Rumble Strike

Results of Round Four of the Armoury Battle Guts vs. Riot Cart - Miss/Hit (Riot Cart: 468 health+15 SP=483-(49*2(Encouraged)=98 dmg=385 health) Guts vs. Riot Cart - Hit/Special Damage (Riot Cart: 385 health+15 SP=400-(49*2(Encouraged)=98 dmg=302 health) Mizuki vs. Riot Cart (Dagger) - Special Damage (Riot Net: The Riot Cart fires off a net which ensnares Maurice and Mizuki. These will be Sealed and Blinded for 3 rounds, and Fragile for the remainder of the fight, unless remedied. Both start now as have actions in current round. Roll for Mizuki Blinded protection - Success. Rolls for Cleric's 50% chance at avoiding special attack effects, fail on Sealed, fail on Blinded, same as Nerwen. Clerics not too lucky! Although Maurice immune to Fragile.) Mizuki vs. Riot Cart (Dagger) - Critical Hit (Riot Cart: 302 health+15 SP=317-(10*2+14=)34 dmg=283 health) Sorrow vs. Riot Cart - Critical Hit (Riot Cart: 283 health+15 SP=298-(12*2+16=)40 dmg=258 health) Maurice - Sealed and Blinded (3 rounds) Nerwen - Sealed and Blinded (3 rounds) >Nagure vs Riot Cart - Damage (Nagure: 16 health+12 SP=28-(30/2=)15 dmg=13 health) Hlin vs. Riot Cart - Miss Hlin vs. Riot Cart - Special Damage (Riot Net: The Riot Cart fires off a net which ensnares Mizuki (again!) and Nagurei. These will be Sealed and Blinded for 3 rounds, and Fragile for the remainder of the fight, unless remedied. Roll for Mizuki Blinded protection - Fail. Both become fragile.) The party keep triggering the riot net, which seems to love Mizuki as she is caught in it twice this round. The pool of available resources to fight the cart are dwindling, despite some solid hits from Sorrow and Mizuki. The battle continues! The Enemies Riot Cart *Immune to Instant Kill* *Immune to Sleep* *Immune to Fragile* Level 30 Mechanical Health: 258/800 Defence: 15 Special: Riot Net - The Riot Cart fires off a net which ensnares two random party members (decided by dice roll). These will be Sealed and Blinded for 3 rounds, and Fragile for the remainder of the fight, unless remedied. The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Sealed and Blinded* (3 rounds) 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 Power: 32 (20 + 12) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 43/43 (9 + 19 + 11 + 1 + 3) Ether: 11/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health)), White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 1 Nostrum, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Hastened, Encouraged, Lucky* 42 year old male human Raider Level 22 1/3 Power: 49 (22+24 + 3), 34 for ranged attacks (22+9+3) Health: 35/35 (7+20+7) Gold: 1450 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health), 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: Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, Mead, 9x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Metasimian Ale, Key (Quest Item), Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* *Sealed and Blinded* (3 rounds) *Fragile* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 12.5 Power: 26 (Level 12 + WP 14) Defense: 12 (Yeti Fur Coat) Health: 16/19 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 11) Gold: 59 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear.) Inventory: (Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Sealed and Blinded for 2 rounds* *Fragile* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 15.5 *Immune to wind* Power: 24 (Level 15+ WP:9) Defense: 2 (Winged Circlet) Health: 26/26 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 14 + 3(White Cloak)) Ether: 13/19 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 14) Gold: 71 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 4 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Rito Feather, Shackles of War Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 16 Power: 28 Defense: 1 Health: 27/27 Gold: 1420 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Sealed and Blinded* (3 rounds) *Fragile* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 14 Power: 24 (14 + 10) Health: 20/20 (7 + 13) Gold:182 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class)) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Mead, 2 Nostrum, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) *Hastened* 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19 Power: 25 (19+6) Health: 25/25 Shield roll= 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: Hollow Dagger (WP: 6) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in. Results of Round Five of the Armoury Battle Guts vs. Riot Cart - Hit/Extra Critical Hit (Riot Cart: 258 health+ 15SP=273-( 24*3+22+3=97*2(Encouraged)=194 dmg= 79 health) Guts vs. Riot Cart - Extra Critical Hit/Special Damage (Riot Cart: 79 health+15 SP=94-(49*2(Encouraged)=98 dmg=0 health) Two solid whacks from the irrepresible Guts sees the Riot Cart smashed to the ground, defeated. The battle is victorious! The party level up as below: The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 1/3 Power: 32 (20 + 12) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 43/43 (9 + 19 + 11 + 1 + 3) Ether: 11/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health)), White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 1 Nostrum, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** 42 year old male human Raider Level 22 2/3 Power: 49 (22+24 + 3), 34 for ranged attacks (22+9+3) Health: 35/35 (7+20+7) Gold: 1450 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health), 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: Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, Mead, 9x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Metasimian Ale, Key (Quest Item), Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 13 Power: 27 (Level 13 + WP 14) Defense: 12 (Yeti Fur Coat) Health: 20/20 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 12) Gold: 59 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear.) Inventory: (Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 16 *Immune to wind* Power: 25 (Level 16+ WP:9) Defense: 2 (Winged Circlet) Health: 27/27 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 15 + 3(White Cloak)) Ether: 13/20 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 15) Gold: 71 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 4 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Rito Feather, Shackles of War Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 16.5 Power: 28 Defense: 1 Health: 27/27 Gold: 1420 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 14.5 Power: 24 (14 + 10) Health: 20/20 (7 + 13) Gold:182 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class)) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Mead, 2 Nostrum, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19.5 Power: 25 (19+6) Health: 25/25 Shield roll= 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: Hollow Dagger (WP: 6) Drops: 65 Gold Venom Potion Helm of Haroka (artefact, grants +2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear, suitable for any class) Party leader, please distribute items.

