Endgame

"Wait a second. These a re demon remains? Just not more of that black vial we saw earlier?" It was becoming clear to Octavyn that he was almost out of his element. Almost, but not quite. "If these are the experimentors remains, then, we can only presume one thing: Doppel got free. And if he isn't in this lab, he could be absolutely anywher ein Eubric... A deranged killing machine on the loose." Karie pokes around the black puddles of goo, determining they were quite dead.

Straightneing his posture, his hand drifting to his sheathed corseque, Octavyn follows Bradock and Skrall forward. "One step closer to the final confrontation, it seems." The party steps through the door, but instead of encountering the haywire Doppel, they find something else entirely... Black ink, splattered across the wall - being an almost perfect match to the vial of black plasm. Odd, dimly glowing eyes float in the puddles of black goo... These were remains of some sort of creature. Karie can recall vividly this horrid substance, being the smae thing that stained her when she stabbed the Oculoids to death.

Keep in mind that it isn't neccasarily a split personality yet; "Conversation" with yourself is pretty common just normally. Talking to yourself is a fairly standard nowdays. Also, we're nothing more then a consensus of neurons percieving the world through chemical reactions inside our brain, we you could argue with have millions of split personalities.

Hey, Sorrow has kind of sort of lost his!

"You look conflicted there, Baradock." "The world is full of surprises, it seems. What human was beind the ploy you helped foil?"

"Oh, the whole works, eh? Mid to late afternoon right now, currently - I'm guessing we'll have this wrapped up by sunset. I won't ruin the evening for you two... Although dragging you three into this whole demon debacle probably makes for a pretty bad day, huh? I'll tell the bossman when he clocks in for work tomorrow. Huh, never noticed your face could turn that red. Must've been the white make-up.

"Something tells me whoever is pulling the strings is anything but human. Demons would never accept a human as their Master..." "Any reason why, exactly?"

Octavyn skims the documents. Even below the black mesh of his mask, the party could see his eyes widening, than narrowing into slits with every passing sentence. His shoulders begin to sag, as if defeated. He addresses the party, not averting his gaze from the documents. "So. Quick briefing. The Harvester was the weapon that Masson - head of the Syndicate and that purple gent - built and used. Karie convinced him to smash it. In the right hands, it is nonlethal, doesn't require mcuh physcial contact, and can disable hearing, taste, sight, sound, touch, and common sense for breif periods of time. In the wrong hands, it could bisect and blind someone at the same time. Masson was the right hands, but even he saw how sinister the damn thing was, and crushed it. Apparently, whatever freakshow is pulling the strings behind this place took a little walk around Masson's head and copied down the schematics. Now, whoever the "Master" beind this plot is, the guy clearly has resources: In all likelihood, he will be making several dozen, if not hundreds of Harvesters, if given the time. On the postive time, they'll still have to tweak the design; A nonethal weapon isn't all that useful to a group that clearly has intent to kill. ...I'm debating on whethe ror not to tell Masson about this one."

Octavyn had not yet gotten to read the documents. "...Something you read, Karie?" Kair elooks at the boxes: Each marked with an emotion, seemingly going with the potions from earlier. They were marked Curiosity, Confusion, Sadness, and Happiness: all of them empty. It was likely they wer eused to tiwst Doppel's emotions into something they could use against humans: mold him into a ruthless killing machine.

