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"Hi Tarn, Fabian offered 30 gold for it, which means it is worth around 60. I'll gladly accept 50 gold for the hat."

"There you are! Here's your gold." Benji hands 160 gold to Dreyrugr. (819-160=659 gold remaining)

OOC: Vash please check your PMs Benji walks up to the announcement board and posts a list written in untidy handwriting. ITEMS FOR SALE OR TRADE: - Demonic Scissors (WP:13, fire-elemental, damages two enemies in one turn; daggers) - ?? gold - Horned Hat (SP +1, Power +1, suitable for barbarians and beast warriors; headwear) - 50? gold SOLD - 2 Venoms - 3 gold each - Smoke Bomb - 3 gold - Lightning Bomb - 7 gold NEED TO SELL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MAKE AN OFFER. If someone wanted to trade instead of paying me with gold, I'm looking for a bow, a shield, or a ruby, sapphire, topaz, or emerald. There now you've got plenty of choices if you want to trade

"Hey Fabian, how much would you give me for this fabulous Horned Hat?"

"Ahem." Benji clears his throat. "Anyone interested in buying my Demonic Scissors? I'm planning on becoming a Warden again so they need a good home. Any offers?" Demonic Scissors (WP:13, fire-elemental, damages two enemies in one turn; daggers) "Also I have this Horned Hat which I can't wear. Anyone interested?" Horned Hat (SP +1, Power +1, suitable for barbarians and beast warriors; headwear)

Benji walks into the hall. It seems that he had something on his mind. He walks up to get a drink, sits by himself, mumbling "Maybe warden is the way I should return to... but I've gotta sell these demonic scissors... they've influenced me..."

I guess I would do pretty well wouldn't I... sounds good with me OK... let the bidding for the demonic scissors start... now

Hmm... I'm not sure if Benji should stay as assassin or if he should convert back to Warden. Assassin is definitely good because of all the profits but now with all this gold from the quest I could invest in a shield and work on becoming a mini-Docken

"Its a long story..." Adam sits down and starts to begin his tale. "I was born at least 20 years ago, perhaps it is even more than 30 years by now, I have lost track of time because of the fact I was frozen. Anyways my full name is Adam Trice. My father is Bart Trice. It seems that you have unfortunately already met him, and if you are working for him then I think I have less reasons to trust you then I did previously. I do not know my mother. She must've died when I was very young. When I was 6 or 7 years old my father was "honorably discharged" from the guildhouse. We wandered around for a while until my father met a dangerous man named Almite Bob. He taught my father many deep secrets in the arts of alchemy and magic, and I disliked Bob ever so strongly. I think that my father had a fight with Bob or something, which left Bob insane and my father in control of some plans for some secret project. When I was eighteen years old..." Adam starts to choke up but controls himself and continues. "When I was eighteen years old my father decided that I should be sent to the Invision Guildhouse to start proper training to become an alchemist. Little did he know that I had already been training with swords and real weapons with friends that I met a couple times a week. We had a long argument. In the end he discovered that I had no love for alchemy and magic, and I ran away from home." A shade of regret and perhaps anger is seen in Adam's face. "I'll never forget that day." "..." "Afterwards me and my friends started roaming the mountains, looking for things to do. Soon we ran into a terrible man and his gang. The gang is called the Ostrich Raiders. They are a vicious bunch who ride on ostriches, which are equally vicious. I have no clue how they got ostriches to here, since this isn't even a desert. :confused: It is a small gang but they are known to pick on travelers on the road to Shelbric." He pauses. "Wait... where are we going next, exactly?"

The map is found stuck with Pretzel's many possessions:

Benji tracks down the bearded man, curious as to who he might be. And yes Benji will help bring back the remains of Sycamore Siegfried.

Eugene is gone. Adam seems to have calmed down. So... what now? Want to look at the map maybe?

A slightly familiar genie wooshes into the hall, looking out of breath, annoyed, and in a hurry. "Hello hello, I'm looking for a replacement for a hero that had to leave (Quest 42). Anyone interested? I'm looking for a nice brave dude (preferably Level 15 or higher.) So yeah if you are looking for a job and want some nice rewards (420 Gold to split, a rare potion of choice for each party member, and increased reputation with the Guild of Invision.) then let me know as soon as possible. With that Eugene the Genie wooshes upstairs to go talk to Scheherazade.

