Rumble Strike

QM Note: I am not allowing the Darkstar to be used as an artifact by any player character, therefore it would be completely inert and have no gameplay effects at all. If Scuba wants to use it as a roleplay prop to help further Guts' character then I don't mind that as a last resort, but my preferred view is that no single player character has it. I understand that Guts has issues trusting both the Zeigfrieds and the Maginastra, but as other characters have said, it is really too dangerous for one man to hold it.

QM Note: - In order to finish this all up I am happy for Guts to have it as purely a roleplaying device. I have to admit I thought you guys would hand it back to the Zeigfrieds to set right the end of the first Quest.

"I am sorry you do not feel that I have done enough to earn your trust. But put yourself in my position - would I trust such a gem to one man, knowing how its influence could spread and fester and change the intentions of the owner, however virtuous they may be? And none among us can destroy it, we do not possess the power... Unless... Unless the Essense of Sorrow can destroy it. That might work. And be very ironic at the same time."

"I thank you heroes for rescuing me and my companions. I am glad I was able to return some of the debt I owe and assist you with my elite swordfighting skills in the battles against Sorona and Haroka. To think this all started in my sleepy town of Ve'er, the mind does boggle. This won't be the last time I venture forth to fight the good fight. Olegaia hasn't seen the last of Hlin Horrkkba, Adventurer Supreme!" "And become the next Great Scourge?" said Byverion with a twinkle in his eye and a smile that was partially hidden by his bushy beard. "But seriously now. Guts, I know what you carry, the item you got from the final battle that you have yet to show me. What do you intend to do with it?"

QM Note: It is a refreshing beverage that has no gameplay properties whatsoever! There was also a bottle of it in the warehouse in Eubric. Also, you guys don't really have to swap all your stuff back over in posts, I should be able to remember who had what. I'll give the others a chance to post in the finale, and finish the quest tomorrow.

The Maginastra's eyes lit up when he saw the vial. "You took this from the ashes of Sorona? She was a powerful mystic, well versed in the arcane arts. You have great presence of mind, Lady Elf. This dust no doubt disappeared very soon afterwards, as the ties that bound her to this realm were severed. This vial of dust concentrates all of her malice, all of her jealousy, all of her rage. Use it against a foe and it may well strike them dead because of this. But choose wisely, I have no doubt you will know when the time is right." Essence of Sorrow - One-use consumable item. Use on any non-"Immune to Instant Kill" enemy for a 50% chance to instantly kill them.

"I certainly picked the right heroes for the job, then! Good work, all. Very well done. As for your suspicions, this is indeed troubling news. The sudden appearance of the Tower had the hallmarks of my erstwhile employers, but as I said before, we are sworn not to interfere in the affairs of your realm. My infraction in Ve'er was enough to get me indefinitely suspended. To think that one of the Council of the Watchful Eye could be a traitor... It is unheard of. How did my little sea creature do? I bet he was an impressive sight to behold as he smote that accursed Tower. I would loved to have seen it. Kjorfalneire will head out to the middle of the ocean, he won't be a bother to anyone. Maybe I will enlist Heroica's help again in recapturing the beastie, but he's certainly earned a little bit of freedom after being in those Amulets for so long." QM Note: I'd like Chromeknight to present the vial, if possible. Meanwhile you can all swap your equipment back over, I'll sort out the 200 gold piece reward, and I can put up the final stats and have you back in Eubric just in time for Wren to destroy it

The party pause in the rubble of the Tyrant's Tower, savouring their victory against Haroka and his Inquisitors. They hear movement from behind them, and whirl around, to see Ismelda and Hergrit carefully picking their way through the ruins. "A nasty end for a nasty man!" says Ismelda in her blunt way. "This is the sort of thing that was in the water!" said Hergrit, looking at the remains of Blaohoel disdainfully. "Hopefully now we will have fish again!" "You have set our city free, heroes. Miranda will forever be in your debt. You have killed the tyrant and his closest warmongers, vanquished the Sisterhood and the corrupt Miranda Guardsmen. I can forgive you turning my kitchen into an inferno! I hope you realise the enormity of what you have accomplished this day. Go in peace, with our thanks and gratitude!" The party head towards the glade where they had been dropped off by Byverion. The doorway popped into existence once again, and they opened it and climbed in. Hlin was delighted that Vres and Laxadaisi were safe, and the Maginastra greeted them warmly. "Heroes, you have returned! I trust your mission was a success? Vres and Laxadaisi have told me how you freed them."

Head of Haroka (Quest Item(?)) The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Immune to Stun* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 21 Power: 34 (21 + 12 +1) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 45/45 (9 + 20 + 11 + 2 + 3) Ether: 26/26 (5 + 1 + 20) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health - loaned to Hlin), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users)) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** 42 year old male human Raider Level 23 1/3 Power: 50 (23+24 + 3), 35 for ranged attacks (23+9+3) Health: 36/36 (7+22+7) Gold: 2133 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, Deadly Venom), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Sleep, Confusion and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power, accessory). Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation when used), Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP: 5, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, 7x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 14 Power: 28 (Level 14 + WP 14) Defense: 13 (Yeti Fur Coat, Helmet) Health: 21/21 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 13) Gold: 74 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear, Helmet (SP:1)) Inventory: (Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Ruby, Stone Hammer (WP: 14, Earth-elemental, suitable for barbarians, clerics and alchemists)) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Immune to Sealed effect* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 17 Power: 26 (Level 17+ WP:9) Health: 25/25 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 16) Ether: 7/21 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 16) Gold: 86 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from Sealed effect, accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 2 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, 1 Shackles of War, Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear), Magical Tiara (+3 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Essence of Sorrow, Magical Staff (WP: 14, Water-elemental, suitable for clerics, mages and necromancers) Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 17.5 Power: 29 Defense: 1 Health: 19/28 Gold: 2576 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Immune to Enamoured effect* *Lucky, Encouraged* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 15.5 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 12/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 397 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, , Grand Potion, Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, ranged, retrievable, suitable for rangers, rogues, beast warriors and infiltrators) Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (19 + 8) Health: 1/26 (25 + 1) Shield roll= Derring Do: 4x WP+Level, Critical hit=3x WP+Level , all other rolls as normal. If Hlin finishes an enemy, he becomes Hastened for the remainder of the battle. Weapon: Ruby Cutlass (WP: 8) Equipment: Helmet (Health +1, loaned by Maurice)