Round Seven of the Riot Battle! >Sarge VS Siri (back): Special Damage Critical Hit (17x2=34+18=52x4=208/2=104-3=101 damage) >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Damage Damage (48/2=24 damage) >Erdathcath VS Sister Torch (back): Hit Critical Hit (13x2=26+19=45 damage) >Erdathcath VS Sister Pitchfork (back): Special Damage Critical Hit (13x2=26+19=45 damage) >Em VS Mr. M. Opoly (back): Shield: triple Shot! (17+4=21x2=42 damage to all!) Sarge goes in for a stunning manuever, his thralls only watching-glassy eyed as the Witch slices at Siri. However, Jetorix respond sin a rage, seemingly giving up all reason to protect what he seemed to view as just a source of pleasure. Why was this? He takes a ferocious slash at Sarge, sending him skidding across the asphalt. Erdathcath and Em gasp as they watch their heaviy hitter crumple to the ground, but their aim is still true: They take down both of the Sisters, their bodies collapsing the ground, dead. Only Jetorix, Siri, and the moneygrubbing Mr. M Opoly remains. The Battle Rages On! "DIE!" Jetorix, Level 48 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 832/999 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. "Aww, Jetorix, that's so sweet... it's like I'm contyrolling you or something!" Siri, Level 40 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 57/498 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 "Gahahahahaha! C'mon, Jetorix, go for that bugger with bow next!" 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) *Knocked Out!* 54 years old male human witch Level 18 *Dual Strike* *Immune to blinded* *Hastened* Power: 37 (18+17+2) Health: 0/38 (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!* *Burning!* Power: 29 Health: 18/33 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), Phoenix Essence, mage's muffler Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Encouraged!* *Burning!* Unknown age male human ranger Level 14.5 Power: 23 SP: 2 Health: 18/21 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 --------------------------------------------------------- QM Note: If JediMaster Brick does not post within the next 24-36 hours, I'm afraid I'll have to replac ehim. The rat tilts its head to one side. <Mmmrrph. Apology accpeted begrudgingly, gearhead. This place used to be the height of luxury for glowrats like me: Dark spaces, tiny bugs, warm and cozy crannies galore! But now there's this crazy bomber running around... Get this. The Proggs hired an explosive expert - one of their own kind! - To help them deal with this monumental construction project. Than suddenly, bam, comes into work today just like usual, than suddenly the yellow critter goes nuts. The little yellow freak starts blowing up everyone, and nobody noticed him! Stealthy dude. I tried telling the weird shlled guys around here, but they just kind of shooed me off. I don't think they understand rat...>

QM Note: I apologize for the delay: the next week should be nothing but smooth sailing. Karie, still getting over her episode in the ahallway, reads both documents: Karie, horrified, move son to the next document... Baradock goes over to the black vial, carefully inspecting its contents. Black plasm swirls inside of the clear glass, small sparks of color dancing in the darkness... But Baradock can't get a true read on what it really was. Skrall inspects the tools in the corner: Both of them surgical equipment. It seemed this place was ill armed, in terms of actual weaponry... The axe looked like it was made for incisions, while the sceptre for magically reattaching severed limbs.

Round Six of the Riot Battle! >Sarge VS Siri (back): Special Damage Hit (17+18=35x2=70/2=35x2=70-3=67 damage) >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Miss Shield: Mass Illusion (back): Masked Mage and Sister Torch Hexed! >Erdathcath VS Sister Torch (back): Miss Aim (19 damage) >Erdathcath VS Sister Pitchfork (back): Aim Hit (19+13=32 damage) >Em drinks a potion (back) >Mr. M Opoly VS Sarge: 18/2=9 damage! >Masked Mage: 20-5=15 damage to self! Weakened, Em retreats to the abck to chug a potion while Sarge and Erdathcath drive back the thinning mob. Erdathcath keeps up her barrage of fire, Sarge ensnaring the minds of some of the mobsters. The Masked Mage, instead of blasting Sarge, plunges his wand through his own chest, effectively killing himself. The Battle Rages On! "...You drove him to suicide?!" Jetorix, Level 48 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 879/999 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. "I can only imagine what you would make this body do if you hexed it. Humans like you are sickening." Siri, Level 40 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 168/498 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 "Oh no... I'm next on the chopping block!" Mr. M. Opoly, Level 18 Humanoid HP: 139/160 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. "Let my sister go, you witch!" Sister Pitchfork, Level 19 Humanoid *Confused! 3 rounds remaining* HP: 52/150 Specials: Pitch Forks and Torches: Ina barrage of stabs and fire, all heroes take 25 damage and begin to Burn, taking 2 damage per round. Frenzied Jabbing: With the lost of her sister, Sister Pitchfork frantically stabs the hero who rolled Special Damage, doing anywhere from 1 to 50 damage. (Decided by RNG.) If Sister Torch is alive, Pitch Forks and Torches is used. If not, Frenzied Jabbing is used instead. Drops: Grating Stone "...Yes, sir..." Sister Torch, Level 19 Humanoid *Confused! 3 rounds remaining* *Hexed! 1 round remaining* HP: 41/150 Specials: Pitch Forks and Torches: Ina barrage of stabs and fire, all heroes take 25 damage and begin to Burn, taking 2 damage per round. Frenzied Flaming: With the lost of her sister, Sister Pitchfork frantically scorches all heroes, all of them becoming Burned, and taking 2 damage per round until remedied. The hero who rolled Special Damage becomes enraged as well. If Sister Torch is alive, Pitch Forks and Torches is used. If not, Frenzied Flaming is used instead. Drops: Military Grade Fire Bomb Riot Party: Sgt Jon. Mcency (Pyrovisionary) *Lucky!* *Burning!* 54 years old male human witch Level 18 *Dual Strike* *Immune to blinded* *Hastened* Power: 37 (18+17+2) Health: 23/38 (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!* *Burning!* Power: 29 Health: 18/33 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), Phoenix Essence, mage's muffler Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Encouraged!* *Burning!* Unknown age male human ranger Level 14.5 Power: 23 SP: 2 Health: 18/21 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

