Endgame

Masson fails to notice Boomingham's gesture, his face half-buried in a pillow. "Boomingham, can I have the *wheeze* cap? I'll use it as a *cough* pillow." QM Note: I'll move this along when everyone checks in.

"..." Armstrong stands up. "I think now is a good time to draw this meeting to a close. Heroes, your quarters are through the door and on the left. Make yourselves at home as much megablocks you possibly can - the cots aren't exactly comfy. And, Johon? I wasn't alerted of your presence on this quest until we met eachother on the dock, so unfortunately you don't have a cot. You're going to have to make due with a bed roll for the time being." The heroes depart for their room, and after putting down their stuff, set about to explroing the ship... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~Twenty One Days Later...~ Days pass silently, one by one. The heroes adjust to mellow life on a ship, taking to activites such a fishing and tending to the ship. With the help of the Swift Sail it make sit across the seas of Olegaia in record time. Despite the tranquility of the voyage, tension and fear gnaw at the hearts and minds of every hero. Weeks pass, the air surrounding the ship growing bitter and cold as they draw closer and closer to The Regret's residence. The day before arrival, they retire to their quarters, the end of the boat trip in sight... Masson and Punii had already turned into for the night, both half asleep. Two cots were pushed together, Masson laying down on one half of the conjoined bed, and Punii is curled up on a carpet on the floor. "Ohhhh... It's *wheeze* just you... Sorrrryy, I was kinda *yawn* asleep.." "...Hello." Masson mumbles in a half asleep stupor. It was midnight almost, and most of the crew was already asleep as well.

"Boomingham, I never intended to harm anybody... Though I'm sure my words are falling on deaf ears right now, eh?" "Yeah, I'm a Progg... And a really, really *wheeze* puny one. I guess that's why I was named Punii. The lung is usually fine, besides some *cough* wheezing. I've lived with it for most of my life."

Bruce rolls a bottle of brandy across the table towards Boomingham. "I like the way you think, Boomingham. I'd join you, but we have a busy few weeks ahead of us, and hangovers on a rocking ship is like something straight outta hell. Maybe just a little sip for now, eh?" Bruce pulls out his own bottle and begins drinking along with Lawrence. "No, the *wheeze* wheezing is, uh, normal for me. I'm a *cough* runt, I guess, and... I was kind of burn with half a lung. It's not too *wheeze* pleasant. No, the treasure isn't our goal. I don't even know if it's *cough* real. The Regret... He used to be a slave to humans, hundreds of years ago. He... Got in a mining accident one *cough* dead, and he was on the border of starbing. He used some magic he stole from his slavemasters to *wheeze* mutilate his soul, making himself immortal, powerful... *wheeze* But it also drove him mad. He's been consumed by hate now, and he's *wheeze* genocidal.He has this artifact called the Lifespark, I guess. And he wants to *wheeze* devour its power and wipe out humanity. He's insane, Boomingham. He's... I think you've gotten a *wheeze* feeling of what type of monster he is."

I'm sorry, Zepher! If I remember 70 correctly, weekends are your busy time, right? Unfortunately, they're my down time.

"That's a good point, unless someone was intentionally trying to allow passage to the Lonely Island." "Normally I'd love to see such a sport, lad, but we don't really have the facilities, or a way to heal you if things go sour. Can't have the boat burn down." QM Note: I'll let Zepher respond before I move this on.

"Who knows? They're literally living waves. Anything might've done them in." "I'm just glad someone killed them. They kept that part of the sea under lockdown for far, far too long." Masson laughs. "Trust me, ma cherie, the reason I abstain is because drinking stresses me out. Don't worry. I'll enjoy these three weeks as long as you're here, methinks."

"All three of them, a gaping hole clean through their head."

"Some of them. The area around the island itself - The Lonely Island, I believe it's called, hasn't been navigated for a long while. There used to be three sea monsters guarding the waters around it. They were called all sorts of things. Living Waves, Hull Splitters-" "-Ameobosses. I researched them a few months back, after seeing them in the newspaper." "Hm. So I'm guessing you know their fates, then?" "All three died. Their corpses washed up on shores across Olegaia about a month ago." "Right you are! And if the grapevine ain't lyin', people have gotten it into their heads that the island has some sort of huge treasure. People worldwide are heading to that island now to claim the treasure." "Does that strike anyone *wheeze* else as... convenient?"

