Endgame

"Yes, and I'm four hundred twenty eight. I'm fairly certain I'm older than everyone else in this room combined. Now, I've been dead for four hundred twenty seven of those. Even still, I can tell you this: Life is worth living, not throwing yourself in front of one of Heroica's strongest assassins. I'm willing to talk this out, but I will not have any blood shed in this room. Not without retribution."

"I don't gamble with lives, Em. I won't fire until they do... Their lives are in their own hands for now. But when the die is cast... I do what an Assassin does, Em. It's a creed of sorts, I suppose." I don't turn my eyes from the Shadow Sisters.

"Expression pardoned, sir." I draw my bow, taking a step back and eying the new opponents. Witches, of ethereal bent. And one of them was a... little girl...? "Not again..." I murmur. "I don't think the grandfather card will work this time, old friend." "...You know, Syntax, sometimes you're good conversation, sometimes you're not." "I am you, you twit. Now, get your head in the game, unless you feel like staining your hands with another kid's blood." He was right, surprisingly. "I don't care whether or not you intend on killing us, "Shadow Sisters". You aren't throwing a kid in my line of fire. I won't allow it." I state, ice cold, arrow drawn. Unrelated, but urgent nonetheless: Kintobor, if you have the system, I strongly reccomend getting Mario and Luigi: Dream Team. Best Mario RPG, and probably the only game that has managed to beat Paper Mario TTYD in terms of quality since that game came out, in my opinion.

I raise an eyebrow as Watt annnounces his name. He looked about as shifty and unpleasant as I made him out to be in my mind. "Coming from somebody who is so ugly he'd rather have no face then show his real one? Hypocrite." Tcht. Touche. "Would you happen to have a brother, by any chance?"

Margaret chuckles weakly. "Oh, no, that's an easy one. Pretty much at sundown, on the dot, last night. Wonder how long the bastards have been hangin' 'round on this world, though..." The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Lucky!* *Blessed!* Level 35 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 47 (52 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 45/45 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+34) Ether: 30/48 (5+5+34+4) Gold: 100 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x3, Bedroll, Remedy x8, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison, Grating Stone x2, Tasty Fish Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Shade of Erick, Level 30 Shade of Seymour, Level 22 Shade Of Silver, Level 15 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Lucky!* Level: 25.33 Power: 36 (24+8+4) Health: 8/40 (24+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2800 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) 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) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle 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.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned 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) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (4), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic, Emergency Essence, Ambrosia Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Lucky!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 22/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 92 Defence: 2 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 7, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), 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) Inventory: Grand Tonic (2), Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Nostrum (1), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Grand Potion (2) Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Ectoplasm Quest Items: Entry 11, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Paper Doll (Accessory, Protects from the Hexed effect), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches) Gemstones: Topaz

