Heroica RPG - Quest #85: Visions of an Unblinking Terror

[Sandy]

I should've done 80 damage, both lightning and wind are strong against flying monsters. Not that it matters much. But it's more than just a scrape.

QM Note: But earth does not affect flying-type, so it nullifies one of them, as light and darkness nullified each other with the demon-type.

[Brickdoctor]

I attack the Right Wing from the Back Row with my Darksteel Crossbow.

[Quarryman]

Uhm, I asked Byblos to seal Ahriman's Eye, not blind it. Not that it matters, but it could have.

"Great work Nyx, let's see if we can finish this charade soon."

New plan below.

"Byblos, seal Ahriman's from the back row please."

Namyrra sends a light spell at Ahriman's Eye from the back row.

Battle order:

Byblos

Namyrra

Docken

Atramor

Nyx

[Pandora]

Nyx grins at Namyrra, happy to be doing so much damage. She focuses a Light spell at the Right Wing through her Standard from the back row, and should that have already been defeated she will aim her spell at Ahriman.

[CMP]

"Shouldn't Byblos seal the wing to make sure we're not losin' all our effects?"

If facing Ahriman, Atramor will stand in the back row.

[Quarryman]

"Yeah, we might as well try to get rid of the remaining wing first. But then we must all remember to do nothing if the wing is defeated, don't want us to target the Eye this round. Also, if it turns out that Ahriman's Eye isn't blind after all Atramor and Docken should do nothing and just absorb the free hits from the Eye."

"Byblos, change of plan. Seal the Right wing from the back row please."

Namyrra sends a light spell at the Right Wing from the back row.

Battle order if Ahriman's Eye is blind:

Byblos

Namyrra

Docken

Atramor

Nyx

Battle order if Ahriman's Eye is sealed:

Docken

Atramor

Byblos

Namyrra

Nyx

[Pandora]

Nyx nods and prepares to belt herself with her Healing Staff still from the back row, should the Right Wing already be defeated by her turn.

[CMP]

"Aye, alright then," nodded Atramor. If Right Wing is dead, he will do nothing from the back row.

[Sandy]

Results of Round Eight of the Ahriman Battle:

>Docken vs. Right Wing - Critical Hit (Right Wing: 125 health-54 dmg=71 health+blinded)

Atramor (Pheles Rod) vs. Right Wing - Hit (Atramor: Aura; Right Wing: 71 health-(45x2=90 dmg)=0 health)

>Byblos uses Scroll of Sealing on Right Wing does nothing

>Namyrra (Light) vs. Right Wing Ahriman's Eye - Damage (Namyrra Atramor: 120 health-80 dmg=40 health)

>Nyx (Healing Staff) vs. herself - No Healing/No Healing

Ahriman's Eye - Free Hit vs. Docken Atramor (Atramor: 40 health-80 dmg=0 health)

Docken and Atramor's attacks rip off the other wing from the archdemon. Byblos looks lost at what to do, having lost his target. The eye shoots a piercing beam of energy at Namyrra, but Atramor's aura draws it into him. Nyx fails to heal herself. The hastened Ahriman then attacks Atramor again, knocking him out.

"TIME TO END THIS CHARADE! YOU HAVE HAD YOUR FUN, BUT YOU ARE FOOLS TO THINK THAT YOU COULD DEFEAT THE MIGHTIEST OF ALL ARCHDEMONS!"

As Ahriman speaks, Byblos goes stiff and falls to the ground with his eyes emitting a strange glow. He starts to mutter in a strange voice as he lays on the stones.

"This is the moment. Free yourself from the restraints of mortality. Wield your mind like a blade, become a living weapon, and demons will bow to you as their master!"

The three standing heroes can only watch in horror as the librarian lies in trance. It will take Byblos 3 rounds to recover from the trance, he cannot take any action in the meanwhile.

Enemies:

Ahriman’s Eye

*Immune to asleep, cursed, hexed, petrified, doomed and sudden death* *Negative effects only last 1 round*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Type: Demon/Flying

Level: 80

Health: 2915/3240

Ether: 6/8

Special I:

Evil Eye

– Causes the cursed-effect to all opponents. Costs 2 ether.

Special II:

Envious Gaze

– Causes 80 damage and jinxed-effect to the target regardless of defense. Used only if all opponents are cursed or if ether is at zero.

Drops: Iris Shield (SP:0; reflects physical damage back to the attacker regardless of row or defense, if the user survives the attack.)

Note: Ahriman’s normal attacks ignore defense.