Masson chuckles. "Dare I ask why you want me to drink, Karie?" He gives his wife a smile.

There is no pirates, so worry not. I'm not so sure why you guys are so eager to end the calm before the strom! That's my job.

The Excelsus has many planks installed for the sole purpose of forcing people off of them.

"We have water and cider, if you're starying from alchohol. Not much else." Armstrong shrugs. "More than I trust you. And that isn't meant to be an attack, simply a statement. I trust me crew - each one of them has been helping this ship for at least six months. I've only "known" you for, what, an hour? But yes, my crew is reliable. Why do you ask?" "Meh, any mention of demons and everyone goes nuts. We'll probably start cannibilizing eachother halfway through, hah hah." Armstrong shoots Bruce a look that says one thing very clearly: His humor was currently not very much appreciated.

Part of the point of Cthulu is that you dont engage him in combat. It has been mentioned in passing before, though, so I'm gonna stop dropping hints.

Day and a half! Also, it'll slow down when we get to the first battle... Which just happens to be a boss. (Not the kind you're thinking of.)

"Fair enough. While we're on the subject of names... My first is Steven. Ever since I got this ship, I've been calling myself Captain Armstrong... I bet half of the people I'm introduced to don't know my first name."

"Em, huh? That short for anything?"

"Grudge, huh? I can't say I know much about him, myself. What'd he do?" Johon pulls out a bottle of some cheap Apple Cider - just good enough to taste decent, but didn't really provide him with any benefits. "Anyone else want anything?" "I'm abstaining, so no thank you..." Bruce laughs, and begins to joke with Masson. "I bet you're fun at parties."

"Thanks. Now, there is plenty of time to talk on the boat, and apparently not a lot of time left to waste, so we oughta get going." The party clops along the dock, eventually reaching Excelsus. They climb upa aldder, ascending it's tall hull, finding themselves on the deck. There, Captain Armstrong begins barking orders to his crew, the deckhands quickly unboxing and unfolding the Swift Sail. The heroes watch as they hoist it up the mast, finally seeing the Sand Queen's gift in it's full glory. "Huh. Sail looks pretty good when it's up, all things considered. Damn shame I have to return it to that Veteran when all is said and done, eh? Untie the ropes, boys, we're sailing out!" In a matter of minutes, the ropes binding Excelsus to the docks are undone, and before long the ship shoves out into sea. The Swift Sail carries the ship at an alarming rate, crusing through the ocean blue with ease. The briny oceanwind passes over the deck as the ship sails out. "Never thought I'd see the day where this vessel went so fast. Magic these days, huh? Either way, heroes, this voyage is gonna be a long while. We're sialing all the way into the coldest reaches of Olegaia, you know, and no amount of magic will make the trip instant. Join me in the galley and we'll talk - the deckhands have things covered topside for a little bit." The party follows Armstrong beneath deck and into the mess hall, a orange hatted man sitting idly. In a stark contrast, a chef frantically runs through his tiny kitchen, trying to prepare as much as he can in as little time as possible. The heroes pull up stools and take a seat at an isolated table, Armstrong sitting down as well. "Now then, some formal introductions. Captain Armstrong, former fisherman, former army man, current Captain hauling you lot across the sea for the next three weeks. Bruce?" "Aye, that's my name. I'm Bruce, first mate here." "And I'm the resident chef here, Chef Perdue. Hope you like seafood, because that's what you usually get on here. I've got some carrot soup going, at least." "Welcomin' guests with soup, Perdue? Ain't that just the definition of bland? Hah! Any of you boys and girls need some liquor? We have some onboard, if ya want it." "Booze aside, who would you folks be? I'm only familiar with Erdathcath. Any questions about your arrangements, or how we're running this vessel, be sure to ask now."

