harlot

Level 47

Power Bonus:

12

Defense:

0

Health:

63/68

Gold:

1639

GP:

9

Equipment:

Steel fan (WP:20,

ice

-,

lightning

-, and

darkness

-elemental), Counterstrike Gloves,

Inventory:

•

Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP: 20, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5,

light

-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Fang Dagger (WP: 4), Town Watch Halberd (WP: 6),

•

Electro Gear (Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory), Smelly Hide (Suitable for barbarians and beast warriors, half damage from beasts and humanoids on Damage, bodywear), Winged Sandals (artifact; footwear; protects from bound and slowed effects), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from

fragile

), Ring of Sight (protects from

blinded

), Medal of Glory (Artefact/Accessory - Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles), Magnar's Smaller Axe (Grants User Dual-Strike, User Cannot Wield a Shield, Handwear, suitable for classes capable of using axes), Regret's Cape (Backwear, grants immunity to first negative effect afflicted each battle), Aventine's Cape (SP:1, immunity to darkness and water)

•

Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

lightning

), Fifty Shades of Bley,

•

Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Shovel, Venom, Bedroll,

•

2 Somas, 5x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, Health Core, 6x Potion, Grand Potion, 9x Meads, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, 9x Remedies, 7x Grand Potions, Skeleton Decoy, 8x Bone, Deadly Venom, Silver Ore (worth 60 gold), Mulled Wine, 2x Grating Stones, Crimson Venom (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects for the duration of one battle), Red Death Blood (If applied to a weapon the Doomed effect is dealt on first blow), Zoot's Cookie, 2 Lightning Bomb, 7 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs

Russel Ruffers & Sir Pigley

Level 22 Rogue *Hastened*

Power Bonus: 4

Health: 32/32

Defense: 4

Gold: 303

Equipment: Crabspirator (WP: 16, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Pigley (+4 Power, +4 Max Health, Hastened, Not an Artifact), Crab Shell Armor (Body Wear, +4 Max Health, 4 SP)

Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11), Venom, Smelling Salts

NOTE:

KOing Russel and Pigley will lead to their death. If Russel and Pigley's health drops below 10 they will be 'incapacitated'.

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin *Immune to Fragile*

Level 32

Power bonus:

8

Defense:

16

Health:

49/49

Ether:

30/37

Gold:

249

Equipment:

Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14,

Light

Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to Fragile, bodywear), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear), White Cloak (Max. HP +3, back wear)

Inventory:

•

Sword of the Red Lizard (Longsword, WP:10, fire-elemental), Mourning Star (WP: 10, Inflicts Fragile, Fire-Elemental), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is

Slowed

and

Immune to Hastened

; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to

Blind

), Hammer (WP:6)

•

Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to

Light

and

Jinxed

, Suitable for Knights), Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3, Immunity to Ice and Water, Bodywear, Suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors), Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; body wear), Counterstrike Gloves

•

Topaz

, Amethyst

•

No Scrolls

•

Grand Tonics (3), Potions (3), Elixirs (2), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (4), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Ether Core (2), Grand potion, Ambrosia (4), 2x Red Death Blood (If applied to a weapon the Doomed effect is dealt on first blow), Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bomb, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Dirt Bombs, 1 Air Bomb

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Telescope

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

*

Level 17

Power:

30

Power Bonus:

4

Health:

11/25

Ether:

24/25

Gold:

338

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear),

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x3), Grand Tonic, Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x2), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Remedy (x2), Muddy Bomb (deals blinded and -3 poisoned to all foes), Tiger Balm, Chaotic Whip (WP: 5, Light/Darkness Elemental), Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Scroll of Confusion, Zelphie's Staff (WP: 20, cannot be imbued with elements, damages undead), Aventine's Tricorne (SP: 3, Immunity to Fire)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

Matthias

the Carnival Crusader (nstickney)

Level 16 Ranger *Hastened*

Power Bonus

: 10

Defense

: 0

Health

: 21/21

Gold

: 76

Equipment

: Peashooter (WP: 2, deals burning by 2 effect), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers),

Inventory

: Steel Cutlass (Sword, WP:5, suitable for Knights or Rogues), Grimmau's Clothespin (Headwear, prevents the first negative effect inflicted on the wearer during a battle), Winged Sandals (Footwear, protects from

Bound

and

Slowed

effects), Grating Stone, 2x Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Fang Dagger (WP: 4), Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4), Staff (WP: 4), Elixir, Magnar’s Unreasonably Cruel Axe (WP: 12, Deals the Bleeding -3 Effect, axe), 2x Red Death Blood (When applied to weapon Doomed is dealt on the first blow), Dapper Hat (wearer has a 1/6 chance of being

Encouraged

at the start of any battle), Remedy, Magic Compass, 2x Remedies, Conductor Helmet (SP:1, immunity to Electricity), Ruby

Reputation Bonuses

Purpearl gains reputation with the Shadeaux and Wolfgang

Nerwen gains reputation with the Hinckwells

Matthais gains reputation with the Hinckwells

Alexis gains reputation with the Hinckwells

OoC: That's it from me. Stick, I believe Kinto talked to you about RPing something where you get the Cannon back, you can feel free to do it in thread - Russel and Pigley would accompany you in that case! Everyone else, if you'd like to RP how you get back to Eubric (can't imagine you'd travel together at this point, but who knows!) feel free. PM me if you want to tie up any other threads, but I imagine you want to get out of here and on to the next adventure. Thank you, guys!

[Kintobor]

Matthias the Carnival Crusader (nstickney)

Level 16 Ranger *Hastened*

Power Bonus: 10

Defense: 0

Health: 21/21

Gold: 76

Equipment: Peashooter (WP: 2, deals burning by 2 effect), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers),

Inventory: Steel Cutlass (Sword, WP:5, suitable for Knights or Rogues), Grimmau's Clothespin (Headwear, prevents the first negative effect inflicted on the wearer during a battle), Winged Sandals (Footwear, protects from Bound and Slowed effects), Grating Stone, 2x Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Fang Dagger (WP: 4), Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4), Staff (WP: 4), Elixir, Magnar’s Unreasonably Cruel Axe (WP: 12, Deals the Bleeding -3 Effect, axe), 2x Red Death Blood (When applied to weapon Doomed is dealt on the first blow), Dapper Hat (wearer has a 1/6 chance of being Encouraged at the start of any battle), Remedy, Magic Compass, 2x Remedies, Conductor Helmet (SP:1, immunity to Electricity), Ruby

Matthais returns to Eubric with his new animal companions closely behind. The trio make their way to the cities docks and 46 Halibut Avenue. The building was situated near the harbour, and the smell of the sea wafted into the group's nose. Russel nudges Matthais to enter the workshop,

"Well, Matthias? What are you waiting for?"

Matthais opens the workshop doors to see a female Tritech scientist hard at work at her bench. She looks up and readjusts her glasses as Matthais and his friends enter, getting up to greet them. Despite being knocked out earlier in the week, Tesla doesn't show any sort of wounds.

"Matthais. It's a pleasure to see you again. I'm glad you arrived when you did. I managed to get your cannon finished, even though I've had a rather busy week recovering from my blow to the head.

Lots of work had to be done, including fixing the firing mechanism, readjusting some gears, and outright replacing some parts, and it's still incredibly heavy, but I think you'll find the finished product more than acceptable." She uncovers a pristine, glistening new Fireball Extraordinaire, it's paint renewed and the cannon's metal shining off the sunlight.

Restored Fireball Extraordinaire- (WP: 9, also hits enemies listed above and below target, user is Slowed)

"What do you think?"

Guest QM Note: You basically got a super cheap WP increase to your weapon that would've cost you 300 gold if you went to Anwyl. It may not be much, but your wallet would've felt it had you not. Zepher, feel free to chime in as Russel and Pigley!

Edited November 14, 2014 by Kintobor

[Chromeknight]

A week ago...

Nerwen wanders merrily through the streets of Eubric, looking for the handsome man she has been told to meet. All the humans, though, don't seem to meet the description. Perhaps her recent bouts of arguing have left her thinking no humans are particularly handsome. Maybe they're all as ugly as Guts.

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)263 year old female Elven Paladin Immune to Fragile

Level 27.66

Power bonus: 0

Defense: 16 (Barbed Shield 11 + Heavy Armour 5)

Health: 49 (Base Cleric 9 +Level bonus 26 +Paladin Bonus 11+ White Cloak 3)

Ether: 32 (Base Cleric 5 +Level bonus 26 +Paladin Bonus 1

Gold: 120

Equipment: Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14, Light Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to Fragile, bodywear), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins)

Inventory: Magical Staff (WP: 15; Water-, Darkness-elemental; staff), Mourning Star (WP: 10; Fire-elemental; inflicts Fragile-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is Slowed and Immune to Hastened; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to Blind)

• Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to Sealed; bodywear), Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 max. health, +5 max. ether, meditation restores 2 ether, bodywear)

• Opal, Topaz, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Emerald,Aquamarine

• Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion

• Pheonix Essences (2), Grand Tonics (3), Potions (3), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Potion, Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (2), Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Bright Polish, Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia,

• Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

It is perhaps fitting, then, that the first creatures she meets on her quest are not a human, but rather, a pig and a crab.

The crab holds a sword. The pig snorts. The crab throws her a ragged piece of cloth that looks like it may be able to fit on her head.

What would Nerwen like to do?

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin Immune to Light, Jinxed and Fragile

Level 27.66

Power bonus: 0

Defense: 16 (Barbed Shield 11 + Heavy Armour 5)

Health: 46 (Base Cleric 9 +Level bonus 26 +Paladin Bonus 11)

Ether: 32 (Base Cleric 5 +Level bonus 26 +Paladin Bonus 1

Gold: 0

Equipment: Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14, Light Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to Light and Jinxed, Suitable for Knights), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to Fragile, bodywear), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins)

Inventory: Magical Staff (WP: 15; Water-, Darkness-elemental; staff), Mourning Star (WP: 10; Fire-elemental; inflicts Fragile-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is Slowed and Immune to Hastened; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to Blind)

• Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to Sealed; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear)

• Opal, Topaz, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine

• Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion

• Phoenix Essences (2), Grand Tonics (3), Potions (4), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (2), Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia (3)

• Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Updated stats. Thanks

Nerwen sees the crab throwing the rag. Picking it up the crab appears to be gesturing at it's head. she takes the hint and drapes the rag over the top of her helmet.

Nerwen yanks on the rag, sadly having to remove her helmet so that it will fit.

"Hey there, m'lady," says the crab. "Thanks for stopping and helping out a bit - this city is so busy, no one else had time for us! I'm Russel Ruffers, this big hunk of meat I'm on is named Sir Pigley, and we're friends! Also, sellswords! We're trying to make our way to the Hovels, but we got a little turned around, looks like. Can you point us in the right direction?"

I am heading that way myself, I would be pleased to be protected by you as I guide you there.

"Russel Ruffers never passes on a chance to protect a pretty lady!" declares the crab.

"Oh dear. You think we'll be needing to protect you? I heard the Hovels were dangerous. Just our luck."

"Don't worry, Pigley, I'm sure we'll be alright."

"Unless the under fed poor happen to be hungry."

Russel laughs, which is sort of like a clicking sound.

"What's a beautiful woman like you doing heading to the Hovels?"

Nerwen blushed slightly. Even beyond the speaker being a small arthropod, it was unusual to be complimented on her looks. Sometimes she wondered if most in the hall even realised she was female.

I am, as you can see, a paladin, and am an hero of Heroica. I have been engaged to protect someone and am going to the hovels to meet my contact, a Johnny Everyman.

"No way! Me too! Looks like word about us is getting around! And I know you Heroica lot, got a lot of pals in there, actually. Do you know Ellaria? Or Atramor? They're good friends of mine!"

"I was in a play once with Johnny," intones Pigley rather flatly.

The animals and Nerwen turn a corner and run into an unfamiliar man in a familiar uniform. He gives them a quick up and down and smiles gently.

"Hello there!"

he says to Nerwen, clearly not knowing to direct his words at the animals as well, though Russel does brandish his sword.

"Where are you headed today, so heavily armed? Are you a Paladin? Member of Heroica? Guard to a House? A bandit? Wolfgang?" P

He blushes a little.

"Forgive me for asking, but it is my job. And we're spread so thin now we have to get to the bottom of things as quickly as we possibly can. Hel, I've got three or four jobs to handle today alone, along with patrolling the streets. I'm on my way to one now."

Speaking to Russel she says

Yes, I know Atramor and Ellaria, though I have not quested with them.

To the startled guard she says

I am Nerwen Calmcacil. Paladin of Heroica.

The watchman's face brightens.

"Glad to hear it! I was hoping you might be from Heroica. I've had some very favorable run ins with your fellow heroes in the past. I've actually got a favor to ask, if you've a moment to spare."

He pauses for a few seconds, and then shakes his head in disappointment in himself.

"My name is Bert, by the way. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Nerwen Calmcacil."

He offers his hand for a shake.

"As I was saying, the Watch is severely understaffed. I've got to head down to the Apothecary right now, to deal with some toxic creature they have brewing in their basement. It's really a two or three person job, but I'm all alone. If you wouldn't mind lending a hand, I'm certain the store and I could somehow make it worth your while!"

"Russel Ruffers never says no to a man in need!"

exclaims the crab.

"But it is your call, m'lady!"

What will Nerwen do?

I have time to help you. Yes.

"Thank you,"

Bert gushes sincerely.

"You can bring your pets along too."

"Pets,"

laments Pigley, but he trots after them.

The heroes arrive at the Apothecary.

The Apothecary greets them curtly and quickly. He clearly knows exactly why they are there, and is well versed in the ways of heroes. He leads them swiftly down to the basement.​

"There was a spill of chemicals. I think some magic got mixed in,"

he explains before retreating back upstairs.

"What are you doing in my home?"

gurgles out the truly terrifying creature.

"I've always found heroes to be better orators than I,"

says Bert, glancing at Nerwen, and then back at the creature.

Home? My apologies. We were sent to clean up a spill of chemicals with extra magic. If you would be so kind as to point us to where it happened we will clean it up and be out of your way.

The creature uses one of its slimy pink tentacles to point to itself.

"That's me. I was born here in this basement only hours ago, out of some spilled chemicals and magic. So this is my home, and you are intruders, and get the Hel out!!!"

it shrieks. Gasses billow forth from its body, and Bert, Russel and Pigley all cover their noses - the creature is clearly toxic.

I commend you on your grasp of language for one so young. I hope your reasoning skills are equally advanced.

A dragon is born in an egg, but that is not its home, it owns the whole sky.

A fish is born in a lake, but that is not its home, it owns the whole sea.

Just because this is where you began does not make this your home. Especially if you cannot live peaceably with those who were here before you.

Unless you might contribute in a way that outweighs the risk of allowing you to stay?

And what is your name? What might we call you?

"I ain't got no name! What would I need a name for? And I see what you're getting at, lady. I was born in the basement, but this whole city is mine. Good point. Get the Hel out of my city!"

"I think he's missed the point."

"Maybe you've missed the point,"

squelches the little creature, apparently able to understand the pig as well. It spits some toxins in Pigley's direction, and Pigley squeals in pain as some lands on him.

"Get the HEL OUT!"

Nerwen's face darkens seeing the assault on Sir Pigley.

And we were doing well. So be it.

She draws her sword and says.

It is out. Get ready for Hel!

