Endgame

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: 107 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: 82 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: 70 Equipment: Calcified Club (WP: 5, Earth-Elemental) Inventory: Potion x3, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Starter Halberd (WP:3), Deadly Venom, Light Armor, Blind Fury "Noted. I'll be sure to take you folks up on that offer... One day or another, I suppose. Today was the last day off I have from work for the year, though, so it'll have to be after Grogmas.: Octavyn gives a long whistle. "Well, brother, I'll be seeing you around." "Same to you, Octavyn. Try not to unleash any more Devils, alright?" "I'll try not to, Augustus! Now, heroes... Onwards!" With a triumphant raise of his corseque, Octavyn leads the way back to the Syndicate's headquarters. The rain calms down, the droplets getting less and less frequent - until stopping altogether. The clouds clear, and a full moon shines through... After a mere 10 minutes of walking - without being disturbed by luminescent vermin, addled junkies, or horrifying abominations - they reach the fountain at which the whole quest started. "Give me five minutes or so, I'll be retrieving your pay." Octavyn slots his corseque's hilt into a very specific slot in the fountain's interior. With a twsit, a trapdoor slides open, revealing the base's entrance. With a leap similar to the one the admin used to go down the cliffside, he descends down into the trapdoor, entering the base. Meanwhile, the party spots a familiar face. A man in purple carrying a bouquet walks down the street, a white-masked girl taking a similar route, she notices the heroes first, turning around to greet them. "Hey! Heroes! You're back! Mr. Masson Cour Boss Sir... They're back from their assignment!" Masson turns around and notices the heroes, a subtle smile playing on his lips. He and Olivia backtrack to converse with them. "Olivia, no need to be so formal. We're off hours, after all. Ah, hello, gentlemen." Masson's gaze shifts towards Karie. "And lady, of course. Glad to see you're all safe... Octavyn didn't put you too badly in trouble, I take it?" This must've been the same purple man they saw clocking in to work during the quest's beginning. Only difference this time, he was unmasked. He looks sheepishly down at the bouquet in his hands, quite nearly on the verge of blushing for a split second. "So, um... Would you like these now or later, ma cherie?"