"Please, you cretin, remain the stereotypical stupid barbarian. Logic doesn't suit you. I may be defeated here... But I will make sure you don't deal the killing blow. Round Nine Of The Taurost Battle! >Johon VS Oculoid Chief (front): Damage Damage (25x1.5=37-5=32 damage) >Althior (Light) VS Oculoid Chief (back): Special Damage Hit (12+34=46x2=92-5=87 damage) ... In his desperate last stand the Chief takes a wild swing at Johon, knocking his mallet out of his hands and his razor sharp tentacle splitting the raider wide open once more. Althior conjures a ball of light in his palm, carefully taking aim at this demonic foe - as the Chief finishes his brutal assault against Johon, Althior unleashes the spell, the light hitting the Chief squarely in the pupil. The Necromancer smirks as his attakc hits dead on, ink blasting out of the battered demon as the light tears through him. The Chief collaspes to the ground, exhausted and defeated. 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. Emergency Essence If an Emergency Essence is in your inventory when you're knocked out, you'll be revived with half-hp. Otherwise, it can be used like a normal Phoenix Essence. Grating Stone Increases WP of any weapon by 1. Tasty Fish A tasty fish from one of the Eubric Forest's ponds. Eating it restores 25 HP and 15 Ether. 90 gold Mead Ambrosia The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Lucky!* *Blessed!* Level 35 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 47 (52 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 45/45 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+34) Ether: 30/48 (5+5+34+4) Gold: 55 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x3, Bedroll, Remedy x8, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Shade of Erick, Level 30 Shade of Seymour, Level 22 Shade Of Silver, Level 15 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Lucky!* Level: 25.33 Power: 36 (24+8+4) Health: 8/40 (24+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2755 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) 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) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle 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.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned 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) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (3), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Lucky!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 22/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 92 Defence: 2 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), 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) Inventory: Grand Tonic (2), Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Nostrum (1), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Grand Potion (2) Telescope (1), Bedroll (1) Quest Items: Entry 11, Grating Stone, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Paper Doll (Accessory, Protects from the Hexed effect), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches) Gemstones: Topaz The party sifts through the loot dropped by their demonic foes, deciding which piece of treasure goes to who. As they sort through their well-earned spoils, the Oculoid Chief stirs silently. Quietly he rises from the ground, the plasmic puddle forming back into the demon's tentacled body. The party turns around to see him withdrawing the barbs from one of his tentacles, using it to pull his comrades out of the knocked out villagers. before long he pulls out all 3 of his subordinates from the villager's shivering bodies. They ascend into the air, keeping their distance from the heroes. "Idiots. Morons. Fools. Simpletons. Can you three remind me why I enlisted you? Did you forget basic procedure, to vacate a body before it is knocked unconscious? I'd expect this from Red, but not you two, Blue and Green." "...Hey!" The chief shoots the Red Oculoid a withering stare, shutting him up instantly. "My most profund apologies, sir. In my hunger I forgot my discipline..." "It won't happen again, sir." The oculoid Chief growls, watching as the heroes draw their weapons to confront the battered demons. "I reprimand you later. For now, we regroup..." Althior haphazardly lobs orbs of light at the fleeing Oculoids, but he misses: The four get away, fleeing deeper into the forest. Jack, Jill, and Geoffrey, who had been hanging back during the battle, rush to their possessed neighbors' sides. Even Margaret, her mind enthralled by the Oculoid Chief, seems to awake from her trance, the spark of intelligence returning to her eyes. She seems a bit too weak to get up though, exhausted from being possessed by the Oculoid Chief. "This... isn't good..." "They all seem to be horribly sick from being possessed..." Geoffrey mumbles. Jill places her hand on each of the men's foreheads, speaking gravely. "I'm no doctor, but they're all running terrible fevers, and Ennoc knows what else these demons did to them. We'll have to take them back to the cabins and ge tthem some help, quick. As the Jack, Jill, and Geoffrey pick up the villagers and get ready to carry them off, Jill turns her attention to Margaret. "Margaret... Are you okay?" The alchemist staggers up, weak and jittery from her possession and brainwashing. She's as pale as a ghost, looking almost as sick as the others, despite not being possessed as long or taking battle damage. it would seem the Chief did more damage to his vessels than the lesser Oculoids. She leans on a tree to get her balance, having some difficulty speaking. "Y-yeah... Yeah, far from my best, but doin' alright, I guess..." she gorans. She turns her attention to the heroes. "Heroes. First of all, thank you so much. We'd still be those sickos' puppets if it weren't for you three. So, yeah. Thanks. Second of all... please, heroes, you have to pursue those one-eyed freaks. The bastards couldn't have gotten far, and there is only so many places they could go." The heroes were going to have to dish out the loot quickly, and see if they could catch the oculoids before they escaped.

Even as ink piurs out of his every wound, the oculoid Chief fidns his last iota of composure. "Think you're superior, do you? The second I drop you'll simply collapse... and a mind can only break so many times until it shatters. Furthermore... I refuse to die here. Not here. Not to you. And most of all, not you weak-minded vermin."

