KotZ

"The name Natasha is familiar, but maybe it's more common of a name than I realize. On the subjects of automatons, those are very interesting things. One actually followed me into battle one time. When did you join up?"

"We're the meat bags? Well, maybe," Kiray acquiesces. "You don't look like you have that much meat on your bones though." She then moves to Deborah when she could spare a minute from the were-lion. "Sorry to bother you, but I had some questions. When exactly did the Golden Crusade start? And just how are you trained?"

Thanks. Luckily it wasn't exactly affecting me but a friend, but they're ok now. The battle is up, and I hope you guys enjoy it!

"He sure is an ugly creature."

Virgil nods and buries his brother, thanks to Vindsval. Miderun sets the bait, losing the snake meat. Then Miderun retreats back to the rest of the party and waits. And waits. The sun sets, and the only noises are crickets. Finally, heavy footsteps can be heard. Something leaps out onto the snake meat and inspects it. A screech is heard as it gobbles up the meat. "There! That's the beast that killed my brother!" The creature turns towards the sound and raises menacing claws. Now, the party can see what it is: A giant scorpion. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! The Enemies: Giant Red Scorpion Head Type: Vermin Level: 30 Health: 200/200 SPECIAL: Pincers ­– The Hero is captured in the Scorpion’s jaws and is Stunned PASSIVE SPECIAL: Can only be killed when all other body parts are killed Drops: 4x Venom, 100 gold Giant Red Scorpion Right Claw Type: Vermin Level: 20 Health: 100/100 SPECIAL: Snip snip – The Hero loses half of their remaining health and Bound Drops: Explorer’s Dented Helm (SP: 2, immune to wood and earth damage; headwear; suitable for Rangers, evokers, wardens, and marauders), telescope Giant Red Scorpion Left Claw Type: Vermin Level: 17 Health: 100/100 SPECIAL: Recover – The scorpion heals the body part with most damage by half of the missing damage Drops: 3x Venom, 2x floral bombs, 1x poison bomb Giant Red Scorpion Stinger Type: Vermin Level19 Health: 150/150 SPECIAL: Quick stab – The Hero is stabbed by the stinger and is Poisoned, losing 1 HP per round, until the effect is remedied Drops: 2x Whips (WP:5; suitable for rogues, artisans, beast warriors, harlots, marauders and necromancers.) Giant Red Scorpion Torso Type: Vermin Level: 19 Health: 150/150 SPECIAL: Body Smash – The scorpion slams into the Hero, dealing 3 damage to the attacking Hero, and 2 to all other Heroes in the same row Drops: 50 gold The Party: Vindsval Half-born (Asphalt) *Party Leader* 37 year old, Male, Half Giant, Level: 12 Cleric *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened, Sealed and Fire Effects* Power: 21 (12+9)(X2 against Humanoid and Holy/Luminous) Defense: 3 Health: 20/20 (11+9) Ether: 21/21 (7+9+5) Gold: 40 Equipment: Verkenner (WP:9, Darkness elemental Broomstick,ranged) Medal of Glory (accessory, mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, immunity to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened effects)(lent by Benji),Fiery Robes of the Archmagi (SP:3 Bodywear +5 Ether, immunity to Sealed Effect and Fire) Inventory: Consumables: Remedy X4 , Potion X6, Smoke Bomb X3, Mead X3, Tonic x5, 5x Venom (poison -1) X3, Deadly Poison (Poison -10) X2, Grating Stone, Banana Weapons: Spark Hammer (WP:8, (X2 against Aquatic, Flying, and Mechanical) lightning-elemental hammer) Artefacts: Tailored Overcoat (SP: 1; Immunity to wind, earth-, and water- damage; suitable for rangers, rogues, hunters, and beast warriors; back wear) Wonky Shoes (footwear, SP: 3, suitable for all classes)(lent by Benj) Tricorne Hat (SP: 3; immune to Light; suitable for anyone; Headwear) Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3; immune to Ice and Water; suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors; Bodywear), Toxic Hood: Headwear. The green hood worn by the Rosalia Pestilence. Not only makes the wearer immune to being poisoned, but also makes the wearer Blessed if poisoned while donning the hood. (Blessed heroes recover 3 HP per round. Usable by all. Gems: , Decamon Cards: Cherub (Luminous 3) Tools: Bed Roll and Shovel Misc- Package for Docken (Cape of Extravagance (SP: 5, +10 WP, Wearer is Permanently Nimble, Backwear, suitable for Mimes)) Warlen Melimane (The Chosen Minifigure) *encouraged* 23 year old male half-elf Mage Level 10 Power: 15 (10+5) (Spellpower: 25 (10+5+10)) Health: 14/14 (4+10) SP: 2 Ether: 17/74 (4+10+3) Gold: 30 Equipment: Gold-coated Bat Staff (WP:5, staff), Magicians Gloves (Power +10 to spells), Ethereal Cape (SP:2; Ether +3, backwear). Inventory: Magic items- Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Fire Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to fire for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Ice Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to ice for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Water Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to water for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Wood Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to wood for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Sleep (1/2 chance to make target fall asleep at the cost of 1 Ether), Scroll of Antimagic (1/2 chance to make the target *Immune to magic* at the cost of 1 ether), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear), Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether) borrowed from Actaeon, Scroll of Frailty borrowed from Actaeon.Topaz (lent from Vindsval) Consumables- 4 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 5 Tonics, 2 Remedies, Dragon Scale, 3x Mead, Smelling Salts, x2 Smoke bomb, Fire Bomb, Ice bomb, 3x Banana Other Junk- Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magnifying Glass. Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old elven female Knight *Bonaparte Reputation* Level 9 Power: 15 (9+6) Defense: 7 (2+5) Health: 18/18 (11+7) Equipment: Ammit (WP: 6; greatsword, user gains 5 ether for every kill); Plain Shield (SP: 5), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights, dragoons, and skirmishers; accessory) Gold: 253 Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP:9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes; longsword), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retrievable, 1/6 chance to slow), Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP: 4, Hits doubled against flying enemies, longsword), Training Sword (WP:4), Shark’s Tooth (Power increased by 5 against Aquatics, Accessory), Emerald (Wood), 5 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Remedies,2x Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Field Rations (Restore 15 health), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear), Fire bomb, Banana Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) 21 years old male human Ranger Level 12 *Immune to Bound and Slowed* Power: 19 (12+6+1) Defense: 2 Health: 17/17 (7+10) Gold: 344 GP: 6 Equipment:Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects; footwear) Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, weather mages and winged warriors; backwear) Inventory: Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether), Scroll of Frailty, 3x Potion, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale (Causes lucky and blessed),Soma, Trial Brew, 2 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Bedroll, Sleepy Crossbow (WP:6; has a 1/6 chance to put the target to Fast Asleep; ranged; suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors.), Nondescript cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear). Miderun (CallMePie) *Attacks cause enamored* 18 year old female orc Barbarian Level 9 Power: 23 (9 + 13 + 1) Health: 16/16 (9 + 7) Gold: 30 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women) Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), Tricorne (SP: 3), Mead, Nostrum, Opal, Phoenix Essence, 4x Potions, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), -War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), x2 Venom Everyone choose an action and row. Party leader, pick a battle order.