Results of Round Ten of the Haroka and Inquisitors Battle Haroka Passive Special - Voice of the Darkstar: Maurice.... No Hex! Nagure vs. Haroka - Miss Mizuki vs. Wither (Dagger) - Special Damage/Hit (Wither: 170 health-(25*2) 50 dmg = 120 health) Sorrow vs. Wither - Lethal Hit (Wither: 120 health-29 dmg= 91 health) Guts vs. Wither - Steal/Extra Critical Hit (Wither: 91 health-(24*3+23+3)(98*2)196 dmg=0 health) Maurice vs. Haroka - Meditate/Hit (Haroka: 130 health-33 dmg=97 health, no Stun) Nerwen vs. Haroka (Mace) - Hit (Haroka: 97 health-25 dmg=72 health, Haroka is now Fragile) Nerwen vs. Haroka - Miss Deadly Venom: -10 health to Haroka (72 health-10 dmg=62 health) The Darkstar once again tries to tempt Maurice from his Holy path, and once again fails. The party pile on Wither, with Guts landing the final blow on the strange-looking Inquisitor. Nerwen gets a rare outing with her mace, and makes the Dark General Fragile. He has nowhere to run, and nowhere to hide. The battle continues! Enemies Haroka, the Dark General *Immune to Instant Kill* *Deadly Poisoned* *Fragile* Level 30 Ancient Health: 62/1000 Ether: 6/20 Special 1: Whirling Scythe - Haroka hits the target and another random party member (decided by dice roll) with his twin-bladed scythe for 30 damage. Special 2: Dark Energy Burst - Haroka has a 50% chance to Jinx each party member. Costs 2 Ether per Jinx. Special 3: Healing Whirlwind - Haroka heals all of his Inquisitors for 150 health each. Can exceed previous maximum health. Costs 2 Ether per Inquisitor. QM Note: Specials decided by dice roll. If Haroka does not have enough Ether to carry out special, nothing will happen. Passive Special: Voice of the Darkstar - The proximity to the Darkstar gem gives one party member (decided by dice roll) a 1/6 chance to be Hexed for the round. Calculation will be run each round. Drops: Darkstar Gem The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 2/3 Power: 33 (20 + 12 +1) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 44/44 (9 + 19 + 11 + 2 + 3) Ether: 25/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health - loaned to Hlin), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users)) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Lucky, Encouraged* 42 year old male human Raider Level 23 Power: 50 (23+24 + 3), 35 for ranged attacks (23+9+3) Health: 36/36 (7+22+7) Gold: 2133 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, Deadly Venom), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Sleep, Confusion and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power, accessory). Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation when used), Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP: 5, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, 7x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* *Encouraged* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 13.5 Power: 27 (Level 13 + WP 14) Defense: 13 (Yeti Fur Coat, Helmet) Health: 9/17 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 12) Gold: 74 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear, Helmet (SP:1)) Inventory: (Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Immune to Sealed effect* *Hastened, Blessed* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 16.5 Power: 25 (Level 16+ WP:9) Health: 24/24 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 15) Ether: 7/20 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 15) Gold: 86 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from Sealed effect, accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 2 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, 1 Shackles of War, Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear), Magical Tiara (+3 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Essence of Sorrow Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 17 Power: 29 Defense: 1 Health: 19/28 Gold: 2576 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Immune to Enamoured effect* *Lucky, Encouraged* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 15 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 12/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 397 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, , Grand Potion Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) *KOed* 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (19 + 8) Health: 0/26 (25 + 1) Shield roll= Derring Do: 4x WP+Level, Critical hit=3x WP+Level , all other rolls as normal. If Hlin finishes an enemy, he becomes Hastened for the remainder of the battle. Weapon: Ruby Cutlass (WP: 8) Equipment: Helmet (Health +1, loaned by Maurice) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in. QM Note: Auto-running the battle. I've put all the Lucky peeps at the top of the order. Results of Round Eleven of the Haroka and Inquisitors Battle Haroka Passive Special - Voice of the Darkstar: Guts.... No Hex! Mizuki vs. Haroka (Dagger) - Critical Hit/Hit (Haroka: 62 health-(2*10+15*2*2) 140 dmg=0 health) Maurice vs. Haroka - Meditate/Meditate Guts vs. Haroka - Steal/Damage Nagure vs. Haroka - Hit Sorrow vs. Haroka - Critical Lethal Hit Nerwen vs. Haroka (Mace) - Special Damage Nerwen vs. Haroka - Damage The Darkstar tries one last time to turn the tide, fixating on Guts once again, knowing the power the Raider held, knowing he could wipe out his entire team. But Guts stands firm, and Mizuki gets the final blow on the Dark General, who crumples to the ground, and drops his Darkstar-powered Scythe. It breaks in two, and the gem itself rolls off. The final battle is victorious! The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Immune to Stun* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 21 Power: 34 (21 + 12 +1) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 45/45 (9 + 20 + 11 + 2 + 3) Ether: 26/26 (5 + 1 + 20) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health - loaned to Hlin), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users)) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** 42 year old male human Raider Level 23 1/3 Power: 50 (23+24 + 3), 35 for ranged attacks (23+9+3) Health: 36/36 (7+22+7) Gold: 2133 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, Deadly Venom), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Sleep, Confusion and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power, accessory). Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation when used), Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP: 5, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, 7x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 14 Power: 28 (Level 14 + WP 14) Defense: 13 (Yeti Fur Coat, Helmet) Health: 21/21 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 13) Gold: 74 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear, Helmet (SP:1)) Inventory: (Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Immune to Sealed effect* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 17 Power: 26 (Level 17+ WP:9) Health: 25/25 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 16) Ether: 7/21 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 16) Gold: 86 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from Sealed effect, accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 2 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, 1 Shackles of War, Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear), Magical Tiara (+3 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Essence of Sorrow Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 17.5 Power: 29 Defense: 1 Health: 19/28 Gold: 2576 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Immune to Enamoured effect* *Lucky, Encouraged* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 15.5 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 12/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 397 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, , Grand Potion Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (19 + 8) Health: 1/26 (25 + 1) Shield roll= Derring Do: 4x WP+Level, Critical hit=3x WP+Level , all other rolls as normal. If Hlin finishes an enemy, he becomes Hastened for the remainder of the battle. Weapon: Ruby Cutlass (WP: 8) Equipment: Helmet (Health +1, loaned by Maurice) Drops: Darkstar Gem (Quest Item) Stone Hammer (WP: 14, Earth-elemental, suitable for barbarians, clerics and alchemists) Magical Staff (WP: 14, Water-elemental, suitable for clerics, mages and necromancers) Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, ranged, retrievable, suitable for rangers, rogues, beast warriors and infiltrators) Party Leader, please distribute the loot. QM Note: Well done all! Please check stats as some people were cursed etc during the battle. I'll get pictures up of the weapons and the finale later on, for now, revel in your victory!