"Even if you "defeat" me here... This far from over. I will ensure that you never lay a single finger on those documents!" It seems Karie was right; Their mission and the Oculoid's presence were directly related. But why...?

I walk into the center of the room.

Round Six Of The Taurost Battle! >Althior (Light) VS Oculoid Chief (back): Meditate Hit (12+34=46x2=92-5=87 damage) >Johon VS Oculoid Chief (front): Special Damage Hit (8+25=33-5=28 damage, Oculoid Chief sealed.) >Karie VS Oculoid Chief (back): Critical Hit Critical Hit (6x2=12+16=28/2=14 damage) The party hits the Oculoid Chief with a barrage of attacks, and the high ranking demon begins to lose his cool... "Damn you...!" Oculoid Chief, Level ??? Demon *Cursed!* *Sealed! 3 rounds remaining* HP: 337/744 SP: 5 Immune to Hexed and Decay! Specials: Dark Choke: Grabs the hero in a choke hold and throttles them, suffocating them with dark magic. The hero takes damage equal to their level and has their Max HP drop by 5. Mind Warp: With a haunting stare, the Chief Oculoid takes control of 1 random party member. That party member has their current HP cut in half and is Hexed for 3 rounds. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Mind Reader: The Oculoid's level is equal to the assaulting hero's level times 1.5, rounded down. Dark Harvest: If not targetted by a hero every round, The Oculoid Chief kills Margaret and devours her soul, raising his level multiplier to times 2 instead of 1.5. Drops: Ectoplasm, Emergency Essence The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Lucky!* *Blessed!* Level 34 1/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 46 (51 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 44/44 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+33) Ether: 30/47 (5+5+33+4) Gold: 55 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x3, Bedroll, Remedy x8, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Lucky!* Level: 25 Power: 36 (24+8+4) Health: 40/40 (24+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2755 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) 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) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle 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.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned 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) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (3), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Lucky!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 22/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 92 Defence: 2 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), 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) Inventory: Grand Tonic (2), Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Nostrum (1), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Grand Potion (2) Telescope (1), Bedroll (1) Quest Items: Entry 11, Grating Stone, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Paper Doll (Accessory, Protects from the Hexed effect), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches) Gemstones: Topaz --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Round Seven Of The Taurost Battle! >Althior (Light) VS Oculoid Chief (back): Damage Shield: Rasie The Dead (Shades of Erick, Silver, and Seymour join Althior) >Johon VS Oculoid Chief (front): Steal Hit (8+25=33-5=28 damage) >Karie VS Oculoid Chief (back): Miss Hit (6+16=22/2=11 damage) Althior summons shades of his fallen foes, building a respectable army. A blast of light at this point could prove fatal to the Oculoid... "No... No, I will not allow it!" Oculoid Chief, Level ??? Demon *Cursed!* *Sealed! 2 rounds remaining* HP: 298/741 SP: 5 Immune to Hexed and Decay! Specials: Dark Choke: Grabs the hero in a choke hold and throttles them, suffocating them with dark magic. The hero takes damage equal to their level and has their Max HP drop by 5. Mind Warp: With a haunting stare, the Chief Oculoid takes control of 1 random party member. That party member has their current HP cut in half and is Hexed for 3 rounds. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Mind Reader: The Oculoid's level is equal to the assaulting hero's level times 1.5, rounded down. Dark Harvest: If not targetted by a hero every round, The Oculoid Chief kills Margaret and devours her soul, raising his level multiplier to times 2 instead of 1.5. Drops: Ectoplasm, Emergency Essence The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Lucky!* *Blessed!* Level 34 1/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 46 (51 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 44/44 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+33) Ether: 30/47 (5+5+33+4) Gold: 55 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x3, Bedroll, Remedy x8, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Shade of Erick, Level 30 Shade of Seymour, Level 22 Shade Of Silver, Level 15 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Lucky!