QM Note: Special thanks to Flipz for running this round while I was being slammed with both Hanukkah and Thanksgiving! Guest QM Note: Kintobor, I've rearranged Karie's inventory somewhat to make it less...well, insane. Everything should still be there, but if you could double-check I'd appreciate it. Also...goddammit, Skrall. >Skrall uses Jinxy Juice on Doppel (Back) >Skrall VS Doppel (Back): Marking the Favored Marking the Favored Hit Aim (14*3=42+33=75*16=1200 damage; Favor Dark or Mechanical?) >Octavyn >Augustus >Baradock >Karie Baradock, weaponless and woozy, runs over to grapple with Octavyn once more. He grabs the gold-clad amin by the shoulders, his hands gradually forming into sharp spires - aiming to slit the admin's throat. Skrall douses the monstrosity in Jinxy Juice, and aims true. His arrow sails through the storm's ferocious winds, plunging into Doppel's head. Dark ink spews out of the wound like a geyser, Doppel stumbling back, howling in agony. "That's the scream I heard...!" Augustus's realization seemingly jolts Doppel back into the reality of the battle. Pouring ink from every wound, his entire body trembling, he once again charges Octavyn. However, he can see it from a mile away this time. Octavyn scrapes his corseque across the cobblestone ground as he sprints towards the inky abomination, generating sparks... As they make contact, he swings up in a vertical slash, his corseque cleaving through Doppel's entire body and showering the beast in sparks. Doppel collapses to the ground, oozing black blood - defeated. "It's done. Thanks for the save, Skrall." The Battle is victorious! All heroes gain their respective amounts of EXP. Party Leader, please distribute the loot: Ectoplasm (Raises maximum ether by 2 permanently.) Jinxy Juice Smelling Salts Retribution: WP: 10, Longsword. The blade wielded by Doppel, reassembled from his remains. The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits. 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* *Encouraged!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!* Power Bonus: +2 WP Defense: 8 Health: 38/47 Gold: 107 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: 82 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) Quest Items: Entry 11, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp), Forest Journal Gemstones: (None at this time) (Cryos) *Encouraged!* ?? year old Male Human Barbarian Level 4 Power: 8 Health: 7/10 Gold: 70 Equipment: Calcified Club (WP: 5, Earth-Elemental) Inventory: Potion x3, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Starter Halberd (WP:3), Deadly Venom, Light Armor, Blind Fury "Huzzah!" Octavyn Scelin, Level 31 Rogue HP: 29/39 SP: 5 Power Bonus: 4 Gold: 105[ Equipment: Octavyn's Corseque (WP: 13), Syndicate Cape (SP: 4, Backwear), Sticky Gloves (Handwear), Golden Headwear (+4 power, immunity to Fragile and Blindness) Inventory: Nostrum, Neutralizer, Ambrosia, Grand Potion, Red Phosphorous Grenade x3, Dozing Syringes x2 "Is that it, then?" Augustus, Level 25.33 Skirmisher HP: 24/42 SP: 4 Equipment: Augustus's Corseque (WP: 13, Polearm), Steel Gauntlets (SP: 4, Handwear) Inventory: Remedy, Potion As the party sifts through the loot, Octavyn and Augustus converse with eachother. "So, points for style back there, brother?" "Not really, no." Augustus seems to have something he wants to get off his mind. "Look. I expected to come down here, seeing you and your hired hands bumbling around, struggling to accomplish anything - Just like I envisioned the rest of the Syndicate. I wanted to see you have difficulty... All so I would have the excuse to pull my daughter out of the Syndicate. Out of your mentorship. I wanted some justification in my mind, before you went through. But..." "Heh. But?" "Instead, I came down here, seeing you pursuing that... thing." Augustus looks disgustedly at Doppel's writhing body, before continuing. "And you beat it off. That horrific thing, and you and your friends just decimated it. You didn't even need my help; I was unnecasary in that fight. And... To be honest, I doubt a group of Wolfgang thugs could've ever handled that thing. It would simply cast them aside." Octavyn's grin grows even bigger. "Go on, continue." There is a flash of brotherly annoyance on Augustu's brow before he continues. "The Syndicate seems to do good, and seems to be good at what it does. Heroica too. Perhaps we disagree on some things - In fact, it is a certainty that we do - but without your intervention, that Doppel would've gone on a killing spree. Who knows how many people it'd off before someone could stop it." Augustus pauses a bit. "So... Good job." Octavyn pats his brother on the shoulder. "Sooooooo. Grogmas is coming up. Dinner at your place this year." "Don't push it, little brother." Meanwhile, Doppel stirs. "It's... It's kind of sad... Right now... In what might be my final moments... I have... Clarity. when I peered into the minds of my captors, i saw so many things... I saw ehre they planned to bring me when I was "complete". A towering citadel, dwarfing the horizon, cloaked in darkness... I saw their master, a terrible being... A being who has caused countless deaths, so many wars, so much bloddhshed... A being who wants nothing more than complete destruction of humankind, with power and potential to back up his schemes. I saw more humans being captured, altered, in other labs... The Devil Program, they call it. So I'm a Devil. And there are more Devils out there, more Doppels, more humans being tortured... Dozens, hundreds... Too many. Maybe... Maybe this isn't real. Maybe this is all an illusion. Maybe, when I lose consciousness, I'll wake up back in that horrible place, bound by chains to a lab table. But... But maybe this is the end. And if it is? Thank you. Thank you for stopping me when I couldn't stop... myself." Doppel looks up at the rain. "The rain. It's... It's so warm and soothing, isn't it? Wash away the anger... Wash away the sorrow... Wash away the hate... Wash away the stains of time. Wash away it all away... All of it." And sure enough, his life fading and his consciousness fleeting, the downpour begins to sweep the Devil away. He seemed to be almost fille dwith bliss as the droplets of water bombarded him. Streams of black ink begin to seperate from him, flowing into the ocean below... Dissolving into nothingness. The rain carries away his entire body, washing away all of the horrible black plasm, leaving nothing but a pile of bones. In his final moments, Doppel had finally found peace... Peace that had eluded him ever since he was sent to that hellish place right blow the heroes' feet. Octavyn stands solemnly. His cape billowing in the wind, he slips his mask back over his head. "Well... Thus ends this mission. I'm not sure what we've gotten ourselves tangled into, but this is the end of this chapter. Distribute the spoils, and we can head back to base... I have your reward waiting there."

Much appreciated, Flipz! Your set is almost out of the oven.

I get the feeling my excessive copy-pasting is to blame for that one!

Public indecency and someone wanting to be devoured in public. Lovely. How are these people not persecuted, but I am? One of them is walking around naked, for Helvetia's sakes. I go over to the old women, clear my throat, and say in a slightly louder, slightly clearer tone than usual: "Have you been here yesterday or the day before?"