Punii seems to be getting uncomfortable. "Well, uh... Proggs are *wheeze* raw muscle in an armored shell, plus they're probably being buffed up by The Regret's magic, so... They could *cough* probably dislodge both a human's arms and gore them at the same time..." Even Masson seems unnerved. "Karie, what have we gotten ourselves into?" Armstrong speaks up. "Gonna make one thing clear, right now. I'm not going into the Citadel with you. I'm ferrying you halfway across the world and back, heroes. The best I can do when we get to The Remorse's - or whatever the hell is name is - island, the best I can do is guard the ship. Fair? Now, if someone could give me that sail, we can get rolling."

"Well, uh. Only one in fifty Proggs are *wheeze* female. So Proggs have to dig dens for the female, and if the female likes it, they get married... And then they're *wheeze* required by law to attempt to have at least fifty *cough* kids. You know, so we can continue living. The Regret *cough* abducted and brainwashed half of our Colony, so now the *wheeze* number has been bumped up to seventy five children."

Punii tilts his head in confusion. "What's *wheeze* wrong with being a witch? I mean, you're married to the man in *cough* purple, right? It can't be so bad then. And, uh, wow... I didn't realize before today how different *wheeze* human marriage is compared to Progg."

Punii waves his tail back and forth like a hand, apparently a greeting. "My name is *wheeze* Punii! Nice to meet you... You don't need to *cough* worry about that, not even adult Proggs shake hands. I mean, they have them - only larvae have no hands - but adults still don't *wheeze* do it. Different *wheeze* cultures, I guess. So, I'm an Alchemist. What are *cough* you, Karie?"