Standing on a defensive posture, ready to meet the creature in battle.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Chromeknight

[StickFig]

Matthias should have an amethyst; Nerwen should have the ruby.

Restored Fireball Extraordinaire (WP: 9, also hits enemies listed above and below target, user is Slowed)

Sweet! :thumbup:

The gnome silently holds the big gun for a moment, rolling it in his hands and feeling the shiny metal. "Thank you, thank you very much" he squeaks, then composes himself and returns his voice to its usual bass. "It's beautiful." Making an effort to look around while still enjoying running his hands over the remade firing mechanism's intricate parts, Matthias adds wistfully, "This workshop is incredible. I wonder if you ever hire Heroicans to assist you in your tinkering here?" He gives a small chuckle. Looking at the Fireball again, he says, "I think I probably owe you one - if you are in need of Heroican assistance in the future, I'll be the first to sign up."

The ranger motions to his animal friends, "Isn't this a beauty? It was given to me by some ...noble friends." With that, the three of the them exit the workshop, Matthias on his way to the Marketplace, glad of the company of the solemn pig and his gallant crab.

Matthias only has 19 health now, I think... 6+15=21, *.1=2, 21-2=19.

Matthias the Carnival Crusader (StickFig)

Level 16 Ranger *⅙ chance to be Encouraged at the start of battle* *Immune to Bound, Slowed*

Power Bonus: 10

Defense: 0

Health: 19/19

Gold: 76

Equipment: Restored Fireball Extraordinaire (WP:9, also hits enemies listed above and below the target, user is Slowed, hand cannon), Dapper Hat (This amazingly dapper hat gives the wearer a ⅙ chance of being Encouraged at the start of any battle, headwear), Winged Sandals (Protects from Bound and Slowed effects, footwear)

Inventory: Ball and Chain (WP:4, whip), Fang Dagger (WP:4, dagger), Magnar’s Unreasonably Cruel Axe (WP:12, deals Bleeding -3, axe), Peashooter (WP:2, deals Burning -2, hand cannon), Staff (WP:4, staff), Steel Cutlass (WP:5, suitable for Knights or Rogues, longsword), Sword of the Red Lizard (WP:10, Fire-elemental, longsword), Conductor Helmet (SP:1, protects from Lightning, headwear), Grimmau's Clothespin (Prevents the first negative effect inflicted on the wearer during a battle, headwear), Amethyst (Darkness), Elixir, Grating Stone, 2x Red Death Blood, 3x Remedy, 2x Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass

One more question - I assume that the Conductor helmet protects from Lightning? I lied, another one: Matthias has his Sword of the Red Lizard back (he had lent it to Samuel and somehow it ended up in Nerwen's inventory)?

Edited November 15, 2014 by StickFig

[Chromeknight]

The creature springs into combat, and Nerwen's new allies step up to aid her!

The Enemies

Toxic Spill Beast

Level 40 Plant Vermin

Health: 230/230

Special: Toxic Spit - The Creature poisons all foes by 10.

Passive Special: Sticky Poison - Successful blows against the Beast cause the attacker to be poisoned by 2, damage/free hits poison the foe by 5.

Drops: Deadly Venom, Mead

The Heroes

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin Immune to

Light

,

Jinxed

and

Fragile

Level 27.66

Power bonus:

0

Defense:

16

(Barbed Shield 11 + Heavy Armour 5)

Health:

46

(Base Cleric 9 +Level bonus 26 +Paladin Bonus 11)

Ether:

32

(Base Cleric 5 +Level bonus 26 +Paladin Bonus 1

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14,

Light

Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to

Light

and

Jinxed

, Suitable for Knights), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to

Fragile

, bodywear), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is

Slowed

and

Immune to Hastened

; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to

Blind

)

•

Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear)

•

Opal

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion

•

Phoenix Essences (2), Grand Tonics (3), Potions (4), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (2), Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia (3)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 20 City Watch Guard

Power

: 28

Health

: 34/34

Defense

: 1

Gold

: 0

Equipment

: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Russel Ruffers & Sir Pigley

Level 16 Rogue *Hastened*

Power: 42

Health: 30/30

Gold: 315

Equipment: Crabspirator (WP: 16, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health), Pigley (+4 Power, +4 Max Health, Hastened)

Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11)

City Watch Guard

Base Health: 14

Weapons: Daggers, Longswords, Greatswords, Throwing Daggers

Job Trait: Strength in Numbers – Receives a +2 bonus to attack before multipliers for every other City Watch Guard in the battle.

Shield: Guarding the Guards – Any free hits delivered to the Guard next round are null. Also, deals damage equal to their power.All other attacks function normally (Critical Hit is Critical Hit, Damage is Damage, etc.)

Thats an impressive weapon you have there Master Ruffers.

Ok. Let us clean up. Do not get too close. We will contain first then finish.

Battle order

> Nerwen - Scroll of Sealing vs. Toxic Spill Beast

> Ruffers and Pigely - Crabspirator vs. Toxic Spill Beast

> Guard Bert - Halberd vs. Toxic Spill Beast

I assume that sealing/blinding does not negate the passive special poisoning?

OoC: That seems a correct assumption to me! I've never blocked passive specials for anything but immunities before. You should also have on the Sylvania Cowl in the place of your helmet, I apologize for the mistake! It does not affect anything this round. I've also buffed Russel a very little bit, I think he is more appropriate this way!

"Thank you! The frog paladins made it up for me. I have no idea where I got the idea!" says Russel cheerily. Pigley snorts.

Toxic Creature Battle Round One

> Nerwen uses Scroll of Sealing on Toxic Spill Beast - Failure (5, -1 ether)

> Ruffers and Pigely v. Toxic Spill Beast - Hit (42/2=21 Damage, Creature Blinded, Russel Poisoned by 2)

> Guard Bert v. Toxic Spill Beast - Miss

The round passes without much changing, though Russel does manage to blind the creature.

"What is this?!" cries the creature, who has never slept or even managed to close it's eyes yet. "I can't see!!!"

The Enemies

Toxic Spill Beast

Level 40 Plant Vermin *Blinded (3 Rounds)*

Health: 209/230

Special: Toxic Spit - The Creature poisons all foes by 10.

Passive Special: Sticky Poison - Successful blows against the Beast cause the attacker to be poisoned by 2, damage/free hits poison the foe by 5.

Drops: Deadly Venom, Mead

The Heroes

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin *Immune to

Fragile*

Level 27.66

Power bonus:

0

Defense:

16

(Barbed Shield 11 + Heavy Armour 5)

Health:

46

(Base Cleric 9 +Level bonus 26 +Paladin Bonus 11)

Ether:

32

(Base Cleric 5 +Level bonus 26 +Paladin Bonus 1

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14,

Light

Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to

Fragile

, bodywear), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is

Slowed

and

Immune to Hastened

; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to

Blind

), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to

Light

and

Jinxed

, Suitable for Knights),

•

Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear)

•

Opal

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion

•

Phoenix Essences (2), Grand Tonics (3), Potions (4), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (2), Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia (3)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 20 City Watch Guard

Power

: 28

Health

: 34/34

Defense

: 1

Gold

: 0

Equipment

: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Russel Ruffers & Sir Pigley

Level 16 Rogue *Hastened* *Poisoned by 2*

Power: 42

Health: 28/30

Defense: 4

Gold: 315

Equipment: Crabspirator (WP: 16, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health, 4 SP), Pigley (+4 Power, +4 Max Health, Hastened)Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11)

City Watch Guard

Base Health: 14Weapons: Daggers, Longswords, Greatswords, Throwing Daggers

Job Trait: Strength in Numbers – Receives a +2 bonus to attack before multipliers for every other City Watch Guard in the battle.

Shield: Guarding the Guards – Any free hits delivered to the Guard next round are null. Also, deals damage equal to their power.All other attacks function normally (Critical Hit is Critical Hit, Damage is Damage, etc.)

A hit, a palatable hit! Well done Russel!

Battle order

> Nerwen - Scroll of Sealing vs. Toxic Spill Beast

> Ruffers and Pigely - Crabspirator vs. Toxic Spill Beast

> Guard Bert - Halberd vs. Toxic Spill Beast

I was going to post an auto roll AI, but then, poisoned considerations. Ugh!

OoC: As I'm sure you experienced with Gocklo, and as I told Matthias not too long ago, my NPCs take suggestions and not orders unless otherwise stated, so sometimes they may act with their own will. Just something to keep in mind going ahead! It can sometimes help, and sometimes hurt."Thank you, m'lady! Let's see if I can't repeat it a time or two, ha ha!"Toxic Creature Battle Round Two>Nerwen uses Scroll of Sealing on Toxic Spill Beast - Success (Roll of 1, -1 ether)Ruffers and Pigely v. Toxic Spill Beast - Damage (No Effect)Ruffers and Pigley v. Toxic Spill Beast - Special Damage (No Effect)Guard Bert v. Toxic Spill Beast - Critical Hit ([6*2]+20=32 Damage)Nerwen's scroll works this time, and Bert is the one who manages who attack the beast."What is this terrible feeling. My flesh!" cries the creature, who has never felt pain up until moments ago.The Enemies

Toxic Spill Beast

Level 40 Plant Vermin *Blinded (2 Rounds)* *Sealed (3 Rounds)*Health: 177/230Special: Toxic Spit - The Creature poisons all foes by 10.Passive Special: Sticky Poison - Successful blows against the Beast cause the attacker to be poisoned by 2, damage/free hits poison the foe by 5.Drops: Deadly Venom, Mead

The Heroes

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin *Immune to

Fragile*

Level 27.66

Power bonus:

0

Defense:

16

Health:

46

Ether:

30/32

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14,

Light

Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to

Fragile

, bodywear), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is

Slowed

and

Immune to Hastened

; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to

Blind

), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to

Light

and

Jinxed

, Suitable for Knights),

•

Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear)

•

Opal

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion

•

Phoenix Essences (2), Grand Tonics (3), Potions (4), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (2), Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia (3)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 20 City Watch Guard

Power

: 28

Health

: 34/34

Defense

: 1

Gold

: 0

Equipment

: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Russel Ruffers & Sir Pigley

Level 16 Rogue *Hastened* *Poisoned by 2*Power: 42Health: 26/30

Defense: 4Gold: 315Equipment: Crabspirator (WP: 16, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health, 4 SP), Pigley (+4 Power, +4 Max Health, Hastened)Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11)

City Watch GuardBase Health: 14Weapons: Daggers, Longswords, Greatswords, Throwing DaggersJob Trait: Strength in Numbers – Receives a +2 bonus to attack before multipliers for every other City Watch Guard in the battle.Shield: Guarding the Guards – Any free hits delivered to the Guard next round are null. Also, deals damage equal to their power.All other attacks function normally (Critical Hit is Critical Hit, Damage is Damage, etc.)

poison on Ruffers for damage and special damage?

Thanks for the catch on his hastened too!

Also... Seal of the Warrior Priestess?

Nerwen bangs on the seal again. Perhaps she needed to take it to a temple, have the bindings rejiggered or something.

Battle order

> Nerwen - mourning star vs. TSB

> Ruffers - Crabspirator vs. TSB

> Ruffers - Crabspirator vs. TSB

> Bert - Halberd vs. TSB

poison on Ruffers for damage and special damage?Thanks for the catch on his hastened too!Also... Seal of the Warrior Priestess?

OoC: I see what you mean about the passive special now - yes it IS blocked for damage/free hits now, since those don't actually land. Only attacking the beat successfully will trigger poison while it is sealed/blinded.And my apologies (probably from now until forever) - I thought you had one the medal of valor still (from way back in last quest's final battle). I'll roll for it now, but it doesn't seem worth backtracking over. "M'lady, you seem the type who wouldn't be afraid to get her hands dirty! The creature won't harm you, may as well swing that beautiful weapon from the front!"Warrior Priestess - 2,2,6 (No Buffs)Toxic Creature Battle Round Three >Nerwen v. TSB - Meditate (+1 ether)Ruffers v. TSB - MissRuffers v. TSB - MissBert v. TSB - Hit (26 Damage) (Bert poisoned by 2)Very little happens.The Enemies

Toxic Spill Beast

Level 40 Plant Vermin *Blinded (1 Rounds)* *Sealed (2 Rounds)*Health: 151/230Special: Toxic Spit - The Creature poisons all foes by 10.Passive Special: Sticky Poison - Successful blows against the Beast cause the attacker to be poisoned by 2, damage/free hits poison the foe by 5.Drops: Deadly Venom, Mead

The Heroes

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin *Immune to

Fragile*

Level 27.66

Power bonus:

0

Defense:

16

Health:

46

Ether:

31/32

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14,

Light

Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to

Fragile

, bodywear), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is

Slowed

and

Immune to Hastened

; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to

Blind

), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to

Light

and

Jinxed

, Suitable for Knights),

•

Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear)

•

Opal

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion

•

Phoenix Essences (2), Grand Tonics (3), Potions (4), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (2), Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia (3)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 20 City Watch Guard *Poisoned by -2*

Power

: 26

Health

: 32/34

Defense

: 1

Gold

: 0

Equipment

: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Russel Ruffers & Sir Pigley

Level 16 Rogue *Hastened* *Poisoned by 2*Power: 42Health: 24/30

Defense: 4Gold: 315Equipment: Crabspirator (WP: 16, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health, 4 SP), Pigley (+4 Power, +4 Max Health, Hastened)Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11)

Toxic Creature Battle Round Four >Nerwen v. TSB - Special Damge (No Effect)Ruffers v. TSB - MissRuffers v. TSB - MissBert v. TSB - Damage (No Effect)Shockingly, even less happens.The Enemies

Toxic Spill Beast

Level 40 Plant Vermin *Sealed (1 Rounds)*Health: 151/230Special: Toxic Spit - The Creature poisons all foes by 10.Passive Special: Sticky Poison - Successful blows against the Beast cause the attacker to be poisoned by 2, damage/free hits poison the foe by 5.Drops: Deadly Venom, Mead

The Heroes

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin *Immune to

Fragile*

Level 27.66

Power bonus:

0

Defense:

16

Health:

46

Ether:

31/32

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14,

Light

Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to

Fragile

, bodywear), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is

Slowed

and

Immune to Hastened

; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to

Blind

), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to

Light

and

Jinxed

, Suitable for Knights),

•

Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear)

•

Opal

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion

•

Phoenix Essences (2), Grand Tonics (3), Potions (4), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (2), Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia (3)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 20 City Watch Guard *Poisoned by -2*

Power

: 26

Health

: 30/34

Defense

: 1

Gold

: 0

Equipment

: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Russel Ruffers & Sir Pigley

Level 16 Rogue *Hastened* *Poisoned by 2*Power: 42Health: 22/30

Defense: 4Gold: 315Equipment: Crabspirator (WP: 16, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health, 4 SP), Pigley (+4 Power, +4 Max Health, Hastened)Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11)

City Watch GuardBase Health: 14Weapons: Daggers, Longswords, Greatswords, Throwing DaggersJob Trait: Strength in Numbers – Receives a +2 bonus to attack before multipliers for every other City Watch Guard in the battle.Shield: Guarding the Guards – Any free hits delivered to the Guard next round are null. Also, deals damage equal to their power.All other attacks function normally (Critical Hit is Critical Hit, Damage is Damage, etc.)

since you said I could have the buffs even if I took it off an it's only useful battle start and the Medal is only useful battle finish, I figure I'd usually get a chance to swap them mid-battle.