It isn't going to be a boss.

Eh, I don't mind... Because I plan on having a battle in a future quest with 5 Doppels at once. Along with more equally high level enemies.

I actually have the LDD window open right now as I type this. Happy Thanksgiving, Flipz. This is probably for the best, anyway. Now you folks may get to go to Baltarok!

Ah, so Shard B is dead too. Since Skrall will be getting 4 rolls and a x16 multiplier on this round, shall I just auto-run this battle, 86ers?

QM Note: Due to Augustus being a Skirmisher, Baradock was encouraged during his last hit, thus meaning Shard B is down. Only a Sleeping Doppel remains.

Skrall, I'm beginning to notice a direct correlation between you and bosses getting steamrolled.

QM Note: Allow me to use my QM reality warping powers, in that case... and give you a x8 multiplier. Retribution is destroyed, so re-plan accordingly.

QM Note: Am I missing something here? You never switched to your composite bow, correct?

QM Note: Text editor is really finicky when it comes to underlining and crossing out, so I finally managed to fix that. Sarge got knocked out, so is no longer lucky. I don't bother marking it on Erdathcath's simply because she is always lucky.

QM Note: You've forced my hand. "Why do you even bother? I was made to slaughter humans... There is no chance of victory.

Round Ten of the Riot Battle! >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Shield: Mass Illusion! >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Special Damage (Arc Slash: All heroes take 28 damage, all enemies take 28 damage!) >Erdathcath VS Mr. M Opoly (back): Hit Critical Hit (13x2=26+19=45 damage, Confused effect) >Erdathcath VS Mr. M Opoly (back): Damage Hit (13+19=31 damage) >Em throws an ice bomb The party mows down Mr. M Opoly, Sarge twisting around Jetorix's blade as it slashes through the party. With a wicked grin he turns it back on Siri, causing her to knocke dout form the blade's blunt force. "Do you have a death wish?!" The Battle Rages On! "If you're so eager to die, then so be it!" Jetorix, Level 48 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* *Confused! 1 rounds remaining* HP: 583/999 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: 24/38 (7+17+8+3+3) Ether: 10/19 (+1) Gold: 277 (70 owed to Brickington) Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:17, dual strike, Light, Darkness, 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), Pheonix 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 *Hastened!* Power: 29 Health: 10/33 Ether: 22/22 Gold: 299 Equipped: Tritech Handcannon (WP:13), Satchel of Awesomeness (Causes 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 petrify), Mage's muffler 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: 2 Health: 9/21 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)[/font], 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, Quality Cutlass (WP:6, Dagger) 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), Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe,Bow(WP:5), 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), Ambrosia, Crystal Sovereign ----------------------------------------------------------- Entering another room of the apartment building... A bath house, devestated as equally as the rest of the building.

Indeed it does! I chose "Supporting Me" simply for the lyrics, although I suppose the whole dissonant techno thing goes with his disposition. The song has a tendency to garble the lyrics, so:

QM Note: Everything is fixed: Although Karie bought 3 pumpkin bombs, and threw one, meaning she should have two. >Skrall downs a Nostrum (back) >Skrall VS Retribution (back): Critical Hit Critical Hit (12x2=24+33=57x8=456 damage.) >Augustus VS Doppel Shard B (back): Damage (25/2=13-4=9 damage) >Karie VS Doppel Shard A (back): Hit (11+20=31/2=16-4=12 damage) >Baradock VS Doppel Shard B (back): Critical Hit (5x2=10+3=13/2=7x2=14-3=11 damage) >Octavyn stabs Doppel with another Dozing Syringe (back) The battle almost seems to stalemate - atleast in this round. Skrall downs a Nostrum and fires a powerful shot. The bow pierces through the blade, the weapon shattering into ink. A Doppel Shard lunges at Augustus while Karie whips another one into submission. Baradock slices up some ooze, Octavyn once again thrusting a dozing syringe through Doppel's chest. The creature becomes dazed and woozy, on the brink of slumber. "I'm running out of these, Skrall..." The Battle Rages On! "Zzzzzz..." Doppel (Augustus), Level 50 Dark Mechanical *Fragile! 1 rounds remaining* *Reinforced!* *Asleep! 3 rounds remaining* HP: 1114/1150 SP: 4 Immune to Sealing, Stunning, and Blindness Specials: Lash Out: In a sudden fit of rage, Doppel stabs all heroes with Retribution, causing all of them to take damage equal to their level. Mark Of The Favored: Doppel, in Skrall's form, chooses one hero in particular to focus in on. That hero takes 30 damage, and for three rounds, even when not in Skrall's form, Doppel defies row when attacking that hero. (Used only while mimicking Skrall.) Mass Illusion: Doppel, imitating Karie, casts a spell over the party. All heroes have a 1/3 chance of becoming Hexed. (Used only when Mimicking Karie.) Battle Frenzy: Doppel, masquerading as Baradock, hits all heroes. All heroes automatically have their health halved. (Can only be used when mimicking Baradock.) Mug: Doppel, while impersonating as Octavyn, rushes at the hero who rolled Special Damage. That hero takes 45 damage and has their postive effects stolen. (Postive effects last for one round.) (can only be used when imitating Octavyn.) Phalanx: Doppel, mimicking Augustus, goes into a defensive position. All enemies receive half damage for the next 2 rounds. (Can only be used when mimicking Augustus.) Specials decided by die roll, choosing between any available specials. Passive Specials (Mimic-specific): Hunter's Way: Doppel retreats to the back row, and becomes a ranged fighter. (Used only when mimicking Skrall.) Bewitching Personality: "Karie" has a 50/50 chance of either Hexing or Enamoring one random hero at the end of every round, which is deicded by die roll. The chosen effect is then placed on a randomly decided hero. (Used only when mimicking Karie.) Barbaric Rage: On rolls of Damage, Doppel deals damage to all heroes, as well as defying SP and Row. (Used only when mimicking Baradock.) I Hope You Choke!: Every round, Doppel throws down a Red Phosphorous Grenade. (Used only when mimicking Octavyn.) Defensive Stance: Doppel Reinforces all enemies, including himself. (Used only when mimicking Augustus.) Passive Specials: Parts Of A Whole: Every successful hit on Doppel causes him to spawn two Doppel shards. Mimicry: The last person to land a successful hit on Doppel will be the person he chooses to imitate at the end of that round. Doppel's level is the imitated hero's level x2. Drops: Ectoplasm, Jinxy Juice, Smelling Salts The Party: Skrall (Waterbrick Down) 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 33 *Favors Ancient and Human enemies* *Immune to Fragile, Blinded, and Confused* *Gains 3x experience* *Encouraged!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!* Power Bonus: +2 WP Defense: 8 Health: 38/47 Gold: 107 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 Witch Power: 30 Defense: 2 Health: 26/34 Ether: 22/26 Gold: 82 Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, Whip, successful hits lowers the target's level. Coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle.) by 1. 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 Inventory: Mead (1),Nostrum (1), Remedies (4), Venom (7), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (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, Scroll of Sleep, Grand Tonic, Love Potion x2 Quest Items: Entry 11, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp), Forest Journal Aretefacts/Weapons: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Scroll of Frailty (Costs 1 ether, causes fragile effect to target for three rounds), Scroll of Blindness (cost 1 ether, target is blinded for three rounds) Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamouredeffect), 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) Gemstones: (None at this time) (Cryos) *Encouraged!* ?? year old Male Human Barbarian Level 3 Power: 8 Health: 7/10 Gold: 70 Equipment: Calcified Club (WP: 5, Earth-Elemental) Inventory: Potion x3, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Starter Halberd (WP:3), Deadly Venom, Light Armor, Blind Fury "This is it!" Octavyn Scelin, Level 30.66 Rogue HP: 29/39 SP: 5 Power Bonus: 4 Gold: 105 Equipment: Octavyn's Corseque (WP: 13), Syndicate Cape (SP: 4, Backwear), Sticky Gloves (Handwear), Golden Headwear (+4 power, immunity to Fragile and Blindness) Inventory: Nostrum, Neutralizer, Ambrosia, Grand Potion, Red Phosphorous Grenade x3, Dozing Syringes x2 "To think something like this was the source..." Augustus, Level 25 Skirmisher HP: 24/42 SP: 4 Equipment: Augustus's Corseque (WP: 13, Polearm), Steel Gauntlets (SP: 4, Handwear) Inventory: Remedy, Potion

QM Note: Augustus immediately woke Doppel up with his attack.