* Level: 25 Power: 36 (24+8+4) Health: 40/40 (24+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2755 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) 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) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle 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.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned 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) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (3), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Lucky!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 22/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 92 Defence: 2 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), 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) Inventory: Grand Tonic (2), Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Nostrum (1), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Grand Potion (2) Telescope (1), Bedroll (1) Quest Items: Entry 11, Grating Stone, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Paper Doll (Accessory, Protects from the Hexed effect), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches) Gemstones: Topaz ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Round Eight Of The Taurost Battle! >Althior (Light) VS Oculoid Chief (back): Meditate Critical Hit (12x5=60+34=94+5=99x2=198-5=193 damage) >Johon VS Oculoid Chief (front): Hit Ravage (8+25=33-5=28 damage) >Karie VS Oculoid Chief (back): Damage Critical Hit (6x2=12+26=28/2=14 damage) Althior lets loose a devestating attack, the ball of light sending the Oculoid flying backwards. The blow seems to cause the Oculoid's collective aura to simply evaporate, the party getting a glimpse at the wrath that ravaged inside the demon. He doesn't even try to act in control of the situation anymore, bellowing with a rage that shakes the party to their core. "You accursed fools... You think that you can win?! Those documents are OURS! Your souls are OURS! The Spark is OURS!" "I will not be humiliated by lesser beings like you!" Oculoid Chief, Level ??? Demon *Cursed!* *Sealed! 1 rounds remaining* HP: 63/744 SP: 5 Immune to Hexed and Decay! Specials: Dark Choke: Grabs the hero in a choke hold and throttles them, suffocating them with dark magic. The hero takes damage equal to their level and has their Max HP drop by 5. Mind Warp: With a haunting stare, the Chief Oculoid takes control of 1 random party member. That party member has their current HP cut in half and is Hexed for 3 rounds. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Mind Reader: The Oculoid's level is equal to the assaulting hero's level times 1.5, rounded down. Dark Harvest: If not targetted by a hero every round, The Oculoid Chief kills Margaret and devours her soul, raising his level multiplier to times 2 instead of 1.5. Drops: Ectoplasm, Emergency Essence The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Lucky!* *Blessed!* Level 34 1/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 46 (51 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 44/44 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+33) Ether: 29/47 (5+5+33+4) Gold: 55 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x3, Bedroll, Remedy x8, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Shade of Erick, Level 30 Shade of Seymour, Level 22 Shade Of Silver, Level 15 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Lucky!* Level: 25 Power: 36 (24+8+4) Health: 40/40 (24+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2755 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) 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) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle 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.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned 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) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (3), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Lucky!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 22/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 92 Defence: 2 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), 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) Inventory: Grand Tonic (2), Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Nostrum (1), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Grand Potion (2) Telescope (1), Bedroll (1) Quest Items: Entry 11, Grating Stone, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Paper Doll (Accessory, Protects from the Hexed effect), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches) Gemstones: Topaz