Also, Bert hit, but not marked as poisoned?

Dodgy little critter.

How are you fareing Bert?

Battle order

> Nerwen - scroll of sealing vs. TSB

> Ruffers - Crabspirator vs. TSB

> Ruffers - Crabspirator vs. TSB

> Bert - Halberd vs. TSB

OoC: Nice catch. Also sorry that the dice apparently hate you this battle..."I've been better, but I've also been worse," he proclaims with a braced smile, wincing only barely.Toxic Creature Battle Round Five >Nerwen uses Scroll of Sealing on TSB - Failure (Roll of 6, -1 ether)> Ruffers v. TSB - Damage (20-4=16 Damage, Ruffers poisoned by 5)> Ruffers v. TSB - Shield (([15*3]+16)/2=31, Blinded, Ruffers poisoned by 2> Bert v. TSB - Damage (No Effect)Russel is poisoned by 9 (KO!)Bert is poisoned by 2Russel is able to make his way towards the Beast through Pigley's deft maneuvering. He blinds the creature, but it spits at him vehemently, and the Crab topples over, twitching."Don't cry for me, Argan-" is all he manages before he passes out. Pigley snorts and retreats to a corner.The Enemies

Toxic Spill Beast

Level 40 Plant Vermin *Blinded (3 Rounds)* *Sealed (1 Rounds)*Health: 120/230Special: Toxic Spit - The Creature poisons all foes by 10.Passive Special: Sticky Poison - Successful blows against the Beast cause the attacker to be poisoned by 2, damage/free hits poison the foe by 5.Drops: Deadly Venom, Mead

The Heroes

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin *Immune to

Fragile*

Level 27.66

Power bonus:

0

Defense:

16

Health:

46

Ether:

31/32

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14,

Light

Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to

Fragile

, bodywear), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is

Slowed

and

Immune to Hastened

; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to

Blind

), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to

Light

and

Jinxed

, Suitable for Knights),

•

Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear)

•

Opal

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion

•

Phoenix Essences (2), Grand Tonics (3), Potions (4), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (2), Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia (3)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 20 City Watch Guard *Poisoned by -2*

Power

: 26

Health

: 28/34

Defense

: 1

Gold

: 0

Equipment

: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Russel Ruffers & Sir Pigley

Level 16 Rogue *Hastened*

*KO'd*

Power: 42Health: 0/30

Defense: 4Gold: 315Equipment: Crabspirator (WP: 16, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health, 4 SP), Pigley (+4 Power, +4 Max Health, Hastened)Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11)

City Watch GuardBase Health: 14Weapons: Daggers, Longswords, Greatswords, Throwing DaggersJob Trait: Strength in Numbers – Receives a +2 bonus to attack before multipliers for every other City Watch Guard in the battle.Shield: Guarding the Guards – Any free hits delivered to the Guard next round are null. Also, deals damage equal to their power.All other attacks function normally (Critical Hit is Critical Hit, Damage is Damage, etc.)

Oh Russel, Pigley! I am sorry!

Bert, can you hold it off and I will attend I to my friend.

Battle Order

> Nerwen - Pheonix essence vs. Russel (& Pigley!)

> Russel - (will want revenge) Crabspirtor vs. TSB

> Russel - Crabspirtor vs. TSB

> Bert - Halberd vs. TSB

THEN

Battle Order

Nerwen - Remedy vs. Bert (or Russel if he has racked up more poison somehow)

> Russel - Crabspirtor vs. TSB

> Russel - Crabspirtor vs. TSB

> Bert - Halberd vs. TSB

THEN

Battle Order

Nerwen - Remedy vs. Russel (or Bert if Russel previous round)

> Russel - Crabspirtor vs. TSB

> Russel - Crabspirtor vs. TSB

> Bert - Halberd vs. TSB

I'd list another couple of rounds but, as you say, your dice are broken.

OoC: Added Russel's gained gold. Also, the dice took a decidedly friendlier stance on you, all of a sudden...

Toxic Creature Battle Round Six

> Nerwen uses Pheonix essence on Russel (& Pigley!)

Russel Crabspirtor v. TSB - Critical Hit ([16*2]+16=48, Russel poisoned by 2)

Russel - Crabspirtor v. TSB - Critical Hit ([16*2]+16=48, Russel poisoned by 2)

Bert - Halberd vs. TSB - Critical Hit ([6*2]+20=32, Poisoned by 2, KO'd)

After Nerwen gets Russel up, he and Bert prove their worth by pummeling the foe.

The Heroes

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin *Immune to

Fragile*

Level 28

Power bonus:

0

Defense:

16

Health:

47/47

Ether:

32/33

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14,

Light

Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to

Fragile

, bodywear), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is

Slowed

and

Immune to Hastened

; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to

Blind

), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to

Light

and

Jinxed

, Suitable for Knights),

•

Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear)

•

Opal

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion

•

Phoenix Essence, Grand Tonics (3), Potions (4), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (2), Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia (3)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 20.5 City Watch Guard

Power

: 26

Health

: 24/34

Defense

: 1

Gold

: 0

Equipment

: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Russel Ruffers & Sir Pigley

Level 16.5 Rogue *Hastened*

Power: 42

Health: 26/30

Defense: 4

Gold: 346

Equipment: Crabspirator (WP: 16, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health, 4 SP), Pigley (+4 Power, +4 Max Health, Hastened)Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11)

Loot

Deadly Venom,Mead

"Well done, hero - thank you for the extra help! Andrew insists that you're all bad, and yet I have yet to have a bad experience with any of you!"

"You fought with grace!" exclaims the crab. "Thank you for the assistance, as well."

"If the watch can do anything for you, Madam, just say the word!" says Bert earnestly. "Though I will have to come back here to help mop up a little, I suspect. The Apothecary is never quite as thankful as you'd think. He always claims we made a mess of the place, when honestly it's almost always a mess to begin with."

Well, it was an experience if nothing else. We should be on our way.

Though, perhaps I am diplomatic about it, Russel might have an opportunity to purchase a pheonix essence to replace the one I used? I often find that parties overlook such a useful consumable and end up not being able to revive fallen members, especially if there is a concern some may miss out on the experience of doing battle.

for not being able to swap for double XP...

Bert leads Nerwen out of the Apothecary, and gives her instructions to mention his name to the guards at the gate to the Hovels if they hassle her. He then waves farewell and Nerwen, Russel, and Pigley trudge along.

"I don't believe we'll have time to go shopping, m'lady, as we're already late. I can promise, however, that the first chance I get I will absolutely return that Phoenix Essence to you, and get another one as a thank you."

The guards at the gate let them through without much trouble, and they don't even have to mention Bert's name. Apparently they've been through the motions a few times today.

It takes a good fifteen minutes of wandering around aimlessly before they are able to find Everyman, standing with three recognizable figures.

OoC: Allow me to post in the thread before you do, but everyone is together now!

Edited November 15, 2014 by Chromeknight

[StickFig]

Matthias makes his way towards the Hovels. His enormous cannon makes it a little slow going.

Matthias the Carnival Crusader (nstickney)

Level 9 Ranger *Immune to Bound, Slowed*

Power Bonus: 1

Defense: 0

Health: 14/14

Gold: 43

Equipment: Fireball Extraordinaire (Hand Cannon, WP:5, also hits enemies listed above and below target, user is Slowed), Winged Sandals (Footwear, protects from Bound- and Slowed- effects)

Inventory: Sword of the Red Lizard (Longsword, WP:10, fire-elemental), Dapper Hat (Headwear, this amazingly dapper hat gives the wearer a 1/6 chance of being encouraged at the start of any battle), Grimmau's Clothespin (Headwear, prevents the first negative effect inflicted on the wearer during a battle), Grand Potion, Grating Stone, 2x Mead, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll

Before he can even make it to the gates he is stopped by a member of the watch hailing him.

"Hello!" calls the Watch Member as Matthias walks by. Matthias turns to him. "You're a hero, aren't you? Are you headed to the Hovels? I'm actually going that way myself to report in the Sgt. Andrew! Mind if I go with you? Walking the streets of Eubric alone can be a little dangerous."

What will Matthias do?

Matthias, a little confused at having been recognized, then realizes that it's not every Eubric citizen who lugs around a giant cannon; between that and the added height of his top hat he's bound to get noticed more often than he's used to. The Watchman doesn't look suspicious at all, so Math decides why not accept a little company? "Sure, come along!" he says. "I'm Matthias; who are you?" he adds as he strolls towards the hovels.

"I'm Private Thistlethorp," the man announces proudly. "A relatively recent addition to the Town's Watch. I'm on my way to the little Watch outpost at the edge of the Hovels. It used to be run by a man named Bennetton, but apparently he got killed, so they've promoted Andrew to take his place. He's a bit of a volatile man, but I guess we've all got things that get on our nerves. He's just got a lot of things that get on his nerves." Thistlethorp laughs a puny laugh, and then leans forward a little in a vague attempt to whisper - the distance between his mouth and Matthias' ear is still too great, and so he ends up speaking at a normal volume anyway. "Apparently he doesn't like heroes much, so if we run into him I'll have to dive behind a crate or barrel or something." Thistlethorp leans away again. "So, where are you headed, little man? Oh, and do you need help carrying that cannon of yours?"

Matthias doesn't like the sound of Andrew at all - he was happy to get away from the volatile arguing Heroes of the Hall and doesn't relish the thought of dealing with more anger. But he's on his way to the Hovels anyway, and barely knows his way around Eubric as it is, especially the area east of Heroica Hall; he's just heard too many weird stories about the Ziegfrieds, the Shadeaux, and the whole Cresent Hill area - and 'The Hovels' isn't exactly a name that inspires confidence, even in a humble barbergnome's son. "I can carry the Fireball here just fine, thanks," he remarks to the Watchman. "Say, maybe you can help me though, Thistlethorp - I'm looking for a Mr. Everyman? Good looking chap, if he does say so himself. Any idea where to find him?" Matthias continues to stroll along towards his destination.

"Everyman? Sure I know him. Everyone in this whole damn city knows him. He's a petty thief but from what I've gathered the Watch doesn't really bother him that much - he's an informant sometimes too, and he's never been violent, apparently. And if you need to find someone, he can find them. He's got what you'd call 'connections'. I guess that doesn't really help you, since you're looking for him." Thistlethorp laughs a little again.

Matthias laughs as well, happy to feel mirth with a new friend. "No, I suppose it doesn't help me. So are you from around here? Any local tips you might be able to impart? Or strange goings-on to warn me about?" the gnome queries as they continue to stroll.

Thistlethorp laugh his twittering laugh again.

"Strange going-ons? It's Eubric, my boy! There's always some strange going-ons!" Thistlethorp appears prepared to impart some of these goings-on, but the two are stopped quite abruptly as a shadowy figure falls into the alley in front of them and draws his sword.

"Thistlethorp," drones the man in the strange outfit and mask. "Thou must pay the price for thy crimes."

Thistlethorp's eyes bulge.

"That's a member of the Crimson Crown. I hope you're a fighter, boy."

The Enemy

Crimson Assassin

Level 6 Humanoid

Health: 50/50

Special 1: Healing Balm - If the Assassin is below 10 health it will restore 5 health to itself.

Special 2: Terrible Pestillence - All party members become Poisoned by 1.

Drops: 20 Gold, Phoenix Essence, Steel Cutlass (WP:5 suitable for knights, or rogues)

The Heroes

Matthias

the Carnival Crusader (nstickney)

Level 9 Ranger *Immune to

Bound

,

Slowed

*

Power Bonus

: 1

Defense

: 0

Health

: 14/14

Gold

: 43

Equipment

: Fireball Extraordinaire (Hand Cannon, WP:5, also hits enemies listed above and below target, user is Slowed), Winged Sandals (Footwear, protects from Bound- and Slowed- effects)

Inventory

: Sword of the Red Lizard (Longsword, WP:10, fire-elemental), Dapper Hat (Headwear, this amazingly dapper hat gives the wearer a 1/6 chance of being encouraged at the start of any battle), Grimmau's Clothespin (Headwear, prevents the first negative effect inflicted on the wearer during a battle), Grand Potion, Grating Stone, 2x Mead, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll

Private Thistlethorp

Level 11 Cleric

Defense:

2

Health:

20/20

Gold:

47

Equipment:

Staff (WP: 4), Town Watch Helmet (SP: 2)

Inventory:

Potion x2, Remedy, Tonic, Elixer

"It looks like you're right about goings-on, Thistlethorp," Matthias says, leveling his cannon in the assassin's direction. "But I'm a fighter. I hope you are too."

"What crimes has this Watchman committed?" he yells to the assassin as he prepares to fire from the back row.

"I'm a member of the watch! Of course I can fight. Unlike Heroica, we don't just take anybody." Thistlethorp laughs. "But I'll let you deal with him, for the time being."

"My Order believes he hast dealt with nefarious men."

"Believes. Ha! Your Order is outlaws. I deal with nefarious men all the time by taking them off the streets!"

The man lunges, and Matthias is forced to retaliate.

Crimson Watch Battle Round One

>Matthias v. Crimson Assassin - Special Damage (Terrible Pestilance, Party Poisoned by 1)

Matthais and Thistlethorp lose 1 health due to poison

The Assassin works his way around nimbly, landing a minor scratch on both Thistlethorp and Matthias. It becomes clear, as the cut begins to sting, that there is poison on certain bits of their foe's blade.

The Enemy

Crimson Assassin

Level 6 Humanoid

Health: 50/50

Special 1: Healing Balm - If the Assassin is below 10 health it will restore 5 health to itself.

Special 2: Terrible Pestillence - All party members become Poisoned by 1.

Drops: 20 Gold, Phoenix Essence, Steel Cutlass (WP:5 suitable for knights, or rogues)

The Heroes

Matthias

the Carnival Crusader (nstickney)

Level 9 Ranger *Immune to

Bound

,

Slowed

* *Poisoned by 1*

Power Bonus

: 1

Defense

: 0

Health

: 13/14

Gold

: 43

Equipment

: Fireball Extraordinaire (Hand Cannon, WP:5, also hits enemies listed above and below target, user is Slowed), Winged Sandals (Footwear, protects from Bound- and Slowed- effects)

Inventory

: Sword of the Red Lizard (Longsword, WP:10, fire-elemental), Dapper Hat (Headwear, this amazingly dapper hat gives the wearer a 1/6 chance of being encouraged at the start of any battle), Grimmau's Clothespin (Headwear, prevents the first negative effect inflicted on the wearer during a battle), Grand Potion, Grating Stone, 2x Mead, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll

Private Thistlethorp

Level 11 Cleric *Poisoned by 1*

Defense:

2

Health:

19/20

Gold:

47

Equipment:

Staff (WP: 4), Town Watch Helmet (SP: 2)

Inventory:

Potion x2, Remedy, Tonic, Elixer

Matthias lines the Fireball up for another shot and repeats. "Ugh, I don't like the feel of this poison," he laments to Thistlethorp. "Care to wade in and hold his attention so I can get a better shot?"

Battle Order:

Thistlethorp (attacks Assassin from the front row)

Matthias (attacks Assassin from the back row)

"Always happy to help, my boy!"