I wanted to have a weapon with SP as a drop in my Quest, but Sandy didn't like it. I think it was because both WP and SP aspects could be upgraded given enough gold, which a few heroes have in abundance now.

Results of Round Nine of the Haroka and Inquisitors Battle Haroka Passive Special - Voice of the Darkstar: Sorrow.... No Hex! >Mizuki vs. Wither (Dagger) - Miss/Critical Hit (Wither: 383 health-(2*10+15*2/2) 35 dmg = 348 health) Nagure vs. Haroka - Shield (Frenzy: Haroka: 294 health-(27*2) 54 dmg= 240 health; Blaohoel: 154 health- 54 dmg=100 health; Wither 348 health-54 dmg = 294 health) Guts vs. Haroka - Steal/Shield (Ravage: Haroka: 240-(50*2)100 dmg=140 health, 30 gold; Blaohoel: 1000 health-100 dmg=0 health, 20 gold; Wither: 294 health-100 dmg=194 health. Total gold 68, Guts: +3 Health, already on full health) >Sorrow vs. Blaohoel Wither - Hit (Wither: 194 health-(29/2) 14 dmg= 180 health) Maurice vs. Haroka - Hit/Shield (Guardian Angel next round) >Nerwen uses Scroll of Sleep on Wither (Casting Unsuccessful, Nerwen -1 Ether) >Nerwen uses Scroll of Sleep on Wither (Casting Unsuccessful, Nerwen -1 Ether) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Haroka (140 health-10 dmg=130 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Wither (180 health-10 dmg=170 health) Free hits: None - Guardian Angel The Darkstar has a sense of irony as this time it tries to seduce Sorrow once more, and once again it fails. The party get some big hits on their opponents, with Blaohoel falling to Guts's blade. The battle continues! Enemies Haroka, the Dark General *Immune to Instant Kill* *Deadly Poisoned* *Sealed - 1 more round* Level 30 Ancient Health: 130/1000 Ether: 6/20 Special 1: Whirling Scythe - Haroka hits the target and another random party member (decided by dice roll) with his twin-bladed scythe for 30 damage. Special 2: Dark Energy Burst - Haroka has a 50% chance to Jinx each party member. Costs 2 Ether per Jinx. Special 3: Healing Whirlwind - Haroka heals all of his Inquisitors for 150 health each. Can exceed previous maximum health. Costs 2 Ether per Inquisitor. QM Note: Specials decided by dice roll. If Haroka does not have enough Ether to carry out special, nothing will happen. Passive Special: Voice of the Darkstar - The proximity to the Darkstar gem gives one party member (decided by dice roll) a 1/6 chance to be Hexed for the round. Calculation will be run each round. Drops: Darkstar Gem Wither *Immune to Instant Kill* *Hastened* *Deadly Poisoned* Level 18 Flying Monster Health: 170/670 Special: Divebomb - Hits the entire party for 10 damage each, regardless of row or SP. Passive Special: Rolls of Damage to the target makes them Cursed. Also happens when dealing out free hits. Drops: Top Hat The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky* *Guardian Angel* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 2/3 Power: 33 (20 + 12 +1) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 44/44 (9 + 19 + 11 + 2 + 3) Ether: 25/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health - loaned to Hlin), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users)) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Lucky, Encouraged* 42 year old male human Raider Level 23 Power: 50 (23+24 + 3), 35 for ranged attacks (23+9+3) Health: 36/36 (7+22+7) Gold: 2133 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, Deadly Venom), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Sleep, Confusion and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power, accessory). Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation when used), Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP: 5, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, 7x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* *Encouraged* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 13.5 Power: 27 (Level 13 + WP 14) Defense: 13 (Yeti Fur Coat, Helmet) Health: 9/17 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 12) Gold: 74 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear, Helmet (SP:1)) Inventory: (Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Immune to Sealed effect* *Hastened, Blessed* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 16.5 Power: 25 (Level 16+ WP:9) Health: 24/24 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 15) Ether: 7/20 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 15) Gold: 86 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from Sealed effect, accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 2 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, 1 Shackles of War, Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear), Magical Tiara (+3 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Essence of Sorrow Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 17 Power: 29 Defense: 1 Health: 19/28 Gold: 2576 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Immune to Enamoured effect* *Lucky, Encouraged* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 15 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 12/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 397 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, , Grand Potion Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) *KOed* 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (19 + 8) Health: 0/26 (25 + 1) Shield roll= Derring Do: 4x WP+Level, Critical hit=3x WP+Level , all other rolls as normal. If Hlin finishes an enemy, he becomes Hastened for the remainder of the battle. Weapon: Ruby Cutlass (WP: 8) Equipment: Helmet (Health +1, loaned by Maurice) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in. QM Note: I'd auto run this from here-on out, but haven't got the time to do it now, so feel free to pick BO, targets etc.