Kiray turned to the gnome. "Who is Watsap? Monk looks a little busy at the moment to ask."

Hey 126ers, sorry for the delay, I had a personal issue come up earlier today when I was going to update the post and now I need to catch some sleep as I have to get up early tomorrow. The update will be up tomorrow. Sorry for the trouble, guys.

The names of paladins are completely foreign to Kiray, but she keeps her mouth shut. "Would you, Oko or Yu, like to use one of the flails in my pack? Monk let me borrow them, and you may have better use than I do."

Kiray inhales deeply as she catches her breath from the quick battle. Never in her life could she remember something happen that fast. "It's ok, Avery," she responds to the red assassin, "it happens to the best of us."

"His head was just snipped right off, like a giant pair of scissors came down on him. We can move his body into the grave once Miderun and Actaeon chime in."

"Maybe it is suiting he died in the forest. My mother had both of us in the wild. It's fitting he died there, doing what he loved. If we find his remains, I wish to bury them there. Maybe set up a small sign in his memory." Fabio opens his mouth, but for once, maybe luckily, he has nothing to say. He stares wide eyed at the knight and then looks away, his mind trying to process the spurning of his advancements. Finally, Virgil stops the party. "We're here. This is where Lyle was killed by the beast, where his head was removed from its body." Virgil draws his rapier, carefully holding it in front of him. He holds a hand up, motioning for everyone to be silent. Only the birds can be heard cawwing in the trees. "I don't see the beast, or hear it." "Did you hear it when it surprised you?" Rose whispers. "Not until it was too late." The explorer turns to the party. "What would you like to do? We can move on forward, or we can bait the monster here."