Masson sighs. "Boomingham. If we keep just pantomiming forever, we're both going to be dead before we even get to The Regret's front door. At one point we're going to start having to use actual communications, instead of just contemptful looks at each other. I bear no ill will towards you, Boomingham, although I'm sure you don't feel the same." Masson then turns to Johon. "Yes, I am... Your name is Johon, correct? I get the feeling we're going to be questing for a while, huh?" The Sand Queen hands Erdathcath the box containing the Swift Sail. "It seems that you have been elected as leader, Erdathcazth. I trust that you'll do well. Be sure to deliver that sail to the good Captain, when you meet him at the docks." "Thank *wheeze* you, Miss Sand Queen!" The Sand Queen lowers herself to stroke Punii's back. "You're very much welcome, little one. Now, I believe it is time for you to depart. And, heroes?" The Sand Queen looks directly at Boomingham as she says this: "Good luck. All of you." With that, the party of eight was off, Punii scurrying close behind them on the pavement. They walk through the bustling city, forging their way to the docks, the fresh morning breeze blowing gently across the city. After navigating a series of raods, the smell of seawater soon greets the heroes... As well as another man, dressed in green. "You're the heroes I've been hired to sail, right? I recognize the tree lady from a month ago. I'm Captain Armstrong." Armstrong points towards the ocean - speicifcally a single boat, bobbing gently on the waves. It was a rather impressive vessel, and a lofty one at that. "That's my pride and joy, the Excelsus. She just recently got a few improvements... I've installed some more firepower in there, in case that Regret bastard has a few aquatic lackies up his sleeve, or any pirates got the wrong idea. Now, who here has that sail? I've been told it's magical? Bah, between these magic sails and the Ji Pei working on "motors" and whatnot, pretty soon sea travel is gonna be trivial." The Party: Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) Level 30 Paladin *Immune to Darkness-, Fire-elemental; Immune to Fragile, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* *Pierces SP From Front Row* *SP Ignored From Back Row* Power: 49 (Level 29 + WP: 14 + Power Bonus: 5) Power Bonus: 5 Defense: 10 (SP: 7 + SP: 3) Health: 53/53 (Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 39 + Class bonus: 11 + Permanent bonus: 3) Ether: 29/29 (Base Ether: 0 + Level/Class bonus: 29) Gold: 916 Equipment: Scupperer (WP: 14; Darkness-, Fire-elemental; inflicts Bleeding (-5) and Poisoned (-10); great sword) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; Immune to Fragile, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness; Immune to Darkness-, Fire-elemental; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves, Mopag Helm (SP: 3; headwear), Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle) *Pseudo's Blessing (+4 Power; not an artifact)* Inventory: Frozen Saber (WP: 9; Light-, Ice-elemental; inflicts Stunned; great sword), Lullaby Wand (WP:6, Inflicts Sleeping Effect) • Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear) • Garnet, Sapphire, Amethyst • Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Bolero Of Fire (Cause Fire damage equal to the minstrel's level to all enemies per round for as long as the song is sung. Costs 10 ether per round. Minstrel Song) • Mulled Wine, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immune to Ice), Fireball Whiskey (Immunity to Fire One Battle OR 20 Fire Damage All Enemies), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Hamantasch (Lucky, Blessed), Milk, 5x Mead, x2 Nostrum, Ambrosia, x2 Smelling Salts • Bedroll *Chicken Leg (+2, Quest 28), Drumstick (+1, Quest 70) **Pseudo's Blessing (+4, Quest 40), Big Apple (+1, Quest 70) Karie Alderflask-Cour 23? years old human female Level 25.3 Witch Defence: 2 Health: 41/41 (7+24+8+2) Ether: 31/31 (1+24+4+2) Gold: 680 Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the users arm when outside of battle, whip), Catsuit (Wearer becomes nimble and has a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE, and Free Hits, suitable to women only; body wear), Ethereal Cloak (SP: +2, Max. Ether: +4, back wear), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed, accessory) Inventory: *Weapons: Spring Staff (WP: 12, healing someone else through this staff also heals the user by the same amount; water elemental staff), Grumpy's Staff (WP: 10, fire elemental staff), Doppleganger (WP: 10, Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on the target enemy on successful hits; longsword), Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP, longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Rusty Dagger (WP: 2, deals poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 uses) *Minstrel Weapons: Angelic Trumpet (WP: 