The party skulks through the doorway, forging deeper into the nightmarish experimentation complex. This room seemed even more twisted then the last: A plinth made out of hard rock, presumably for the patient, sits in the middle. Behind it sits a table, two documents haphazardly strewn out atop it. Rope can be seen underneath the operating table, likely to tie down the subject. Various syringes and a bottle of black plasm sits to the tables right, along with a variety of sealed boxes. Some other tools sit near the doorway as well. Bits and pieces of skeletons, likely the poor souls who were killed by the experimentation, where simply swept into the corner. The room was musty, the scent of blood in the air. Mold seemed to gather in the corners, the cieling dripping in some place. Poorly lit, only a green torch kept the room visisble. Without it, it would plunge into darkness for sure.

I grunt, looking away from the sorceror. "You have nothing else but your looks, don't you?"

"As much as he has persecuted me? No. Get a grip, Heckz - you're acting out of control. Whats gotten into you?"

I shake my head as I look at the raving, beauty crazed hero. "I pity you, really, I do. But that gives you no excuse to persecute and insult those who are "lesser" than you."

Here is what Sorrow would do: >Write note saying he'll come back later and to lock the door next time. >Quickly shuffle out of the apartment building. >Scream when you're outside of a 20 mile radius.

I take no notice of the monk's discerning stare. "It would explain how he knows how to train Beast Warriors... He's with them, so he would probably pick up the skill - or perhaps even taught the Wolfgang some of their tricks. Unbelievable.."

Okay, that one quest photo puts this in a far, far more sinister light. Coppper Fox, you bastard! I'm hoping we get to confront him soonish, at least. Sorrow isn't really someone to just see stuff like that and stay silent.

I bite my lip, concealing a tranquil fury. Copper Fox... Of all the veterans, he was the one who taught us almost everything we know about our job classes. Could he possibly be allied with scum like the wolfgang? "I was told by Violetta and Donny that they had a veteran in their rank and file... It seems we have a winner. That is the most suspicious thing of all."

"Sounds fine to me."

The books seemed to consist mostly of technical jargon... Some sentences seemed comprehensible, others not, intricate and foreign words making the meaning of the book unknown to Baradock. He simply couldn't understand it. However, a sheet of papyrus tucked in one of the books slips out... Octavyn gives a chuckle, forced through a noticeable anxiety. Octavyn clearly didn't like it here. "Hey, if you didn't use it, then I'm even more impressed about what you did to him! Just a little pyschology trick, that's all... Thought I'd cheer you up by remdining you of him. Worked atleast, huh?" The ominous green flame crackles from a smooth stone firepit. An odd incense sits at the base of the flame, covered in smoldering embers - touching it would likely be a poor idea. That is what seemed to give the flame its color, though. It did not seem to possess any mystical properties; especially not properties that could ever even match an iota of the Lifespark's power.