"Not much farther, Master Cleric," he whispers back. "Maybe an hour's hike. I hope we don't see Lyle's body. That would be... too much." "If we are baiting this monster, should we stop where Lyle was killed, or before? Madam Orc, you seem to be the most experienced hunter here, although I think Actaeon would have some knowledge as well about animals." "I know nothing about hunting, but I know all about the chase," Fabio slyly says to Annie.

"I got it!" Kiray shouts as she instead attacks strong tentacle from the front.

The party moves off down the path. "When we get to where we were ambushed by the beast, would you want to set the bait then, or continue farther down to see if the lotus is there?" The Party: Vindsval Half-born (Asphalt) *Party Leader* 37 year old, Male, Half Giant, Level: 12 Cleric *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened, Sealed and Fire Effects* Power: 21 (12+9)(X2 against Humanoid and Holy/Luminous) Defense: 3 Health: 20/20 (11+9) Ether: 21/21 (7+9+5) Gold: 40 Equipment: Verkenner (WP:9, Darkness elemental Broomstick,ranged) Medal of Glory (accessory, mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, immunity to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened effects)(lent by Benji),Fiery Robes of the Archmagi (SP:3 Bodywear +5 Ether, immunity to Sealed Effect and Fire) Inventory: Consumables: Remedy X4 , Potion X6, Smoke Bomb X3, Mead X3, Tonic x5, 5x Venom (poison -1) X3, Deadly Poison (Poison -10) X2, Grating Stone, Banana Weapons: Spark Hammer (WP:8, (X2 against Aquatic, Flying, and Mechanical) lightning-elemental hammer) Artefacts: Tailored Overcoat (SP: 1; Immunity to wind, earth-, and water- damage; suitable for rangers, rogues, hunters, and beast warriors; back wear) Wonky Shoes (footwear, SP: 3, suitable for all classes)(lent by Benj) Tricorne Hat (SP: 3; immune to Light; suitable for anyone; Headwear) Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3; immune to Ice and Water; suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors; Bodywear), Toxic Hood: Headwear. The green hood worn by the Rosalia Pestilence. Not only makes the wearer immune to being poisoned, but also makes the wearer Blessed if poisoned while donning the hood. (Blessed heroes recover 3 HP per round. Usable by all. Gems: , Decamon Cards: Cherub (Luminous 3) Tools: Bed Roll and Shovel Misc- Package for Docken (Cape of Extravagance (SP: 5, +10 WP, Wearer is Permanently Nimble, Backwear, suitable for Mimes)) Warlen Melimane (The Chosen Minifigure) *encouraged* 23 year old male half-elf Mage Level 10 Power: 15 (10+5) (Spellpower: 25 (10+5+10)) Health: 14/14 (4+10) SP: 2 Ether: 17/74 (4+10+3) Gold: 30 Equipment: Gold-coated Bat Staff (WP:5, staff), Magicians Gloves (Power +10 to spells), Ethereal Cape (SP:2; Ether +3, backwear). Inventory: Magic items- Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Fire Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to fire for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Ice Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to ice for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Water Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to water for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Wood Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to wood for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Sleep (1/2 chance to make target fall asleep at the cost of 1 Ether), Scroll of Antimagic (1/2 chance to make the target *Immune to magic* at the cost of 1 ether), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear), Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether) borrowed from Actaeon, Scroll of Frailty borrowed from Actaeon.Topaz (lent from Vindsval) Consumables- 4 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 5 Tonics, 2 Remedies, Dragon Scale, 3x Mead, Smelling Salts, x2 Smoke bomb, Fire Bomb, Ice bomb, 3x Banana Other Junk- Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magnifying Glass. Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old elven female Knight *Bonaparte Reputation* Level 9 Power: 15 (9+6) Defense: 7 (2+5) Health: 18/18 (11+7) Equipment: Ammit (WP: 6; greatsword, user gains 5 ether for every kill); Plain Shield (SP: 5), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights, dragoons, and skirmishers; accessory) Gold: 253 Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP:9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes; longsword), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retrievable, 1/6 chance to slow), Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP: 4, Hits doubled against flying enemies, longsword), Training Sword (WP:4), Shark’s Tooth (Power increased by 5 against Aquatics, Accessory), Emerald (Wood), 5 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Remedies,2x Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Field Rations (Restore 15 health), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear), Fire bomb, Banana Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) 21 years old male human Ranger Level 12 *Immune to Bound and Slowed* Power: 19 (12+6+1) Defense: 2 Health: 17/17 (7+10) Gold: 344 GP: 6 Equipment:Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects; footwear) Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, weather mages and winged warriors; backwear) Inventory: Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether), Scroll of Frailty, 3x Potion, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale (Causes lucky and blessed),Soma, Trial Brew, 2 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Bedroll, Sleepy Crossbow (WP:6; has a 1/6 chance to put the target to Fast Asleep; ranged; suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors.), Nondescript cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear). Miderun (CallMePie) *Attacks cause enamored* 18 year old female orc Barbarian Level 9 Power: 23 (9 + 13 + 1) Health: 16/16 (9 + 7) Gold: 30 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women) Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), Tricorne (SP: 3), Mead, Nostrum, Opal, Phoenix Essence, 4x Potions, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), -War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), x2 Venom, Snake meat (restores half the Hero's health when consumed)