Crimson Watch Battle Round One

Thistlethorp v. Assassin - Special Damage (Special Guard, Thistlethorp not poisoned, Matthias poisoned by 1)

>Matthias v. Assassin - Shield ([9+5]*9=KO)

Thistlethorp loses 1 health due to poison

Matthias loses 2 health due to poison

The Assassin scratches Matthias again, but the attack brings him dangerously close to the Gnome. The cannon goes off, and with lots of colors and crackling happy sounds, the Assassin is blasted to bits.

The Battle is Victorious!

The Heroes

Matthias

the Carnival Crusader (nstickney)

Level 10 Ranger *Immune to

Bound

,

Slowed

*

Power Bonus

: 1

Defense

: 0

Health

: 12/15

Gold

: 43

Equipment

: Fireball Extraordinaire (Hand Cannon, WP:5, also hits enemies listed above and below target, user is Slowed), Winged Sandals (Footwear, protects from Bound- and Slowed- effects)

Inventory

: Sword of the Red Lizard (Longsword, WP:10, fire-elemental), Dapper Hat (Headwear, this amazingly dapper hat gives the wearer a 1/6 chance of being encouraged at the start of any battle), Grimmau's Clothespin (Headwear, prevents the first negative effect inflicted on the wearer during a battle), Grand Potion, Grating Stone, 2x Mead, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll

Private Thistlethorp

Level 11.5 Cleric

Defense:

2

Health:

18/20

Gold:

47

Equipment:

Staff (WP: 4), Town Watch Helmet (SP: 2)

Inventory:

Potion x2, Remedy, Tonic, Elixer

The loot is scattered in the street.

20 Gold

Phoenix Essence

Steel Cutlass (WP:5 suitable for knights, or rogues)

Thistlethorp titters nervously.

"Thank Hel that's over. I wonder what I could have done to offend the Crimson Crown. That's bad news for me." He turns to Matthias. "Thank you for your help. It looks like Andrew is indeed wrong about you heroes. Perhaps I could heal you, as a thank you, and make sure you don't get hassled at the Gate to the Hovels!"

Matthias, poison still stinging slightly, begins to gather up the gold, essence, and cutlass, offering each in turn to Thistlethorp. "Thistle, thanks for keeping his attention - you lined him up perfectly. Do you want any of this stuff?"

"Healing sounds great - I'm still a little woozy from that poison. Shall we be off?" Matthias packs away all of the loot that Thistlethorp doesn't want, waits for a healing, and then heads once more for the Hovels. "Do you have any idea why this guy is after you? No offense, but if you're a new recruit to the watch it sounds like you wouldn't have had time to make any enemies yet."

"The watch keeps me well stocked. You can keep whatever he had on him. But yes, of course we can be on our way." Thistlethorp looks at the body. "I'd try to clean him up a little and put him away, but you've made a mess of him. I'll have to come back with torches. That is something Andrew says you heroes do a lot too... leaving dead bodies around for others to find."

"As for what I could have done to anger him - I really have no idea. I've only been on the Watch for a short time, and I've never dealt with the Crimson Crown before. Before that... well, you can see that I'm a little bit old, but I've kept to myself most of my life. I tried to join the Watch before, but they've always been apprehensive of magic abilities, apparently." Thistlethorp heals both himself and Matthais. "And, clearly, I've got those."

The two begin to approach the giant wall that boxes in the Hovels.

"I'll be going on my own way, but tell the guards that Thistlethorp sent you, and they won't bother you!"

If Matthais has any final words for the older man, this is the time!

Matthias watches keenly as the older Watchman performs his healing spells. " One day I will learn healing magic as well," he remarks, remembering the battlefields of Baltarok. "I do apologize about the body; Sgt Andrew may be on to something about heroes leaving carnage everywhere although it isn't our intent. I trust that you can handle reporting this incident to the proper authorities, since you are the authorities," the gnome adds with a wink. Matthias bows slightly and heads towards the gate to the Hovels. "Thanks for the company, Master Thistlethorp; peace to you and watch out for those assassins!"

"I'll try my best, thank you, boy!"

Thistlethorp waves good bye and makes his way towards the Town Watch Barracks near the Hovels.

Matthias makes his way to the Hovels gates and gets through with little trouble once he mentions Thistlethorp. Apparently the two gate guards, Geezard and Gistelle, have both received some sort of healing from him in his brief service in the Town Watch.

Matthias wanders the Hovels, looking for Everyman and the rest of his party.

OoC: You're the first to finish your side-quest, but everyone should wrapped up within 24 hours! I'll post in the thread when everyone's back together!

Thanks Zeph, for everything - thanks to Kint and Flipz for sitting in too! - all things aside, I had a great time.

[Purpearljellyblob]

Purpearl walks towards the Hovels.

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *Evasive*

Level 10

Power: 13 (Level 10 + WP 3)

Health: 18/18 (Base 5 + 9 Levels + 4 Bonus)

Ether: 16/16 (Base 5 + 9 Levels + 2 Bonus)

Gold: 93 (Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment: Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory)

Inventory: Thorny Rose (WP: 17,wood-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom

Gemstones: Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness)

Far ahead of her, she sees Alexis Fenral walk through the gate with ease. She assumes she will have a similarly easy time, but the guards halt her.

"It's your turn," says the old man, looking at the younger woman standing at the opposite side of the gate.

"Name and business," says the woman.

OOC: Made some last minute purchases at the Marketplace (i.e. currently sitting at 78 gold and more 3 potions), otherwise stats look good!

Not too surprised, Purpearl replies, and glances at her uniform at the same time, "Forgive me for not introducing, the name's Purpearl Berthadhiell, from Heroica. Town Watch isn't it? What are your names? Lt. Paolo and I used to work together. That guy with the funny moustache and loud hailer? Anyway, I am with that female elf you just let through and we have some business past this gate. Hopefully, you would let me through, I am new to these parts of the town and it won't be ideal if I get lost in there." and the elven mage ends with a slight smile.

Purpearl glances around, hoping to find the rest of her party.

The female member of the watch rolls her eyes.

"Oh Gods, Paolo? You poor poor elf."

"I'm Geezard, she's Giselle. And Paolo isn't nearly as bad as she makes him out to be."

"You're not the one he keeps asking out on dates."

Geezard turns his gaze to Purpearl. "The Hovels are a dangerous place. You ever been in there before? There's a reason this wall was built."

"Lt. Paolo, he's a nice guy. You should give him a chance, unless he talks to you with his loud hailer." Purpearl chuckles.

The elven mage shakes her head slightly as she turns to Geezard, "Never been in there before, Geezard. I am actually with three others. Two female elves and a gnome. Hard to miss if they pass through here. The gnome carries an extraordinary large cannon and wears a large top hat. One of the female elves' armed to the teeth, the other the direct opposite, covering herself only with seashells. You let her through just then."

Turning to the both of them, Purpearl winks, "I appreciate your concerns. I will be extra careful when I'm in there. But I have an appointment to take."

Purpearl pulls out her wand, secures her handbag and tightens her tunic.

"Well, best of luck!" says Giselle, and the two open the gates. Purpearl steps inside, and the gates close behind her.

The Hovels are dirty and packed. People stream through the streets. Purpearl holds her wand out ahead of her.

Suddenly, someone calls out to her!

"Hey there! Lady! Lady Elf! Hey! You with the wand! Do you have a minute or two to do me a favor? I need help with something, and you look strong and stuff!"

Walking through the streets, a new sight she's never seen before. Purpearl turns around and notices a man gesturing at her. Heeding Geezard and Giselle's advice, the elven mage remains cautious.

"Calm down, my friend. What is it that you need help with?"

"I'm sorry to bother you!" exclaims the man, "but I'm a bit of a scaredy cat, in all honesty. My wife and I have been having some trouble with our basement. It has been invaded by a rat! I've gone down there a few times to try to negotiate with it, or to scare it off, but it turns the tables and scares me instead! My wife is getting fed up with me and the little creature. It keeps her up at night. She's sleeping at a friend's house right now. I miss her so much, but I am just too scared of the rat to kill it. Maybe you can help me out?" He smiles hopefully.

Slightly relieved,

"I'm sorry to hear that. What's your name?" Purpearl queries.

"I don't normally do this for nothing but you do seem like a nice chap. I will be willing to help you out to the best of my ability. Whenever you are ready."

But a note of caution continues to resonate within. After all, she's alone in a place described as dangerous.

"Oh, sorry, I'm always forgetting my manners. That's another quibble my wife has with me." The man looks at the ground, embarrassed. "I'm Keith Kibblestone. And, I'll warn you in advance, I don't have enough skill to wield even a kitchen knife, so hopefully you can slay the rat by yourself."

Keith gives an earnest smile and leads Purpearl down an alley or two, stopping before a small little ramshackle house. He opens the door, and the two step inside. He leads her through a small kitchen and down a flight of stairs. The basement smells mildewy and old.

Purpearl can hear the squealing of rats, and then suddenly, two jump out. Keith shrieks in an extremely unflattering way.

"Oh Gods! He called a friend!"

The Enemies

Rat A

Level 2 Vermin

Health: 12/12

Special: Foul Bite – Causes the poisoned by 1 effect.

Drops: Venom

Rat B

Level 4 Vermin

Health: 10/10

Special: Foul Bite - Causes the poisoned by 1 effect.

Drops: Venom

The Hero

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

*

Level 10

Power:

13

(Level 10 + WP 3)

Health:

18/18

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 4 Bonus)

Ether:

16/16

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 2 Bonus)

Gold:

78

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x3), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

)

Purpearl tries to reassures Keith, as the elven mage follows him down his basement. The damp and dark atmosphere makes her slightly uncomfortable.

"Don't be sorry, Keith. Sometimes it is not so much about your abilities, but your efforts in trying to make it happen. The important thing is, you sought help, and you tried your best. I will see what I can do with this rat problem of yours."

Seeing Keith flail helplessly as the rats pop out, Purpearl pulls him back to safety as she steps in front of him.

"Stay back, Keith!"

Instinctively, Purpearl swings her wand and whacks Rat B from the back row.

Rat and Rat Battle Round One

>Purpearl v. Rat B - Hit (13/2=7 Damage)

Free Hits

Rat A v. Purpearl - 1 Damage

Purpearl whacks one of the rats, but the other one nips at him as she does.

The Enemies

Rat A

Level 2 Vermin

Health: 12/12

Special: Foul Bite – Causes the poisoned by 1 effect.

Drops: Venom

Rat B

Level 4 Vermin

Health: 3/10

Special: Foul Bite - Causes the poisoned by 1 effect.

Drops: Venom

The Hero

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

*

Level 10

Power:

13

(Level 10 + WP 3)

Health:

17/18

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 4 Bonus)

Ether:

16/16

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 2 Bonus)

Gold:

78

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x3), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

)

Determined not to let the other rat distract her, Purpearl repeats her attack.

Rat and Rat Battle Round Two

>Purpearl v. Rat B - Critical Hit (KO)

Free Hits

Rat A v. Purpearl - 1 Damage

The wounded rat leaps at Pupearl, but she smacks it with her wand and it slams against a wall, dead. The remaining rat nibbles on her toe.

The Enemies

Rat A

Level 2 Vermin

Health: 12/12

Special: Foul Bite – Causes the poisoned by 1 effect.

Drops: Venom

The Hero

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

*

Level 10

Power:

13

(Level 10 + WP 3)

Health:

16/18

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 4 Bonus)

Ether:

16/16

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 2 Bonus)

Gold:

78

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x3), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

)

OOC: Feel free to auto roll this one, Zepher.

Purpearl's attention turns towards the other rat and whacks Rat A with her wand from the back row.

OoC: I normally would, but I'm trying to keep all the side-quests kind of on par with each other. If you finish earlier than everyone, you'll be bored, I've encountered it from both a PC and QM perspective before.

Rat and Rat Battle Round Three

>Purpearl v. Rat A - Miss

Pupearl is so off put by the gruesome death of the last rat she can't quite focus well enough to hit this one.

The Enemies

Rat A

Level 2 Vermin

Health: 12/12

Special: Foul Bite – Causes the poisoned by 1 effect.

Drops: Venom

The Hero

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

*

Level 10

Power:

13

(Level 10 + WP 3)

Health:

16/18

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 4 Bonus)

Ether:

16/16

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 2 Bonus)

Gold:

78

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x3), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

)

OoC: That being said, in rounds where nothing changes, I will auto roll.

Rat and Rat Battle Round Four

>Purpearl v. Rat A - Special Damage

Purpearl loses 1 health to poison

The rat takes advantage of her confusion and gives her a nasty bite.

The Enemies

Rat A

Level 2 Vermin

Health: 12/12

Special: Foul Bite – Causes the poisoned by 1 effect.

Drops: Venom

The Hero

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

*

*Poisoned by -1*

Level 10

Power:

13

(Level 10 + WP 3)

Health:

15/18

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 4 Bonus)

Ether:

16/16

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 2 Bonus)

Gold:

78

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x3), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

)

OOC: I thought I was behind other side quests.

Purpearl tries to refocus as the poison slowly creeps up to her.

Repeat.

Rat and Rat Battle Round Six

>Purpearl v. Rat A - Shield (13 Fire Damage Rat A, -1 ether)

Purpearl loses 2 health to poison

Purpearl, fed up with the rat, lets fire spew forth and incinerate it. Afterwards, she blushes a little, and hopes that Keith is okay, but he's there smiling.

The Battle is Victorious!

The Hero

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

*

Level 10.5

Power:

13

(Level 10 + WP 3)

Health:

11/18

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 4 Bonus)

Ether:

16/16

(Base 5 + 9 Levels + 2 Bonus)

Gold:

78

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x3), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

)

Loot

x2 Venom

"Oh thank you thank you!" cries the overwhelmed and a little sooty Keith. "You're the most kind lady I've ever met! Curse those rats! Is there anyway that I can repay your kindness and generosity?!"

OOC: I apologise! I didn't realise the battle is victorious until now.

"Please forgive me for the mess around here, I will help you tidy up a bit."

Quickly wiping the soot off her face, in embarrassment, as Purpearl helps to clean up Keith's basement. At the same time, she inspects the chests and the surrounding area. After which, she turns to Keith,

"I guess we should better get going, wouldn't be nice to keep your lady waiting. I am happy to take the rat's venom, but if you have something else in mind, just let me know. Anyway, say, you know or have you seen a certain Mr. Everyman hanging around this part of the town? Johnny Everyman?"

"What would I do with the venom! Please, take it, take it! I want it out of my sight!" howls the over dramatic Keith. He smiles vaguely as Purpearl helps tidy up. In the chests she sees some hard scones and salted meat - things that are meant to last the colder or tougher months. "Thanks," he says, "my wife would have a tantrum if I didn't clean up, even though I was also the one who had to deal with the rats. Women!" and then, realizing the present company: "can't live without them."

"And sure I know Everyman. Half the town does. I'll point you in the right direction, he's not hard to find!"

Keith and Purpearl exit the house, and Keith points her in a general direction. She wanders through alleys for another thirty minutes before finding him, already standing with two heroes...

OoC: Let me post an intro for you in the thread, and then you can post there all you like!

OOC: Thanks for the quest Zepher!

"You have done something incredibly foolish," snorts Severan as he leads Purpearl down the streets of Eubric. "Why do you heroes think you're above the law?" He glances back at her. "Do not try to flee, either. I have not handcuffed you to preserve what little dignity you have left, but I am smarter than you, faster than you, and stronger than you. I have many men at my disposal. I will spare you even less should you attempt to flee."