Round One one of the Duel With Doppel! >Baradock VS Red Phosphorous Grenade (front): Critical Hit (5x2=10+3=13 damage) >Karie casts a Scroll Of Frailty on Doppel (back): Success! >Skrall VS Retribution (back): Special Damage: Lash Out (All heroes take damage equal to their level) >Octavyn stabs Doppel with a Dozing Syringe (back) >Augustus VS Doppel (back): Hit (13+25=38x2=76/2=38-4=34 damage) The party and the horrible inky hybrid clash, the battle starting off. Baradock bats the grenade off of the platform, the device rolling off the cliff and into the ocean. Karie makes Doppel fragile, but this serves to trigger a sudden anger. As Skrall takes aim at Doppel's weapon, he suddenly begins slashing with expert precision, cutting all heroes. Octavyn stabs the inky madman with a syringe, and allows his brother to get a good hit on him. Two black blobs explode out from the wound, as Doppel's body ripples; swithcing from Octavyn to Augustus) "Urgh, now he's impersonating me..." "Now you know how I feel, eh, brother?" The Battle Rages On! "Your efforts are in vain. I was made far too powerful for my own good." Doppel (Augustus), Level 60 Dark Mechanical *Fragile! 3 rounds remaining* *Reinforced!* HP: 1114/1150 SP: 4 Immune to Sealing, Stunning, and Blindness Specials: Lash Out: In a sudden fit of rage, Doppel stabs all heroes with Retribution, causing all of them to take damage equal to their level. Mark Of The Favored: Doppel, in Skrall's form, chooses one hero in particular to focus in on. That hero takes 30 damage, and for three rounds, even when not in Skrall's form, Doppel defies row when attacking that hero. (Used only while mimicking Skrall.) Mass Illusion: Doppel, imitating Karie, casts a spell over the party. All heroes have a 1/3 chance of becoming Hexed. (Used only when Mimicking Karie.) Battle Frenzy: Doppel, masquerading as Baradock, hits all heroes. All heroes automatically have their health halved. (Can only be used when mimicking Baradock.) Mug: Doppel, while impersonating as Octavyn, rushes at the hero who rolled Special Damage. That hero takes 45 damage and has their postive effects stolen. (Postive effects last for one round.) (can only be used when imitating Octavyn.) Phalanx: Doppel, mimicking Augustus, goes into a defensive position. All enemies receive half damage for the next 2 rounds. (Can only be used when mimicking Augustus.) Specials decided by die roll, choosing between any available specials. Passive Specials (Mimic-specific): Hunter's Way: Doppel retreats to the back row, and becomes a ranged fighter. (Used only when mimicking Skrall.) Bewitching Personality: "Karie" has a 50/50 chance of either Hexing or Enamoring one random hero at the end of every round, which is deicded by die roll. The chosen effect is then placed on a randomly decided hero. (Used only when mimicking Karie.) Barbaric Rage: On rolls of Damage, Doppel deals damage to all heroes, as well as defying SP and Row. (Used only when mimicking Baradock.) I Hope You Choke!: Every round, Doppel throws down a Red Phosphorous Grenade. (Used only when mimicking Octavyn.) Defensive Stance: Doppel Reinforces all enemies, including himself. (Used only when mimicking Augustus.) Passive Specials: Parts Of A Whole: Every successful hit on Doppel causes him to spawn two Doppel shards. Mimicry: The last person to land a successful hit on Doppel will be the person he chooses to imitate at the end of that round. Doppel's level is the imitated hero's level x2. Drops: Ectoplasm, Jinxy Juice, Smelling Salts Retribution, Level 44 Dark Mechanical *Reinforced!