QM Note: Not sur ehow that happened, The_Customizer. Fixed, thanks for pointing that out! "For Jetorix, only, you fat pig." "Heh heh..." "You're a fat pig too, hun. Just a little less of a fat, old bastard. interpret that as a compliment if it makes you feel better!" Siri looks to Em. "Honestly, darling, you're the only one here who isn't currently a huge annoyance." Round Five of the Riot Battle! >Sarge VS Siri (back): Damage Hit (17+18=35x2=70/2=35x2=70-3=67 damage) >Sarge VS Jetorix (back): Hit Hit (Again! ) (17+18=35x2=70/2=35x2=70-5=65 damage, Counterstruck for 48/2=24 damage) >Erdathcath VS Sister Torch (back): Miss Roots Of Life (32 damage healed to all allies) >Erdathcath VS Sister Pitchfork (back): Special Damage Special Damage (Pitchforks and Torches: All heroes take 25 damage and are burned!) >Em VS Masked Mage (back): Critical Hit (7x2=14+15=29x2=58-5=53 damage) >Mr. M Opoly VS Sarge: 18/2=9 damage! Sarge slashes at an agitated Siri, retreating before the woman could retaliate. Sarge could even sniff her jasmine perfume as he attacked, the scent lingering in his nose for a bit. He charges Jetroix and cuts open his side - only to be promplty faceplanted by the warlord. The roots of life rise again, lifting Sarge pack to his feet. However, the rioting sisters grow furious, letting loose a barrage of jabs. The younger sister even manages to light the clothes of every hero on fire. Even while bursting into flames Em remains calm, quit enearly killing the masked mage. The Battle Rages On! "I'm unstoppable! Can't you see?" Jetorix, Level 48 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 889/999 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. "Hmmmph. Like I said, except the ranger, you're all such annoyances..." Siri, Level 40 Humanoid *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 245/498 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 ". . ." Masked Mage, Level 20 Humanoid HP: 13/130 SP: 5 Specials: Firewall: Creates a line of fire, engulfing the Back Row in flame. Anyone who attacks in the back row takes 8 damage, disregarding row and SP. Passive Specials: Ether Drain: The Masked Mage sucks 1 ether from all ether-users at the end of every turn. Drops: Grand Tonic "Nnrggh..." Mr. M. Opoly, Level 18 Humanoid HP: 139/160 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. "Bleed!" *Confused! 1 rounds remaining* Sister Pitchfork, Level 19 Humanoid HP: 84/150 Specials: Pitch Forks and Torches: Ina barrage of stabs and fire, all heroes take 25 damage and begin to Burn, taking 2 damage per round. Frenzied Jabbing: With the lost of her sister, Sister Pitchfork frantically stabs the hero who rolled Special Damage, doing anywhere from 1 to 50 damage. (Decided by RNG.) If Sister Torch is alive, Pitch Forks and Torches is used. If not, Frenzied Jabbing is used instead. Drops: Grating Stone "Burn!" Sister Torch, Level 19 Humanoid HP: 60/150 Specials: Pitch Forks and Torches: Ina barrage of stabs and fire, all heroes take 25 damage and begin to Burn, taking 2 damage per round. Frenzied Flaming: With the lost of her sister, Sister Pitchfork frantically scorches all heroes, all of them becoming Burned, and taking 2 damage per round until remedied. The hero who rolled Special Damage becomes enraged as well. If Sister Torch is alive, Pitch Forks and Torches is used. If not, Frenzied Flaming is used instead. Drops: Military Grade Fire Bomb Riot Party: Sgt Jon. Mcency (Pyrovisionary) *Lucky!* *Burning!* 54 years old male human witch Level 18 *Dual Strike* *Immune to blinded* *Hastened* Power: 37 (18+17+2) Health: 23/38 (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!* *Burning!* Power: 29 Health: 18/33 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), Phoenix Essence, mage's muffler Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Encouraged!* *Burning!* Unknown age male human ranger Level 14.5 Power: 23 SP: 2 Health: 8/21 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 x5, 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 unfurls the rug, seemingly finding nothing... he goes to gaze through the gaping hole in the wall. He casn see no hostile enemies - or anything living, for that matter. Just more boxes and miscellaneous furniture, by the looks of things. However, something soon nips the Evoker's foot. "Squeek Squueecckkh!" <Hey, Gearhead! I was sleeping in there!> It seemed this glowing little critter decided to snuggle up in the rolled up carpet, and skittered out when Jeaux inspected it...

Welcome back to the game, Sisco!

"I'd say 13 wrenches and 10 hammers."