Party:

Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie)

31 year old male human Regulator

Level 30 2/4

*Immune to

Fire

,

Water

,

Lightning

,

Wood

,

Light

,

Darkness

, and Doomed* *Negative Effects Last 1 Round*

*Battle Style: Orderly*

*Knocked Out*

Power:

45

(30+15)

Defense:

25

(6+12+3+4)

Health:

0/60

(7+29+12+6+6)

Gold:

23

Equipment:

Pheles Rod (WP: 20, has 1/2 chance of inflicting Aura each turn, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them,

fire

,

ice

,

lightning

,

earth

,

wind

,

light

,

darkness

elemental staff),

Robust Shield (SP: 12, shield), Galactic Armor (SP: 6, +6 max health, immune to

fire

,

light

,

darkness

, and doomed, bodywear),

Rat's Hide (SP: 4, backwear),

Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear),

Amulet of the Court (negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to

water

,

lightning

, and

wood

, accessory)

Inventory:

Tiger Claws (WP: 15, double WP against humanoids,

darkness

elemental, dual strike, daggers),

General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger), Sylvania's Cowl (Grants

Animal Talk

, headwear),

Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear),

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

, Health Core, 2 Elixirs, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row),

Agni Bomb (Cause 100 fire-elemental damage on all enemies when used.),

Pickaxe, Shovel

Bartholomew Docken

, The Dragonslayer

(Brickdoctor)

32-year-old male human Warden

Level 34

*Counterstrike*

*Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits*

*Scary*

*Immune to

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Sudden Death,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

*

Power:

44

(34+10)

Defense:

23

(20+3)

Health:

65/65

(6+33+8+18)

Gold:

581

Equipment:

Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10;

Blinded

-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent

Scary

-effect; immune to

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

,

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; damage of all Free Hits is halved; bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to sudden death; backwear),

Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear)

Inventory:

Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club)

• Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory),

Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

• Grand Potions (5), Health Cores (3), Remedies (5), Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Smoke Bombs (3), Bones (7), Teleportapple, Adamantite Shard (1/4 Adamantite)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

Namyrra Uq (Quarryman)

1337 years old female Fenarian Necromancer

***Party Leader***

Level 35

*Immune to

Sealed* *Gain Triple Experience*

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

Power

: 80

(35+45)

Defence

: 10

(5+3+2)

Health

: 49/49

(5+34+5+

5

)

Ether

: 17/52

(5+34+1+1+5+4)

Gold

: 58

Equipment

: Crystal Mace (WP:45 (5 multiplied by the amount of gems imbued),

fire

,

ice

,

wind

,

water

,

lightning

,

earth

,

wood

,

light

and

darkness

elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear),

Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear),

Medal of Glory (gain triple XP; accessory)

Inventory

: Empyreal Staff (WP:15), Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Sabre (WP:8, longsword), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks),

Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear)

,

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

,

Amethyst

,

Emerald

,

Topaz

,

Garnet

,

Diamond

,

Sapphire

,

Ruby

,

Aquamarine

, 5 Potions, 5 Grand Potions, Health Core, Tonic, 4 Ether Cores, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 6 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 3 Ambrosia, 11 Venom, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, 8 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Flash Bomb, Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Skeleton Decoy, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), 4 Bones

Crimson Scorpion A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Crimson Scorpion B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Nomad A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Nomad B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Sabredancer A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 28

Element: Darkness

Saracen Sabredancer B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 28

Element: Darkness

Dune Ghoul A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 38

Element: Darkness

Saracen Pyromancer (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 40

Element: Darkness

Saladdin, the Prince of Thieves (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 50

Element: Darkness

Nyx

(played by Pandora)

19 years old female human Battle Mage

Level 29 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Asleep, Fast Asleep,

Sealed, Confused and Hexed*

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

Power:

45

(15+29+1)

Defense:

4

Health:

24/40

(5+28+5+2)

Ether:

25/41

(5+28+5+1+1+1)

Gold:

19

Equipment:

Zee Standard (WP: 15,

ice

-,

light

- and

darkness

-elemental, necromancers raise enemies with 2 extra levels, staff),

Robe of the Archmagi (SP:4, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect; bodywear), Mirage Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elements and confused- and hexed-effects),

Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects; accessory),

Inventory:

Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep; wand),

Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero, suitable to everyone), Explosive Staff (WP: 12; does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row); staff),

Healing Staff (WP: 5; staff)

,

Dagger of the Blue Assassin (WP: 4, Aims become Hits; dagger), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health; headwear), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened; accessory), High Heels (+1 power; footwear),

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory),

Chef’s Apron (Immunity to fire and poisons; bodywear), Phoenix Dress (Max. Ether +5, full ether restored upon revival, immunity to fire and lightning, suitable only to female mages, clerics, chi monks, minstrels and necromancers; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear),

Ruby

,

Diamond

, 2

Amethysts

,

Topaz

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Garnet

,

Aquamarine

,

Opal

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 4 Phoenix Essences, Oneupshroom Cap (works as a Phoenix Essence when eaten), 3 Cosmic Essences (Revives a knocked out ally with full health and ether and gives them the blessed-effect), 2 Meads, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Ambrosia Deadly Venoms, Fire Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2 Chaotic Bombs (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bomb 'X2' (May be combined with a bomb to get it to ignore SP), Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed and confused to all enemies), 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones

Byblos (NPC, controlled by Quarryman)

28 years old male Metasimian Scholar

Level 31

*Well-read*

*Fast Learner*

*Immune to

Fire

,

Earth

&

Wind

*

*In Trance for 3 rounds*

Power:

61

(31+30)

Health:

41/41

(10+30+1)

Ether:

25/41

(10+30+1)

Gold:

0

Water:

1/3

Equipment:

Pandemonicon (WP:30 [equal to user's level], inflicts

hexed

on demons and

doomed

on humanoids; retrievable book), Tattered Robe (Max. Health +1, Max. Ether +1; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

Inventory:

"Gone With the Mind" (WP:12, inflicts

enamored

; retrievable book), "Classical Philosophic Theories" (WP:11, inflicts

fast asleep

; retrievable book) "100 Venoms for Beginners" (WP:10, inflicts

badly poisoned

; retrievable book), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Banana (restores full health to user)

[Quarryman]

"Oh crap, why does Byblos have to choose the very worst moments to go all banana on us? "

"So, I don't think anyone who's not lucky should attack the Eye, that will probably lead to disaster. And we can't get rid of it being hastened either, so Docken, I'm afraid you'll have to take a free hit each round. Good thing you only take half damage from them. Nyx, I guess you and I will have to take down this eye thing."

Namyrra sends a light spell at Ahriman's Eye from the back row and hopes desperately for a critical hit.

Battle order:

Docken

Namyrra

Nyx

(Atramor)

(Byblos)

[Brickdoctor]

"All right. Shall I revive Master Gibbin?"

[Quarryman]

"That would be nice, yes."

[Brickdoctor]

I use a Phoenix Essence on Atramor from the Back Row.

[Pandora]

Apologies, my internet was down for a couple of days.

"I wish people would stop going on about charades, I'm rubbish at that game. Anyway, I'm with you Namyrra, for as long as I'm standing."

Nyx grasps her Standard and her Diamond, taking up a fighting stance with a light spell from the back row and looks right into Ahriman's eye.

[Sandy]

Results of Round Nine of the Ahriman Battle:

>Docken uses Phoenix Essence on Atramor - (Atramor: revived with full health)

>Namyrra (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Spell (Ahriman: 2915 health-(80x4=320 dmg)=2595 health; Namyrra: -1 ether)

>Nyx (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Special Damage (Evil Eye - All party members: cursed; Ahriman: -2 ether)

>Atramor does nothing - (Atramor: no Aura)

>Byblos is in trance

Ahriman's Eye - Free Hit vs. Docken (Counterstrike - Docken: 65 health-(80/4=20 dmg)=45 health; Ahriman: 2595 health-(34/2=17 dmg)=2578 health)

Atramor - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Docken - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Namyrra - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Nyx - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Byblos - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Docken brings Atramor back into his wits by spending his last Phoenix Essence. Namyrra blasts the archdemon with a bright spell. Ahriman counters by cursing everyone with an evil eye. Atramor thinks it best to stand back, and Byblos is still in his trance, mumbling by himself.

"The power is within you. You just have to unleash it! This is what you have been prepared for during all those months spent in solitude. Do not let me down now! Overcome your feeble mortality and become something far greater!"

The battle against the envious eye continues!

Enemies:

Ahriman’s Eye

*Immune to asleep, cursed, hexed, petrified, doomed and sudden death* *Negative effects only last 1 round*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Type: Demon/Flying

Level: 80

Health: 2578/3240

Ether: 4/8

Special I:

Evil Eye

– Causes the cursed-effect to all opponents. Costs 2 ether.

Special II:

Envious Gaze

– Causes 80 damage and jinxed-effect to the target regardless of defense. Used only if all opponents are cursed or if ether is at zero.

Drops: Iris Shield (SP:0; reflects physical damage back to the attacker regardless of row or defense, if the user survives the attack.)

Note: Ahriman’s normal attacks ignore defense.

Party:

Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie)

31 year old male human Regulator

Level 30 2/4

*Immune to

Fire

,

Water

,

Lightning

,

Wood

,

Light

,

Darkness

, and Doomed* *Negative Effects Last 1 Round*

*Battle Style: Orderly*

*Cursed for 1 round*

Power:

45

(30+15)

Defense:

25

(6+12+3+4)

Health:

57/

60

57

(7+29+12+6+6)

Gold:

23

Equipment:

Pheles Rod (WP: 20, has 1/2 chance of inflicting Aura each turn, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them,

fire

,

ice

,

lightning

,

earth

,

wind

,

light

,

darkness

elemental staff),

Robust Shield (SP: 12, shield), Galactic Armor (SP: 6, +6 max health, immune to

fire

,

light

,

darkness

, and doomed, bodywear),

Rat's Hide (SP: 4, backwear),

Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear),

Amulet of the Court (negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to

water

,

lightning

, and

wood

, accessory)

Inventory:

Tiger Claws (WP: 15, double WP against humanoids,

darkness

elemental, dual strike, daggers),

General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger), Sylvania's Cowl (Grants

Animal Talk

, headwear),

Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear),

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

, Health Core, 2 Elixirs, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row),

Agni Bomb (Cause 100 fire-elemental damage on all enemies when used.),

Pickaxe, Shovel

Bartholomew Docken

, The Dragonslayer

(Brickdoctor)