Purpearl disagrees with Severan, "Foolish? We are dealing with demons and people who make deals with them. There is no foolishness when these demons have no regard for anyone or anything, whether it is the law, honour, and even time itself. I don't have to tell you how your men should do their job, but we could've bulldozed our way out like what other Heroes of Heroica would have done. I have worked with the Watch and although I have no favour with them, they have my utmost respect. A cut is nothing compared to what we could've done. It is not a threat, but simply a message that we've done nothing wrong and submission is not an option either." Flicking the medallion, "This is a contract with Lord Aventine and is also a curse. If we do not rescue him before the demons take his soul, it will sap on our lives. I am the leader of the party and I take all the responsibility for what has happened back there, but I ask the Watch not to delay my party any further. My party needs to make haste to R'kilf immediately. Their safety and wellbeing is above mine. Time is not on our side when dealing with demons. These evil entities have no regard for anything and I anticipate that they will take Lord Aventine's life earlier than we expect. But what has happened has happened. If you are going to lock me up for an extended period of time, I will gladly do so, but I ask that you return this medallion to Heroica Hall or Lord Aventine if he is still alive."

Purpearl notices that Severan has suddenly gone quiet, probably contemplating how long her sentence should be. But that did not matter to Purpearl, at least she's having some quiet time away from certain life forms that she didn't quite meet eye to eye with...

OoC: Apologies, I said I was traveling yesterday, which left me able to post, but not able to respond to the quest.

Serevan's face pinches, and he explodes. It appears that the Watch has more than one member prone to fury.

"You heroes!!" he cries. "You think you can whatever the Hel you want! Who is above the law, Purpearl?! No one! Not you, not I, no one!!" He calms down a little, takes a deep breath. "You should take full responsibility, and so must the people following you. Lord Aventine, whoever the Hel he is, is not in Eubric. I don't give a rat's megablocks about him. I am supposed to protect the people of Eubric, and so I find threats, and I destroy them!!! You can keep your damned trinket, it does not interest me any more than your story or your mission. I care only for what I know you have done. You should be more concerned with that than anything!" He grumbles. "Young elves. You are all words!!! You think if you talk long enough everyone will forget what you've done! But I do not forget."

Serevan halts outside the Barracks, and yanks Purpearl in roughly. Before she can do anything, she is thrown to the floor and surrounded by guards.

"This elf has robbed, murdered, resisted arrest, and attacked a Lieutenant of the Watch. If I were a hero of Heroica, the punishment for each of those crimes would be death." He leers. "You are lucky I am not." One of the guards nearby Serevan hands him a halberd. He hefts it up, butt aimed at Purpearl. "You shall not rob!" he cries, ramming the blunt end of the weapon into Purpearl's stomach. The air goes out of her. "You shall not murder!!" he cries more loudly, now ramming the weapon into her chest. She feels a rib break. "You shall not resist arrest!!!" he jeers, again the weapon lands in her chest. "You shall not attack the Watch!!!! WE ARE LAW!!!!" He slams the butt of the weapon into her face. She feels her nose break as the world goes black.

...

"Hey," whispers a voice. "Hey, ugly, get up."

Purpearl wills her eyes open painfully. A kobold is nearby, teeth bared.

She glances around. They are in a cell.

OoC: Sorry about that. I think that's the roughest I've been with a hero since I shot Nyx in the stomach, and she's one of my favorite heroes, so you should be honored.

Purpearl regains consciousness. Knocked out and left out in the cold is something she's not totally unfamiliar with, but this time it seems a bit different. Every part of her body hurts, especially her face and stomach. She vaguely remembers Severan's sudden anger fit, as if he had some hatred for Heroica as well. Like Andrew. Perhaps Severan's being possessed by the demon Chauncey's dealing with, attempting to slow down the party by taking down the leader. But she's relieved she has handled duties to Alexis, she has faith that she can finish up what they needed to do in the first place. She wonders for a second. Pfft. What's the use of the big shield if what one does is to stand back and let your fellow compatriots and party fall apart. Purpearl sits up and spits. Blood. Pfft. Hypocrites.

She notices the Kobold as she gets up,

"My apologies, I didn't mean to spit in front of you. How long have I been out?"

Purpearl's body continues to ache.

OOC: You do what you must, Zepher. I am enjoying every bit of it.

"Not that long," says the kobold. "Only an hour or so. Probably why you still feel like sh*t. Sorry, but I'm not much of a healer, so you're on your own on that front. My name is Watsap. Don't you worry, I'm not some villain. I'm just someone who organized a test for the Watch's new Detective which went sour. So now I'm here for a year or two or three." Watsap winks, but his face looks tired. "Turns out the watch doesn't much like someone making a fool of them. What are you in for?" He glances around the cell. "Before you ask, there isn't any escaping. Thick walls, lots of Watchmen. Trust me, I've tried."

Purpearl grimaces,

"Years, did you say? What did you do, Watsap? If you don't mind telling me, gives me an idea how long I will be in here. But I suspect I won't be released in a few days, so in that case..."

Purpearl unequips the medallion.

"Looks like I won't be needing this then. It is cursed by the way. So much for wanting to save the man we are supposed to protect and killed off a wanted man, both wanted by us and by the Watch. Short-sightedness. I have seen better and more capable Watchmen other than Andrew. Severan was misled by his twisting tongue and blurry eyes. Yes, Severance did all these. Neither do I blame him nor do I hold any grudges. I am disappointed, however, at those Heroes who sat back and let all this happen. How many Watchmen were there, ten, twenty? They have planned and killed armies of trained soldiers at the High Kingdoms and thousands of Orcs of Baltarok, all they need to do is to find a reason to convince themselves that what they're about to do is justified. What is a few Watchmen to them? They have no favour with them, nor do they wish to have favour with them. I'm disappointed, but I console myself, at least they have shown their true colours, and I know for certainty now. I am just a low levelled Mage in their eyes, and like what happened at the bridge not long ago, I will always be a meat shield to them. And I doubt they will come and save this elf that resisted arrest because they wouldn't lay a single finger on members of the Watch. What camaraderie. What flaming gumball. It's all an act. Now they can have all the glory when they save Lord Aventine from that evil Lord Chauncey, while their juicy meat shield sits here to rot."

Sorry, I don't know if you still keep in touch with the outside world, I'm rambling. I'm Purpearl by the way. Looks like you and me can do a little get to know each other since we have plenty of time at our hands."

Purpearl attempts to take off the amulet, but she finds that it is too heavy for her to take off. Her fate is, as Aventine warned, tied to her charge's.

"I didn't do nothing," insists the kobold sullenly. "I was just putting my pal Hoples through his paces, to see if he was any good at his new job, and they locked me up for it. I borrowed some items from some shop keeps, but I was going to give them back totally intact. Intent doesn't factor in to the weak world view of the guards." He shakes his head. "I don't know what's happening hardly anywhere else than Eubric, and I barely know what's going on in Eubric." He grins. "They don't bring me the Herald too often." He watches her intently. "That cursed trinket tough to get off? They're usually like that, huh? The cursed ones."

"I guess we are more or less in the same position, misunderstood and rejected. And it's not just a couple of guards, Heroes as well, swayed by a couple of words coated with honey and dipped in sugar. Reality of life, indeed." Purpearl lets out a soft sigh as the medallion remains around the neck. "Nice hat by the way, at least you can put it on and off as you please. Looks like I won't be rescued anytime soon, but I'm not ready to lose my life either. Say, Watsap, you did try to escape a couple of times? Maybe we could, perhaps work together one more time? I have a few items with me, we can collaborate a bit if you need them."

OoC: As I'm relatively sure you know by now, you're on a derailed bit of this quest. It's planned out, now, but it wasn't previously, and I haven't gotten around to getting pictures for everything. I apologize for this. Ask as much clarification as you need, and I will try to fix that ASAP!

"You don't look like you're in the best shape for it," says Watsup. "The attempts aren't met with kindness, if you're wondering. That smashed up nose of your's, that ugly new face you've got - it'll look pretty compared to what Severan will do if you try again. Patricia or Lilith or that idiot Paolo, they may be nice and just throw you back in the clinker with a nice slap on the wrist and stern warning, but if you try to get out of here Severan's gonna be the one trying to get you, and when he does, he'll not be your friend. Best to sit on it, see if anyone comes for you in the morning. So, get comfy."

A voice calls from across the aisle, from another cell. Purpearl looks over, and sees two disheveled but familiar faces.

"Hey, no sh*t, check this out!"

"What is it, Cheech?"

"It's that lady who got us arrested in the first place! That Heroica chick."

"Ain't no way she's here."

"No, she really is, Quinn! Check it out!"

"Hey, you're right! Welcome in, sweetie. What'd you do?"

"You got us stuck in here for a long time! Turns out they don't have many people to question about the Wolfgang and the illegal drug market."

OOC: I don't mind at all.

Purpearl takes out her bedroll and attempts to rest on it. "Morning? Wouldn't count on anyone to come for me anytime soon, Whatsap. Seeing how people that I deal with are particularly nice to Watchmen, might as well rest up while I can, time might pass faster that way." Purpearl hears someone calling out for her, turning around trying to make sense as to where the voices originate. Noticing the Cheech and Harlot Quinn, she takes a closer look at them. "Looks like we have more company, Watsap. Where's Donny and Kong? They got out and left both of you behind? And please, I didn't get you four arrested. The other elf with his angel got you and your buddies down." It has been a while since she has last seen Arasmyth, Purpearl wonders. "I have had enough of these kind of slander. Sure it makes me responsible for everything and the ultimate villain around here, but give me a break, I'm in jail, we're in jail. To be honest, I didn't even manage to do anything at that time, I was new on the job and pretty ignorant then. Drugs and Wolfgang eh? Turns out members of the Wolfgang always seem to appear when everyone else seems to forsake or abandon me. Purpearl vividly remembers Benji handing out potions to everyone fallen when everyone else stuck their noses into the sky. "I don't know if you know Benji, the Beast Warrior, but that doesn't matter now." Turning to Watsap and the Wolfgang duo, "I am not sure if you all are sitting in jail, given up on life or whatever. But I haven't given up on mine. People might be coming for me, but I am not sitting around here to wait for them. Any plans? Or plans in the making? C'mon Cheech, Quinn, both of you have been sitting here for a long time, surely you have something in mind? I have nothing against the Wolfgang, they have helped me more than they have hurt."

"Yeah, they let the others go. Or at least they said they did. See, this isn't so much a prison than some holding cells, but there isn't any other prison to put us. The Watch just keeps people they really need to hold onto here."

"You must have done something real bad, sweetie pie."

"Right. I mean, I'm in here because they've got to catch the Wolfgang, you know?- and I'm the one who was in contact with the Wolfgang and-"

The wall behind Cheech caves in violently, accompanied by a roaring sound. Bricks tumble and when the dust clears standing there beside Cheech and Quinn is XX.

"Damn, wrong cell," he says as he attachs a bomb to the lock of Cheech and Quinn's cell and then fires on it from a few paces away. It explodes and the door swings open. He walks over to Purpearl's cell. There are panicked cries down the hall, and footsteps.

"Step back, would you?" Alexis and Watsap step back as XX hangs another bomb right on top of their lock and then fires on it from a safe distance. The door swings open. "Come on, exit's just over that way. Unless you're having a good time here?"

Cheech and Quinn are already trying to jog out the broken down wall. XX and Watsap follow them.

Purpearl's surprised that XX came, but not surprised to not see the others.

"How did you... never mind. I figured you must have tracked me down anyway, XX. I am grateful, but just tell me, the others sent you here to get me, while they're on their way to R'kilf?"

Purpearl catches up to Cheech, Quinn and Whatsap,

"Do you want to come with us or on your own ways? If we're splitting out now, I suggest three of you get out of town immediately before you meet the others. They're aren't as kind as me if they knew you're from the Wolfgang."

"Yeah, not exactly. But we'll be rendez-vousing with them by the end of the evening. We got a man to save, after all. Most important thing, right now, is to get off the streets," he glances back at her, "and to get you patched up. You look bad."

Purpearl feels bad too. Running with some cracked ribs isn't as much fun as one would expect.

"Go my own way or stick it out with the guy with the bombs," says Watsap with a cocky grin. "Yeah, I'm staying with you guys."

"Most important thing is to get off the streets. There's a lot of Watchmen, man."

"Hey sugar, thanks for busting me out. Tell me if you want a thank you kiss," says Quinn to XX. XX shrugs.

"Maybe. I'm sure we can work it out later."

"This way, dudes!" says Cheech, lifting a manhole cover. "They're smelly, but the sewers are the best place to lose the Watch."

"Seems to be the only thing I ever get to see in Eubric."

They all climb down...

"I am not familiar with the sewers and where they lead, any idea, anyone?"

Upon entering the sewers the heroes stumble forward a little. Cheech pulls the manhole cover down back into its original spot.

"We've gotta keep moving, dudes! The Watch know that we Wolfgang members use the sewers."

The "heroes" rush down the sewers, veering left and right and left and right and turning around once or twice until they feel that they've lost the trail of the guards. Unfortunately, they themselves are lost too.

"Do the sewers lead out of the city?" asks XX, turning to Cheech, but it is Quinn who replies.

"We can get you out, honey, but we aren't going to want to go above ground again tonight. The sewers empty into the ocean. If we can get to there, we'll be golden."

"And then swim?"

"We'll have to exit near a port and steal a boat."

Before the heroes can consider the plan further, however, they hear the splashing of many little legs and a huge number of toads descend upon them! The kobold cowers, but Cheech and Quinn prepare for battle!

The Enemies

Mud Frog A

Type: Vermin/Rock

Level: 9

Health: 93/93

Special:

Muddy Splash

– Causes the blinded-effect to all opponents.

Drops: Remedy

Mud Frog B

Type: Vermin/Rock

Level: 9

Health: 93/93

Special:

Muddy Splash

– Causes the blinded-effect to all opponents.

Drops: Remedy

Mud Frog C

Type: Vermin/Rock

Level: 9

Health: 93/93

Special:

Muddy Splash

– Causes the blinded-effect to all opponents.

Drops: Remedy

Toxic Toad A

Type: Vermin/Aquatic

Level: 13

Health: 114/114

Special:

Toxic Tongue

– Causes poisoned by 3- and confused-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Toxic Toad B

Type: Vermin/Aquatic

Level: 13

Health: 114/114

Special:

Toxic Tongue

– Causes poisoned by 3- and confused-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Toxic Toad C

Type: Vermin/Aquatic

Level: 13

Health: 114/114

Special:

Toxic Tongue

– Causes poisoned by 3- and confused-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Toxic Toad D

Type: Vermin/Aquatic

Level: 13

Health: 114/114

Special: Toxic Tongue – Causes poisoned by 3- and confused-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 13

Power:

28

Health:

1/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x3), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x2), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Fang Dagger (WP: 4), Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.25 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed*

Health:

49/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (4), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (4), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12 Rogue

Health: 18/18

Equipment: None

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14 Rogue

Health: 20/20

Equipment: None

Inventory: None

OOC: Please roll for the tunic whenever necessary.

"Where's Watsapp?" asks Purpearl as she tightens her Tunic of Elven Acrobat, hopefully she can somehow, against her streak of bad luck, avoid the frogs.