I agree with Endgame. It'd be poor form to take it at the safe conclusion of a battle for double xp.

Results of Round Three of the Armoury Battle Hlin vs. Terca - Critical Hit (Terca: 24 health-37 dmg=0 health, Hlin hastened next round) Nagure vs. Lord Arkyll - Miss/Critical Hit >Sorrow vs. Terca Uvarii - Shield (Gold Reaper: Riot Cart: 30 gold, Immune to Assassination; Lord Arkyll: 30 gold, Immune to Assassination; Uvarii, 16 gold, No Assassination; Xilo: 24 gold, No Assassination. Total gold: 100. 50% more due to Sticky Gloves= 150 Gold reaped) >Nerwen heals self - Heal Less (Nerwen -1 Ether, healed by 15 points to full health) Guts vs. Riot Cart (Lifestealer) - Shield/Special Damage (Ravage: Riot Cart: 634 health+15 SP=649-(49*2(Encouraged)=98 dmg=551 health, 30 gold; Lord Arkyll: 314 health+10SP=324-(49*2(Encouraged)=98*2(Darkness)=)196 dmg=128 health, 30 gold; Uvarii: 147 health-(49*2(Encouraged)=98 dmg (Darkness nullified by back row)=49 health, 16 gold; Xilo: 94 health+10 SP=104-(49*2(Encouraged)=98*2(Darkness)=)196 dmg=0 health, 24 gold; 100 gold in total) Guts vs. Uvarii (Lifestealer) - Special Damage/Extra Critical Hit (Uvarii: 49 health-(24*3+22+3=97*2(Encouraged)=194 (Darkness cancelled out by back row)=0 health Guts vs. Uvarii Riot Cart - Shield/Special Damage (Ravage: Riot Cart: 551 health+15 SP=566-(49*2(Encouraged)=98 dmg=468 health, 30 gold; Lord Arkyll: 128 health+10SP=138-(49*2(Encouraged)=98*2(Darkness)=)196 dmg=0 health, 30 gold; 60 gold in total) Maurice vs. Xilo Riot Cart - Special Damage (Riot Net: The Riot Cart fires off a net which ensnares Nerwen and Mizuki. These will be Sealed and Blinded for 3 rounds, and Fragile for the remainder of the fight, unless remedied. Mizuki's one will start now.. Roll for Blinded protection - Success. Rolls for Cleric's 50% chance at avoiding special attact effects, fail on Sealed, fail on Blinded) >Mizuki vs. Xilo Riot Cart (Sylph Shuriken) - Critical Hit (Riot Cart: Immune to Wind, no damage) >Mizuki retrieves Sylph Shuriken The party steam through the ranks of the Guardsmen. Hlin finishes Terca and is Hastened next round. Sorrow gets a Gold Reaper but can't assassinate anyone, but then Guts gets not one but two Ravages, dropping everyone bar the Riot Cart. Poor Lord Arkyll never got hit directly once. Maurice triggers the special of the Riot Cart, trapping Nerwen and Mizuki for 3 rounds, although Mizuki's use of Heyra's eyepatch means she isn't blinded, however her Shuriken cannot damage the cart. The battle continues! The Enemies Riot Cart *Immune to Instant Kill* *Immune to Sleep* *Immune to Fragile* Level 30 Mechanical Health: 468/800 Defence: 15 Special: Riot Net - The Riot Cart fires off a net which ensnares two random party members (decided by dice roll). These will be Sealed and Blinded for 3 rounds, and Fragile for the remainder of the fight, unless remedied. The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 Power: 32 (20 + 12) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 43/43 (9 + 19 + 11 + 1 + 3) Ether: 11/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health)), White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect. ) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental ), Mace (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 1 Nostrum, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened , Asleep , Confusion and Blinded **Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Hastened, Encouraged, Lucky* 42 year old male human Raider Level 22 1/3 Power: 49 (22+24 + 3) , 34 for ranged attacks (22+9+3) Health: 35/35 (7+20+7) Gold: 1450 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice , Darkness , attacks restore 3 health), 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: Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow) , Opal , Mead, 9x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Metasimian Ale, Key (Quest Item), Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 12.5 Power: 26 (Level 12 + WP 14) Defense: 12 (Yeti Fur Coat) Health: 16/19 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 11) Gold: 59 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear.) Inventory: (Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Ruby ) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Sealed and Blinded for 3 rounds* 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 15.5 *Immune to wind* Power: 24 (Level 15+ WP:9) Defense: 2 (Winged Circlet) Health: 26/26 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 14 + 3(White Cloak)) Ether: 13/19 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 14) Gold: 71 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind ; headwear) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood ) Torch Staff (WP:5, Fire ), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 4 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Rito Feather, Shackles of War Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 16 Power: 28 Defense : 1 Health: 27/27 Gold: 1420 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental ) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Hastened* *Sealed for 2 rounds* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 14 Power: 24 ( 14 + 10 ) Health: 20/20 (7 + 13) Gold:182 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class)) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind - and light -elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Mead, 2 Nostrum, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) *Hastened* 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19 Power: 25 (19+6) Health: 25/25 Shield roll= 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: Hollow Dagger (WP: 6) Party leader , post the order of action. Everyone , post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in . QM Note: Just say if you want this auto-played and I'll do it later on tonight.