32-year-old male human Warden

Level 34

*Counterstrike*

*Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits*

*Scary*

*Immune to

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Sudden Death,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

*

*Cursed*

Power:

44

(34+10)

Defense:

23

(20+3)

Health:

45/

65

62

(6+33+8+18)

Gold:

581

Equipment:

Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10;

Blinded

-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent

Scary

-effect; immune to

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

,

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; damage of all Free Hits is halved; bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to sudden death; backwear),

Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear)

Inventory:

Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club)

• Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory),

Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

• Grand Potions (5), Health Cores (3), Remedies (5), Phoenix Incense, Smoke Bombs (3), Bones (7), Teleportapple, Adamantite Shard (1/4 Adamantite)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

Namyrra Uq (Quarryman)

1337 years old female Fenarian Necromancer

***Party Leader***

Level 35

*Immune to

Sealed* *Gain Triple Experience*

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

*Cursed*

Power

: 80

(35+45)

Defence

: 10

(5+3+2)

Health

: 46/

49

46

(5+34+5+

5

)

Ether

: 16/52

(5+34+1+1+5+4)

Gold

: 58

Equipment

: Crystal Mace (WP:45 (5 multiplied by the amount of gems imbued),

fire

,

ice

,

wind

,

water

,

lightning

,

earth

,

wood

,

light

and

darkness

elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear),

Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear),

Medal of Glory (gain triple XP; accessory)

Inventory

: Empyreal Staff (WP:15), Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Sabre (WP:8, longsword), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks),

Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear)

,

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

,

Amethyst

,

Emerald

,

Topaz

,

Garnet

,

Diamond

,

Sapphire

,

Ruby

,

Aquamarine

, 5 Potions, 5 Grand Potions, Health Core, Tonic, 4 Ether Cores, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 6 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 3 Ambrosia, 11 Venom, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, 8 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Flash Bomb, Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Skeleton Decoy, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), 4 Bones

Crimson Scorpion A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Crimson Scorpion B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Nomad A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Nomad B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Sabredancer A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 28

Element: Darkness

Saracen Sabredancer B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 28

Element: Darkness

Dune Ghoul A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 38

Element: Darkness

Saracen Pyromancer (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 40

Element: Darkness

Saladdin, the Prince of Thieves (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 50

Element: Darkness

Nyx

(played by Pandora)

19 years old female human Battle Mage

Level 29 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Asleep, Fast Asleep,

Sealed, Confused and Hexed*

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

*Cursed*

Power:

45

(15+29+1)

Defense:

4

Health:

24/

40

37

(5+28+5+2)

Ether:

25/41

(5+28+5+1+1+1)

Gold:

19

Equipment:

Zee Standard (WP: 15,

ice

-,

light

- and

darkness

-elemental, necromancers raise enemies with 2 extra levels, staff),

Robe of the Archmagi (SP:4, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect; bodywear), Mirage Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elements and confused- and hexed-effects),

Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects; accessory),

Inventory:

Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep; wand),

Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero, suitable to everyone), Explosive Staff (WP: 12; does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row); staff),

Healing Staff (WP: 5; staff)

,

Dagger of the Blue Assassin (WP: 4, Aims become Hits; dagger), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health; headwear), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened; accessory), High Heels (+1 power; footwear),

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory),

Chef’s Apron (Immunity to fire and poisons; bodywear), Phoenix Dress (Max. Ether +5, full ether restored upon revival, immunity to fire and lightning, suitable only to female mages, clerics, chi monks, minstrels and necromancers; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear),

Ruby

,

Diamond

, 2

Amethysts

,

Topaz

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Garnet

,

Aquamarine

,

Opal

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 4 Phoenix Essences, Oneupshroom Cap (works as a Phoenix Essence when eaten), 3 Cosmic Essences (Revives a knocked out ally with full health and ether and gives them the blessed-effect), 2 Meads, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Ambrosia Deadly Venoms, Fire Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2 Chaotic Bombs (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bomb 'X2' (May be combined with a bomb to get it to ignore SP), Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed and confused to all enemies), 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones

Byblos (NPC, controlled by Quarryman)

28 years old male Metasimian Scholar

Level 31

*Well-read*

*Fast Learner*

*Immune to

Fire

,

Earth

&

Wind

*

*In Trance for 2 rounds*

*Cursed*

Power:

61

(31+30)

Health:

38/

41

38

(10+30+1)

Ether:

25/41

(10+30+1)

Gold:

0

Water:

1/3

Equipment:

Pandemonicon (WP:30 [equal to user's level], inflicts

hexed

on demons and

doomed

on humanoids; retrievable book), Tattered Robe (Max. Health +1, Max. Ether +1; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

Inventory:

"Gone With the Mind" (WP:12, inflicts

enamored

; retrievable book), "Classical Philosophic Theories" (WP:11, inflicts

fast asleep

; retrievable book) "100 Venoms for Beginners" (WP:10, inflicts

badly poisoned

; retrievable book), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Banana (restores full health to user)

[Pandora]

"In for a penny..."