Battle Order

>Purpearl - Potion on herself

>XX - Handcannon vs Toxic Toad A

>Cheech vs Mud Frog A

>Quinn vs Mud Frog B

Free Hits

Mud Frog C vs Purpearl

Toxic Toad B vs XX

Toxic Toad C vs Cheech

Toxic Toad D vs Quinn

OoC: Apologies for the long wait

Purpearl looks for the kobold and finds him awkwardly hanging back. He grins nervously, but his weak arms and awkward defensive stance betray the fact that he has no combat training what-so-ever.

Round One Froggy Frenzy

>Purpearl uses a potion on self

>XX v. Toxic Toad A (loaded Fire Bomb) - Damage (13/2=7 Damage)

>Cheech vs Mud Frog A - Hit (12/2=6 Damage)

>Quinn vs Mud Frog B - Miss

Free Hits

Mud Frog C vs Purpearl - No Evasion, 5 Damage

Toxic Toad B vs XX - 7 Damage

Toxic Toad C vs Cheech - 7 Damage

Toxic Toad D vs Quinn - 7 Damage

Purpearl and XX regain 3 health

"Hey, big boy, toss me your dagger and I'll be able to actually do something!"

"Oh, uh, yeah, Purpearl, you got a dagger don't you?"

The Enemies

Mud Frog A

Type: Vermin/Rock

Level: 9

Health: 87/93

Special:

Muddy Splash

– Causes the blinded-effect to all opponents.

Drops: Remedy

Mud Frog B

Type: Vermin/Rock

Level: 9

Health: 93/93

Special:

Muddy Splash

– Causes the blinded-effect to all opponents.

Drops: Remedy

Mud Frog C

Type: Vermin/Rock

Level: 9

Health: 93/93

Special:

Muddy Splash

– Causes the blinded-effect to all opponents.

Drops: Remedy

Toxic Toad A

Type: Vermin/Aquatic

Level: 13

Health: 114/114

Special:

Toxic Tongue

– Causes poisoned by 3- and confused-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Toxic Toad B

Type: Vermin/Aquatic

Level: 13

Health: 114/114

Special:

Toxic Tongue

– Causes poisoned by 3- and confused-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Toxic Toad C

Type: Vermin/Aquatic

Level: 13

Health: 114/114

Special:

Toxic Tongue

– Causes poisoned by 3- and confused-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Toxic Toad D

Type: Vermin/Aquatic

Level: 13

Health: 114/114

Special: Toxic Tongue – Causes poisoned by 3- and confused-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 13

Power:

28

Health:

12/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x2), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x2), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Fang Dagger (WP: 4), Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.25 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed*

Health:

38/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (4), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (4), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12 Rogue

Health: 11/18

Equipment: None

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14 Rogue

Health: 13/20

Equipment: None

Inventory: None

"Cheech, pass you mine in a bit. Quinn, hang on."

Battle Order

>XX - XX Handcannon vs Toxic Toad A

>Quinn - vs Toxic Toad B

>Purpearl - Passes Fang Dagger to Cheech

>Cheech - Receives Fang Dagger from Purpearl

Free Hits

Mud Frog A, Mud Frog B vs XX

Mud Frog C vs Quinn

Toxic Toad C vs Purpearl

Toxic Toad D vs Cheech

Round One Froggy Frenzy

>XX (loaded fire bomb) v. Toxic Toad A - Critical Hit ([([12+5]*2)+33]*2=154)

Purpearl and XX regain 3 health

XX destroys the toads in a massive explosive attack! He grins at the others.

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 13.5

Power:

28

Health:

15/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x2), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x2), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Fang Dagger (WP: 4), Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.5 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed*

Health:

41/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (4), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12.5 Rogue

Health: 11/18

Equipment: None

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14.5 Rogue

Health: 13/20

Equipment: None

Inventory: None

"Holy crap man, that was intense."

"But there's quite a chance that the Watch might have a bit more of an idea where we are, especially if they're already searching the sewers."

"So we need a boat, right?"

"We may know someone who can help us out. But they're a bit of a nutso. You guys willing to go somewhere a little strange?"

OOC: Loot?

"The man has done it again." Purpearl praises XX.

Turning to the Wolfgang duo, "Sure, let's go. Cheech, I'll lend you my dagger for the time being, probably won't be ideal if frogs start raining on us again. Remember to return it. Quinn, I'm not sure if you can wield this Ball and Chain, it doesn't look like a whip, does it?"

Purpearl hands Cheech her Fang Dagger.

Purpearl hands Quinn her Ball and Chain only if she can wield it.

"Watsap, are you coming with us?"

OoC: I took a picture of Watsap, finally, but stupidly totally forgot to take one of the new NPC.

Among the frogs Purpearl finds 3 remedies and 4 venoms.

"The guys with the weapons still have my vote of confidence, yeah. Let's go."

The Wolfgangers accept the weapons (yes, it is a whip, sorry, thought chain was a weapon type...) and lead the way down the sewers, twisting and turning. Eventually they end up below a wide pipe - wide enough to climb up.

"Remember, we warned you he is kind of strange... but he's got connections and wealth and is a friend to the Wolfgang."

The gang climbs up the pipe and ends up in a bathroom in a basement. The toilet has been removed, making the room less a bathroom and more a foyer of sorts. Quinn opens the door and leads them into the other basement room.

A man stands in front of a miniature city.

"Hello, oh hello!" cries the man. "We have visitors! Hello, Quinn, Cheech, Crazy Dan thought you two were in jail, ho ho ho, good to see you, and you've brought Crazy Dan friends - you know how much Crazy Dan loves friends-" he plucks a hair from Purpearl, XX and Watsap and puts them in his pocket. "For later," he remarks with a wink. "Are you here to ask Crazy Dan a favor?"

Purpearl glances at XX and Whatsap, wondering what's with the hair plucking. Speaking to the man, "I suppose we are here to seek favour from Crazy Dan for a boat? I'm Purpearl by the way, and this is XX and Whatsap. I suppose you already knew Cheech and Quinn, and you are?" Purpearl looks back at Cheech and Quinn, wondering if the man is Crazy Dan.

"Crazy Dan is Crazy Dan! Crazy Dan is called that because the world thinks he's crazy... but Crazy Dan is pretty sure the world is crazy. Crazy Dan is crazy too, but the world is too, ho ho ho. And yes, he knows Cheech and Quinn already."

"These are the guys who got us out of prison, Crazy Dan!"

"Crazy Dan says thank you. A boat, you need? Hm, hm hm, Crazy Dan can get a boat of course! Would be easy. Crazy Dan has more boats than he knows what to do with!" Crazy Dan smiles. "But you know how Crazy Dan works!! You bring him something, he gives you something. The hairs are nice, thank you, but Crazy Dan wants a special hair right now. Crazy Dan's city is going well, but he doesn't have a witch yet. And he doesn't mean just some person named Witch. He means a witch witch. A Baba witch, but Baba will not give Crazy Dan her hair. It's very sad. But there is another witch in town! Crazy Dan can smell her. Here is a map." Crazy Dan gives Quinn a map. "Find the witch, get her hair, and Crazy Dan gives you a boat, good, no, ho ho ho."

"What do you think, hero? Sound like a good deal?"

"Deal. If it means to get all of us safely out of here." Purpearl answers Quinn without any hesitation. "Crazy Dan, before we leave, could Crazy Dan tell me more about this witch? Name, weaknesses, any side kicks, and any information that might help us be better prepared when we're dealing with her. If Crazy Dan don't mind me asking, what is Crazy Dan planning to do with her hair?"

"Oh, no one told you what Crazy Dan does with the hair? Then you most think Crazy Dan really is crazy ho ho ho. I'll show you." He draws her close to the table. "You see this city. This is my Eubric. Crazy Dan takes people's hair and he makes a little version of them out of it, and then they live in the city. It is a lot of fun. You can play out different scenarios that way. Did you know, for example, that when Crazy Dan removes the Shadeaux that the Hinckwell family crumbles as well. Apparently they need the competition." He shrugs. "It's not perfect of course, Crazy Dan only has the hair for a few people in every family, not usually the higher ups, and since the Wolfgang is so supportive of Crazy Dan, he thinks that he has too many Wolgangers in his city. The city loves the Wolfgang and functions well, but Crazy Dan doesn't know if that'd be true in real life. Though he'd like to think it is."

Purpearl cannot see anyone in the city.

"The witch is named Nona. Crazy Dan doesn't know much about her except for that she's very old. He does not think that she will fight you if you ask her very politely for her hair, but Crazy Dan doesn't know that for sure. Here, let him show you something!" Crazy Dan walks out of the room. XX shrugs. Crazy Dan comes back. "Here is a stone. It will glow when you get closer to Nona. So she will be very easy to find. Now, go, okay? I will get you a boat."

Purpearl receives the stone from Crazy Dan, "Very nice city Crazy Dan's got there. I will help Crazy Dan get that hair from Nona the Witch." Turning to everyone else, "Shall we head out? Quinn, I assume we're travelling through the sewers?"

"Seems safest to me."

They all slide back down the pipe and start to walk through the sewers. Purpearl uses the stone as a guide. XX laughs.

"What an absolute nut."

"He's a doll really. Off his rocker, okay, but very sweet. And he can deliver on that boat."

"I hope so. I'm getting awful tired of sneaking around in sewers, and I only just started."

Purpearl follows the stone's directions, turning around when it starts to wan and surging forward when it glows brighter. It is hard to tell where exactly they are in the sewers, ever. It's all pretty uniform down there. Eventually a harsh female voice brings them to a stop. The stone glows brightly.

"Who's there? Declare yourselves or face death."

Purpearl responds to the unknown female voice, presuming she is Nona the Witch as indicated by the glowing stone. "I assume you are Nona the Witch? I am Purpearl the Mage and I have heard a lot about you. There are rumours that you are a master in your trade and I'm interested. Would you mind getting us out of here into somewhere more comfortable? We are a bit lost under the sewers." Purpearl turns and winks at the rest, suggesting that if the usual soft approach doesn't work, they will have to do what is necessary to get her hair.

"No you're not," says a voice behind them. They turn, and where they just walked seconds ago stands...

Nona, probably.

"We're not what?"

"Witches are creatures of purpose, kobold. You are here for a reason. You're not lost." Nona points to the stone. "That is your guide. I can see it. I'm not blind, you know. What are you doing in the sewers?"

"What are you doing in the sewers?"

"It's an easy way to travel." Nona smiles darkly. "There are some things I've got to attend to in the city, look after, all that crap. Surely you've heard of Baba? Well, we witches like to keep at least one eye on her. I've only got the one, so I'm an ideal candidate." Her non-eye, a red orb embedded deeply in her head, glimmers. "What are you doing in the sewers? And tell me quickly, I haven't got all day and have even less patience than I have time. Baba is only one of the many things I've got to poke my head in on."

"Well, since you are in a hurry, I shall come straight to the point Nona. We will just need a strand of your hair, for our friend that collects a wide assortment of treasures. That wouldn't take more than a second for you. How does that sound? We are in a hurry too."

"A hair? Sure. Wouldn't cost me a thing." Nona grimaces. "Don't want to know why you want it. But tell me, Purpearl the mage, why should I give it to you. Yes, I see your thugs," she casts a hand towards the Wolfgang and XX, "but it doesn't matter. You could hardly over power me, and even if you did..." a few strands of Nona's hair catch fire suddenly, and then just as suddenly stop burning, leaving an acrid smell in the air, " I could make sure it wasn't worth your while."

"So tell me, Purpearl the mage, why should I do this thing for you? Assume, as you heroes rarely do - and yes, I know you are a hero and your compatriots are not: Cheech, tell Baba I say hello if you ever crawl your way back to the Wolfgang- but assume as you heroes rarely do that force is not an option. Tell me, then, what you can offer me that I do not already have. What price are you willing to pay to go out of here, sail out of Eubric, and save the skin of a man you met for only a few hours."

"No, please don't burn your hair, it doesn't look good on you. And no, we don't want your hair, but we need your hair to exchange for a boat for my companions here. They need a boat, the Cannoneer and I need to get out of the sewers, it is mutual. Even though we only met briefly, working together is the only way to achieve our individual goals. Without your hair, there will be no boat, and all of us will remain stuck underneath the surface. Just a strand of hair, and I believe you will be on your way and we will be on ours. We might never see each other again, but we will be grateful to you. I do not know what you want from us, remedies, venoms, potions, all of those you can get anytime along the streets. But perhaps I will owe you a favour for your strand of hair, if that is something that I can offer that you do not already have, free of charge, just once, any other favours after that will require some sort of treasure or gold as encouragement. How does that sound to you, Nona?"

"I cannot possibly have a favor from you already. Someone willingly doing something for you - that is something only they can offer. It is impossible to take that from them." Nona nods. "I accept." And then in a flash of smoke she is gone. Purpearl looks down at her hand. There is a piece of hair in it.

"How absurdly easy."

Turning to XX, "Seems easy enough, though I suspect either she's in a real hurry to go somewhere or she knows she would need my help in the future. She is, after all, a witch and I wouldn't be too happy just yet. But I will worry about that later." Showing the hair to Cheech and Quinn, "Looks like we've got what we want, shall we head back to Crazy Dan?"

"That may not be so easy," says Watsap in a muted voice. Purpearl turns around and sees that the water around her is boiling

"That's a mighty fine piece of hair you've got there," hisses the water.

"Mighty powerful."

"We weren't going to say that part."

"Oh. Well. Excuse me."

The water rears up around the "heroes" on all sides! They must sink or swim!

Muddy Water Sprite

Level 20 Aquatic *Deals Poisoned -3*

Health: 300/300

Special: Muddy Water - The hero is dosed in muddy water, blinding them and dealing the poisoned by 6 effect!

Passive Special: Beware the Muddy Water - Free hits and damage deal the poisoned by 3 effect.

Drops: Muddy Bomb (Deals Blinded and Poisoned -3 to all foes)

Clear Water Sprite

Level 32 Aquatic *Immune to Sealed and Asleep*

Health: 230/230

Special: Clear Water - The Clear Water Sprite cleanses itself and its ally of all negative effects.

Drops: Tiger Balm, Neutralizer

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 13.5

Power:

28

Health:

15/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x2), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x6), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Remedy (x3)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.5 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed*

Health:

41/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (4), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12.5 Rogue

Health: 11/18

Equipment: Fang Dagger (WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14.5 Rogue

Health: 13/20

Equipment: Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Inventory: None

OOC: 3 remedies and 4 venoms?

Among the frogs Purpearl finds 3 remedies and 4 venoms.

"Mighty powerful? Gives me more reasons to want to hold on to it then." Purpearl "hisses" back at the Sprites in a contemptuous manner. "Watsap, Cheech, Quinn, stay back!"

Battle Order

>Purpearl - Magical Staff, Topaz vs. Muddy Water Sprite

>XX - XX Handcannon vs. Clear Water Sprite

>Cheech - Nothing

>Quinn - Nothing

OoC: Added the oodles of loot!

Murky Water Battle Round One

>Purpearl v. Muddy Water Sprite - Miss

>XX (lightning bomb) v. Clear Water Sprite - Craft Bomb (Ice bomb)

>Cheech - Nothing

>Quinn - Nothing

Purpearl and XX regain 3 health from Blessed

The battle starts off with a bit of a false start.

The Enemies

Muddy Water Sprite

Level 20 Aquatic *Deals Poisoned -3*

Health: 300/300

Special: Muddy Water - The hero is dosed in muddy water, blinding them and dealing the poisoned by 6 effect!