"I think we should all pile on the Magic Traveller whilst he is Stunned and Sealed. I can't not target him anyway! Therefore If I get to attack the Magic Traveller while he is Stunned, I will attack from the front row with Lion's Heart. If someone else gets there before me and takes a hit, I will attack from the back row, again with Lion's Heart."

QM Note: zakura, you can make your actions conditional, for example say you'll attack a target in your first turn and if you need to retrieve the weapon in the second turn, you'll do so, but if not, you'll attack the same target.

QM Note: Sorry, that was a cut and paste error, Shield roll was in round one. Maurice rolled a Hit this time out.

Results of Round Two of the Armoury Battle >Nerwen heals Hlin - Heal (Nerwen -1 Ether, Hlin healed by 24 points to full health) Maurice vs. Vokal - Hit (Vokal: 29 health-32 dmg = 0) Sorrow vs. Lord Arkyll - Hit/Damage (No damage due to Guardian Angel) Guts vs. Riot Cart (Lifestealer) -Steal/Damage (Guts: 30 gold, extra turn next round due to Dancing Shoes) Guts vs. Riot Cart (Lifestealer) - Damage/Hit (Riot Cart: 717 health+15 SP=732-(49*2(Encouraged)=98 dmg=634 health) Nagure vs. Vokal Xilo - Miss Hlin vs. Terca - Damage (No damage due to Guardian Angel) >Mizuki retrieves Sylph Shuriken >Mizuki vs. Xilo (Sylph Shuriken) - Special Damage (Stunning Strike - Stun protected against by Guardian Angel) Under the protection of Maurice's Guardian Angel the party go on the offensive, but it is a poor round for them. Maurice fells Vokal, ensuring no more free hits from the speedster. Guts hits the Riot Cart, but the Angel has to step in to protect Sorrow and Hlin from taking damage; in the latter case, enough that would have KOed him even after Nerwen's successful heal. Nagure's problems with hitting anything continue, and Mizuki triggers yet another Special Damage effect, this time the poor Ninja would have been Stunned, except for the protection of the Guardian Angel, which also stops the free hit from Uvarii. The Guardian Angel fades away and Guts gets another attack due to his Dancing Shoes. The battle continues! The Enemies Riot Cart *Immune to Instant Kill* *Immune to Sleep* *Immune to Fragile* Level 30 Mechanical Health: 634/800 Defence: 15 Special: Riot Net - The Riot Cart fires off a net which ensnares two random party members (decided by dice roll). These will be Sealed and Blinded for 3 rounds, and Fragile for the remainder of the fight, unless remedied. Lord Arkyll, Head of the Miranda Guardsman *Immune to Instant Kill* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky (forces the target to roll twice and take worst roll)* Level 30 Human Health: 314/500 SP: 10 Special: Enervating Strike - Takes 75% off the target's current health and adds it to his own. Cannot exceed initial health. Drops: Helm of Haroka Terca Level 25 Human Health: 24/240 Special: Venom Blade - Badly Poisons the target. Drops: Venom Uvarii *Ranged fighter from back row. Receives halved damage from hero melee attacks but gives full damage to target regardless of row.* Level 16 Human Health: 147/245 Special: Fragile Arrow - Causes the Fragile effect to the target for the duration of the battle, unless remedied. Drops: 15 gold Xilo Level 24 Human Health: 94/280 SP: 10 Special: Stunning Strike - Stuns the target for the next round. Drops: 20 gold The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 Power: 32 (20 + 12) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 43/43 (9 + 19 + 11 + 1 + 3) Ether: 11/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health)), White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 1 Nostrum, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Hastened, Encouraged, Lucky* *extra turn in round 3* 42 year old male human Raider Level 22 1/3 Power: 49 (22+24 + 3), 34 for ranged attacks (22+9+3) Health: 35/35 (7+20+7) Gold: 1290 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health), 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: Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, Mead, 9x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Metasimian Ale, Key (Quest Item), Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 12.5 Power: 26 (Level 12 + WP 14) Defense: 12 (Yeti Fur Coat) Health: 16/19 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 11) Gold: 59 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear.) Inventory: (Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 15.5 *Immune to wind* Power: 24 (Level 15+ WP:9) Defense: 2 (Winged Circlet) Health: 13/26 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 14 + 3(White Cloak)) Ether: 14/19 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 14) Gold: 71 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 4 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Rito Feather, Shackles of War Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 16 Power: 28 Defense: 1 Health: 27/27 Gold: 1270 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Hastened* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 14 Power: 24 (14 + 10) Health: 20/20 (7 + 13) Gold:182 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class)) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Mead, 2 Nostrum, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19 Power: 25 (19+6) Health: 25/25 Shield roll= 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: Hollow Dagger (WP: 6) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in.

