Endgame

Considering that Masson is a fairly tall gentleman, I'm wondering how tall Karie's heels are beneath that dress- she is clearly towering over him at some points.

"Remember what I said in the Marketplace, lad. Beauty can't last, so make sure you have something else besides it."

I give a smirk, although it was impossible to notice. "Oh, yes... And you're quite the trendsetter, aren't you?"

"Actually, the broad working in the medbay says its the opposite. The smell was the only thing strong enough to wake his brain up - so it could tell his body to collapse. Honestly, if he hadn't gotten his head out of the clouds and finally fall unconscious, he could've very easily have killed himself from utter exhaustion."

I look as heroes all about plant their shoulders on the tables, trying desperately to slam down their opponent's hand. The occasioanl "thunk" can be heard throughout the hall. "That is the newest trend, huh?"

QM Note: Flipz once again ran another round for me, but soon I will be returning full throttle. Guest QM Note: Erdy isn't Hastened anymore (because she was Knocked Out), so unfortunately Jetorix gets 40 health back. Things...didn't go much better from there. Round Eleven of the Riot Battle! >Em VS Jetorix (back): Damage (No confusion; 48/2=24-4=20 damage, Em KO'd.) >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Special Mirror (No confusion; Mob Stampede: 48/2/2=12 damage) (18+19.5=37.5/2/2=10-5=5 damage Jetorix) >Erdathcath VS Jetorix (back): Damage Critical Hit (13x2=26+19=45-5=40 damage) >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Damage (No confusion; 48/2=24 damage) Jetorix utterly decimates everyone. Sarge tries to lead the party against Jetorix, but the armored warrior flattens Em before he can move, and Sarge himself receives a pair of well-aimed blows for his trouble. Only Erdy is able to score a hit against the opponent. "Hehehe...not so tough now, are you?" The Battle Rages On! "Fools! Just give up now!" Jetorix, Level 48 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* *Confused! 3 rounds remaining* HP: 314/999 SP: 5 Specials: Arc Slash: In a wide swing, all heroes take 28 damage from Jetorix. Bonebreaker: Jetorix crushes the hero who rolled Special Damage with his axe, dropping their level, max HP, and max Ether by 4 each for the rest of the battle. Mob Stampede: The hero who rolled Special Damage is assaulted by the combined strength of the mob, taking damage to all of their levels added together divided by 2. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Defensive Postion: Jetorix has a 1/6 chanc eof Countersriking at the end of every round he is succesfully hit. Drops: Jinxy Juice, Frost Helmet, 40 gold. Riot Party: Sgt Jon. Mcency (Pyrovisionary) 54 years old male human witch Level 18 *Dual Strike* *Immune to blinded* *Hastened!* Power: 37 (18+17+2) Health: 2/38 (7+17+8+3+3) Ether: 10/19 (18+1) Gold: 277 (70 owed to Brickington) Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:17, dual strike, Light and Darkness-elemental, Hollow (empty) daggers), Witch's talisman (All attacks Cause the badly poisoned effect), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent hastened-effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear) Inventory: Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, stuns on successful hits, Hollow (-) halberd), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Mythril Shield (SP:20), Phoenix Essence x2 , Potion x4, Grand Potion x5, Remedy x5, Venom x3, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying glass, Business Card, Bone x2, 2x Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Counterstrike gloves Erdathcath Madilinas, 199 years old, Level 19.5 Druid *Lucky!* Power: 29 Health: 33/33 Ether: 21/22 Gold: 299 Equipped: Tritech Handcannon (WP:13), Satchel of Awesomeness (Permanent Lucky-effect; bodywear), Amulet of Optimism (Adds the confused-effect to all attacks; suitable to Erdathcath only; accessory) Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, 7 Mead, 9 Smelling Salts, 15 Venoms, 3 Deadly Venoms, 1 Super Deadly Venom, 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, Grand Tonic, Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrified), Mage's muffler (protects from sealing) Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Knocked Out!