QM Note: Fixed! I originally hadn't rolled twice for Mizuki, I hadn't taken her being Lucky into account until I was updating that she'd lost the shuriken on her miss, then had to roll a second time. So I updated the battle but not Blaohoel's stats. D'oh!

Nice work Scuba! I have been loving the antagonism between Sorrow and Guts all through the Quest, and now Maurice is pitching in. I think Sorrow will just go off into a mountain and sit on his big pile of money in a huff!

QM Note: Love the roleplay here chaps! I have to admit, unless Guts does end up wiping you all out, this Darkstar hexing business has been good fun! Results of Round Eight of the Haroka and Inquisitors Battle Haroka Passive Special - Voice of the Darkstar: Maurice.... No Hex this time! Maurice heals Nagure - Damage/Shield (Guardian Angel next round) >Nagure vs. Haroka - Miss Guts vs. Haroka - Steal/Extra Critical Hit (Haroka: 500-(24*3+23+3)(98*2)196 dmg=304 health, Guts: +3 Health, now full health) >Sorrow vs. Blaohoel - Shield (Gold Reaper: 68 gold*.5= 102 gold, No Assassination on Blaohoel) >Mizuki vs. Blaohoel (Sylph Shuriken) - Miss/Critical Hit (Blaohoel: 242 health-(2*12+15*2) 78 dmg = 164 health, Slyph Shuriken needs to be retrieved) >Nerwen uses Scroll of Sealing on Haroka (Casting Unsuccessful, Nerwen -1 Ether) >Nerwen uses Scroll of Sealing on Haroka (Casting Successful, Nerwen -1 Ether, Haroka Sealed for 3 rounds starting from this one) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Haroka (304 health-10 dmg=294 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Blaohoel (164 health-10 dmg=154 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Wither (393 health-10 dmg=383 health) Free hits: None - Wither Asleep The Darkstar seems to revel in tempting Maurice away from his faith, but this time the Paladin shuts out the cruel whisper in the back of his mind and focuses instead on bringing out the light of Ennoc to help the party. Guts gets a massive blow on the Dark General, who is also Sealed by Nerwen. Mizuki uses her Shuriken to score a terrible blow on Blaohoel. Wither wakes up ready for the next round, but all 3 are running out of health. The battle continues! Enemies Haroka, the Dark General *Immune to Instant Kill* *Deadly Poisoned* *Sealed - 2 more rounds* Level 30 Ancient Health: 294/1000 Ether: 6/20 Special 1: Whirling Scythe - Haroka hits the target and another random party member (decided by dice roll) with his twin-bladed scythe for 30 damage. Special 2: Dark Energy Burst - Haroka has a 50% chance to Jinx each party member. Costs 2 Ether per Jinx. Special 3: Healing Whirlwind - Haroka heals all of his Inquisitors for 150 health each. Can exceed previous maximum health. Costs 2 Ether per Inquisitor. QM Note: Specials decided by dice roll. If Haroka does not have enough Ether to carry out special, nothing will happen. Passive Special: Voice of the Darkstar - The proximity to the Darkstar gem gives one party member (decided by dice roll) a 1/6 chance to be Hexed for the round. Calculation will be run each round. Drops: Darkstar Gem Blaohoel *Deadly Poisoned* Level 20 Aquatic Monster Health: 154/700 Special: Fishy Flamethrower - Burns the entire party for 5 damage each regardless of row, and then for 2 damage per round (ignores SP), for the duration of the battle, unless remedied. Drops: Magical Staff Wither *Immune to Instant Kill* *Hastened* *Deadly Poisoned* Level 18 Flying Monster Health: 383/670 Special: Divebomb - Hits the entire party for 10 damage each, regardless of row or SP. Passive Special: Rolls of Damage to the target makes them Cursed. Also happens when dealing out free hits. Drops: Top Hat The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky* *Guardian Angel* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 2/3 Power: 33 (20 + 12 +1) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 44/44 (9 + 19 + 11 + 2 + 3) Ether: 25/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health - loaned to Hlin), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users)) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Lucky, Encouraged* 42 year old male human Raider Level 23 Power: 50 (23+24 + 3), 35 for ranged attacks (23+9+3) Health: 36/36 (7+22+7) Gold: 2065 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, Deadly Venom), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Sleep, Confusion and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power, accessory). Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation when used), Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP: 5, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, 7x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* *Encouraged* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 13.5 Power: 27 (Level 13 + WP 14) Defense: 13 (Yeti Fur Coat, Helmet) Health: 9/17 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 12) Gold: 74 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear, Helmet (SP:1)) Inventory: (Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Immune to Sealed effect* *Hastened, Blessed* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 16.5 Power: 25 (Level 16+ WP:9) Health: 24/24 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 15) Ether: 9/20 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 15) Gold: 86 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from Sealed effect, accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 2 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, 1 Shackles of War, Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear), Magical Tiara (+3 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Essence of Sorrow Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 17 Power: 29 Defense: 1 Health: 19/28 Gold: 2576 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Immune to Enamoured effect* *Lucky, Encouraged* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 15 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 12/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 397 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, , Grand Potion Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) *KOed* 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (19 + 8) Health: 0/26 (25 + 1) Shield roll= Derring Do: 4x WP+Level, Critical hit=3x WP+Level , all other rolls as normal. If Hlin finishes an enemy, he becomes Hastened for the remainder of the battle. Weapon: Ruby Cutlass (WP: 8) Equipment: Helmet (Health +1, loaned by Maurice) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in.