"It's Eugene. Fine. I'll get going. Seeya later, folks."

Push harder.

Palathadric if you want to equip the Magic Viper Skin instead of a different artifact then let me know... Party: Monk Pretzel Level 12.5 Cleric Power: 22 Defense: 5 Health: 22/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 122 Equipment: Staff of Malbert (WP:10, Light-Elemental), Tricorn (Artifact; SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (Artifact; SP:2, Max Ether +4) Inventory: Cross (Nimbus Broomstick; Ranged; WP: 5), Grand Potion (3), Potion (2), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, 2 Venoms, 2 Paralyzing Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, 3 Gold Bars, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest), Magic Viper Skin Erdathcath Madilinas *party leader* Level 18 Druid *lucky* *immune to petrify* Power: 28 Health: 32/32 Ether: 19/21 Gold: 452 Equipment: Tritech Handcannon (WP:10), Satchel of Awesomeness (bodywear, causes lucky effect), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify) Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 3 Mead, 1 Smelling Salts, 15 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, 1 Paralyzing Venom, 1 Grand Tonic, Bone, skeleton decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, The Piece of Dirt That Changed The Universe, Bronze Statue, Demon Frog Essence Adam (NPC - controlled by The_Customizer) Level 21 1/3 Berserker Power: 30 Health: 40/40 Gold: 0 Equipment: Regular Standard Ordinary Sword (WP:9) Inventory: nothing "Somebody called!? You should be glad that I was in the neighborhood." He looks at the amphibious and reptilian corpses and shudders. "Eeks, glad I arrived after the battle finished. Otherwise I would've died of fright, if I didn't die of some other way. Anyways, what did you want Erdy dear?" He looks around and notices that Eric is gone, and sees Adam. He "jumps" in shock. "Adam!! Wha-wha-wha-whatttt are you-u-u- doin' here!?" "I've been rescued by these heroes, how do you know them!?" "They were hired by your father to find some items..." "WHAT IS MY STUPID FATHER UP TO NOW!?" "..." "I asked you a question, answer it you jabbering baby of a genie, before I destroy you!" Adam brandishes his sword and acts like he is going to attack the genie. "No... leave me alone... It's not my fault he rejected you, Adam... I've always been your friend..." The genie starts drifting away before Adam takes any violent actions. Adam stares the genie down, not moving a muscle, but breathing loudly...

"I doubt he can read at all" Benji snorted

Adam picks up an empty bottle at the side of the battle grounds, he hands it to Erdy silently.

So what happens if we never find the lost heroes?

Benji stands grimly and silently, and watches to see how the rest of the party will react to the situation.