* Unknown age male human ranger Level 14.5 Power: 23 SP: 4 Health: 11/21 (6+13+2) Gold: 30 Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Anniversary Medal (Artefact/Accessory) (Power +2, SP +2, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +2. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year), Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect) Inventory: Consumables: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone x2, Nostrum x2, Potion x3, Remedy x4, Venom, Grand Potion, Mead, Ambrosia, Crystal Sovereign Weapons: Quality Cutlass (WP:6, Dagger), Bow(WP:5) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Equipment:White Marksman's Hat (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear), Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by (Asleep), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), Iron Knuckle Armour (Body, foot, and hand wear. Counts as one artefact. Usable by knights and dragoons. SP: 10. Cannot be removed by enemies) ------------------------------------------------------- A combination of a horrible smelling fungus and the smell of bomb soot mixed together to create the horrid stench permeating the room. Besides smelling absolutely terrible, it had no negative effects on the party. However, the stench seemed to prove too much for the exhausted and blank Elgar. As soon as he walks into the room, he crumples to the knees, collapsing like a puppet with its string cut. No amount of healing seemed to be capable of getting him back up... He was running a horrible fever. Jeaux carries his limp body out of the deeps, careful not to trip down the mounds of black rock he had used to ascend to his height. After about half an hour of backtracking, he finally makes it back to the Deep's entrnace, his pistons and gears whirring faster than before due to having to carry Elgar about. He is met by the blacksmith, who is astonished. "Wait, what? He just... Collapsed? Urgh... We'll sort this out ASAP." The Blacksmith takes Elgar in his arms, slithering off. An hour later, he returns... With Johon in tow. "Your friend Elgar was sent off to the Medical Wing of the Stronghold... And I found a replacement for you. Get acquainted, and you should be able to start right back from where you were cut off by that druid's freak accident. Johon has joined the party! Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 26 Power: 38 Health: 41/41 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 1109 (0CB(50)) Equipment: Weapon - Sword of Decay (WP:8) - (once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.) Shield - None Artefact 1 (L1-9) - Heavy Armour - SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights Artefact 2 (L10-19) - Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone Artefact 3 (L20-29) - Sticky Gloves - Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors.[ Artefact 4 (L30-39) - Artefact 5 (L40-49) - Artefact 6 (L50+) - Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned, Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages),Gladius (WP: 15, Darkness elemental, 1/3 chance of Fragile on succesful hits), Stalker’s Mallet (WP: 8, usable by Knights, Barbarians, and Harlots. Has a 1/2 chance to seal the enemy), Lullaby Wand (WP: 6, causes asleep-effect), Lovelorn Wand (WP: 6, causes enamored-effect.), Scaridy Wand (WP: 6 causes afraid-effect.), Wand of Wrath (WP: 6, causes enraged-effect.) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Grand Tonic (1), Remedy (0), Mead (10), Smelling Salts (20), Nostrum (20), Venom (2), Deadly Poison (1), Trial Brew (1), Ambrosia (1), Ectoplasm (1) Elements: Aquamarine (1), 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) Quest/RP/Misc. items: Blue Rose, Fifty Shades of Bley