* HP: 400/400 SP: 12 Immune to all negative effects! Specials: Lash Out: In a sudden fit of rage, Doppel stabs all heroes with Retribution, causing all of them to take damage eqaul to their level. Deep Wounds: Doppel thrusts Retribution through a heroes stomach. That hero is reduced to 1 HP and Doomed. They have their max HP, max ether, level and SP reduced by 2 for the rest of the battle, as well. Specials alternate. Passive Specials: Payback: On rolls of Damage, Retribution inflicts the hero who rolled Damage with any negative effects Doppel currently has. Hand On Approach: Retribution is Knocked Out when Doppel is defeated. Drops: Retribution Doppel Shard A, Level ?? Dark Mechanical *Reinforced!* *Reattaches in 2 rounds!* HP: 8/8 SP: 4 Specials: Hit And Run: The Doppel Shard does damage equal to the hero's level, and instantly rejoins with Doppel, restoring 25 HP to him. Passive Specials: Regeneration: After two rounds, the Doppel Shard rejoins with Doppel, restoring 25 HP to him. Senseless Sludge: The Doppel Shard cannot rejoin with Doppel as long as it is Sealed or Blind. Doppel Shard B, Level ?? Dark Mechanical *Reinforced!* *Reattaches in 2 rounds!* HP: 8/8 SP: 4 Specials: Hit And Run: The Doppel Shard does damage equal to the hero's level, and instantly rejoins with Doppel, restoring 25 HP to him. Passive Specials: Regeneration: After two rounds, the Doppel Shard rejoins with Doppel, restoring 25 HP to him. Senseless Sludge: The Doppel Shard cannot rejoin with Doppel as long as it is Sealed or Blind. The Party: Skrall (Waterbrick Down) 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 33 *Favors Ancient and Human enemies* *Immune to Fragile, Blinded, and Confused* *Gains 3x experience* *Encouraged!* Power Bonus: +2 WP Defense: 8 Health: 38/47 Gold: 107 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 Witch Power: 30 Defense: 2 Health: 26/34 Ether: 22/26 Gold: 82 Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, Whip, successful hits lowers the target's level. Coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle.) by 1. 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 Inventory: Mead (1),Nostrum (1), Remedies (4), Venom (7), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1),Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Grand Tonic (4), Potion (1), Military Grade Darkness Bomb (1), Pumpkin Bomb (2) (causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used.), Tonic, Scroll of Sleep, Grand Tonic, Love Potion x2 Quest Items: Entry 11, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp), Forest Journal Aretefacts/Weapons: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Scroll of Frailty (Costs 1 ether, causes fragile effect to target for three rounds), Scroll of Blindness (cost 1 ether, target is blinded for three rounds) Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamouredeffect), 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) Gemstones: (None at this time) (Cryos) *Encouraged!* ?? year old Male Human Barbarian Level 3 Power: 8 Health: 7/10 Gold: 70 Equipment: Calcified Club (WP: 5, Earth-Elemental) Inventory: Potion x3, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Starter Halberd (WP:3), Deadly Venom, Light Armor, Blind Fury "This is it!" Octavyn Scelin, Level 30.66 Rogue HP: 29/39 SP: 5 Power Bonus: 4 Gold: 105 Equipment: Octavyn's Corseque (WP: 13), Syndicate Cape (SP: 4, Backwear), Sticky Gloves (Handwear), Golden Headwear (+4 power, immunity to Fragile and Blindness) Inventory: Nostrum, Neutralizer, Ambrosia, Grand Potion, Red Phosphorous Grenade x3, Dozing Syringes x2 "To think something like this was the source..." Augustus, Level 25 Skirmisher HP: 33/42 SP: 4 Equipment: Augustus's Corseque (WP: 13, Polearm), Steel Gauntlets (SP: 4, Handwear) Inventory: Remedy, Potion