Kiray swallows past a lump in her throat. She attacks the Tentacle B from the front.

Yes, I believe. I merged Kiray's fire gem from her fire armor into her fishy mail, so she absorbs water and is immune to fire.

The cleric divides the loot as the Sumeros and Virgil come from behind a few barrels. Warlen finds nothing where they are but at the tree finds two bananas. "Master Vindsval and company," the explorer begins, "thank you for keeping us company. Surely if you were not here all of us would be dead by now. As for the orchard, it doesn't seem too different, aside from the new dead bodies. The path down that way still looks intact, where my brother and I went before we were ambushed by the beast." "I know nothing about trapping, but are you saying you want to lure this beast out to us? Is that truly the wisest idea? And where would we get this meat?" "Yes, you do know nothing about trapping," the explorer says under his breath. "I suppose it could work, but where would we find this meat? And we would have to get close to where the creature attacked us if we want to know where to start." The Party: Vindsval Half-born (Asphalt) *Party Leader* 37 year old, Male, Half Giant, Level: 12 Cleric *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, Poisoned and Weakened Effects* Power: 21 (12+9)(X2 against Humanoid and Holy/Luminous) Defense: 0 Health: 20/20 (11+9) Ether: 16/16 (7+9) Gold: 40 Equipment: Verkenner (WP:9, Darkness elemental Broomstick,ranged) Medal of Glory (accessory, mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, immunity to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened effects)(lent by Benji), Toxic Hood: Headwear. The green hood worn by the Rosalia Pestilence. Not only makes the wearer immune to being poisoned, but also makes the wearer Blessed if poisoned while donning the hood. (Blessed heroes recover 3 HP per round. Usable by all.) Inventory: Consumables: Remedy X4 , Potion X6, Smoke Bomb X3, Mead X3, Tonic x5, 3x Venom (poison -1) X3, Deadly Poison (Poison -10) X2, Grating Stone, Banana Weapons: Spark Hammer (WP:8, (X2 against Aquatic, Flying, and Mechanical) lightning-elemental hammer) Artefacts: Tailored Overcoat (SP: 1; Immunity to wind, earth-, and water- damage; suitable for rangers, rogues, hunters, and beast warriors; back wear) Wonky Shoes (footwear, SP: 3, suitable for all classes)(lent by Benj) Tricorne Hat (SP: 3; immune to Light; suitable for anyone; Headwear) Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3; immune to Ice and Water; suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors; Bodywear), Fiery Robes of the Archmagi (SP:3 Bodywear +5 Ether, immunity to Sealed Effect and Fire) Gems: , Decamon Cards: Cherub (Luminous 3) Tools: Bed Roll and Shovel Misc- Package for Docken (Cape of Extravagance (SP: 5, +10 WP, Wearer is Permanently Nimble, Backwear, suitable for Mimes)) Warlen Melimane (The Chosen Minifigure) *encouraged* 23 year old male half-elf Mage Level 10 Power: 15 (10+5) (Spellpower: 25 (10+5+10)) Health: 14/14 (4+10) Ether: 14/14 (4+10) Gold: 30 Equipment: Gold-coated Bat Staff (WP:5, staff), Magicians Gloves (Power +10 to spells) Inventory: Ethereal Cape (SP:2; Ether +3, backwear). Magic items- Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Fire Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to fire for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Ice Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to ice for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Water Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to water for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Wood Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to wood for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Sleep (1/2 chance to make target fall asleep at the cost of 1 Ether), Scroll of Antimagic (1/2 chance to make the target *Immune to magic* at the cost of 1 ether), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear), Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether) borrowed from Actaeon, Scroll of Frailty borrowed from Actaeon.Topaz (lent from Vindsval) Consumables- 4 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 5 Tonics, 2 Remedies, Dragon Scale, 3x Mead, Smelling Salts, x2 Smoke bomb, Fire Bomb, Ice bomb, 3x Banana Other Junk- Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magnifying Glass. Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old elven female Knight *Bonaparte Reputation* Level 9 Power: 15 (9+6) Defense: 7 (2+5) Health: 18/18 (11+7) Equipment: Ammit (WP: 6; greatsword, user gains 5 ether for every kill); Plain Shield (SP: 5), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights, dragoons, and skirmishers; accessory) Gold: 253 Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP:9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes; longsword), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retrievable, 1/6 chance to slow), Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP: 4, Hits doubled against flying enemies, longsword), Training Sword (WP:4), Shark’s Tooth (Power increased by 5 against Aquatics, Accessory), Emerald (Wood), 5 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Remedies,2x Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Field Rations (Restore 15 health), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear), Fire bomb, Banana Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) 21 years old male human Ranger Level 12 *Immune to Bound and Slowed* Power: 19 (12+6+1) Defense: 2 Health: 17/17 (7+10) Gold: 344 GP: 6 Equipment:Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects; footwear) Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, weather mages and winged warriors; backwear) Inventory: Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether), Scroll of Frailty, 3x Potion, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale (Causes lucky and blessed),Soma, Trial Brew, 2 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Bedroll, Sleepy Crossbow (WP:6; has a 1/6 chance to put the target to Fast Asleep; ranged; suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors.), Nondescript cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear). Miderun (CallMePie) *Attacks cause enamored* 18 year old female orc Barbarian Level 9 Power: 23 (9 + 13 + 1) Health: 16/16 (9 + 7) Gold: 30 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women) Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), Tricorne (SP: 3), Mead, Nostrum, Opal, Phoenix Essence, 4x Potions, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), -War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), x2 Venom