Whichever you prefer, really. I imagine reading through it would be a lot more informative, but I can summarize it up for you if you wish.

They've met - Twice, actually! Telepathically - one was in an intelrude in 48, one was just a meta-example where we were testing Expert Classes.

I stride - not shamble, surprisngly, given my track record of walking into the hall like a wobbling maniac - into the hall. The past quest had been nowhere near as physically taxing as all the others. I take a seat, and begin taking sips of water. -------------------------------------- Chosen Hero for Quest 81: -Johon (BricksAndParts) QM Note: I'll write you in in the next quest update, B&P. For now, you can hit the marketplace.

Hey, The Regret doesn't think you're a monster.

I'm more referring to the fact that he attempted to get us to arrest Hoples due to the cherry connection, which I'm guessing was scripted - otherwise the quest really wouldn't have moved anywhere.

We must have differing view points then, because I never really felt any tension at all. Honestly, to sum it up, I felt as if the quest was meatless, basically. A great set-up for a mystery... But there never really was a mystery. After determining what was even stolen (Phase 1 of any investigation, basically) Watsap exposed himself. And with no other vaguely reasonable suspects, who else would we accuse, realistically?

I'm a bit divided on 87, really. First off: In terms of set building, this quest was by far your best, in my opinion. every picture and set was superb, and the character designs were great too - you are one of my favorite builders on here, Sandy. NPC interaction was stellar too, although we didn't get too spend too much time with them. The suspects in the marketplace after we cleared all of the zany and really fun to watch - flat, but definitely entertaining. Bunnina was my favorite out of the bunch. The cameos were good as well - thanks for including Lillith in the quest, I really appreciate it. Beyond the presentation, however, the quest struck me as a bit flawed. It didn't really feel like we were solving a mystery; It felt more along the lines of five rounds of I Spy, and suddenly the culprit reveals himself. The quest almost seemed arbitrary, in a way... I almost feel as if we should've been supplied with the information we spent the whole quest getting, and simply go off it from there. Instead, it felt like the quest was almost entirely just five games of I Spy; because in a way, it pretty much was. There was not really any evidence, contradictions, textimony was minimal, investigation was confined to photos we couldn't really interact with. There was pretty much no conflict and nothing to spur all that much RP... I like Sorrow to react to the quest's trials around him, and there really wasn't that much in general. It seemed to rely too much on real-time events as well... The quest was literally lootless, so if you wanted to get anything out of it beyond the Expert Class, you had to basically pounce on the updates. Overall, Sandy, I enjoyed the presentation immensely, but it didn't really feel like a mystery. I'm glad you took me along, but I feel this quest was a step lower from the great ones you usually deliver.

I can merely give a judgemental look as Watsap comes clean. I raise an eyebrow as several items, each bigger than the last, pour out of his hat - how was that even possible? "It truly is a shame that he did that... I hgighly doubt its going to help the Kobold's place in Eubric, that is for sure. Been a pleasure working with you all." I give a slight bow. "Even you, monk." I stare at the wriggling turtle in Thalion's hands. "The Merry Mermaid really isn't an establishment I'd like to be seen in... I have already got in several barfights in my Heroica careeer, and I don't think you need my appearance to set off another. I'll be seeing you all soon, heroes. Til' then." With that final remark, I jam my hands in my pockets, and tread back to the hall. This was one of the more mundane quests, to be sure, but sometimes it was nice to simply have a quick day in work. Maybe I'll finally be able to catch up on my prayers.