QM Note: I'll be counting "Succesful Hits" as anything that targets him and deals actual damage; so no, bombs, scrolls, and syringes will have no effect on what be mimics. This also means that they do not produce Doppel Shards. Doppel shards will not get a free hit when they are created. Keep in mind though that Doppel's character-passives kick in the second he takes their form; So if Karie is the last person to hit Doppel, for example, next round one hero would be hexed or enamored.

Siri poses seductively, doing nothing to cause the male heroes to look away - acting as if she was modelling her tight fitting battle robes. "Do I smell jealousy, hun?" Round Nine of the Riot Battle! >Sarge picks up his Demonic Scissors >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Critical Hit (17x2=34+18=52x4=204/2=102-5=97 damage) >Erdathcath VS Mr. M Opoly (back): Special Damage Damage (18/2=9 damage) >Erdathcath VS Siri (back): Special Damage Aim (19-3=16 damage) >Em picks up his bow Erdathcath revives Sarge. Both heroes can no longer ignore Siri's beauty, become enamored to the point where they drop their weapons. They wouldn't dare harm her now - she was too gorgeous to die. The Battle Rages On! "Hrrrmm." Jetorix, Level 48 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* *Confused! 2 rounds remaining* HP: 616/999 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. "C'mon, boys, you going to let that treehugger hurt me?" Siri, Level 40 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* *Confused! 3 rounds* HP: 21/498 SP: 3 Specials: Cloak and Dagger: Using her robes to her advantage in an attack, Siri Confuses a hero and makes Fragile for 3 rounds, as well a reducing them to half HP. More Than A Concubine: With a sway of her hips, all male heroes become Enamored with Siri, as well as causing them to drop their weapons. That hero must spend a turn to pick up that weapon. Drops: Lover's Locket, Love Potion, Blind Fury "Got ya." Mr. M. Opoly, Level 18 Humanoid HP: 91/160 Specials: Bankrupt: Mr. M Opoly steals 50 gold, healing himself by 50 HP. He adds it into his inventory: Every turn he has it, he stashes 10 gold, prventing the heroes from retrieving it. Drops: 80 gold. Riot Party: Sgt Jon. Mcency (Pyrovisionary) 54 years old male human witch Level 18 *Dual Strike* *Immune to blinded* *Hastened* *Enamored With Siri! 3 rounds remaining* Power: 37 (18+17+2) Health: 38/38 (7+17+8+3+3) Ether: 10/19 (+1) Gold: 277 (70 owed to Brickington) Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:17, dual strike, Light, Darkness, 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), Pheonix 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 *Hastened!* Power: 29 Health: 24/33 Ether: 22/22 Gold: 299 Equipped: Tritech Handcannon (WP:13), Satchel of Awesomeness (Causes 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 petrify), Mage's muffler Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Encouraged!* *Enamored With Siri! 3 rounds remaining* Unknown age male human ranger Level 14.5 Power: 23 SP: 2 Health: 21/21 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)[/font], 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, Quality Cutlass (WP:6, Dagger) 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), Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe,Bow(WP:5), 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), Ambrosia, Crystal Sovereign ----------------------------------------------------------- Jeaux bids his rodent acquantance good bye, exitting out. Along with the blank-eyed Elgar, he ascends to the apartment's next floor.

Hopefully everyone likes Doppels shapeshifting antics, as ell as the custom specials/passives around their characters!