Also, decided to whip this up: (Yeah, I chose to represent myself with the Master of Regret. Not sure why. ) You may notice that there is a small to signifigant hike in quality between the beginning and end of my quests, usually. This is why. Also, questions for other QMs/Players: What are your thoughts on Grand Finale quests? As in, a quest in which the QM ties up any ends that he feels that need to, incorporates all of his arcs in some way, and then simply signs off the air. Mine is getting... dangerously close, honestly, and I'm not sure if I should host afterwards. I may end up transisitioning to those "personal quests" if those ever end up getting implemented.

"Hah. Unlikely. I do not need to lie to myself to get through a single battle. You, on the other hand..."

"Yes. And you fail in your teachings. Every. Single. Time." The Chief sighs. "It isn't like you have a place in our cause anyway. You'll die at the master's hands, just like the rest."

QM Note: Fixed. The Chief, despite his usual tendency to chuckle at what he percieved at stupidity, goes deathly serious at Althior's rejection. "Really, necromancer? False truths. Love, hope. Things that everyone tries so desperately to cling on to, despite the ideals being proven a lie time and time again throughout history. We have both abandoned them. I am fueled by hate, Althior. And I get the feeling you are as well.

"Not a terrible idea, mr. Gligin, but they are locked up. We should keep our distance, but I highly doubt they could kill us from behind bars." Then again, you never know. "I suppose I could volunteer to stir up conversation..."

"Pity. The best part is, Necromancer, I wasn't even trying to manipulate you - through magical means, anyway. i figured I'd be able to appeal to your sense of reason instead of having to take control like I'd have to do to your peers. You're just another disgusting human to add to the pile, I guess. I have nop problem killing you if it means paving the way to a better future, though. Just think! After I succeed in this operation, I'll be promoted to an Oculoid Mastermind! To play such an integral role in one of the biggest revolutions Olegaia will ever face is... remarkably satisfying, really." Round Five Of The Taurost Battle! >Karie heals herself (back): Lesser Heal (16 HP restored) >Johon drinks a Nostrum (back) >Althior (Light) VS Oculoid Chief (back): Special Damage Critical Hit (12x2=24+34=58+5=63x2=126-5=121 damage, Cursed!) Karie and Johon prepare for the rest of the battle against the formidable demon, while Althior blasts him with a beam of light. The chief is thrown back, slightly dazed by the sudden burst - but quickly regains his bearings, still having over half of his life remaining to crush the heroes. "It isn't over yet." Oculoid Chief, Level ??? Demon *Cursed!* HP: 466/747 SP: 5 Immune to Hexed and Decay! Specials: Dark Choke: Grabs the hero in a choke hold and throttles them, suffocating them with dark magic. The hero takes damage equal to their level and has their Max HP drop by 5. Mind Warp: With a haunting stare, the Chief Oculoid takes control of 1 random party member. That party member has their current HP cut in half and is Hexed for 3 rounds. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Mind Reader: The Oculoid's level is equal to the assaulting hero's level times 1.5, rounded down. Dark Harvest: If not targetted by a hero every round, The Oculoid Chief kills Margaret and devours her soul, raising his level multiplier to times 2 instead of 1.5. Drops: Ectoplasm, Emergency Essence The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Lucky!* *Blessed!* Level 34 1/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 46 (51 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 44/44 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+33) Ether: 31/47 (5+5+33+4) Gold: 55 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x3, Bedroll, Remedy x8, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Lucky!* Level: 25 Power: 36 (24+8+4) Health: 40/40 (24+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2755 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) 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) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle 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.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned 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) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (3), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Lucky!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 22/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 92 Defence: 2 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), 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) Inventory: Grand Tonic (2), Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Nostrum (1), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Grand Potion (2) Telescope (1), Bedroll (1) Quest Items: Entry 11, Grating Stone, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Paper Doll (Accessory, Protects from the Hexed effect), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches) Gemstones: Topaz