Passive Special: Beware the Muddy Water - Free hits and damage deal the poisoned by 3 effect.

Drops: Muddy Bomb (Deals Blinded and Poisoned -3 to all foes)

Clear Water Sprite

Level 32 Aquatic *Immune to Sealed and Asleep*

Health: 230/230

Special: Clear Water - The Clear Water Sprite cleanses itself and its ally of all negative effects.

Drops: Tiger Balm, Neutralizer

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 13.5

Power:

28

Health:

18/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x2), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x6), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Remedy (x3)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.5 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed*

Health:

44/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bombs (3), Lightning Bombs (4), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12.5 Rogue

Health: 11/18

Equipment: Fang Dagger (WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14.5 Rogue

Health: 13/20

Equipment: Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Murky Water Battle Round Two

>Purpearl v. Muddy Water Sprite - Miss

>XX (lightning bomb) v. Clear Water Sprite - Special Damage

>Cheech - Nothing

>Quinn - Nothing

The battle continues to go spectacularly uneventfully.

The Enemies

Muddy Water Sprite

Level 20 Aquatic *Deals Poisoned -3*

Health: 300/300

Special: Muddy Water - The hero is dosed in muddy water, blinding them and dealing the poisoned by 6 effect!

Passive Special: Beware the Muddy Water - Free hits and damage deal the poisoned by 3 effect.

Drops: Muddy Bomb (Deals Blinded and Poisoned -3 to all foes)

Clear Water Sprite

Level 32 Aquatic *Immune to Sealed and Asleep*

Health: 230/230

Special: Clear Water - The Clear Water Sprite cleanses itself and its ally of all negative effects.

Drops: Tiger Balm, Neutralizer

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 13.5

Power:

28

Health:

21/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x2), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x6), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Remedy (x3)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.5 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed*

Health:

47/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bombs (3), Lightning Bombs (4), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12.5 Rogue

Health: 11/18

Equipment: Fang Dagger (WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14.5 Rogue

Health: 13/20

Equipment: Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Murky Water Battle Round Three

>Purpearl v. Muddy Water Sprite - Damage (20/2=10, poisoned by 3)

>XX (lightning bomb) v. Clear Water Sprite - Hit ([33+12+5]*2=100 Damage)

>Cheech - Nothing

>Quinn - Nothing

Purpearl and XX regain 3 health due to blessed

Purpearl loses 3 health due to poisoned

The battle continues to go spectacularly uneventfully.

The Enemies

Muddy Water Sprite

Level 20 Aquatic *Deals Poisoned -3*

Health: 200/300

Special: Muddy Water - The hero is dosed in muddy water, blinding them and dealing the poisoned by 6 effect!

Passive Special: Beware the Muddy Water - Free hits and damage deal the poisoned by 3 effect.

Drops: Muddy Bomb (Deals Blinded and Poisoned -3 to all foes)

Clear Water Sprite

Level 32 Aquatic *Immune to Sealed and Asleep*

Health: 130/230

Special: Clear Water - The Clear Water Sprite cleanses itself and its ally of all negative effects.

Drops: Tiger Balm, Neutralizer

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed* *Poisoned -3*

Level 13.5

Power:

28

Health:

11/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x2), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x6), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Remedy (x3)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.5 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed*

Health:

49/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bombs (3), Lightning Bombs (3), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12.5 Rogue

Health: 11/18

Equipment: Fang Dagger (WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14.5 Rogue

Health: 13/20

Equipment: Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Inventory: None

OoC: God damn XX is a power house.

OOC: Purpearl should get her hands on the lucky die, someday. Even then... luck's pretty bad inherently.

Purpearl turns to look at Cheech and Quinn, hoping they could cover her while she patches herself. But they are in no position anyway.

"XX, cover me, you might have to take a hit from Muddy Sprite. I will remedy you later."

Battle Order

>XX - XX Handcannon vs. Clear Water Sprite

>Purpearl - Remedy herself

>Cheech - Nothing

>Quinn - Nothing

Free hit

>XX vs Muddy Water Sprite

Murky Water Battle Round Three

>XX v. Clear Water Sprite - Special Damage (No Effect... kind of a dumb special damage in this battle )

>Purpearl remedies herself

>Cheech - Nothing

>Quinn - Nothing

Muddy Sprite v. XX - 10 Damage + poisoned by 3

Purpearl and XX regain 3 health due to blessed

XX loses 3 health to poisoned

XX takes a nasty hit while Purpearl remedies herself.

"We aren't afraid to get our hands dirty, sugar."

"And I think you'll find us more resilient than your normal man on the street, if that's what's worrying you."

OoC: If KO'd, Cheech and Quinn will survive! Just a heads up, in case it changes things.

The Enemies

Muddy Water Sprite

Level 20 Aquatic *Deals Poisoned -3*

Health: 200/300

Special: Muddy Water - The hero is dosed in muddy water, blinding them and dealing the poisoned by 6 effect!

Passive Special: Beware the Muddy Water - Free hits and damage deal the poisoned by 3 effect.

Drops: Muddy Bomb (Deals Blinded and Poisoned -3 to all foes)

Clear Water Sprite

Level 32 Aquatic *Immune to Sealed and Asleep*

Health: 130/230

Special: Clear Water - The Clear Water Sprite cleanses itself and its ally of all negative effects.

Drops: Tiger Balm, Neutralizer

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 13.5

Power:

28

Health:

14/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x2), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x6), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Remedy (x2)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.5 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed*

Health:

39/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bombs (3), Lightning Bombs (3), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12.5 Rogue

Health: 11/18

Equipment: Fang Dagger (WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14.5 Rogue

Health: 13/20

Equipment: Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Inventory: None

"Quinn, Cheech, your lives do not belong to me, but if you insist, take this potion and I will watch your back."

Battle Order

>XX - XX Handcannon vs. Clear Water Sprite

>Purpearl - Potion vs. Quinn

>Cheech - Nothing

>Quinn - Ball and Chain vs. Muddy Water Sprite

Murky Water Battle Round Five

>XX (lightning loaded) v. Clear Water Sprite - Critical Hit (([12+5]*2+33)*2=134, Clear Water Sprite KO'd)

>Purpearl uses a potion on Quinn

>Cheech does nothing

>Quinn v. Muddy Water Sprite - Hit (14+4=18)

Muddy Sprite v. XX - 10 Damage + poisoned by 3

Purpearl and XX regain 3 health due to blessed

XX loses 3 health to poisoned

XX continues to electrify their foes. Quinn gets in a solid swipe too.

The Enemies

Muddy Water Sprite

Level 20 Aquatic *Deals Poisoned -3*

Health: 48/300

Special: Muddy Water - The hero is dosed in muddy water, blinding them and dealing the poisoned by 6 effect!

Passive Special: Beware the Muddy Water - Free hits and damage deal the poisoned by 3 effect.

Drops: Muddy Bomb (Deals Blinded and Poisoned -3 to all foes)

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 13.5

Power:

28

Health:

17/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion, Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x6), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Remedy (x2)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.5 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed* *Poisoned -3*

Health:

39/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bombs (3), Lightning Bombs (3), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12.5 Rogue

Health: 11/18

Equipment: Fang Dagger (WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14.5 Rogue

Health: 20/20

Equipment: Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Inventory: None

"Cheech, Whatsap, stay back. The rest, everything you've got onto the last Sprite."

Battle Order

>XX - XX Handcannon vs. Muddy Water Sprite

>Cheech - Nothing

>Quinn - Ball and Chain vs. Muddy Water Sprite

>Purpearl - Magical Staff, Topaz vs. Muddy Water Sprite

Murky Water Battle Round Six

>XX v. Muddy Water Sprite - Special Damage (Blinded, poisoned by 6)

>Cheech does nothing

>Quinn v. Muddy Sprite - Critical Hit ([4*2]+14=22)

>Purpearl v. Muddy Sprite - Miss

Purpearl and XX regain 3 health due to blessed

XX loses 9 health to poisoned

The battle continues, with the final sprite barely hanging on.

The Enemies

Muddy Water Sprite

Level 20 Aquatic *Deals Poisoned -3*

Health: 26/300

Special: Muddy Water - The hero is dosed in muddy water, blinding them and dealing the poisoned by 6 effect!

Passive Special: Beware the Muddy Water - Free hits and damage deal the poisoned by 3 effect.

Drops: Muddy Bomb (Deals Blinded and Poisoned -3 to all foes)

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 13.5

Power:

28

Health:

20/21

Ether:

15/19

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion, Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x6), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Remedy (x2)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.5 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed* *Poisoned -9* *Blinded (3 rounds)*

Health:

33/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bombs (3), Lightning Bombs (3), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 12.5 Rogue

Health: 11/18

Equipment: Fang Dagger (WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 14.5 Rogue

Health: 20/20

Equipment: Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Inventory: None

OOC: Purpearl's health should be 20/21.

"One more time. Do your best!"

Battle Order

>Quinn - Ball and Chain vs. Muddy Water Sprite

>XX - XX Handcannon vs. Muddy Water Sprite

>Purpearl - Magical Staff, Topaz vs. Muddy Water Sprite

>Cheech - Nothing

Murky Water Battle Round Seven

>Quinn v. Muddy Water Sprite - Special Damage (Blinded, -6 poisoned)

>XX v. Muddy Water Sprite - Hit (No Effect, Blinded)

>Purpear v. Muddy Water Sprite - Critical Hit (([15*2]+13)*2=KO)

>Cheech does nothing

Purpearl and XX regain 3 health due to blessed

XX loses 9 health to poisoned, Quinn loses 6

Purpearl destroys the final Sprite as it rushes towards her! The battle is won.

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 14

Power:

28

Health:

22/22

Ether:

20/20

Gold:

132

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion, Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x6), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Remedy (x2)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

XX

Level 33.75 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed* *Poisoned -9* *Blinded (3 rounds)*

Health:

27/49

Defense:

0

Gold:

370

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Am

mo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental),

Phoenix Essence, Mead x3, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x7, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x2, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bombs (3), Lightning Bombs (3), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom, Nostrum

Cheech

Level 13 Rogue

Health: 12/19

Equipment: Fang Dagger (WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Quinn

Level 15 Rogue

Health: 15/21

Equipment: Ball and Chain (Chain, WP: 4)

Inventory: None

Loot

Muddy Bomb (Deals Blinded and Poisoned -3 to all foes)

Tiger Balm

Neutralizer

Purpearl gathers all the loot, " XX, here's 4 venoms to make your dagger extra lethal." Looking at Nona's hair, "That's a strand of highly sought after hair I must say. Cheech, Quinn, Whatsap, XX, let's make haste back to Crazy Dan and get us out of here, before anyone or anything tries to stop us in our way, again.

The heroes make their way back through the sewers, and arrive in Crazy Dan's cellar. His beard, a snow white the night before, is now jet black.

"Oh, hello and welcome back heroes and villains and assorted lot! Did you get Crazy Dan a piece of hair! Oh, and look!" Crazy Dan points to a small dingy propped up in the corner. "Crazy Dan built you a boat while you were away. It only took a little bit of time!" He looks happily at XX, Watsap, and Purpearl. "I also put you into the city while you were gone. Crazy Dan has learned much about you by observing what you might do."

Purpearl continues to hold on to Nona's hair while she approaches Crazy Dan and his town, "Whereabouts in the town might our boat be located? We hope Crazy Dan has placed our boat somewhere near a port so when we get out of the sewers, we can hop onto Crazy Dan's boat right away. Would the magic in Nona's hair make our boat a reality?"

"Your boat is right there!" cries Crazy Dan emphatically, pointing once more to the shadowy corner where the dinghy sits. (OoC: My mistake!) "You will have to drag it through the sewers to the water." Crazy Dan snatches the hair from Purpearl. "And this does not help get your boat. This is for Crazy Dan's city. He will make a witch, and then maybe he will know why they do what they do." Crazy Dan smiles. "Crazy Dan doesn't know if you know this, but many creatures exist because of the witches. Crazy Dan is one. He doesn't remember how or why, but he knows."

"The sewers empty into the sea. Take it there."

And that's just what the heroes do, dragging the boat through the sewers until they ended. XX and Quinn toss the boat into the water (a few foot drop) and then Watsap is the first one brave enough to drop in. There is a glint in his eyes, and he almost lunges for one of the paddles, but he stops himself, looking up expectantly. The rest of the party hops in as well. XX and Watsap begin to row, and the party soon sees Eubric rushing by.

It is early morning. The sky is pink, the water dark. Soon they will be past Eubric and in a place where it is safe to dock before all running away from the city that had caused their downfall and near imprisonment.

If there is anything Purpearl would like to say or do before landfall, now is the time.

OOC: LOL my bad.

Purpearl turns to Cheech and Quinn, "Both of you, as well as Crazy Dan, are not as bad as I thought, and we work together rather well. Perhaps if there are opportunities in the future, we can work together once more. XX and I will be on our way to R'kilf, to catch up with the rest, where will you be heading? I have and will be around, and I guess a Hero like me will not survive long out there with a title of "Hero from Heroica" hanging around my neck. I was thrown into jail even though they knew I was from Heroica and did nothing wrong. There will come a time where affiliation with other organisations, like yours, will aid in my survival. If we part ways from here, I wonder if both of you would be able to put a good word for me amongst the Wolfgang. You can keep the weapons you have on you, as a way for expressing my gratitude for getting me and us out. They may not be the sharpest, at least they will keep you safe while you make your escape." Turning to Whatsap, "I am sure you have been misunderstood, now that you are out, I don't think the Watch will be kind to have you back. Perhaps it is better to leave here and start a new life, away from Eubric, away from the Watch." As Purpearl finishes, she steers her vision towards any visible land, looking out for a safe place to land. She is disappointed with the Watch, and what she had to go through, but consoles herself that there will always be black sheep around, everywhere, even in Heroica...

OoC: Nope, my bad! I misspelled a nickname for a boat, that's on me.

"The Wolfgang isn't against heroes, sweetie. Don't you worry none, we'll throw in a good word for you."

"If it weren't for you, we'd still be rotting in that cell! Of course, if it weren't for you, we might not be in that cell." Cheech scratches his head. "Funny the way the world works, huh, man?"

"We might be laying low for a short while, but we'll be heading back to the Wolfgang soon enough. Don't you worry."

"Heh, yes, I don't think I will be returning to Eubric. I'll head north. The town of Loush has a guard too, and they seem like a respectable group of fellows, as respectable as guards can be, I guess, and I'm sure they can use a bright mind." He flashes his teeth. "Thanks again for saving me, Purpearl. Damn Watch."

And so the boat makes land slightly outside Eubric. There is a brief debate as to what to do with it, but Watsap decides it will be best to hide it and sell it to a local fisherman for some gold to start his journey. No one objects. There are some awkward good byes, and Quinn gives XX a nice long hug and peck on the cheek, and then they all go their separate ways.

XX and Purpearl wait on the side of the highway.

"Guess it would be best to hop out and give them a little surprise?" he says with a cocky grin. "It was a fun night, by the way. Would love to do it again, some time."

OoC: You may post in the thread in a few minutes. The time will be obvious.

OOC: Please add the loot (Muddy Bomb, Tiger Balm and Neutraliser) to my PC's inventory and transfer 4 venoms to XX. Thanks for the sidequest!