Well Lifestealer was specifically given to Guts, but in terms of mechanics, as it's a dagger, then any class who wields a dagger could use it, I guess.

Good spot! I used the original health for the Ravage. Now corrected.

Results of Round One of the Armoury Battle >Nagure vs. Lord Arkyll - Critical Hit/Damage (Nagure: 19 health + 12 SP = 31-(30/2=)15 dmg = 16 health) Hlin vs. Terca - Miss >Sorrow vs. Terca- Critical Lethal Hit (Terca: 240 health-(12*2+16=)40/2 (back row)=20 dmg =220 health, No Assassination) >Nerwen vs. Lord Arkyll - Damage/Shield (Nerwen: 26 health + 2 SP = 28-(30/2=)15 dmg = 13 health) Guts vs. Wostenheim (Lifestealer) - Extra Critical Hit/Damage (Wostenheim: 270 health-(24*3+22+3=97*2(Encouraged)=194*2(Darkness)=388, 0 health) Guts vs. Riot Cart (Lifestealer) - Shield/Hit (Ravage: Riot Cart: 800 health+15 SP=815-(49*2(Encouraged)=98 dmg=717 health, 30 gold; Lord Arkyll: 500 health+10SP=510-(49*2(Encouraged)=98*2(Darkness)=)196 dmg=314 health, 30 gold; Terca: 220 health-(49*2(Encouraged)=98*2(Darkness)=)196 dmg=24 health, 25 gold; Uvarii: 245 health-(49*2(Encouraged)=98 dmg (Darkness nullified by back row)=147 health, 16 gold; Vokal: 225 health-(49*2(Encouraged)=98*2(Darkness)=)196 dmg=29 health, 18 gold; Xilo: 280 health+10 SP=290-(49*2(Encouraged)=98*2(Darkness)=)196 dmg=94 health, 24 gold; 143 gold in total) Maurice vs. Uvarii - Shield (Guardian Angel next round) >Mizuki uses Smelling Salts (Mizuki: Hastened) >Mizuki vs. Xilo (Sylph Shuriken) - Miss Vokal - Untargetted Free Hit on Nagure (Nagure: 16 health+12 SP=28-(18/2=)9 dmg=16 health) Vokal - Automatic Free Hit on Hlin (Hlin: 25 health-18 dmg=7 health) The battle against the Miranda Guardsmen begins, with Lord Arkyll proving a tricky opponent to face directly, as both Nagure and Nerwen are damaged by his precision strikes. Hlin can't hit Terca, but Sorrow follows up, slicing into his enemy using his steel fan. Guts skewers Wostenheim so forcefully he is killed in one blow, whilst an attack initially on the riot cart sees him jig around and cause mayhem to all opposition, leaving most close to death. Maurice prays to Ennoc and receives a Guardian Angel for next round, whilst Mizuki uses her smelling salts but then misses Xilo. The speedy Vokal, who was not targetted, gets in two free hits, one ineffective against Nagure's new armour, and one that sees Hlin in a critical condition. The battle continues! The Enemies Riot Cart *Immune to Instant Kill* *Immune to Sleep* *Immune to Fragile* Level 30 Mechanical Health: 717/800 Defence: 15 Special: Riot Net - The Riot Cart fires off a net which ensnares two random party members (decided by dice roll). These will be Sealed and Blinded for 3 rounds, and Fragile for the remainder of the fight, unless remedied. Lord Arkyll, Head of the Miranda Guardsman *Immune to Instant Kill* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky (forces the target to roll twice and take worst roll)* Level 30 Human Health: 314/500 SP: 10 Special: Enervating Strike - Takes 75% off the target's current health and adds it to his own. Cannot exceed initial health. Drops: Helm of Haroka Terca Level 25 Human Health: 24/240 Special: Venom Blade - Badly Poisons the target. Drops: Venom Uvarii *Ranged fighter from back row. Receives halved damage from hero melee attacks but gives full damage to target regardless of row.* Level 16 Human Health: 147/245 Special: Fragile Arrow - Causes the Fragile effect to the target for the duration of the battle, unless remedied. Drops: 15 gold Vokal Level 18 Human *Hastened - automatic free hit* Health: 29/225 Special: Hexed Claws - Moves so quick he Hexes the target Drops: 30 gold Xilo Level 24 Human Health: 94/280 SP: 10 Special: Stunning Strike - Stuns the target for the next round. Drops: 20 gold The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* *Guardian Angel* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 Power: 32 (20 + 12) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 43/43 (9 + 19 + 11 + 1 + 3) Ether: 11/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health)), White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 1 Nostrum, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Hastened, Encouraged, Lucky* 42 year old male human Raider Level 22 1/3 Power: 49 (22+24 + 3), 34 for ranged attacks (22+9+3) Health: 35/35 (7+20+7) Gold: 1260 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health), 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: Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, Mead, 9x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Metasimian Ale, Key (Quest Item), Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 12.5 Power: 26 (Level 12 + WP 14) Defense: 12 (Yeti Fur Coat) Health: 16/19 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 11) Gold: 59 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear.) Inventory: (Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 15.5 *Immune to wind* Power: 24 (Level 15+ WP:9) Defense: 2 (Winged Circlet) Health: 13/26 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 14 + 3(White Cloak)) Ether: 15/19 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 14) Gold: 71 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 4 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Rito Feather, Shackles of War Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 16 Power: 28 Defense: 1 Health: 27/27 Gold: 1270 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Hastened* Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 14 Power: 24 (14 + 10) Health: 20/20 (7 + 13) Gold:182 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class)) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Mead, 2 Nostrum, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19 Power: 25 (19+6) Health: 7/25 Shield roll= 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: Hollow Dagger (WP: 6) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in.

Realising that the Traveller was not speaking to them, Tarn continued his assault on Magic Traveller using Lion's Heart from the back row.

You mean the 50% health removal Shield roll? For a minute I thought you meant an actual shield, and went back to the first pic of him from the Darkstar Quest to see if he had one! I thought that special was too powerful in use for an NPC, and wanted to try out some of WBD's Swashbuckler ideas.

Is Nagure wearing a relative as a coat? That's hardcore! And thanks again WBD for the Swashbuckler class, from which I have incorporated some of your ideas.