"Oh there were all of those." Kiray recalls that time in Dastan. "I met the Rito. We didn't part on the best terms, them and I. The Shadeaux were actually the ones who contracted out the party I was in. We had to go attempt to bring back two dragon riders. It wasn't the happiest of endings for one of them. We even met some Pongcanis; I killed one named Tarban." "One doesn't exactly join Heroica on a whim."

"Me?" Kiray asks, snapped out of her thoughts. "It's not much of an interesting story. Lots of sadness, mainly. Some good times. My mother was killed a few years ago. It was a bloody sight. I was out at the market when it happened. I still don't know who killed her. Then a friend, close family friend that I had not seen in years, appeared and helped train me to fight with a sword, in case something like what happened to my mother would ever be meant for me. I didn't even recognize him we hadn't seen each other in years. After I was finished, he told me to go to Heroica and put my new skills to use. There was only so much he could teach me before he had to return to his homeland. I haven't seen him since he put me on the boat to go to Eubric. How about yourself, Nerwen?" "To Dastan? I went a few months ago but it's been awhile since I went. From the news I've read, there's been some major things happening there. Good or bad, I'm not one to decide, but I think it's going to get a lot uglier before it gets better.

Round 3 Annienal vs Snake Warrior (back row): SHIELD (party members protected from physical for next round) Actaeon vs Spider B (back row): Aim (7 damage; 55-7=48HP) Miderun vs Monkey (front): SHIELD (Miderun attacks every opponent 44 damage; Snake Warrior at 56HP; Monkey killed; Spider at 11HP; Spider B at 4HP) Vindsval heals Miderun: SHIELD (Vindsval heals all party members by 28HP; All party members at full health) Warlen vs Spider (back row): Hit (48damage; Spider killed) Round 4 Annienal vs Snake Warrior (back row): Miss Actaeon vs Spider B (back row): Critical Hit (7x2=14+11=25 damage; Spider B killed) Miderun vs Snake Warrior (front): Extra Critical Hit (13x3=39+8=47x2=94damage; Snake Warrior killed) Vindsval vs Snake Warrior (back row): Warlen vs Snake Warrior (back row): The party comes back with a vengeance. Annie steps forward to shield her party members. Actaeon injues a spider while Miderun charges forward with a shout and injures every enemy, except for the monkey, which is killed. Vindsval uses this chance to heal all of the party members fully. Warlen lets loose another ice blast and kills the spider. Annie swings but misses. Actaeon kills the second spider while Miderun once more deals another heavy hit. She moves forward and brings were weapon down on the snake warrior with a sickening thud. The snake is killed. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Miderun, Annie and Warlen both gain a level. Actaeon gains half a level. Vindsval gains a level and a half. Party leader, please divide the loot. 130 gold 2x potions 3x Banana (Restores full health when eaten) 4x Venom 1x Fire Bomb The Party: Vindsval Half-born (Asphalt) *Party Leader* 37 year old, Male, Half Giant, Level: 12 Cleric *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, Poisoned and Weakened Effects* Power: 21 (12+9)(X2 against Humanoid and Holy/Luminous) Defense: 0 Health: 20/20 (11+9) Ether: 16/16 (7+9) Gold: 14 Equipment: Verkenner (WP:9, Darkness elemental Broomstick,ranged) Medal of Glory (accessory, mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, immunity to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened effects)(lent by Benji), Toxic Hood: Headwear. The green hood worn by the Rosalia Pestilence. Not only makes the wearer immune to being poisoned, but also makes the wearer Blessed if poisoned while donning the hood. (Blessed heroes recover 3 HP per round. Usable by all.) Inventory: Consumables: Remedy X4 , Potion X6, Smoke Bomb X3, Mead X3, Tonic x5, Venom (poison -1) X3, Deadly Poison (Poison -10) X2, Grating Stone Weapons: Spark Hammer (WP:8, (X2 against Aquatic, Flying, and Mechanical) lightning-elemental hammer) Artefacts: Tailored Overcoat (SP: 1; Immunity to wind, earth-, and water- damage; suitable for rangers, rogues, hunters, and beast warriors; back wear) Wonky Shoes (footwear, SP: 