Nyx repeats

[Quarryman]

"..in for a pound."

Namyrra repeats.

Same battle order.

[CMP]

Atramor pushed himself up to his feet with the Pheles Rod, cloak torn to shreds by Ahriman's claws. The regulator watched as Namyrra and Nyx worked to take down the demon eye, nodding in thanks to Docken. His gaze then turned to the white-eyed Byblos. He blinked.

"The hell is wrong with-" Atramor paused as the sickly librarian began to mumble. It took only a few words for him to figure it out. He sheathed the Pheles Rod and drew the General's Dagger - without a second of hesitation, he swung the weapon down at Byblos. McCafferey, who to his surprise had been silent the entire battle, took notice, and squawked loudly.

~'What are you doing?'~ she hissed, voice cold in his mind. He, however answered aloud.

"The eye has him now; if it starts losin' and decides to turn him against us, there's not a damn thing he'll be able to do about it. It could do a lot worse than take him outta commission for a minute....but we can strike first. If he's lucky, this'll snap him out of it. If not, well....it'll give us an easier time when he turns. Damn fool."

[Sandy]

Results of Round Ten of the Ahriman Battle:

>Docken does nothing

>Namyrra (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Amplified Spell (Ahriman's Eye: 2578 health-(440x4=1760 dmg)=818 health; Namyrra: -1 ether)

>Nyx (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Special Damage (Envious Gaze - Nyx:24 health-(80/2=40 dmg)=0 health)

>Atramor (General's Dagger) vs. Byblos - Rally (Byblos: 38 health-37 dmg=1 health; All party members: protected from Free Hits)

>Byblos is in trance

Ahriman's Eye - Free Hit vs. Docken (no effect)

Atramor - Cursed (-3 max. health; curse fades)

Docken - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Namyrra - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Byblos - Cursed (-3 max. health)

It is Docken's turn to sit back and watch as Namyrra's amplified spell of light scorches the archdemon. The badly injured Ahriman takes it back on Nyx, knocking her out with one envious glance. Atramor, thinking that Byblos is about to turn agains the party, drives a dagger into the librarian's limp body, but he cannot quite knock him out. Then he rallies the rest of the party to negate Ahriman's attack. The curse continues to work on all the heroes that are still standing.

"See, even the fools that escorted you fear you enough to attack you! But you are above the physical pain and the sorrow it causes you. Seize this moment, rise above it all, and make that archdemon obey you! It is your destiny! It is why I chose you as my carrier!"

Enemies:

Ahriman’s Eye

*Immune to asleep, cursed, hexed, petrified, doomed and sudden death* *Negative effects only last 1 round*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Type: Demon/Flying

Level: 80

Health: 818/3240

Ether: 4/8

Special I:

Evil Eye

– Causes the cursed-effect to all opponents. Costs 2 ether.

Special II:

Envious Gaze

– Causes 80 damage and jinxed-effect to the target regardless of defense. Used only if all opponents are cursed or if ether is at zero.

Drops: Iris Shield (SP:0; reflects physical damage back to the attacker regardless of row or defense, if the user survives the attack.)

Note: Ahriman’s normal attacks ignore defense.

Party:

Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie)

31 year old male human Regulator

Level 30 2/4

*Immune to

Fire

,

Water

,

Lightning

,

Wood

,

Light

,

Darkness

, and Doomed* *Negative Effects Last 1 Round*

*Battle Style: Orderly*

Power:

37

(30+7)

Defense:

25

(6+12+3+4)

Health:

54/60

(7+29+12+6+6)

Gold:

23

Equipment:

General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger),

Robust Shield (SP: 12, shield), Galactic Armor (SP: 6, +6 max health, immune to

fire

,

light

,

darkness

, and doomed, bodywear),

Rat's Hide (SP: 4, backwear),

Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear),

Amulet of the Court (negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to

water

,

lightning

, and

wood

, accessory)

Inventory:

Pheles Rod (WP: 20, has 1/2 chance of inflicting Aura each turn, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them,

fire

,

ice

,

lightning

,

earth

,

wind

,

light

,

darkness

elemental staff),

Tiger Claws (WP: 15, double WP against humanoids,

darkness

elemental, dual strike, daggers),

Sylvania's Cowl (Grants

Animal Talk

, headwear),

Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear),

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

, Health Core, 2 Elixirs, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row),

Agni Bomb (Cause 100 fire-elemental damage on all enemies when used.),

Pickaxe, Shovel

Bartholomew Docken

, The Dragonslayer

(Brickdoctor)

32-year-old male human Warden

Level 34

*Counterstrike*

*Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits*

*Scary*

*Immune to

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Sudden Death,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

*

*Cursed*

Power:

44

(34+10)

Defense:

23

(20+3)

Health:

45/

65

59

(6+33+8+18)

Gold:

581

Equipment:

Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10;

Blinded

-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent

Scary

-effect; immune to

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

,

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; damage of all Free Hits is halved; bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to sudden death; backwear),

Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear)

Inventory:

Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club)

• Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory),

Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

• Grand Potions (5), Health Cores (3), Remedies (5), Phoenix Incense, Smoke Bombs (3), Bones (7), Teleportapple, Adamantite Shard (1/4 Adamantite)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

Namyrra Uq (Quarryman)

1337 years old female Fenarian Necromancer

***Party Leader***

Level 35

*Immune to

Sealed* *Gain Triple Experience*

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

*Cursed*

Power

: 80

(35+45)

Defence

: 10

(5+3+2)

Health

: 43/

49

43

(5+34+5+

5

)

Ether

: 15/52

(5+34+1+1+5+4)

Gold

: 58

Equipment

: Crystal Mace (WP:45 (5 multiplied by the amount of gems imbued),

fire

,

ice

,

wind

,

water

,

lightning

,

earth

,

wood

,

light

and

darkness

elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear),

Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear),

Medal of Glory (gain triple XP; accessory)

Inventory

: Empyreal Staff (WP:15), Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Sabre (WP:8, longsword), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks),

Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear)

,

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

,

Amethyst

,

Emerald

,

Topaz

,

Garnet

,

Diamond

,

Sapphire

,

Ruby

,

Aquamarine

, 5 Potions, 5 Grand Potions, Health Core, Tonic, 4 Ether Cores, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 6 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 3 Ambrosia, 11 Venom, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, 8 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Flash Bomb, Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Skeleton Decoy, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), 4 Bones

Crimson Scorpion A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Crimson Scorpion B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Nomad A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Nomad B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Sabredancer A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 28

Element: Darkness

Saracen Sabredancer B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 28

Element: Darkness

Dune Ghoul A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 38

Element: Darkness

Saracen Pyromancer (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 40

Element: Darkness

Saladdin, the Prince of Thieves (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 50

Element: Darkness

Nyx

(played by Pandora)

19 years old female human Battle Mage

Level 29 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Asleep, Fast Asleep,

Sealed, Confused and Hexed*

*Knocked Out*

Power:

45

(15+29+1)

Defense:

4

Health:

0/40

(5+28+5+2)

Ether:

25/41

(5+28+5+1+1+1)

Gold:

19

Equipment:

Zee Standard (WP: 15,

ice

-,

light

- and

darkness

-elemental, necromancers raise enemies with 2 extra levels, staff),

Robe of the Archmagi (SP:4, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect; bodywear), Mirage Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elements and confused- and hexed-effects),

Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects; accessory),

Inventory:

Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep; wand),

Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero, suitable to everyone), Explosive Staff (WP: 12; does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row); staff),

Healing Staff (WP: 5; staff)

,

Dagger of the Blue Assassin (WP: 4, Aims become Hits; dagger), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health; headwear), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened; accessory), High Heels (+1 power; footwear),

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory),

Chef’s Apron (Immunity to fire and poisons; bodywear), Phoenix Dress (Max. Ether +5, full ether restored upon revival, immunity to fire and lightning, suitable only to female mages, clerics, chi monks, minstrels and necromancers; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear),

Ruby

,

Diamond

, 2

Amethysts

,

Topaz

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Garnet

,

Aquamarine

,

Opal

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 4 Phoenix Essences, Oneupshroom Cap (works as a Phoenix Essence when eaten), 3 Cosmic Essences (Revives a knocked out ally with full health and ether and gives them the blessed-effect), 2 Meads, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Ambrosia Deadly Venoms, Fire Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2 Chaotic Bombs (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bomb 'X2' (May be combined with a bomb to get it to ignore SP), Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed and confused to all enemies), 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones

Byblos (NPC, controlled by Quarryman)

28 years old male Metasimian Scholar

Level 31

*Well-read*

*Fast Learner*

*Immune to

Fire

,

Earth

&

Wind

*

*In Trance for 1 round*

*Cursed*

Power:

61

(31+30)

Health:

1/

41

35

(10+30+1)

Ether:

25/41

(10+30+1)

Gold:

0

Water:

1/3

Equipment:

Pandemonicon (WP:30 [equal to user's level], inflicts

hexed

on demons and

doomed

on humanoids; retrievable book), Tattered Robe (Max. Health +1, Max. Ether +1; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

Inventory:

"Gone With the Mind" (WP:12, inflicts

enamored

; retrievable book), "Classical Philosophic Theories" (WP:11, inflicts

fast asleep

; retrievable book) "100 Venoms for Beginners" (WP:10, inflicts

badly poisoned

; retrievable book), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Banana (restores full health to user)

[Quarryman]

"Almost there.. just need one more hit like that and we'll be done. And I'd really like to get Nyx up again, but we do need to target that bastard of an eye to avoid taking two free hits.. but of course, if someone wants to spend a phoenix essence to get her up feel free."

Namyrra repeats.

Battle order:

Docken

Atramor

Namyrra

Nyx

(Byblos)

[CMP]

Atramor grumbled even as the demon continued to speak through Byblos, but took a moment to use a Phoenix Essence on Nyx from the back row.