Knowing that they needed to vacate the prison area, the party, now bolstered by the inspirational Hlin, said their goodbyes to Laxadaisi and Vres. Night was falling in Miranda, and a steady drizzle of rain masked the pair who slipped off towards the landing area the party had used with the Maginastra's mansion. "I hope they will be OK!" murmured Hlin, in an uncharacteristicly low voice. "They are good, brave people." He made eye contact with the others, and a big smile replaced his frown. "Now, let's get you some consumables!" The party headed west towards the nearby Armoury. The darkness and the sheets of rain meant that the party were concealed, apart from Nagure whose new armour still gleamed white. The Armoury was built in a similar style to the prison, oppressive black stone walls loomed over them, with weapon racks leaning against them. Before the party could search anything, however, they heard a sneering voice. "I knew these fools would be back. Now we will finally crush them!" The party have also run into Lord Arkyll and his Guardsmen, along with the Riot Cart which is somewhat implausibly inside the Armoury as well. Prepare for battle! The Enemies Riot Cart *Immune to Instant Kill* *Immune to Sleep* *Immune to Fragile* Level 30 Mechanical Health: 800/800 Defence: 15 Special: Riot Net - The Riot Cart fires off a net which ensnares two random party members (decided by dice roll). These will be Sealed and Blinded for 3 rounds, and Fragile for the remainder of the fight, unless remedied. Lord Arkyll, Head of the Miranda Guardsman *Immune to Instant Kill* *Immune to Stun* *Lucky (forces the target to roll twice and take worst roll)* Level 30 Human Health: 500/500 SP: 10 Special: Enervating Strike - Takes 75% off the target's current health and adds it to his own. Cannot exceed initial health. Drops: Helm of Haroka Terca Level 25 Human Health: 240/240 Special: Venom Blade - Badly Poisons the target. Drops: Venom Uvarii *Ranged fighter from back row. Receives halved damage from hero melee attacks but gives full damage to target regardless of row.* Level 16 Human Health: 245/245 Special: Fragile Arrow - Causes the Fragile effect to the target for the duration of the battle, unless remedied. Drops: 15 gold Vokal Level 18 Human *Hastened - automatic free hit* Health: 225/225 Special: Hexed Claws - Moves so quick he Hexes the target Drops: 30 gold Wostenheim Level 16 Human Health: 270/270 Special: Weakening Swipe - Weakens the target for 3 rounds unless remedied. Drops: Potion Xilo Level 24 Human Health: 280/280 SP: 10 Special: Stunning Strike - Stuns the target for the next round. Drops: 20 gold The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 Power: 32 (20 + 12) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 43/43 (9 + 19 + 11 + 1 + 3) Ether: 11/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health)), White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 1 Nostrum, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Hastened, Encouraged, Lucky* 42 year old male human Raider Level 22 1/3 Power: 49 (22+24 + 3), 34 for ranged attacks (22+9+3) Health: 35/35 (7+20+7) Gold: 1117 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health), 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: Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, Mead, 9x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Metasimian Ale, Key (Quest Item), Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 12.5 Power: 26 (Level 12 + WP 14) Defense: 12 (Yeti Fur Coat) Health: 19/19 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 11) Gold: 59 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear.) Inventory: (Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 15.5 *Immune to wind* Power: 24 (Level 15+ WP:9) Defense: 2 (Winged Circlet) Health: 26/26 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 14 + 3(White Cloak)) Ether: 15/19 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 14) Gold: 71 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 4 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Rito Feather, Shackles of War Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 16 Power: 28 Defense: 1 Health: 27/27 Gold: 1270 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 14 Power: 24 (14 + 10) Health: 20/20 (7 + 13) Gold:182 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class)) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Mead, 2 Nostrum, 1 Smelling Salts, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Hlin Horrkkba (controlled by Scubacarrot) 32 years old male human Swashbuckler Level: 19 Power: 25 (19+6) Health: 25/25 Shield roll= 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: Hollow Dagger (WP: 6) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, post your actions/targets and the row you want to do them in.