"I took the day off to do some fishing, considering I already had to take time off to deliver my testimony... I also wanted to see the Syndicate's - and Heroica's - work ethic, I suppose. my daughter is in the former; I'm not going to let her hang around with a bunch of novices doing nothing but wearing masks and intimidating people." Augustus hesitates before saying the second thing. "...It seems you people do good." Octavyn can do nothing but give a slightly smug chuckle. "Care to lend a hand, big brother?" "...Yes, of course." Augustus draws his corseque, pointing it at Doppel. "I can't simply stand around and let a sociopath run off when I'm capable of stopping him, can I?" Augustus has joined the party! The party bands together, staring down the murderous creature before them. His rage seems to have subsided, the emotional shackles they placed on him once again slipping off. The Corseque in his hand begins to ripple and morph, turning into a weapon more suitable for him: Retribution. He stands solemnly in the increasing storm, his cape swaying in the breeze. Droplets of ink occasionally are blown off from his nearly perfect disguise, the wind tearing them off and throwing them to the ocean. He speaks, his voice hoarse and raspy. There is nothing but panic and confusion in his voice. "I don't know what's real, and what isn't... I feel as if I was only angry, furious at you all, because I was told to. And I'm not sure if I care. But now, nobody is telling me what to do, what to think, how to feel and who to hurt. Killing is the only thing I know for real; Everything else, may be myth, illusion, but killing will always be the same for me. They may have made me like this, but who am I to deny those who made me into what I am? I want to hate them, and I do, but... For some reason, I still feel gratitude for them. I need time to think... I just need some time to do what I need to do, and I'll..." Doppel suppresses his growing anger. "Time you refuse to give me. Real or illusion; It doesn't matter to me anymore... You refused to flee. Now you will perish!" Doppel dashes forward with surprising speed... And the battle begins! Prepare For The Final Battle! "It has come to this..." Doppel (Octavyn), Level 60 Dark Mechanical *Dodgy!* HP: 1150/1150 SP: 4 Immune to Sealing, Stunning, and Blindness Specials: Lash Out: In a sudden fit of rage, Doppel stabs all heroes with Retribution, causing all of them to take damage equal to their level. Mark Of The Favored: Doppel, in Skrall's form, chooses one hero in particular to focus in on. That hero takes 30 damage, and for three rounds, even when not in Skrall's form, Doppel defies row when attacking that hero. (Used only while mimicking Skrall.) Mass Illusion: Doppel, imitating Karie, casts a spell over the party. All heroes have a 1/3 chance of becoming Hexed. (Used only when Mimicking Karie.) Battle Frenzy: Doppel, masquerading as Baradock, hits all heroes. All heroes automatically have their health halved. (Can only be used when mimicking Baradock.) Mug: Doppel, while impersonating as Octavyn, rushes at the hero who rolled Special Damage. That hero takes 45 damage and has their postive effects stolen. (Postive effects last for one round.) (can only be used when imitating Octavyn.) Phalanx: Doppel, mimicking Augustus, goes into a defensive position. All enemies receive half damage for the next 2 rounds. (Can only be used when mimicking Augustus.) Specials decided by die roll, choosing between any available specials. Passive Specials (Mimic-specific): Hunter's Way: Doppel retreats to the back row, and becomes a ranged fighter. (Used only when mimicking Skrall.) Bewitching Personality: "Karie" has a 50/50 chance of either Hexing or Enamoring one random hero at the end of every round, which is deicded by die roll. The chosen effect is then placed on a randomly decided hero. (Used only when mimicking Karie.) Barbaric Rage: On rolls of Damage, Doppel deals damage to all heroes, as well as defying SP and Row. (Used only when mimicking Baradock.) I Hope You Choke!: Every round, Doppel throws down a Red Phosphorous Grenade. (Used only when mimicking Octavyn.) Defensive Stance: Doppel Reinforces all enemies, including himself. (Used only when mimicking Augustus.) Passive Specials: Parts Of A Whole: Every successful hit on Doppel causes him to spawn two Doppel shards. Mimicry: The last person to land a successful hit on Doppel will be the person he chooses to imitate at the end of that round. Doppel's level is the imitated hero's level x2. Drops: Ectoplasm, Jinxy Juice, Smelling Salts Retribution, Level 44 Dark Mechanical HP: 400/400 SP: 6 Immune to all negative effects! Specials: Lash Out: In a sudden fit of rage, Doppel stabs all heroes with Retribution, causing all of them to take damage eqaul to their level. Deep Wounds: Doppel thrusts Retribution through a heroes stomach. That hero is reduced to 1 HP and Doomed. They have their max HP, max ether, level and SP reduced by 2 for the rest of the battle, as well. Specials alternate. Passive Specials: Payback: On rolls of Damage, Retribution inflicts the hero who rolled Damage with any negative effects Doppel currently has. Hand On Approach: Retribution is Knocked Out when Doppel is defeated. Drops: Retribution Red Phosphorous Grenade, Level 0 Mechanical HP: 5/5 Specials: It's An Inanimate Object: It's an inanimate object. Passive Specials: Red Smoke: The Red Phosphorous grenade cloaks the battlefield in a cloud of gas. While any Grenade is still active, Doppel becomes Dodgy, having a 1/3 chance to Evade all attacks. The Party: Skrall (Waterbrick Down) 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 33 *Favors Ancient and Human enemies* *Immune to Fragile, Blinded, and Confused* *Gains 3x experience* *Encouraged!* Power Bonus: +2 WP Defense: 8 Health: 47/47 Gold: 107 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 Witch Power: 30 Defense: 2 Health: 34/34 Ether: 23/26 Gold: 82 Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, Whip, successful hits lowers the target's level. Coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle.) by 1. 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 Inventory: Mead (1),Nostrum (1), Remedies (4), Venom (7), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1),Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Grand Tonic (4), Potion (1), Military Grade Darkness Bomb (1), Pumpkin Bomb (2) (causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used.), Tonic, Scroll of Sleep, Grand Tonic, Love Potion x2 Quest Items: Entry 11, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp), Forest Journal Aretefacts/Weapons: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Scroll of Frailty (Costs 1 ether, causes fragile effect to target for three rounds), Scroll of Blindness (cost 1 ether, target is blinded for three rounds) Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamouredeffect), 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) Gemstones: (None at this time) (Cryos) *Encouraged!* ?? year old Male Human Barbarian Level 3 Power: 8 Health: 10/10 Gold: 70 Equipment: Calcified Club (WP: 5, Earth-Elemental) Inventory: Potion x3, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Starter Halberd (WP:3), Deadly Venom, Light Armor, Blind Fury "This is it!" Octavyn Scelin, Level 30.66 Rogue HP: 39/39 SP: 5 Power Bonus: 4 Gold: 105 Equipment: Octavyn's Corseque (WP: 13), Syndicate Cape (SP: 4, Backwear), Sticky Gloves (Handwear), Golden Headwear (+4 power, immunity to Fragile and Blindness) Inventory: Nostrum, Neutralizer, Ambrosia, Grand Potion, Red Phosphorous Grenade x3, Dozing Syringes x3 "To think something like this was the source..." Augustus, Level 25 Skirmisher HP: 42/42 SP: 4 Equipment: Augustus's Corseque (WP: 13, Polearm), Steel Gauntlets (SP: 4, Handwear) Inventory: Remedy, Potion