[Brickdoctor]

I swap my Counterstrike Gloves for my Medal of Glory from the Back Row.

[Sandy]

Results of Round Eleven of the Ahriman Battle:

>Docken switches Counterstrike Gloves to Medal of Glory

>Atramor uses Phoenix Essence on Nyx - (Nyx: revived with full health)

>Namyrra (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Amplified Hit (Ahriman's Eye: 818 health-(440x4=1760 dmg)=0 health; Namyrra: -1 ether)

>Nyx (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye

>Byblos wakes up from trance

Docken - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Namyrra - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Byblos - Cursed (-3 max. health)

Docken swaps his artefacts to get the best possible experience out of the battle. Atramor revives Nyx to let her see the archdemon fall, as Namyrra shoots another amplified spell at Ahriman. The weakened demon is flung backwards.

"CURSED BE YOU! I COULD HAVE RESTORED THIS LAND TO ITS FORMER GLORY, BUT YOU SPOILED EVERYTHING! THIS ISN'T FAAAIIIIRRRR...."

As the archdemon disperses to return to Azazot, Byblos awakes from his trance.

"Hwhat?! Is it over already?! But the book told me to... AHHH!"

Byblos throws the Pandemonicon from his hand as if it had burned him. Sure enough, a dark light emanates from the cursed tome.

"You have failed me."

"You have failed me."

"You have failed me."

The others watch in pity as Byblos crawls across the roof to the book.

"P-please, I beg of you! I was so close! Just give me another chance!"

The librarian is left sobbing in front of the Pandemonicon as the others gather what the demons dropped.

THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS!

Docken and Namyrra gain three fourths of a level. Byblos gains two fourths of a level. Atramor gains a fourth, and Nyx gains a third of a level. Party leader, please divide the spoils of the battle:

Iris Shield (SP:0; reflects physical damage back to the attacker regardless of row or defense, if the user survives the attack.)

Gaia Bomb (Deals 100 earth-elemental damage to all opponents when used.)

Aeolus Bomb (Deals 100 wind-elemental damage to all opponents when used.)

Agni Bomb (Deals 100 fire-elemental damage to all opponents when used.)

Rudra Bomb (Deals 100 lightning-elemental damage to all opponents when used.)

Skadi Bomb (Deals 100 ice-elemental damage to all opponents when used.)

Party:

Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie)

31 year old male human Regulator

Level 30 3/4

*Immune to

Fire

,

Water

,

Lightning

,

Wood

,

Light

,

Darkness

, and Doomed* *Negative Effects Last 1 Round*

*Battle Style: Orderly*

Power:

37

(30+7)

Defense:

25

(6+12+3+4)

Health:

54/60

(7+29+12+6+6)

Gold:

23

Equipment:

General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger),

Robust Shield (SP: 12, shield), Galactic Armor (SP: 6, +6 max health, immune to

fire

,

light

,

darkness

, and doomed, bodywear),

Rat's Hide (SP: 4, backwear),

Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear),

Amulet of the Court (negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to

water

,

lightning

, and

wood

, accessory)

Inventory:

Pheles Rod (WP: 20, has 1/2 chance of inflicting Aura each turn, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them,

fire

,

ice

,

lightning

,

earth

,

wind

,

light

,

darkness

elemental staff),

Tiger Claws (WP: 15, double WP against humanoids,

darkness

elemental, dual strike, daggers),

Sylvania's Cowl (Grants

Animal Talk

, headwear),

Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear),

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

, Health Core, 2 Elixirs, Phoenix Essence, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row),

Agni Bomb (Cause 100 fire-elemental damage on all enemies when used.),

Pickaxe, Shovel

Bartholomew Docken

, The Dragonslayer

(Brickdoctor)

32-year-old male human Warden

Level 34 3/4

*Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Gain Triple Experience*

*Scary*

*Immune to

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Sudden Death,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

*

Power:

44

(34+10)

Defense:

23

(20+3)

Health:

45/65

(6+33+8+18)

Gold:

581

Equipment:

Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10;

Blinded

-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent

Scary

-effect; immune to

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

,

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; damage of all Free Hits is halved; bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to sudden death; backwear),

Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory)

Inventory:

Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club)

• Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear),

Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory),

Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear)

• Grand Potions (5), Health Cores (3), Remedies (5), Phoenix Incense, Smoke Bombs (3), Bones (7), Teleportapple, Adamantite Shard (1/4 Adamantite)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

Namyrra Uq (Quarryman)

1337 years old female Fenarian Necromancer

***Party Leader***

Level 35 3/4

*Immune to

Sealed* *Gain Triple Experience*

Power

: 80

(35+45)

Defence

: 10

(5+3+2)

Health

: 40/49

(5+34+5+

5

)

Ether

: 14/52

(5+34+1+1+5+4)

Gold

: 58

Equipment

: Crystal Mace (WP:45 (5 multiplied by the amount of gems imbued),

fire

,

ice

,

wind

,

water

,

lightning

,

earth

,

wood

,

light

and

darkness

elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear),

Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear),

Medal of Glory (gain triple XP; accessory)