"There is much we could learn from one another if we were not fighting!" called out Tarn. "Why are the 108 Stars so important? There are others who oppose the Darkness. Our Order fights against it all the time." If Tarn gets to attack the Magic Traveller while he is Stunned, he will attack from the front row with Lion's Heart. If someone else 'uses up' the Stun effect, Tarn will attack from the back row, again with Lion's Heart.

The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 Power: 32 (20 + 12) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 43/43 (9 + 19 + 11 + 1 + 3) Ether: 11/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health)), White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 1 Nostrum, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Hastened, Encouraged, Lucky* 42 year old male human Raider Level 22 1/3 Power: 49 (22+24 + 3), 34 for ranged attacks (22+9+3) Health: 35/35 (7+20+7) Gold: 1117 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health), 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: Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, Mead, 9x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Metasimian Ale, Key (Quest Item), Spring Water. Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 12.5 Power: 26 (Level 12 + WP 14) Defense: 12 (Yeti Fur Coat) Health: 19/19 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 11) Gold: 59 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear.) Inventory: (Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 15.5 *Immune to wind* Power: 24 (Level 15+ WP:9) Defense: 2 (Winged Circlet) Health: 26/26 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 14 + 3(White Cloak)) Ether: 15/19 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 14) Gold: 71 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 4 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Rito Feather, Shackles of War Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 16 Power: 28 Defense: 1 Health: 27/27 Gold: 1270 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 14 Power: 24 (14 + 10) Health: 20/20 (7 + 13) Gold:182 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class)) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Mead, 2 Nostrum, 1 Smelling Salts, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew "We shall seek out the Maginastra then. Thank you for the tip, we should be able to wait for him as we are aware of where he usually parks the mansion. It has been good to see you, I am glad that you are still helping others. I wish I had been able to see sarick with a full head of hair, I imagine it would be a sight to behold, even if it was not permanent. Fare well in your task, and keep Hlin safe for us." "After I had petitioned help from Heroica when the children of Ve'er went missing, I was determined not to have to rely on your organisation again. It seems my hubris got my friends and myself into a lot of trouble. Be safe, Laxadaisi, Vres, I will see you again soon, after we have defeated the Dark General and prevented the Great Scourge. You won't go wrong with a swashbuckling master of the blade at your side! But alas, I do not know of Haroka's plans. We were really spies for Byverion. Things took a turn for the worse when the Tower appeared. It was so sudden. Just loomed out over the water looking ominous. I sent word to Byverion and it had him all a flutter, talking about the Tyrant's Tower and how it would mark the beginning of the End of Days. He said for us to keep watch whilst he came up with a plan. Well, you know how that turned out. I was hoping that you had one." QM Note: I'll get you to the Armoury tomorrow, I promise!