Edited December 11, 2014 by Purpearljellyblob

[Kintobor]

The gnome silently holds the big gun for a moment, rolling it in his hands and feeling the shiny metal. "Thank you, thank you very much" he squeaks, then composes himself and returns his voice to its usual bass. "It's beautiful." Making an effort to look around while still enjoying running his hands over the remade firing mechanism's intricate parts, Matthias adds wistfully, "This workshop is incredible. I wonder if you ever hire Heroicans to assist you in your tinkering here?" He gives a small chuckle. Looking at the Fireball again, he says, "I think I probably owe you one - if you are in need of Heroican assistance in the future, I'll be the first to sign up."

The ranger motions to his animal friends, "Isn't this a beauty? It was given to me by some ...noble friends." With that, the three of the them exit the workshop, Matthias on his way to the Marketplace, glad of the company of the solemn pig and his gallant crab.

"I'm glad you find it as elegant as I do, Matthais and I am more than honoured to have worked on it." She calmly smiles and readjusts her glassing, trying not to giggle at the mention of assistance before returning to her neutral expression. "I'm certain I'll have something come up in the future Matthais, you heroes always seem to help me out when I need it. I'll definitely remember your name should I ever need assistance. Goodbye for now, Matthais."

Nicole waves Matthais off as she returns to her work, the gnome more than happy to have his cannon back, and to potentially of made a new friend.

QM Note: I hope you got a kick out of this, Stick, as well as the others for the interlude earlier in the quest! Kinto, out!

[Masked Builder]

Alexis Fenral walks, like a good hero, down towards the Hovels. She nods to the guards in a friendly manner, and they are more than willing to let her in. She looks like a lady with class!

Alexis Fenral, Orc-kin (Masked Builder) *Immune to Blinded* *Counterstriking*

22 year old female elven Harlot

Level 43.8

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 0

Health: 72/72

Gold: 1408

GP: 9

Equipment: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP: 20, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Ring of Sight (protects fromblinded), Counterstrike Gloves, Medal of Glory (Artefact/Accessory - Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles)

Inventory: Steel fan (WP:20, ice-, lightning-, and darkness-elemental), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5, light-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Electro Gear (Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory), Smelly Hide (Suitable for barbarians and beast warriors, half damage from beasts and humanoids on Damage, bodywear), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Sapphire (Wind), Topaz (lightning), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Remedy, 2 Somas, 8 Water Bombs, 2x Lightning Bomb, 2x Fire Bomb, 3 Dirt Bombs, Smoke Bomb, 4x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, Health Core, 4x Potion, Grand Potion, Nostrum, 9 Meads, 3 Smelling Salts, 9 Remedies, 7 Grand Potions, Skeleton Decoy, 8x Bone, Deadly Venom, 2 Kraken Fangs (grants hastened- and reinforced-effects when consumed), Silver Ore (worth 60 gold), Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle. Consumable), Winged Sandals (artifact; footwear; protects from bound and slowed effects), 2xTitan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), Mulled Wine, 2 Grating Stones, Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile), Crimson Venom (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects for the duration of one battle)

She almost makes it to the rendezvous point when she hears some voices!

"But I've already paid you back!" cries one voice miserably.

"He he he. Mr. Smith wants to make an example out of you. Payments can't be late," says a different, cawing, much more sinister voice. Alexis pokes her head around a corner.

What would she like to do?

Alexis walks over. "Hey, what do you think you're doing?"

OOC: I did change my avatar.

"I was busy minding my own business, apparently you aren't doing the same. This girl owes my boss some gold," croaks the Crowkin.

"But I just paid it back!"

"Not quick enough. You can't just pay back debts when it benefits you. That's not how things work! If we let you live, then no one will ever feel like they've got to pay us back ever again. You knew the danger when you accepted the loan. If we don't follow through on our punishments it sets a bad precedent."

The Crowkin advances on the woman again. The only way to stop him from harming her, it seems, is to intervene physically.

Alexis steps between them and pushes the Crowkin back. "Who's your boss? I'm sure we can reach a reasonable agreement."

"J. Smith. And we already reached a reasonable agreement. We'd give her some gold, she'd pay it back within two months or suffer the consequences. Now she shows up four months later. Has to pay the price. Now, step out of the way, or you'll be going down with her."

"Never heard of him. Isn't it better that she paid up now rather than never?" Alexis doesn't move from where she's standing.

"He ran a little operation in town a while back, though he's moved on to bigger and better things since then. And no, it isn't okay that she's late. We let two months slide and word gets out, next time someone waits three months, next time some one waits four, then a year... you see where it's going. Now, final offer. You moving, or am I stabbing her through you? Doesn't look like you've got much armor - the spear'd pass right through."

"Hah, you can try." Alexis drinks her nostrum, ready to fight.

The Enemy

Crowkin Collector

Level 30 Humanoid

Health: 300/300

Special I:

Sneaky Strike

- The Crowkin is immune to the first attack against him the next turn and deals 40 damage to the target.

Drops: 50 Gold

The Hero

Alexis Fenral

, Orc-kin

(Masked Builder)

*Immune to

Blinded

*

*Counterstriking*

*Lucky*

22 year old female elven Harlot

Level 43.8

Power Bonus:

0

Defense:

0

Health:

72/72

Gold:

1408

GP:

9

Equipment:

Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP: 20, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Ring of Sight (protects from

blinded

), Counterstrike Gloves, Medal of Glory (Artefact/Accessory - Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles)

Inventory:

Steel fan (WP:20,

ice

-,

lightning

-, and

darkness

-elemental), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5,

light

-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Electro Gear (Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory), Smelly Hide

(Suitable for barbarians and beast warriors, half damage from beasts and humanoids on Damage, bodywear),

Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

lightning

), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Remedy, 2 Somas, 8 Water Bombs, 2x Lightning Bomb, 2x Fire Bomb, 3 Dirt Bombs, Smoke Bomb, 4x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, Health Core, 4x Potion, Grand Potion, Nostrum, 9 Meads, 3 Smelling Salts, 9 Remedies, 7 Grand Potions, Skeleton Decoy, 8x Bone, Deadly Venom, 2 Kraken Fangs (grants hastened- and reinforced-effects when consumed), Silver Ore (worth 60 gold), Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle. Consumable), Winged Sandals (artifact; footwear; protects from bound and slowed effects), 2xTitan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), Mulled Wine, 2 Grating Stones, Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from

fragile

),

Crimson Venom (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects for the duration of one battle)

Alexis drinks a Smelling Salts then swings her fan at the crow from the back row.

OOC: Nice special.

OoC: I forgot to take the Nostrum from your inventory when you drank it, so that's done now! I also stole the Special from WBD, so you can blame him!

Tax Collector Battle Round 1

Alexis uses Smelling Salts

>Alexis v. Crowkin - Damage/Shield (Whipping - Crowkin Hexed)

Alexis feigns with her fan, but whacks the Crowkin on the backside with her whip. He yelps and twists around, getting all turned around.

The Enemy

Crowkin Collector

*Hexed (1 Round)*

Level 30 Humanoid

Health: 300/300

Special I:

Sneaky Strike

- The Crowkin is immune to the first attack against him the next turn and deals 40 damage to the target.

Drops: 50 Gold

The Hero

Alexis Fenral

, Orc-kin

(Masked Builder)

*Immune to

Blinded

*

*Counterstriking*

*Lucky*

*Hastened*

22 year old female elven Harlot

Level 43.8

Power Bonus:

0

Defense:

0

Health:

72/72

Gold:

1408

GP:

9

Equipment:

Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP: 20, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Ring of Sight (protects from

blinded

), Counterstrike Gloves, Medal of Glory (Artefact/Accessory - Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles)

Inventory:

Steel fan (WP:20,

ice

-,

lightning

-, and

darkness

-elemental), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5,

light

-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Electro Gear (Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory), Smelly Hide

(Suitable for barbarians and beast warriors, half damage from beasts and humanoids on Damage, bodywear),

Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

lightning

), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Remedy, 2 Somas, 8 Water Bombs, 2x Lightning Bomb, 2x Fire Bomb, 3 Dirt Bombs, Smoke Bomb, 4x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, Health Core, 4x Potion, Grand Potion, 9 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 9 Remedies, 7 Grand Potions, Skeleton Decoy, 8x Bone, Deadly Venom, 2 Kraken Fangs (grants hastened- and reinforced-effects when consumed), Silver Ore (worth 60 gold), Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle. Consumable), Winged Sandals (artifact; footwear; protects from bound and slowed effects), 2xTitan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), Mulled Wine, 2 Grating Stones, Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from

fragile

),

Crimson Venom (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects for the duration of one battle)

Alexis swings her fan at the Crowkin from the back row, then again from the front row.

Tax Collector Battle Round Two

>Alexis v. Crowkin - Hit/Shield (Whipping - Hexed Again)

Alexis v. Crowkin - Miss/Critical Hit ([20*2+43]*2=166 Damage)

Alexis continues her strange attack with her whip. The Crowkin's eyes grow wide. She then whacks him across the face with her fan. He stumbles back and she hears his beak chip a little.

The Enemy

Crowkin Collector

*Hexed (1 Round)*

Level 30 Humanoid

Health: 134/300

Special I:

Sneaky Strike

- The Crowkin is immune to the first attack against him the next turn and deals 40 damage to the target.

Drops: 50 Gold

The Hero

Alexis Fenral

, Orc-kin

(Masked Builder)

*Immune to

Blinded

*

*Counterstriking*

*Lucky*

*Hastened*

22 year old female elven Harlot

Level 43.8

Power Bonus:

0

Defense:

0

Health:

72/72

Gold:

1408

GP:

9

Equipment:

Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP: 20, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Ring of Sight (protects from

blinded

), Counterstrike Gloves, Medal of Glory (Artefact/Accessory - Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles)

Inventory:

Steel fan (WP:20,

ice

-,

lightning

-, and

darkness

-elemental), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5,

light

-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Electro Gear (Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory), Smelly Hide

(Suitable for barbarians and beast warriors, half damage from beasts and humanoids on Damage, bodywear),

Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

lightning

), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Remedy, 2 Somas, 8 Water Bombs, 2x Lightning Bomb, 2x Fire Bomb, 3 Dirt Bombs, Smoke Bomb, 4x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, Health Core, 4x Potion, Grand Potion, 9 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 9 Remedies, 7 Grand Potions, Skeleton Decoy, 8x Bone, Deadly Venom, 2 Kraken Fangs (grants hastened- and reinforced-effects when consumed), Silver Ore (worth 60 gold), Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle. Consumable), Winged Sandals (artifact; footwear; protects from bound and slowed effects), 2xTitan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), Mulled Wine, 2 Grating Stones, Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from

fragile

),

Crimson Venom (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects for the duration of one battle)

"How do you like that?" Alexis says as she swings her fan at him from the front row twice.

OoC: I treated your critical hit last round as a regular hit. Gotta keep an eye on me! It's been fixed!

"I hate it, but I've got a job to do, lady."

Tax Collector Battle Round Three

Alexis v. Crowkin - Hit/Special Damage ([20+43]*2=126)

Alexis v. Crowkin - Damage/Special Damage (30 Damage to self, KO)

Alexis whacks the Crowkin again with her fan. He drops his spear, rocks back, and then forward, and awkwardly impales himself by accident, finishing the job.

The battle is victorious!

The Hero

Alexis Fenral

, Orc-kin

(Masked Builder)

*Immune to

Blinded

*

*Counterstriking*

*Lucky*

*Hastened*

22 year old female elven Harlot

Level 44.4

Power Bonus:

0

Defense:

0

Health:

42/72

Gold:

1408

GP:

9

Equipment:

Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP: 20, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Ring of Sight (protects from

blinded

), Counterstrike Gloves, Medal of Glory (Artefact/Accessory - Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles)

Inventory:

Steel fan (WP:20,

ice

-,

lightning

-, and

darkness

-elemental), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5,

light

-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Electro Gear (Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory), Smelly Hide

(Suitable for barbarians and beast warriors, half damage from beasts and humanoids on Damage, bodywear),

Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

lightning

), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Remedy, 2 Somas, 8 Water Bombs, 2x Lightning Bomb, 2x Fire Bomb, 3 Dirt Bombs, Smoke Bomb, 4x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, Health Core, 4x Potion, Grand Potion, 9 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 9 Remedies, 7 Grand Potions, Skeleton Decoy, 8x Bone, Deadly Venom, 2 Kraken Fangs (grants hastened- and reinforced-effects when consumed), Silver Ore (worth 60 gold), Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle. Consumable), Winged Sandals (artifact; footwear; protects from bound and slowed effects), 2xTitan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), Mulled Wine, 2 Grating Stones, Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from

fragile

),

Crimson Venom (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects for the duration of one battle)

Loot

50 Gold

"Wow lady," says the woman as she looks at the bloody Crowkin. "That's pretty damn impressive. Thank you for helping me out. I'm so embarrassed, I should really be able to defend myself at this point. My name is Samantha, by the way. Is there anything I can do to thank you?"

OOC: Oops, I didn't notice either.

"Alexis Fenral. What did he want with you?"

"Pretty much what he said," Samantha admits with a blush. "I took a loan out from his boss, J. Smith. I hate dealing with people like that - my Mama always warned me against it - but if it's either that or starving, well, sometimes you have to ignore your Mama's advice, right? I thought I'd be able to pay them back in time... but I just didn't have the gold. So I searched around for jobs, and now that I finally have one, I tried to give them the gold they deserved, but, well, you can see how that turned out. I would have been a goner if it wasn't for you."

"I see. You're welcome. Helping people is what I do. What do you do now?"

"Just odd jobs. Some rich bloke died recently, and the family wants him buried in Ve'er. It seems like a silly request to me - he wouldn't know if he wasn't buried there, you know, being dead and all, but the family wants to honor his request and they're paying me, so, you know, why not?" She gives a little cheeky grin. "Besides, J. Smith will probably still be after me, couldn't hurt to skip town for a day or two."

"Well if you want to stick with me for the next few days, my friends and I are more than willing to protect you."

Samantha smiles lightly.

"Thank you for the offer, Alexis. I would be happy to stay with you, if you are indeed headed towards Ve'er, but if not I'm afraid I'll have to go my own way and complete this job. This family has paid me to complete the job, and I have yet to actually do it - it seems dishonorable to ditch it, or to force you to ditch whatever your assignment is. The poor are nothing without honor, because our word and our honor is all we've got left."

Is Alexis going to Ve'er? Or must the two part ways? Or is there some other compromise that can be made?

"Actually, I'm not sure where I'm going. I was about to meet my employer when I saw you and the Crowkin. He's just around the corner if you would wait a few minutes to see where we're going." Alexis says with a smile.

"Sure thing," says Samantha. "I'll wait here and kill an hour, and if you aren't back, I'll be on my way! Thank you!"

Alexis heads off to see if she can't find her old pal Everyman.

OoC: The other side-quests will conclude within 24 hours - please be patient, I'll post in the thread when you're all together!

OOC: Sounds good, thanks for this fun side quest Zeph!

[StickFig]

Quick nitpick - and I know it's another OOC post, sorry, but Nerwen somehow got Matthias' Sword of the Red Lizard, I think, after Samuel borrowed it. Matthias should have gotten his back, and he's since dis-imbued it and sold it in the Marketplace. Does Nerwen have her own Sword of the Red Lizard? You have it listed in your inventory on your stats page now, CK.

[Chromeknight]

Thats where it came from! I'll remove it from my inv. Thanks!