"Is this the wayward son of the Orcish maiden who runs Heroica Hall? I recall mention of him." said tarn, before focussing on the Pale Gaoler again, from the front row with Lion's Heart.

Results of Round Seven of the Haroka and Inquisitors Battle Haroka Passive Special - Voice of the Darkstar: Maurice.... Hex! Maurice will act against his own team this round Maurice vs. Haroka Nagure - Special Damage/Meditate (Maurice: +1 Ether, already at full) >Nagure vs. Haroka - Damage (Nagure: 11 health+13 SP=24-(30/2) 15 dmg= 9 health) Guts vs. Haroka - Damage/Hit (Haroka: 610-(50*2)100 dmg=510 health, Guts: +3 Health, now 35/36) >Sorrow vs. Blaohoel - Damage (Sorrow: 28 health+ 1 SP = 29-(20/2) 10 dmg = 19 health) >Mizuki retrieves Sylph Shuriken >Nerwen remedies herself (Nerwen -1 Remedy, no longer Jinxed) >Nerwen heals Hlin - Heal (Nerwen -1 Ether, Hlin healed to full) Hlin vs. Haroka - Damage (Hlin: 26 health-30 dmg=KOed) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Haroka (510 health-10 dmg=500 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Blaohoel (252 health-10 dmg=242 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Wither (403 health-10 dmg=393 health) Free hits: None - Wither Asleep Maurice once again falls to the lure of the Darkstar and acts invountarily against his own team, but the consequences are minimal However the battle does not go well, with several of the party getting hit and Hlin being taken out by one huge blow from Haroka, who is still proving to be a formidable opponent. He is unsealed now. The battle continues! Enemies Haroka, the Dark General *Immune to Instant Kill* *Deadly Poisoned* Level 30 Ancient Health: 500/1000 Ether: 6/20 Special 1: Whirling Scythe - Haroka hits the target and another random party member (decided by dice roll) with his twin-bladed scythe for 30 damage. Special 2: Dark Energy Burst - Haroka has a 50% chance to Jinx each party member. Costs 2 Ether per Jinx. Special 3: Healing Whirlwind - Haroka heals all of his Inquisitors for 150 health each. Can exceed previous maximum health. Costs 2 Ether per Inquisitor. QM Note: Specials decided by dice roll. If Haroka does not have enough Ether to carry out special, nothing will happen. Passive Special: Voice of the Darkstar - The proximity to the Darkstar gem gives one party member (decided by dice roll) a 1/6 chance to be Hexed for the round. Calculation will be run each round. Drops: Darkstar Gem Blaohoel *Deadly Poisoned* Level 20 Aquatic Monster Health: 242/700 Special: Fishy Flamethrower - Burns the entire party for 5 damage each regardless of row, and then for 2 damage per round (ignores SP), for the duration of the battle, unless remedied. Drops: Magical Staff Wither *Immune to Instant Kill* *Hastened* *Deadly Poisoned* *Asleep - 1 more round* Level 18 Flying Monster Health: 393/670 Special: Divebomb - Hits the entire party for 10 damage each, regardless of row or SP. Passive Special: Rolls of Damage to the target makes them Cursed. Also happens when dealing out free hits. Drops: Top Hat The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 2/3 Power: 33 (20 + 12 +1) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 44/44 (9 + 19 + 11 + 2 + 3) Ether: 25/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health - loaned to Hlin), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users)) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Lucky, Encouraged* 42 year old male human Raider Level 23 Power: 50 (23+24 + 3), 35 for ranged attacks (23+9+3) Health: 35/36 (7+22+7) Gold: 2065 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, Deadly Venom), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Sleep, Confusion and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power, accessory). Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation when used), Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP: 5, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, 7x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* *Encouraged* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 13.5 Power: 27 (Level 13 + WP 14) Defense: 13 (Yeti Fur Coat, Helmet) Health: 9/17 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 12) Gold: 74 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear, Helmet (SP:1)) Inventory: (Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Immune to Sealed effect* *Hastened, Blessed* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 16.5 Power: 25 (Level 16+ WP:9) Health: 24/24 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 15) Ether: 11/20 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 15) Gold: 86 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from Sealed effect, accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 2 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, 1 Shackles of War, Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear), Magical Tiara (+3 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Essence of Sorrow Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 17 Power: 29 Defense: 1 Health: 19/28 Gold: 2474 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Immune to Enamoured effect* *Lucky, Encouraged* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 15 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 12/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 397 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, , Grand Potion Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) *KOed* 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (19 + 8) Health: 0/26 (25 + 1) Shield roll= Derring Do: 4x WP+Level, Critical hit=3x WP+Level , all other rolls as normal. If Hlin finishes an enemy, he becomes Hastened for the remainder of the battle. Weapon: Ruby Cutlass (WP: 8) Equipment: Helmet (Health +1, loaned by Maurice) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in.