"It is a good plan, fair Namyrra. This is the first time I have seen such a summons, except for poor Edgar, whom Nyx lamented for his shyness. I am locked into mortal combat with the Magic Traveller anyway, so I shall attack him once again with Lion's Heart from the back row."

Thanks WBD, I was re-reading the Swashbuckler class to see if there was anything I could use for Hlin. As an NPC with no gold to speak of, he's underpowered, but if Scuba gave him all his money, he'd be unstoppable!

Glad you like him CMP, and good luck with hosting the Fields!

Guts looks at the bottle, which is labelled Spring Water from the glorious Mistaria Mountains. Vres looks unhappy as he addresses Guts and the others. "I really wanted to help, especially after the heroes of Heroica helped me and my wife Jui a year ago. I wanted to make a difference. But, I've not been much use since we arrived in this infernal city. Mostly I'm just scared." "Your heart is in the right place, Vres. But if Hlin thinks it best, we shall take our leave and head back to Ve'er. Whatever you find in my satchel, if it is indeed in the Armoury, shall be yours." "I thank you with all my heart for coming with me on this adventure. But we have these heroes now. Maybe it would be for the best if you go back to Ve'er. I should never have brought you along. I have my incredible good looks and skill with a blade to get by in this horrible place. You and Vres, you have... you have your... what you have. It's clearly not enough. I can fight alongside my giant Yeti friend, the ninja girl and the sarcastic undead one once again! Yes, a fine hollow-bladed dagger would be a suitable weapon until such time as I find one of my own!"

I'd forgotten just how much fun I have playing Hlin. He's awesome!

Hlin's brash demeanour faded for an instant. "You probably know more than we do. We pretty much got rounded up by the first patrol of Guardsmen we saw. Although that was mainly Vres's fault and clearly not mine." "I wasn't really cut out to be an infiltrator, Hlin. I told you I wanted to help, but had no idea it would be like this! Martial law, people being rounded up in the streets... It's even worse than when that Sorrow woman tortured me." "I remember two of you heroes from my magic shop," - Here Laxadaisi smiles at Nerwen, "It is good to see you again, although I never imagined it would be in circumstances like these. Did the Naga ever use that magic hairbrush? Sorry, here I am, talking nineteen to the dozen and not answering your questions. I did have a satchel with me full of useful consumables from the shop, but it was taken when I was put in here. Hlin's sword was taken too." "Some of you will know me as a more corrupt official of the law than I care to admit back then, but the others will remember how good I was with a blade. Once we had stopped the Maginastra and saved the children, including my darling Vell, I felt the position of Captain of the Ve'er Town Watch to be stifling my considerable talents. The Maginastra - what an enigma he is, I am sure he is of the aoi - came back often to Ve'er, and we spoke of events elsewhere. He told me of Haroka's dark stain on this part of the world, and I, knowing that it was Ve'er that had inadvertently sheltered this foul blight for centuries, decided to act. So I resigned my commission and journeyed far from my sleepy little town. Convinced Vres and Laxadaisi to come with me too. But I have been a fool. It is far too dangerous for us all here." "Well met, Paladin. Any friend of Sorrow, Mizuki and Nagure is one I consider to be a friend also. I admire their bravery and dedication, as shown by all Heroes of Heroica. I owe you a great debt." The party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) *Immune to Fragile* 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 Power: 32 (20 + 12) Defense: 10 (5 + 5) Health: 43/43 (9 + 19 + 11 + 1 + 3) Ether: 11/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health)), White Cloak (Max. Health +3, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 1 Nostrum, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Hastened, Encouraged, Lucky* 42 year old male human Raider Level 22 1/3 Power: 49 (22+24 + 3), 34 for ranged attacks (22+9+3) Health: 35/35 (7+20+7) Gold: 1117 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health), 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: Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, Mead, 9x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Metasimian Ale, Key (Quest Item). Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 12.5 Power: 26 (Level 12 + WP 14) Defense: 12 (Yeti Fur Coat) Health: 19/19 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 11) Gold: 59 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14). Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear.) Inventory: (Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Ruby) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 15.5 *Immune to wind* Power: 24 (Level 15+ WP:9) Defense: 2 (Winged Circlet) Health: 26/26 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 14 + 3(White Cloak)) Ether: 15/19 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 14) Gold: 71 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 4 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Rito Feather, Shackles of War Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 16 Power: 28 Defense: 1 Health: 27/27 Gold: 1270 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 14 Power: 24 (14 + 10) Health: 20/20 (7 + 13) Gold:182 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class)) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Mead, 2 Nostrum, 1 Smelling Salts, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew

"Right you are Hybros, though I have a feeling that even Lion's Heart won't be enough to stun this guy." Tarn changed his weapon to his non-elemental sword and attacked Magic Traveller from the back row. "I'm sure we could learn much from each other, if we were not fighting!" he said to the strange figure.

"Oh my!" Tarn was momentarily distracted by the serene beauty of the room, but gripped Helbaerend tightly. Sizing up the opponents, he decided to attack the Gardener from the back row as she would be doubly susceptible to the elements in his axe. "I don't mind taking on the big magical guy with my sword, in the hope that I stun him, but if I do, I won't be able to change my target. Mr Daggerfall, you better attack him from the back row as we don't want a free hit from that guy!"

The party with all above taken into account: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) 51 years old male human Paladin Level 20 Power: 32 (20 + 12) Defense: 5 (5) Health: 43/43 (9 + 19 + 11 + 1 + 3) Ether: 11/25 (5 + 1 + 18) Gold: 280 Equipment: (Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Fauxthril Shield with Paladin emblem (SP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health)), White Cloak (Max. Health +3) Inventory: (Emerald Staff (WP:10 Wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Diamond x2, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 1 Nostrum, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume) Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) *Immune to Weakened, Asleep, Confusion and Blinded**Immune to Darkness Elemental Damage* **Party Leader** *Hastened, Encouraged, Lucky* 42 year old male human Raider Level 22 1/3 Power: 49 (22+24 + 3), 34 for ranged attacks (22+9+3) Health: 35/35 (7+20+7) Gold: 1117 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 24, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health), 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: Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Opal, Mead, 9x Grand Potion, 1 Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 6x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bedroll, 3x Mythril Shard, Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Metasimian Ale, Key (Quest Item). Nagure(Costy) *Immune to Ice-based elemental damage* 34 year old Male Yeti Barbarian. Level 12.5 Power: 26 (Level 12 + WP 14) Defense: 12 (Yeti Fur Coat) Health: 19/19 (Barbarian base 8 + level bonus 11) Gold: 59 Equipment: (Fafnir (WP: 14). Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear.) Inventory: (Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Helmet (Artifact, headwear, SP: 1, suitable for Rogues or Clerics and their Advanced Classes), Summoning Amulet (Quest Item), Ruby, Heavy Armour (SP5, Protects from Fragile-effect.) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) 262 year old female Elven Cleric Level 15.5 *Immune to wind* Power: 24 (Level 15+ WP:9) Defense: 2 (Winged Circlet) Health: 26/26 (Base Cleric 9 + Level bonus 14 + 3(White Cloak)) Ether: 15/19 (Base Cleric 5 + Level bonus 14) Gold: 71 Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), White Cloak(+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to wind; headwear) Inventory: Staff (WP:6, Wood) Torch Staff (WP:5,Fire), Hammer (WP: 6), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 2 potions, 3 elixirs, 4 remedies, Phoenix essence, Phoenix incense, Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Rito Feather, Shackles of War Sorrow (Endgame) 428 year old undead Assassin Level: 16 Power: 28 Defense: 1 Health: 27/27 Gold: 1270 Equipment: Steel fan (WP12, Ice elemental) Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise Inventory: Bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core Mizuki Kimura (zakura) Age: 21 Gender: Female Race: Human Class: Rogue Level: 14 Power: 24 (14 + 10) Health: 20/20 (7 + 13) Gold:182 Equipment: (Dagger[WP 10], Eye Patch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class)) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Mead, 2 Nostrum, 1 Smelling Salts, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Guts takes the key from the lifeless body of Rex and uses it on the cell door. Hlin strides out with a big smile on his face, and Vres and Laxadaisi follow eagerly. "Thank you heroes, it is gratifying to see you all coming to rescue Hlin Horrkkba, Grand Adventurer Extrordinaire, and his erstwhile and dependable companions Vres and Laxadaisi." At this, the two roll their eyes, although it is clear that they are fond of Hlin regardless. "Look where your Grand Adventuring skills got us, Hlin!" "It is good to be free of that cell, I couldn't listen to Hlin prattle on much longer. I was going to get Rex to gnaw my arm off instead."