5, user is blessed, instrument), Vagrant's Guitar (WP: 5, user is lucky) *Artefacts: Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee, and Money Maker; suitable for women only, body wear), Medal of Valour (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience in battle. Accessory), Skull Mask (SP: 1, wearer can pose as undead, headwear), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Changes user's appearance into an elf, accessory), Witch's Talisman (Makes the witch's poisonous attacks cause poisoned by 10-effect instead of poisoned by 1, suitable for witches; accessory) *Minstrel Artefacts: Encore Plectrum (If the same battle song is sung more than one round in a row, the song's ether cost for the consecutive rounds is halved; suitable for minstrels; accessory) *Gems: Ruby (Fire) *Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Newtity *Battle Songs: True Love's Serenade (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round, cost 10 ether; Battle Song) *Consumables: Potion, Grand Potion x2, Tonic, Grand Tonic x4, Remedy x4, Phoenix Essence x5, Nostrum x3, Mulled Wine, 9 Venoms, Pumpkin Bomb (causes poisoned by 1, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Neutralizer x2, Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened, and encouraged-effects upon consumption), 5 Herbal Infusions (Removes negative effects and causes Blessed and Transcended effects), Grating Stone *Tools: Telescope, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magic Compass *Sheep: Baaffy (Pet Sheep, whenever unleashed, puts random enemy fast asleep, unlimited use) Quest Items/Roleplay Item: Masson's Journal Entry 11, Map of Brendenton, Spider Coin (worth 1 gp), Forest Journal, Blue Syndicate Uniform, Kayla's Mask, Ulric's Letter Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) Automaton male, Evoker Level 18.5 *Blessed* *Transcended* *Immune to Sealing, Bleeding, and Confused* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 2 Health: 26/26 Ether: 19/19 Gold: 710 Equipment: Divine Cannonade (WP:13; gives blessed- and transcended-effects to user; hollow; handcannon), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5), Automaton Armor (SP:2, immune to bleeding and confused; suitable to automata only; bodywear) Inventory: Enchanted Bracelet (protects from sealing; accessory), Handy Suitcase (SP-2, use 2 items per round; accessory), Professor's Kit (successful attacks on Mechanical enemies have a 1/3 of turning them to the hero’s side for the next three rounds as a tamed monsters, accessory), Crescent Shield (SP: 5, halved damage from elemental attacks, shield), Topaz, Diamond, Amethyst, Soma, Tonic, Grand Tonic x2, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence x2, Remedy x2, Venom x2, Volatile Venom x4, Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Jinxy Juice, Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Bone x6, Experienced Turdwing (Deals the confused and poisoned by 1 effects on an opponent when used, fly familiar) Summons: Nilrem (Paladin Armor, Lightning Armor, Demon Armor) Em (emjajoas) *Immune to electricity* Unknown age human male Warden Level 17.5 Power Bonus: 5 Defense: 25 Health: 36/36 Gold: 38 Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Iron Knuckle Armour (Body, foot, and hand wear. Counts as one artefact. Usable by knights and dragoons. SP: 10. Cannot be removed by enemies), Vigilant (SP 12, halved damage from elemental attacks, immune to electricity, shield), Anniversary Medal (Artefact/Accessory) (Power +3, SP +3, Max. Health +3, Max. Ether +3. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year) Inventory: Consumables: Smoke bomb, Nostrum x2, Potion x3, Remedy x2, Venom, Grand Potion x5, Mead x2, Ambrosia x2, Smelling Salts Weapons: Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe Equipment: Crescent Shield (SP: 5, halved damage from elemental attacks, shield), Frost Helm (SP: 3, immune to ice, suitable for anyone) Buffs: Permanent + 3 HP, +2 Power, and +1 Ether from Crystal Sovereign. Erdathcath Madilinas, 199 years old, Level 22.66 Druid *Party Leader!* Power: 37 Health: 36/36 Ether: 25/25 Gold: 147 Equipped: Tritech Handcannon (WP:16, Fire-elemental, permanent poisoned 7, cursed), Satchel of Awesomeness (Permanent Lucky-effect; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Amulet of Optimism (Adds the confused-effect to all attacks; accessory, suitable to Erdathcath only), Machine's Heart (The hollowed out heart of Monolith, after being defeated, halves all damage from Earth, Electrical, and Mechanical type enemies; bodywear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: *Qlice (WP: 8, club, permanent Poison 4), Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, bow, provides hastened effect for one round each battle) *Mage's muffler (protects from sealing; accessory, suitable for anyone), Helmet (+1 max. health; headwear, suitable for