QM Note: Sorry Scuba, I noted it in the calculations but didn't add it to your health. I'll fix that now. Not bad for a round run just before I headed out to work though.

QM Note: Round run as per Party Leader's instructions if players have not stated. I put Nagure in the back row so he could take the hit if it happened. Results of Round Six of the Haroka and Inquisitors Battle Haroka Passive Special - Voice of the Darkstar: Nagure.... No Hex. Maurice vs. Haroka - Meditate/Hit (Haroka: 753 health-33 dmg=720 health, No stun) >Nagure vs. Haroka - Special Damage (Haroka is Sealed) Guts vs. Haroka - Shield (Ravage: Haroka: 720-100=620, 30 gold; Blaohoel: 401 health-100 dmg=301 health, 20 gold; Wither: 513 health-100 dmg=413 health, 18 gold. Total gold 68, Guts: +3 Health) >Sorrow vs. Blaohoel - Shield (Gold Reaper:68 gold*.5= 102 gold, No Assassination on Blaohoel) >Mizuki vs. Blaohoel (Sylph Shuriken) - Critical Hit (Blaohoel: 301 health-(2*12+15) 39 dmg= 262 health, Sylph Shuriken must be retrieved) >Nerwen uses Scroll of Sleep on Wither (Casting Unsuccessful, Nerwen -1 Ether) >Nerwen uses Scroll of Sleep on Wither (Casting Successful, Nerwen -1 Ether, Wither Asleep for 3 rounds starting with this one) Hlin vs. Haroka - Miss Deadly Venom: -10 health to Haroka (620 health-10 dmg=610 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Blaohoel (262 health-10 dmg=252 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Wither (413 health-10 dmg=403 health) Free hits: None - Wither Asleep It is Nagure's turn to hear the voice of the Darkstar but the Yeti is unswayed. A good round for the heroes, with Guts getting a Ravage and Nerwen sealing Wither again. The battle continues! Enemies Haroka, the Dark General *Immune to Instant Kill* *Deadly Poisoned* *Sealed for 1 round* Level 30 Ancient Health: 610/1000 Ether: 6/20 Special 1: Whirling Scythe - Haroka hits the target and another random party member (decided by dice roll) with his twin-bladed scythe for 30 damage. Special 2: Dark Energy Burst - Haroka has a 50% chance to Jinx each party member. Costs 2 Ether per Jinx. Special 3: Healing Whirlwind - Haroka heals all of his Inquisitors for 150 health each. Can exceed previous maximum health. Costs 2 Ether per Inquisitor. QM Note: Specials decided by dice roll. If Haroka does not have enough Ether to carry out special, nothing will happen. Passive Special: Voice of the Darkstar - The proximity to the Darkstar gem gives one party member (decided by dice roll) a 1/6 chance to be Hexed for the round. Calculation will be run each round. Drops: Darkstar Gem Blaohoel *Deadly Poisoned* Level 20 Aquatic Monster Health: 252/700 Special: Fishy Flamethrower - Burns the entire party for 5 damage each regardless of row, and then for 2 damage per round (ignores SP), for the duration of the battle, unless remedied. Drops: Magical Staff Wither *Immune to Instant Kill* *Hastened* *Deadly Poisoned* *Asleep - 2 more rounds* Level 18 Flying Monster Health: 403/670 Special: Divebomb - Hits the entire party for 10 damage each, regardless of row or SP. Passive Special: Rolls of Damage to the target makes them Cursed. Also happens when dealing out free hits. Drops: Top Hat The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 2/3 Power: 33 (20 + 12 +1) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 44/44 (9 + 19 + 11 + 2 + 3) Ether: 25/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health - loaned to Hlin), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users)) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Lucky, Encouraged* 42 year old male human Raider Level 23 Power: 50 (23+24 + 3), 35 for ranged attacks (23+9+3) Health: 32/36 (7+22+7) Gold: 2065 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, Deadly Venom), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Sleep, Confusion and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power, accessory). Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation when used), Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP: 5, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, 7x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* *Encouraged* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 13.5 Power: 27 (Level 13 + WP 14) Defense: 13 (Yeti Fur Coat, Helmet) Health: 11/17 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 12) Gold: 74 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear, Helmet (SP:1)) Inventory: (Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Immune to Sealed effect* *Hastened, Blessed* *Jinxed* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 16.5 Power: 25 (Level 16+ WP:9) Health: 24/24 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 15) Ether: 12/20 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 15) Gold: 86 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from Sealed effect, accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 3 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, 1 Shackles of War, Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear), Magical Tiara (+3 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Essence of Sorrow Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 17 Power: 29 Defense: 1 Health: 28/28 Gold: 2474 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Immune to Enamoured effect* *Lucky, Encouraged* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 15 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 12/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 397 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, , Grand Potion Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (19 + 8) Health: 2/26 (25 + 1) Shield roll= Derring Do: 4x WP+Level, Critical hit=3x WP+Level , all other rolls as normal. If Hlin finishes an enemy, he becomes Hastened for the remainder of the battle. Weapon: Ruby Cutlass (WP: 8) Equipment: Helmet (Health +1, loaned by Maurice) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in.

QM Note: I'm glad you guys are in agreement but I don't want people to think they aren't wanted or needed to post or that they have to go exactly with your orders. It's a fine line, I know. And Scuba, you really still hate Hlin don't you?

QM Note: I'd rather avoid that if I can, it is a team game after all. How about you keep suggesting ordering everyone's actions as Party Leader and it'll be up to the others to agree or countermand them. I think it'll be a lot simpler with only 3 targets, and hopefully we can get a couple of rounds done a day until it's just the party wailing on Haroka, which I can auto-run.