3, suitable for all classes)(lent by Benj) Tricorne Hat (SP: 3; immune to Light; suitable for anyone; Headwear) Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3; immune to Ice and Water; suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors; Bodywear), Fiery Robes of the Archmagi (SP:3 Bodywear +5 Ether, immunity to Sealed Effect and Fire) Gems: , Decamon Cards: Cherub (Luminous 3) Tools: Bed Roll and Shovel Misc- Package for Docken (Cape of Extravagance (SP: 5, +10 WP, Wearer is Permanently Nimble, Backwear, suitable for Mimes)) Warlen Melimane (The Chosen Minifigure) *encouraged* 23 year old male half-elf Mage Level 10 Power: 15 (10+5) (Spellpower: 25 (10+5+10)) Health: 14/14 (4+10) Ether: 14/14 (4+10) Gold: 4 Equipment: Gold-coated Bat Staff (WP:5, staff), Magicians Gloves (Power +10 to spells) Inventory: Ethereal Cape (SP:2; Ether +3, backwear). Magic items- Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Fire Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to fire for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Ice Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to ice for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Water Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to water for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Wood Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to wood for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Sleep (1/2 chance to make target fall asleep at the cost of 1 Ether), Scroll of Antimagic (1/2 chance to make the target *Immune to magic* at the cost of 1 ether), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear), Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether) borrowed from Actaeon, Scroll of Frailty borrowed from Actaeon.Topaz (lent from Vindsval) Consumables- 4 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 5 Tonics, 2 Remedies, Dragon Scale, 3x Mead, Smelling Salts, x2 Smoke bomb, Fire Bomb, Ice bomb. Other Junk- Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magnifying Glass. Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old elven female Knight *Bonaparte Reputation* Level 9 Power: 15 (9+6) Defense: 7 (2+5) Health: 18/18 (11+7) Equipment: Ammit (WP: 6; greatsword, user gains 5 ether for every kill); Plain Shield (SP: 5), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights, dragoons, and skirmishers; accessory) Gold: 227 Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP:9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes; longsword), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retrievable, 1/6 chance to slow), Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP: 4, Hits doubled against flying enemies, longsword), Training Sword (WP:4), Shark’s Tooth (Power increased by 5 against Aquatics, Accessory), Emerald (Wood), 5 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Remedies,2x Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Field Rations (Restore 15 health), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear) Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) 21 years old male human Ranger Level 12 *Immune to Bound and Slowed* Power: 19 (12+6+1) Defense: 2 Health: 17/17 (7+10) Gold: 318 GP: 6 Equipment:Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects; footwear) Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, weather mages and winged warriors; backwear) Inventory: Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether), Scroll of Frailty, 2x Potion, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale (Causes lucky and blessed),Soma, Trial Brew, 2 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Bedroll, Sleepy Crossbow (WP:6; has a 1/6 chance to put the target to Fast Asleep; ranged; suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors.), Nondescript cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear). Miderun (CallMePie) *Attacks cause enamored* 18 year old female orc Barbarian Level 9 Power: 23 (9 + 13 + 1) Health: 16/16 (9 + 7) Gold: 4 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women) Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), Tricorne (SP: 3), Mead, Nostrum, Opal, Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), -War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.)