Battle Round Ten: >Erdy vs. Green Viper D - Hit / Hit Adam vs. Green Viper C - Extra Critical Furious Hit Monk Pretzel vs. Magic Red Viper - Hit >Erdy vs. Green Viper E - Critical Hit / Damage Erdathcath hits Green Viper D with a hit of 54 damage - it almost kills the dastardly snake, but it remains in the battle with 1 health left. Adam mutilates Green Viper C with a blow of 96 damage. Monk, trying to keep up with Adam's awesomeness level, hits the Magic Red Viper with 44 damage. Erdy kills Green Viper E with a blow of 74 damage. Enemies: Green Viper D Type: Vermin Level: 6 Health: 1/55 Special: Poisonous Bite – Causes 3 damage and the poisoned-effect to the target. Drops: Venom Magic Red Viper Type: Vermin Level: 11 Health: 79/123 Defense: 2 Special: Heal and Summon - Heals all battle members (enemies and party members) with 3 health, and invites another enemy to join the battle. Drops: Grand Tonic, Grand Potion, Magic Viper Skin Party: Monk Pretzel Level 12 Cleric *encouraged* Power: 22 44 Defense: 5 Health: 21/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 122 Equipment: Staff of Malbert (WP:10, Light-Elemental), Tricorn (Artifact; SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (Artifact; SP:2, Max Ether +4) Inventory: Cross (Nimbus Broomstick; Ranged; WP: 5), Grand Potion (2), Potion (2), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, 3 Gold Bars, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest) Erdathcath Madilinas *party leader* Level 17.5 Druid *lucky* *hastened* *encouraged* Power: 27 54 Health: 30/31 Ether: 18/20 Gold: 452 Equipment: Tritech Handcannon (WP:10), Satchel of Awesomeness (bodywear, causes lucky effect), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify) Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 3 Mead, 1 Smelling Salts, 12 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, Bone, skeleton decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, The Piece of Dirt That Changed The Universe, Bronze Statue Adam (NPC - controlled by The_Customizer) Level 21 Berserker *encouraged* Power: 30 60 Health: 37/40 Gold: 0 Equipment: Regular Standard Ordinary Sword (WP:9) Inventory: nothing I'll just autoroll, this battle is almost finished so no point in wasting time. Battle Round Eleven: >Erdy vs. Green Viper D - Shield: Roots of Life / Aim Adam vs. Green Viper D - Defended Counter Monk Pretzel vs. Magic Red Viper - Hit >Erdy vs. Magic Red Viper - Damage / Shield: Roots of Life Erdathcath annoyingly nutures the party back to full health instead of killing her intended target. The viper jumps and bites at Adam, inflicting 6 damage, but is then countered by Adam and killed with a blow of 9 damage. Monk Pretzel hits the Magic Red Viper causing 44 damage. Erdy, to the growing annoyance of Pretzel and Adam, trys to heal them all but realizes a bit too late that she already did that at the beginning of the turn, and that they are already at full health. Enemies: Magic Red Viper Type: Vermin Level: 11 Health: 35/123 Defense: 2 Special: Heal and Summon - Heals all battle members (enemies and party members) with 3 health, and invites another enemy to join the battle. Drops: Grand Tonic, Grand Potion, Magic Viper Skin Party: Monk Pretzel Level 12 Cleric *encouraged* Power: 22 44 Defense: 5 Health: 22/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 122 Equipment: Staff of Malbert (WP:10, Light-Elemental), Tricorn (Artifact; SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (Artifact; SP:2, Max Ether +4) Inventory: Cross (Nimbus Broomstick; Ranged; WP: 5), Grand Potion (2), Potion (2), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, 3 Gold Bars, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest) Erdathcath Madilinas *party leader* Level 17.5 Druid *lucky* *hastened* *encouraged* Power: 27 54 Health: 31/31 Ether: 18/20 Gold: 452 Equipment: Tritech Handcannon (WP:10), Satchel of Awesomeness (bodywear, causes lucky effect), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify) Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 3 Mead, 1 Smelling Salts, 12 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, Bone, skeleton decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, The Piece of Dirt That Changed The Universe, Bronze Statue Adam (NPC - controlled by The_Customizer) Level 21 Berserker *encouraged* Power: 30 60 Health: 40/40 Gold: 0 Equipment: Regular Standard Ordinary Sword (WP:9) Inventory: nothing Battle Round Twelve: >Erdy vs. Magic Red Viper - Damage / Hit Adam vs. Magic Red Viper - Monk Pretzel vs. Magic Red Viper - >Erdy vs. Magic Red Viper - Erdathcath finally finishes the battle when she kills the Magic Red Viper with a hit of 54 damage. Woohoo! The battle is victorious! Party: Monk Pretzel Level 12.5 Cleric Power: 22 Defense: 5 Health: 22/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 122 Equipment: Staff of Malbert (WP:10, Light-Elemental), Tricorn (Artifact; SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (Artifact; SP:2, Max Ether +4) Inventory: Cross (Nimbus Broomstick; Ranged; WP: 5), Grand Potion (2), Potion (2), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, 3 Gold Bars, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest) Erdathcath Madilinas *party leader* Level 18 Druid *lucky* *immune to petrify* Power: 28 Health: 32/32 Ether: 19/21 Gold: 452 Equipment: Tritech Handcannon (WP:10), Satchel of Awesomeness (bodywear, causes lucky effect), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify) Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 3 Mead, 1 Smelling Salts, 12 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, Bone, skeleton decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, The Piece of Dirt That Changed The Universe, Bronze Statue Adam (NPC - controlled by The_Customizer) Level 21 1/3 Berserker Power: 30 Health: 40/40 Gold: 0 Equipment: Regular Standard Ordinary Sword (WP:9) Inventory: nothing Loot: Demon Frog Essence - 1x - If inhaled it grants the user the power to attack always with darkness and the ability to speak with all creatures and demons. Not recommended to inhale, because it is a necessary item for Dr. Trice. Essence floats around making snippy comments unless bottled. Paralyzing Venom - 3x - Use on a weapon to make it cause the Paralyzed-effect on any enemy it hits for the duration of one battle. Paralyzed enemies are unable to deal free hits. Venom - 5x Grand Tonic - 1x Grand Potion - 1x Magic Viper Skin - 1x - (artifact, accessory, heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle, unless knocked out)