QM Note: Thanks to you all for keeping it going at a good pace, to get 4 rounds in so quick has been great. However I would really like to have this done and dusted by Thursday night as I'm away for a week from the Friday, so I'm gonna run this based on player input so far and Guts's suggestions as party leader. Nerwen has been trying to Seal Haroka if Wither is asleep so I will pick that for her again. Also I hadn't been taking off the maximum health for Nagure during his Curse, so that's why he's now at 11/17. Results of Round Five of the Haroka and Inquisitors Battle Haroka Passive Special - Voice of the Darkstar: Mizuki.... No Hex. >Nerwen casts Scroll of Sealing on Haroka (Casting unsuccessful: Nerwen -1 Ether) >Nerwen casts Scroll of Sealing on Haroka (Casting Successful: Nerwen -1 Ether, Haroka Sealed for 3 rounds, starting with this one) >Hlin vs. Haroka - Damage (Hlin: 17 health-(30/2) 15 dmg = 2 health) >Maurice uses Remedy (Maurice: -1 Remedy, Maurice no longer Jinxed) >Nagure uses Grand Potion on Guts (Nagure: -1 Grand Potion, Guts +25 health) >Guts uses Remedy on Nagure (Guts: -1 Remedy, Nagure no longer Sealed, Jinxed, Cursed, max health restored) >Mizuki vs Floodgate (Dagger) - Shield (Floodgate: 19 health + 10SP= 29-(3*10+15) 45 dmg= 0 health, 45 gold) >Sorrow vs. Blaohoel - Lethal Hit (Blaohoel: 425 health-(29/2) = 14 dmg =411 health, No Assassination) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Haroka (763 health-10 dmg=753 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Blaohoel (411 health-10 dmg=401 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Wither (523 health-10 dmg=513 health) Free hits: None - Wither Asleep The Darkstar calls to another of the party, but Mizuki's head is full of sweet things like cookies and hot chocolate and she does not falter. Nerwen successfully seals Haroka, who retaliates by nearly knocking out Hlin in a fit of rage. The Raider and the Yeti swap consumables to maintain their fighting edge. Maurice remedies himself. Mizuki finishes off Floodgate with such a blow that 45 gold pieces fall. Sorrow gets another hit on the aquatic Inquisitor, but once again cannot get a lethal blow. The battle continues! Enemies Haroka, the Dark General *Immune to Instant Kill* *Deadly Poisoned* *Sealed for 2 rounds* Level 30 Ancient Health: 753/1000 Ether: 6/20 Special 1: Whirling Scythe - Haroka hits the target and another random party member (decided by dice roll) with his twin-bladed scythe for 30 damage. Special 2: Dark Energy Burst - Haroka has a 50% chance to Jinx each party member. Costs 2 Ether per Jinx. Special 3: Healing Whirlwind - Haroka heals all of his Inquisitors for 150 health each. Can exceed previous maximum health. Costs 2 Ether per Inquisitor. QM Note: Specials decided by dice roll. If Haroka does not have enough Ether to carry out special, nothing will happen. Passive Special: Voice of the Darkstar - The proximity to the Darkstar gem gives one party member (decided by dice roll) a 1/6 chance to be Hexed for the round. Calculation will be run each round. Drops: Darkstar Gem Blaohoel *Deadly Poisoned* Level 20 Aquatic Monster Health: 401/700 Special: Fishy Flamethrower - Burns the entire party for 5 damage each regardless of row, and then for 2 damage per round (ignores SP), for the duration of the battle, unless remedied. Drops: Magical Staff Wither *Immune to Instant Kill* *Hastened* *Deadly Poisoned* *Asleep - 1 more round* Level 18 Flying Monster Health: 513/670 Special: Divebomb - Hits the entire party for 10 damage each, regardless of row or SP. Passive Special: Rolls of Damage to the target makes them Cursed. Also happens when dealing out free hits. Drops: Top Hat The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 2/3 Power: 33 (20 + 12 +1) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 44/44 (9 + 19 + 11 + 2 + 3) Ether: 25/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health - loaned to Hlin), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users)) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Lucky, Encouraged* 42 year old male human Raider Level 23 Power: 50 (23+24 + 3), 35 for ranged attacks (23+9+3) Health: 29/36 (7+22+7) Gold: 1997 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, Deadly Venom), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Sleep, Confusion and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power, accessory). Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation when used), Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP: 5, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, 7x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* *Encouraged* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 13.5 Power: 27 (Level 13 + WP 14) Defense: 13 (Yeti Fur Coat, Helmet) Health: 11/17 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 12) Gold: 74 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear, Helmet (SP:1)) Inventory: (Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Immune to Sealed effect* *Hastened, Blessed* *Jinxed* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 16.5 Power: 25 (Level 16+ WP:9) Health: 24/24 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 15) Ether: 12/20 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 15) Gold: 86 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from Sealed effect, accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 3 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, 1 Shackles of War, Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear), Magical Tiara (+3 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Essence of Sorrow Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 17 Power: 29 Defense: 1 Health: 28/28 Gold: 2372 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Immune to Enamoured effect* *Lucky, Encouraged* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 15 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 12/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 397 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, , Grand Potion Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (19 + 8) Health: 2/26 (25 + 1) Shield roll= Derring Do: 4x WP+Level, Critical hit=3x WP+Level , all other rolls as normal. If Hlin finishes an enemy, he becomes Hastened for the remainder of the battle. Weapon: Ruby Cutlass (WP: 8) Equipment: Helmet (Health +1, loaned by Maurice) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in.

B&P, you are misunderstanding what Sandy is saying. That any plans for the end of Heroica are constantly changing due to what we do on our Quests. It's not set in stone.