anyone), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrified; accessory, suitable for anyone), Helmet (+1 max. health), *Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, *Scroll of Weakening *6 Potions, Grand Potion, 6 Mead, 5 Smelling Salts, 15 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, 2 Dirt Bombs, 2 Air Bombs, Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Saber teeth, Jinxy Juice x2, Grand Tonic x2, Love Potion, Blind Fury, Grating Stone, Mythril Shard x2, Silver Ore, 3 Elixirs, 2 Phoenix Essences, Emergency Essence x2, Agni Bomb, Sushi (restores 5 HP and 5 Ether), Neutralizer, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Equilibrium Tonic, Swift Sail Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 30.25 Power Bonus: +0 (0art+0perm) Health: 44/44 (lvl30+cls7+7perm+0art) Defense: 5 (5art+0Shield+0perm) Ether: 0/0/30 (lvl30 Kept Effects: *Natural Respite* *Restoration**Immune to: Fragile* *1.5 stealing multiplier* *Hide of The Bleeding* Temporary Effects: Gold: 2004 Equipment: Weapon: Muckraker (WP:+13, suit: Barbarians/Knights/Beast Warriors/Necromancers/Regulators, *Water, Wood, Earth*, Causes *Weakened*) Shield: Artefact 1 (1+): Heavy Armour (suit: Bararians/Knights, SP:+5, *Immune to Fragile*) Artefact 2 (10+): Hide of The Bleeding (suit: Anyone, +10HP +5ETH for every enemy user defeats) Artefact 3 (20+): Sticky Gloves (suit: Rogues/Beast Warriors, 1.5 multiplier for stealing) Artefact 4 (30+):Barbarian's Boots (suit: Barbarians/Chi Monks/Beast Warriors, *Restoration*) Artefact 5 (40+): Artefact 6 (50+): Artifacts: Simple Helmet (suit: Anyone, HP:+1), Pseudo's hood (suit: Anyone, Ignores Undead immunity), Quiver of Poisoning (suit: Rangers/Beast Warriors/Infiltrators/Winged Warriors, Causes *Poisoned by 1* using bows/crossbows), Blessed Amulet (suit: Anyone, *Immune to cursed*), Dog Statuette (Rover) (suit: Anyone, SP:+1), Counterstrike Gloves (suit: Anyone, deals damage equal to level when hit with free-hit), Sterile Gloves (Suit: Anyone, *Immune to Poisoned/Bleeding*), Bravado Boots (suit: Anyone, 1/6 chance of receiving *Lucky* at start of battle), Scarlet Hood (suit: Anyone, pwr:+4, *immune to stunned*) Weapons: Sword of Decay (WP:+8, suit: Barbaians/Knights/Mages, Causes *Decayed by X-3 rounds* X=dmg dealt/4, Effect does not stack), Greatsword (WP:+3, suit: Barbarians/Knights/Beast Warriors/Necromancers/Regulators), Focal Staff (WP:+5, suit: Clerics/Mages, Ability: Roll 3 at cost of 5 ether), Gladius (WP:+15, suit: Anyone, Darkness, 1/3 chance of causing *Fragile* on succesful hits), Stalker’s Mallet (WP:+8, suit: Barbarians/Knights/Harlots, 1/2 chance of causing *sealed*), Lullaby Wand (WP:+6, suit: Mages/Necromancers, Causes *asleep*), Lovelorn Wand (WP:+6, suit: Mages/Necromancers, Causes *enamored*), Scaridy Wand (WP:+6, suit: Mages/Necromancers, Causes *afraid*), Wand of Wrath (WP:+6, suit: Mages/Necromancers, Causes *enraged*), Shield (SP:+5, Suit: Knights/Dragoons/Regulators/Skirmishers) Consumables: Potions (25), Grand Potions (19), Tonics (0), Grand Tonics (1), Health Cores (1), Phoenix Essences (2), Remedies (9), Mead (14), Smelling Salts (18), Nostrums 16), Venoms (10), Deadly Venoms (7), Smoke Bombs (1) , Fire Bombs (1), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (14), Bones (13), Skeleton Decoys (1), Ambrosia (2), Mulled Wine (1), (1)Trial Brews (1), Ectoplasms (1), Level-Up Mushrooms (1) Elements: Aquamarine (2), Emerald (1), Garnet (1), Opal (1), Ruby (1), Sapphire (1), Topaz (1), Diamond (2), Amethyst (2) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1), Scroll of Frailty (1), Scroll of Weakening (1) Tools: Shovels (1), Pick-axes (2), Magic Compasses (1), Water Canteens (2), Magniscopes (1) Quest/RP/Misc. items: Blue Rose (Invasion of Luosh) (1), Fifty Shades of Bley (1), Mythril Shards (1) "The adventure begins..." Masson Cour, 26 years old, Level 50 Paragon HP: 70/70 SP: 5 Power Bonus: 5 Gold: 50 Equipment: Zandatsu (WP: 12, Longsword, suitable to Masson only, each succesful hit lowers target's Level/SP by 1) Syndicate Cowl Deluxe (SP: 5, Headwear, suitable to Masson only), Syndicate Uniform (+5 power, Bodywear), Quickdraw Sheathe (1/6 chance of starting every battle Hastened, Backwear), Wedding Ring (Immune to Enamored, Suitable to Masson only, cannot be dequipped, Accesory) Inventory: Spare Dagger (WP: 8), Remedy x3, Grand Potion x3 "Let's *wheeze* do this!" Punii, Level 20 Alchemist HP: 36/36 SP: 3 Equipment: Yellow Carapace (SP: 3, Backwear, cannot be dequipped, suitable to Punii only... Unless you want to skin him alive?), Tiny Tail (WP: 7, cannot be dequipped, suitable to Punii only... Unless you want to amputate it?) Inventory: Health Core, Ether Core, Grand Tonic x2, Nostrum, Military Grade Light Bomb

I do have an NPC planned that Boomingham will probably hit it up with not too far away. He likes booze, cigars, and holds a position of authority. Perfect fit.