126ers, I'll have the round up later today after 2pm, my time.

Asphalt, since Kintobor hasn't made an action, as party leader you can choose the action.

I would say take the Belville broom and put those hollow technic tubes up the broom. Have an area that your character can grip the shaft, and then add a stick at the end and add more technic tubes to finish it off.

Round 2 Annienal vs Snake Warrior (back row): Deflected Damage (17/2=8.5, rounded down to 8 damage; 9-7=1 damage; 17-1=6HP) Miderun (back row) chugs a mead: Becomes Encouraged Actaeon vs Scorpion B (back row): Critical Hit (7x2=14+11=25 damage; Red Scorpion B killed) Warlen (back row): Ice Bomb (10damage to all; Scorpion A at 10HP. SW at 110HP; MA at 2HP; MB at 50HP; Spider at 65HP; SB at 65HP; Ant at 7HP) Vindsval (back row): Fire Bomb (10 damage to all; Scorpion A killed, MA killed, Ant killed; SW at 100HP; MB at 40 HP; Spider at 55HP; SB at 55HP) Snake Warrior (Hastened) vs Annienal: Free Hit (17/2=8.5 rounded down to 8;8-7=1 damage; 16-1=15HP) Monkey B vs Miderun: Free Hit (10/2=5 damage; 13-5=8HP) Spider vs Actaeon: Free Hit (11/2=5.5 rounded down to 5;5-2=3 damage; 16-3=13HP) Spider B vs Warlen: Free Hit (11/2=5.5 rounded down to 5;13-5=8HP) Annie swings again at the Snake Warrior but he counters. Luckily, her shield is brought up in time to deflect most of the blow. Miderun takes a breather in the back before feeling reinvigorated from her mead. Actaeon, eager to fix his mistake from the previous attacks, draws his bowstring back farther than it should. He fires at the weak scorpion, the arrow penetrating and ultimately destroying the poor creature. Warlen tosses an ice bomb and gravely wounds the first scorpion and ant. The enemies reel from the bomb, as Vindsval lobs over his own fire bomb, instantly killing the last scorpion, the ant, and a monkey. The snake warrior swings at Annie again, nicking her once more. Miderun is injured by the Monkey as Actaeon and Warlen both are wounded by spiders. The Enemies Snake warrior Type: Vermin Level: 17 Health: 100/120 SPECIAL: Slithering- The Snake Warrior strikes at the Hero, causing 10 damage, and becomes Hastened for the next round. Drops: 50 gold Monkey B (Absorbs Earth) Type: Beast Level: 10 Health: 40/60 SPECIAL: - The Monkey sings out to his friends, calling two more Monkey Bs to join in the fight, who arrive at the end of the next round. Drops: 3x Banana (Restores full health when eaten) Spider Type: Vermin Level: 11 Health: 55/75 SPECIAL: Pull of the web- The spider calls in a second spider to take part in the battle DROPS: 2x Venom, 30 gold Spider B Type: Vermin Level: 11 Health: 55/75 SPECIAL: Pull of the web- The spider calls in a second spider to take part in the battle DROPS: 2x Venom, 30 gold The Party: Vindsval Half-born (Asphalt) *Party Leader* 37 year old, Male, Half Giant, Level: 10.5 Cleric *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, Poisoned and Weakened Effects* Power: 19 (10+9)(X2 against Humanoid and Holy/Luminous) Defense: 0 Health: 18/18 (9+9) Ether: 14/14 (5+9) Gold: 14 Equipment: Verkenner (WP:9, Darkness elemental Broomstick,ranged) Medal of Glory (accessory, mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, immunity to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened effects)(lent by Benji), Toxic Hood: Headwear. The green hood worn by the Rosalia Pestilence. Not only makes the wearer immune to being poisoned, but also makes the wearer Blessed if poisoned while donning the hood. (Blessed heroes recover 3 HP per round. Usable by all.) Inventory: Consumables: Remedy X4 , Potion X6, Smoke Bomb X3, Mead X3, Tonic x5, Venom (poison -1) X3, Deadly Poison (Poison -10) X2, Grating Stone Weapons: Spark Hammer (WP:8, (X2 against Aquatic, Flying, and Mechanical) lightning-elemental hammer) Artefacts: Tailored Overcoat (SP: 1; Immunity to wind, earth-, and water- damage; suitable for rangers, rogues, hunters, and beast warriors; back wear) Wonky Shoes (footwear, SP: 3, suitable for all classes)(lent by Benj) Tricorne Hat (SP: 3; immune to Light; suitable for anyone; Headwear) Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3; immune to Ice and