Tarn bows low to Jun before saying "Apologies, Jun, I meant no disrespect to you or your family. I just find it incredible that with the technology you possess you could not repel these bandits. But have no fear, our party here are cutting through them. We will get you your pagoda back." Tarn then runs in to attack the Pale Gaoler from the front row with Lion's Heart.

Results of Round Four of the Haroka and Inquisitors Battle Haroka Passive Special - Voice of the Darkstar: Sorrow.... No Hex. >Nagure does nothing >Maurice uses Remedy on Sorrow (Maurice: -1 Remedy, Sorrow no longer Jinxed) >Sorrow vs. Blaohoel - Critical Lethal Hit (Blaohoel: 455 health-(2*12+17) 41/2 = 20 dmg =435 health, No Assassination) Guts vs. Haroka (Lifestealer) - Damage/Special Damage (Guts: 34 health - 30 dmg = 4 health) >Nerwen casts Scroll of Sleep on Wither (Casting Successful: Nerwen -1 Ether, Wither Asleep for 3 rounds, starting with this one) >Nerwen uses Remedy on Hlin (Nerwen: -1 Remedy, Hlin no longer Jinxed, Curse lifted, max health restored) >Hlin vs. Floodgate - Shield (No damage, Ruby has no effect on Rock) >Mizuki retrieves Sylph Shuriken Deadly Venom: -10 health to Floodgate (29 health-10 dmg=19 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Haroka (773 health-10 dmg=763 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Blaohoel (435 health-10 dmg=425 health) Deadly Venom: -10 health to Wither (533 health-10 dmg=523 health) Free hits: None - Wither Asleep The voice of the Darkstarcomes to the Assassin, but Sorrow has enough in his head already with Syntax, and he shrugs off the influence. Remedies are used to recover from the Jinxes that Haroka has place on them. Nerwen puts Wither to sleep once again, and Guts takes a ferocious whack from Haroka's scythe. The battle continues! Enemies Haroka, the Dark General *Immune to Instant Kill* *Deadly Poisoned* Level 30 Ancient Health: 763/1000 Ether: 6/20 Special 1: Whirling Scythe - Haroka hits the target and another random party member (decided by dice roll) with his twin-bladed scythe for 30 damage. Special 2: Dark Energy Burst - Haroka has a 50% chance to Jinx each party member. Costs 2 Ether per Jinx. Special 3: Healing Whirlwind - Haroka heals all of his Inquisitors for 150 health each. Can exceed previous maximum health. Costs 2 Ether per Inquisitor. QM Note: Specials decided by dice roll. If Haroka does not have enough Ether to carry out special, nothing will happen. Passive Special: Voice of the Darkstar - The proximity to the Darkstar gem gives one party member (decided by dice roll) a 1/6 chance to be Hexed for the round. Calculation will be run each round. Drops: Darkstar Gem Floodgate *Immune to Instant Kill* *Immune to Sleep* *Deadly Poisoned* Level 30 Humanoid/Rock Health: 19/648 Defence: 10 Special: Hammer Shockwave - Floodgate hits so hard with her magic hammer she petrifies her target into solid rock, meaning they are unable to act in the battle until remedied or the battle is over. The shockwave will also strip one random party member of their effects (positive or negative). Decided by dice roll. Drops: Stone Hammer Blaohoel *Deadly Poisoned* Level 20 Aquatic Monster Health: 425/700 Special: Fishy Flamethrower - Burns the entire party for 5 damage each regardless of row, and then for 2 damage per round (ignores SP), for the duration of the battle, unless remedied. Drops: Magical Staff Wither *Immune to Instant Kill* *Hastened* *Deadly Poisoned* *Asleep - 2 more rounds* Level 18 Flying Monster Health: 523/670 Special: Divebomb - Hits the entire party for 10 damage each, regardless of row or SP. Passive Special: Rolls of Damage to the target makes them Cursed. Also happens when dealing out free hits. Drops: Top Hat The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 2/3 Power: 33 (20 + 12 +1) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 44/44 (9 + 19 + 11 + 2 + 3) Ether: 25/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 2 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health - loaned to Hlin), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users)) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Lucky, Encouraged* 42 year old male human Raider Level 23 Power: 50 (23+24 + 3), 35 for ranged attacks (23+9+3) Health: 4/36 (7+22+7) Gold: 1997 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, Deadly Venom), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Sleep, Confusion and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power, accessory). Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation when used), Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP: 5, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, 7x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* *Encouraged* *Jinxed* *Sealed* *Cursed* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 13.5 Power: 27 (Level 13 + WP 14) Defense: 13 (Yeti Fur Coat, Helmet) Health: 17/17 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 12) Gold: 74 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear, Helmet (SP:1)) Inventory: (Phoenix Essence x2, Grand Potion, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Immune to Sealed effect* *Hastened, Blessed* *Jinxed* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 16.5 Power: 25 (Level 16+ WP:9) Health: 24/24 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 15) Ether: 14/20 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 15) Gold: 86 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from Sealed effect, accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 3 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, 1 Shackles of War, Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear), Magical Tiara (+3 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Essence of Sorrow Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 17 Power: 29 Defense: 1 Health: 28/28 Gold: 2372 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Immune to Enamoured effect* *Lucky, Encouraged* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 15 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 12/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 352 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, , Grand Potion Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (19 + 8) Health: 17/26 (25 + 1) Shield roll= Derring Do: 4x WP+Level, Critical hit=3x WP+Level , all other rolls as normal. If Hlin finishes an enemy, he becomes Hastened for the remainder of the battle. Weapon: Ruby Cutlass (WP: 8) Equipment: Helmet (Health +1, loaned by Maurice) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in.