QM Note: I'm really sorry for the oace that this quest is going at - I'll try to get a steadier stream of updates going very soon. Round Ten of the Riot Battle! >Em uses a potion (back) >Sarge reivves Erdathcath (back) >Erdathcath heals Sarge (He is the only one with low health attacking - you can'tspontaneously activate the roots of life) (back): No heal Greater Heal (13x2=26+19=45 HP healed) >Erdathcath VS Jetorix (back): Special Damage Critical Hit (13x2=26+19=45-5=40 damage) >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Critical Hit (17x2=34+18=52x2=104/2=52-5=47 damage) Jetorix keeps fighting furiously on, but fortunately, Erdathcath is revived. They keep up their assault, managing to make a decent dent into the tyrant's health. "Why do you side with those infernal demons?" The Battle Rages On! "GRR!" Jetorix, Level 48 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* *Confused! 3 rounds remaining* HP: 329/999 SP: 5 Specials: Arc Slash: In a wide swing, all heroes take 28 damage from Jetorix. Bonebreaker: Jetorix crushes the hero who rolled Special Damage with his axe, dropping their level, max HP, and max Ether by 4 each for the rest of the battle. Mob Stampede: The hero who rolled Special Damage is assaulted by the combined strength of the mob, taking damage to all of their levels added together divided by 2. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Defensive Postion: Jetorix has a 1/6 chanc eof Countersriking at the end of every round he is succesfully hit. Drops: Jinxy Juice, Frost Helmet, 40 gold. Riot Party: Sgt Jon. Mcency (Pyrovisionary) 54 years old male human witch Level 18 *Dual Strike* *Immune to blinded* *Hastened!* Power: 37 (18+17+2) Health: 38/38 (7+17+8+3+3) Ether: 10/19 (18+1) Gold: 277 (70 owed to Brickington) Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:17, dual strike, Light and Darkness-elemental, Hollow (empty) daggers), Witch's talisman (All attacks Cause the badly poisoned effect), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent hastened-effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear) Inventory: Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, stuns on successful hits, Hollow (-) halberd), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Mythril Shield (SP:20), Phoenix Essence x2 , Potion x4, Grand Potion x5, Remedy x5, Venom x3, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying glass, Business Card, Bone x2, 2x Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Counterstrike gloves Erdathcath Madilinas, 199 years old, Level 19.5 Druid *Lucky!* Power: 29 Health: 33/33 Ether: 21/22 Gold: 299 Equipped: Tritech Handcannon (WP:13), Satchel of Awesomeness (Permanent Lucky-effect; bodywear), Amulet of Optimism (Adds the confused-effect to all attacks; suitable to Erdathcath only; accessory) Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, 7 Mead, 9 Smelling Salts, 15 Venoms, 3 Deadly Venoms, 1 Super Deadly Venom, 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, Grand Tonic, Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrified), Mage's muffler (protects from sealing) Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Encouraged!* Unknown age male human ranger Level 14.5 Power: 23 SP: 4 Health: 11/21 (6+13+2) Gold: 30 Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Anniversary Medal (Artefact/Accessory) (Power +2, SP +2, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +2. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year), Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect) Inventory: Consumables: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone x2, Nostrum x2, Potion x3, Remedy x4, Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Mead, Ambrosia, Crystal Sovereign Weapons: Quality Cutlass (WP:6, Dagger), Bow(WP:5) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Equipment:White Marksman's Hat (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear), Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by (Asleep), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), Iron Knuckle Armour (Body, foot, and hand wear. Counts as one artefact. Usable by knights and dragoons. SP: 10. Cannot be removed by enemies) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Stepping back out into the cavern's cold air, Jeaux carefully shuffles through the devestated Apartment building. heading into the far side of his current level, he steps inside, and finds a stairwell, beckoning for him to go upwards. It seemed to be mostly unscathed from the Deep's devesatation, almost serene in the fact it was still intact. Besides an awful smelling layer of soot around the bottom step, it was clearly good enough to be walked on.

I'm hoping late December? I still haven't gotten my health back entirely yet, so updates have been slow. Sometimes I begin to write battle updates and just get slmmaed with a sudden wave of exhaustion and/or a chronic migraine, and have to lie down for a bit.

Sign-Ups for 81 close in 12-24 hours!

"Unfortunately, given our time constraints, i highly doubt it will be acknowledged...." I give a slight bow to Serevan, fffering my hand for a handshake. "How do you do, Serevan? Ultimately, I'd have to agree with the other heroes... Watsap is the only indiviudal that would truly have a motive. There was no reason for him to suddenly turn on Hoples - he seemed able to connect the dots plenty quickly, and likely had already once-overed the photos."

"Unrelated or not, we'll have to confront the Copper Fox about this, one way or another. It adds up far, far too well for my tastes... I'm trying to take motive into account here, but thus far I am drawing a blank. The elderly rabbit woman... Bunnina, was it...? Is the only one who really has a suspicious light around them. What use would a superstar, for example, have for stealing all of those things?"

"Hmm. If it was a group, it is likely there are multiple suspects and culprits, not just one... Do you remember how many people there were?"