Inventory

: Empyreal Staff (WP:15), Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Sabre (WP:8, longsword), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks),

Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear)

,

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

,

Amethyst

,

Emerald

,

Topaz

,

Garnet

,

Diamond

,

Sapphire

,

Ruby

,

Aquamarine

, 5 Potions, 5 Grand Potions, Health Core, Tonic, 4 Ether Cores, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 6 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 3 Ambrosia, 11 Venom, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, 8 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Flash Bomb, Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Skeleton Decoy, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), 4 Bones

Crimson Scorpion A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Crimson Scorpion B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Nomad A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Nomad B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 27

Element: Darkness

Saracen Sabredancer A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 28

Element: Darkness

Saracen Sabredancer B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 28

Element: Darkness

Dune Ghoul A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 38

Element: Darkness

Saracen Pyromancer (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 40

Element: Darkness

Saladdin, the Prince of Thieves (Undead, controlled by Namyrra)

Level: 50

Element: Darkness

Nyx

(played by Pandora)

19 years old female human Battle Mage

Level 30

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Asleep, Fast Asleep,

Sealed, Confused and Hexed*

Power:

46

(15+30+1)

Defense:

4

Health:

41/41

(5+29+5+2)

Ether:

26/42

(5+29+5+1+1+1)

Gold:

19

Equipment:

Zee Standard (WP: 15,

ice

-,

light

- and

darkness

-elemental, necromancers raise enemies with 2 extra levels, staff),

Robe of the Archmagi (SP:4, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect; bodywear), Mirage Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elements and confused- and hexed-effects),

Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects; accessory),

Inventory:

Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep; wand),

Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero, suitable to everyone), Explosive Staff (WP: 12; does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row); staff),

Healing Staff (WP: 5; staff)

,

Dagger of the Blue Assassin (WP: 4, Aims become Hits; dagger), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health; headwear), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened; accessory), High Heels (+1 power; footwear),

Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory),

Chef’s Apron (Immunity to fire and poisons; bodywear), Phoenix Dress (Max. Ether +5, full ether restored upon revival, immunity to fire and lightning, suitable only to female mages, clerics, chi monks, minstrels and necromancers; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear),

Ruby

,

Diamond

, 2

Amethysts

,

Topaz

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Garnet

,

Aquamarine

,

Opal

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 4 Phoenix Essences, Oneupshroom Cap (works as a Phoenix Essence when eaten), 3 Cosmic Essences (Revives a knocked out ally with full health and ether and gives them the blessed-effect), 2 Meads, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Ambrosia Deadly Venoms, Fire Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2 Chaotic Bombs (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bomb 'X2' (May be combined with a bomb to get it to ignore SP), Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed and confused to all enemies), 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones

Byblos (NPC, controlled by Quarryman)

28 years old male Metasimian Scholar

Level 31 2/4

*Well-read*

*Fast Learner*

*Immune to

Fire

,

Earth

&

Wind

*

Power:

61

(31+30)

Health:

1/41

(10+30+1)

Ether:

25/41

(10+30+1)

Gold:

0

Water:

1/3

Equipment:

Pandemonicon (WP:30 [equal to user's level], inflicts

hexed

on demons and

doomed

on humanoids; retrievable book), Tattered Robe (Max. Health +1, Max. Ether +1; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to

fire

-,

earth

- and

wind

-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory)

Inventory:

"Gone With the Mind" (WP:12, inflicts

enamored

; retrievable book), "Classical Philosophic Theories" (WP:11, inflicts

fast asleep

; retrievable book) "100 Venoms for Beginners" (WP:10, inflicts

badly poisoned

; retrievable book), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Banana (restores full health to user)

[CMP]

"I'd like the shield."

Atramor turned away as the eye dissolved into darkness, his glare turned on Byblos.

"Are you tellin' me ya' served that thing?" he spat. "You spineless bastard, why the hell would the Oracle send you with us just to stab us in the back?"

[Sandy]

Atramor turned away as the eye dissolved into darkness, his glare turned on Byblos.

"Are you tellin' me ya' served that thing?" he spat. "You spineless bastard, why the hell would the Oracle send you with us just to stab us in the back?"

Byblos turns to Atramor in confusion.

"Serve who...? No! I would never stab you in the back! It's this book... It... whispers to me... It promises me things I... I have always dreamed of. Listen, I deeply apologize for not telling you this earlier, but I went on this quest to prove my strength to the Pandemonicon, so that it would open itself up to me completely, but I failed. I did not get the chance to show him that I could bend even an archdemon to my will. Unless... Ahriman mentioned another archdemon called Naamah. Remember what the obelisk read? The Eye Watches Above, The Widow Cries Below. Naamah must be nearby here. I know it wasn't part of our task, but could you find her with me, and allow me to show my true prowess to the Pandemonicon?"

Byblos looks at the others, pleading. The light surrounding the book begins to fade, as if the book was forgiving the Metasimian's failure.