Water; suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors; Bodywear), Fiery Robes of the Archmagi (SP:3 Bodywear +5 Ether, immunity to Sealed Effect and Fire) Gems: , Decamon Cards: Cherub (Luminous 3) Tools: Bed Roll and Shovel Misc- Package for Docken (Cape of Extravagance (SP: 5, +10 WP, Wearer is Permanently Nimble, Backwear, suitable for Mimes)) Warlen Melimane (The Chosen Minifigure) *encouraged* 23 year old male half-elf Mage Level 9 Power: 14 (9+5) (Spellpower: 24 (9+5+10)) Health: 8/13 (4+9) Ether: 11/13 (4+9) Gold: 4 Equipment: Gold-coated Bat Staff (WP:5, staff), Magicians Gloves (Power +10 to spells) Inventory: Ethereal Cape (SP:2; Ether +3, backwear). Magic items- Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Fire Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to fire for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Ice Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to ice for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Water Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to water for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Wood Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to wood for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Sleep (1/2 chance to make target fall asleep at the cost of 1 Ether), Scroll of Antimagic (1/2 chance to make the target *Immune to magic* at the cost of 1 ether), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear), Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether) borrowed from Actaeon, Scroll of Frailty borrowed from Actaeon.Topaz (lent from Vindsval) Consumables- 4 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 5 Tonics, 2 Remedies, Dragon Scale, 3x Mead, Smelling Salts, x2 Smoke bomb, Fire Bomb, Ice bomb. Other Junk- Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magnifying Glass. Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old elven female Knight *Bonaparte Reputation* Level 8 Power: 14 (8+6) Defense: 7 (2+5) Health: 15/17 (10+7) Equipment: Ammit (WP: 6; greatsword, user gains 5 ether for every kill); Plain Shield (SP: 5), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights, dragoons, and skirmishers; accessory) Gold: 227 Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP:9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes; longsword), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retrievable, 1/6 chance to slow), Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP: 4, Hits doubled against flying enemies, longsword), Training Sword (WP:4), Shark’s Tooth (Power increased by 5 against Aquatics, Accessory), Emerald (Wood), 5 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Remedies,2x Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Field Rations (Restore 15 health), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear) Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) 21 years old male human Ranger Level 11.5 *Immune to Bound and Slowed* Power: 18 (11+6+1) Defense: 2 Health: 13/16 (6+10) Gold: 318 GP: 6 Equipment:Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects; footwear) Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, weather mages and winged warriors; backwear) Inventory: Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether), Scroll of Frailty, 2x Potion, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale (Causes lucky and blessed),Soma, Trial Brew, 2 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Bedroll, Sleepy Crossbow (WP:6; has a 1/6 chance to put the target to Fast Asleep; ranged; suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors.), Nondescript cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear). Miderun (CallMePie) *Attacks cause enamored* *encouraged* 18 year old female orc Barbarian Level 8 Power: 22 (8 + 13 + 1) Health: 8/15 (8 + 7) Gold: 4 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women) Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), Tricorne (SP: 3), Mead, Nostrum, Opal, Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), -War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.) Everyone please choose a row and action. Party leader please choose a battle order.

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