QM Note: Flipz once again ran anothe rround for me while the holidays were keeping me busy! Guest QM Note: Em, if Endgame forgets to account for your 4 SP again, smack him or something. This round perfectly demonstrates why it's so important. Round Ten of the Riot Battle! >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Hit (17+18=35+2=37*2*2/2=74-5=69 damage) >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Special Mirror (no Confusion; Arc Slash: All heroes take 28 damage, all enemies take 28 damage!) >Erdathcath VS Jetorix (back): >Erdathcath VS Jetorix (back): >Em VS Jetorix (back): Critical Hit (7*2=14+14=28+2=30*2=60-5=55 damage) Jetorix keeps fighting furiously on. He slashes his blade through the party once more, and this time Sarge's witchery is not quick enough to save Erdathcath, who falls. Barely holding on to consciousness, Em bravely launches a bolt that powers through the enemy's armor. "Hahahaha! You will...ungh...pay!" The Battle Rages On! "You will all fall, just like your Druid!" Jetorix, Level 48 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 426/999 SP: 5 Specials: Arc Slash: In a wide swing, all heroes take 28 damage from Jetorix. Bonebreaker: Jetorix crushes the hero who rolled Special Damage with his axe, dropping their level, max HP, and max Ether by 4 each for the rest of the battle. Mob Stampede: The hero who rolled Special Damage is assaulted by the combined strength of the mob, taking damage to all of their levels added together divided by 2. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Defensive Postion: Jetorix has a 1/6 chanc eof Countersriking at the end of every round he is succesfully hit. Drops: Jinxy Juice, Frost Helmet, 40 gold. Riot Party: Sgt Jon. Mcency (Pyrovisionary) 54 years old male human witch Level 18 *Dual Strike* *Immune to blinded* *Hastened!* Power: 37 (18+17+2) Health: 10/38 (7+17+8+3+3) Ether: 10/19 (18+1) Gold: 277 (70 owed to Brickington) Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:17, dual strike, Light and Darkness-elemental, Hollow (empty) daggers), Witch's talisman (All attacks Cause the badly poisoned effect), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent hastened-effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear) Inventory: Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, stuns on successful hits, Hollow (-) halberd), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Mythril Shield (SP:20), Phoenix Essence x2 , Potion x4, Grand Potion x5, Remedy x5, Venom x3, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying glass, Business Card, Bone x2, 2x Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Counterstrike gloves Erdathcath Madilinas, 199 years old, Level 19.5 Druid *Lucky!* *Knocked Out!* Power: 29 Health: 0/33 Ether: 22/22 Gold: 299 Equipped: Tritech Handcannon (WP:13), Satchel of Awesomeness (Permanent Lucky-effect; bodywear), Amulet of Optimism (Adds the confused-effect to all attacks; suitable to Erdathcath only; accessory) Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, 7 Mead, 9 Smelling Salts, 15 Venoms, 3 Deadly Venoms, 1 Super Deadly Venom, 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, Grand Tonic, Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrified), Mage's muffler (protects from sealing) Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Encouraged!* Unknown age male human ranger Level 14.5 Power: 23 SP: 4 Health: 1/21 (6+13+2) Gold: 30 Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Anniversary Medal (Artefact/Accessory) (Power +2, SP +2, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +2. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year), Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect) Inventory: Consumables: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone x2, Nostrum x2, Potion x4, Remedy x4, Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Mead, Ambrosia, Crystal Sovereign Weapons: Quality Cutlass (WP:6, Dagger), Bow(WP:5) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Equipment:White Marksman's Hat (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear), Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by (Asleep), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), Iron Knuckle Armour (Body, foot, and hand wear. Counts as one artefact. Usable by knights and dragoons. SP: 10. Cannot be removed by enemies) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Two spouts gurgle, water flowing out of one into the shattered pool. A fine layer of fungus is around the edges of the room, the damp air and the water flowing out from the broken bath helping it thrive. One of the spouts seems clogged, the edges crackling: Water was backing up isndie of it, thrashing to get out, but was unable. Jeaux walks out of the room: where would he go next?

What has been said about 86 is pretty much completely accurate. Octavyn being read book: I can agree with that one. The quest was originally going to be a lot more Octavyn oriented, but now it seems it was a good idea to withdraw him from such a major role. One of his major traits has always been his inability to shut up: In fact, he was originally going to be a lot worse. Thankully, I turned his outgoing-ness down quite a bit, and now he is atleast somewhat likeable. In fact, the fact that he can't shut his mouth was really what got himself barbequed: Even Augustus lampshades this was one of the reasons he resented Too rail-roady: I'd agree with that as well. You did have choices, though: You indeed could've taken the drugs from the junkies. Octavyn would've offered to slice them up for you, and they would've headed down and managed to puzzle out the gate, after some time. Doppel would've slaughtered the, however, so... Also: There were tons of hiden stuffs on the back of the documents. I have always hid stuff on the back of pieces of paper. Too Karie-centric: I feared this was happening as well. I wanted someone from both the oculoid and Syndicate story archs to help get the other heroes in the know (Otherwise, the monologuing would be far, far worse) but it resulted in her accidentally stealing the show once more. I tried throwing lines to both Skrall and Baradock, but considering Karie "knew" octavyn better, the little lines I threw out went far beyond others. Battles: Grumble grumble pumpkin bombs. Skrall, really, I don't mind you decimating Doppel. It was my own fault - no need to feel sorry for another person's mistake.