Because you've annoyed the crap out of everyone

"Halimba rosto. Well said, my dear elf." Benji grins and exclaims in a happy voice after hearing Nerwen's lecture to Guts. Benji thinks to himself, starting to worry, "Wait, did I say that right? I haven't spoken elvish in such a long time..." Hoping to avoid any embarrassments that might or might not occur, Benji turns away.

Battle Round Nine: Monk Pretzel vs. Green Viper C - Damage Adam vs. Evil Frog B - Furious Hit >Erdy vs. Magic Red Viper - Special Guard / Special Guard >Erdy vs. Green Viper B - Special Guard / Critical Hit Green Viper D - Free Hit on Monk - 1 damage Pretzel jumps at the viper but is bitten on the leg by the foul snake - he is damaged with a loss of 2 health. Adam hits Evil Frog B with a hit of 60 damage, killing the amphibian. Erdy is taken by surprise by the Magic Red Viper, who heals all battle members with 3 health, but also invites an additional viper to join the battle. Green Viper E has joined the battle. To make up for it, Erdy kills another one of the annoying vipers, Green Viper B. Green Viper D hits Monk Pretzel with 1 damage (free hit). The epic battle continues! Enemies: Green Viper C Type: Vermin Level: 7 Health: 59/59 Special: Poisonous Bite – Causes 3 damage and the poisoned-effect to the target. Drops: Venom Green Viper D Type: Vermin Level: 6 Health: 55/55 Special: Poisonous Bite – Causes 3 damage and the poisoned-effect to the target. Drops: Venom Green Viper E Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 49/49 Special: Poisonous Bite – Causes 3 damage and the poisoned-effect to the target. Drops: Venom Magic Red Viper Type: Vermin Level: 11 Health: 123/123 Defense: 2 Special: Heal and Summon - Heals all battle members (enemies and party members) with 3 health, and invites another enemy to join the battle. Drops: Grand Tonic, Grand Potion, Magic Viper Skin Party: Monk Pretzel Level 12 Cleric *encouraged* Power: 22 44 Defense: 5 Health: 21/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 122 Equipment: Staff of Malbert (WP:10, Light-Elemental), Tricorn (Artifact; SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (Artifact; SP:2, Max Ether +4) Inventory: Cross (Nimbus Broomstick; Ranged; WP: 5), Grand Potion (2), Potion (2), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, 3 Gold Bars, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest) Erdathcath Madilinas *party leader* Level 17.5 Druid *lucky* *hastened* *encouraged* Power: 27 54 Health: 30/31 Ether: 18/20 Gold: 452 Equipment: Tritech Handcannon (WP:10), Satchel of Awesomeness (bodywear, causes lucky effect), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify) Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 3 Mead, 1 Smelling Salts, 12 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, Bone, skeleton decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, The Piece of Dirt That Changed The Universe, Bronze Statue Adam (NPC - controlled by The_Customizer) Level 21 Berserker *encouraged* Power: 30 60 Health: 37/40 Gold: 0 Equipment: Regular Standard Ordinary Sword (WP:9) Inventory: nothing Party leader, please choose battle order. And both of you choose your actions (and remember to choose Adam's actions too, please).