Masson returns the embrace as he passes over the bouquet - it was just as good, if not better, then the last one he got her. "I was going to head home, change into something more formal, and then pick you up at your apartment... Willing to see the Dream Oath with me tonight, Karie?" Slowly, he kisses Karie on the cheek - it was clear he was a lot more awkward in public. "I'll try not to break into your house again, ma cherie." The party hears a clambering behind them; they nearly draw their weapons, still on edge after the night's events, but it is only Octavyn, carrying three blue pouches. Even now, he cannot resist a chance for a wisecrack. "Aww, isn't that precious. Hey, Mr. Boss, if you could peel yourself off my coworker for a second, I could pay the hired hands here. Thanks for all of your help tonight, guys and gal. I definitely couldn't do it alone, that's for damn sure. If you have time one of these nights, drop by the Albatross Inn. I'm the bartender there... I'll probably be able to slip you pint or two, and we can trade stories. Until then, heroes!" Octavyn tosses a pouch to each of the heroes, catching them. The gold coins jangle, and, sure enough, counting them out revealed there were exactly 100 gold in each bag. With a threat to Eubric destroyed and their reward in hand, they knew that ~The Quest Was Succesful~ The Party: Skrall (Waterbrick Down) 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 33.75 *Favors Ancient and Humanoid enemies* *Immune to Fragile, Blinded, and Confused* *Gains 3x experience* Power Bonus: +2 WP Defense: 8 Health: 38/47 Gold: 207 Equipment: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:12/24 vs. Beasts, fire, ice, wind, and darkness-elemental), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies, back wear), Tricorne (SP: 3, head wear), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, wearer is immune to fragile, blind, and confused effects, body wear), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains 3x experience from fights, accessory) Inventory: Composite Bow (WP:12, ignores SP, light, lightning, water, wood, and earth-elemental; bow), Wooden Shield (SP:5), Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), 9x Smoke Bomb, 2 Dirt Bombs, Fire Bomb, 5 Water Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Minimizing Dust, 4x Bone, 6x Venoms, 2x Deadly Venoms, Potion, 3 Grand Potions, Phoenix Essence, 6 Phoenix Incenses, Smelling Salts, 5x Meads, 2 Nostrums, 2x Titan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), 1 Deluxe Skeleton, Remedy x2, Jinxy Juice, Blind Fury Karie Alderflask Level 20.33 Witch *Immune to Hexed!* Power: 30 Defense: 2 Health: 26/34 Ether: 22/26 Gold: 182 Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, Whip, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1. Coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle.), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Paper Doll (immunity to Hexed; accessory) Inventory: Tools/Scrolls: Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Blindness, Consumables/Bombs: Mead (1),Nostrum (1), Remedies (4), Venom (7), Smoke bomb (1), Grand Tonic (4), Potion (1), Military Grade Darkness Bomb (1), Pumpkin Bomb (1) (causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used.), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Love Potion x2 Aretefacts/Weapons: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured, Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Sexy (WP: 8, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Rusty Dagger (WP:2 - Deals the Badly Poisoned Effect, Breaks After 3 Uses), Doppleganger (Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits.) Quest Items: Entry 11, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp), Forest Journal Gemstones: (None at this time) (Cryos) ?? year old Male Human Barbarian Level 4 Power: 8 Health: 10/10 Gold: 170 Equipment: Calcified Club (WP: 5, Earth-Elemental) Inventory: Potion x3, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Starter Halberd (WP:3), Deadly Venom, Light Armor, Blind Fury QM Note: Thanks for playing! You are all free to update your stats now, as well as return to the hall - the quest is over. Any feedback you leave in the QM Lounge will be much appreciated!