"Tell me, Necromancer, why do you associate yourself with this... street trash? You surround yourself with weak and fragile beings, both physcially and mentally. Such a shame you'll die here with the rest..." Round Four Of The Taurost Battle! >Karie revives Johon (back) >Johon VS Oculoid Chief (back): Steal (Nothing happens) >Althior (Light) VS Possessed Erick (back): Critical Hit (12x2=24+34=58+5=63x2=126-2=124 damage) Karie revives Johon, who attempts to filch some gold from the beast who had knocked him out. The Oculoid Chief seemed to lack money, Johon only staining his gloves with ink in the process. Althior finishes off Erick with a blast of light, the nord being tossed back by the spell and toppling to the ground. "Nrrrgh... There is far too much on the line to lose here..." "I'll finish you! All of you!" Oculoid Chief, Level ??? Demon HP: 587/750 SP: 5 Immune to Hexed and Decay! Specials: Dark Choke: Grabs the hero in a choke hold and throttles them, suffocating them with dark magic. The hero takes damage equal to their level and has their Max HP drop by 5. Mind Warp: With a haunting stare, the Chief Oculoid takes control of 1 random party member. That party member has their current HP cut in half and is Hexed for 3 rounds. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Mind Reader: The Oculoid's level is equal to the assaulting hero's level times 1.5, rounded down. Dark Harvest: If not targetted by a hero every round, The Oculoid Chief kills Margaret and devours her soul, raising his level multiplier to times 2 instead of 1.5. Drops: Ectoplasm, Emergency Essence The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Lucky!* *Blessed!* Level 34 1/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 46 (51 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 44/44 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+33) Ether: 32/47 (5+5+33+4) Gold: 55 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x3, Bedroll, Remedy x8, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 25 Power: 36 (24+8+4) Health: 40/40 (24+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2755 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) 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) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle 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.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned 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) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (3), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (13), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Lucky!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 6/22 Ether: 18/20 Gold: 92 Defence: 2 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), 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) Inventory: Grand Tonic (2), Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Nostrum (1), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Grand Potion (2) Telescope (1), Bedroll (1) Quest Items: Entry 11, Grating Stone, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Paper Doll (Accessory, Protects from the Hexed effect), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches) Gemstones: Topaz

QM Note: Kintobor, what happened to Karie's Grating Stone from 70? Did I forget to add it to your inventory? The Oculoid Chief laughs coldly. "Quite a fine face plant there, milady. Now, will you break down emotionally yourself, or will I have to waste more time pushing you over the edge myself? I'm guessing the former..." Round Three Of The Taurost Battle! >Johon VS Oculoid Chief (back): Damage Shield: Ravage (8+25=33x2=66/2=33 damage to all enemies, Seymour sealed; 37 gold earned) >Karie VS Oculoid Chief (back): Special Damage Critical Hit (6x2=12+16=28/2=14 damage) >Johon VS Oculoid Chief (back): Special Damage Damage (25x1.5=37/2=18-5=13 damage) >Althior (Light) VS Possessed Erick (back): Damage Shield: Raise The Dead (Nothing happened) >Undead Iron Scorpion A VS Possessed Fisherman Silver (back): 28x2=56-4=52 damage >Undead Iron Scorpion B VS Possessed Fisherman Seymour (back): 28x2=56-4=52 damage Johon once again goes intoa barbaric ravage as Karie gets up. Both anger and courage well up inside of her as she assualts the Chief, avoiding the demon's bewitching gaze. She plunges Sexy into his side, wiping the ink off of her blade after the succesful attack. Johon once again goes for the Oculoid Chief, but the one-eyed beast dodge sbackwards slashes across his torso with a razor sharp tentacle. Johon gets a gaping wound, the Oculoid sending the staggering Raider flying backwards in a burst of dark magic. Johon falls to the grass, knocked out. he can make out one last mocking sentence as he loses consciousness... "That was the best you could do, Raider? Hm hm hm. Just sit tight, barbarian... Your soul will be mine when I dispose of the rest of this pack of rodents." Althior tries to summon the dead, but to no avail; his scorpions finish off the two fisherman. It was down to two versus two. "You can't win!" Oculoid Chief, Level ??? Demon HP: 587/750 SP: 5 Immune to Hexed and Decay! Specials: Dark Choke: Grabs the hero in a choke hold and throttles them, suffocating them with dark magic. The hero takes damage equal to their level and has their Max HP drop by 5. Mind Warp: With a haunting stare, the Chief Oculoid takes control of 1 random party member. That party member has their current HP cut in half and is Hexed for 3 rounds. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Mind Reader: The Oculoid's level is equal to the assaulting hero's level times 1.5, rounded down. Dark Harvest: If not targetted by a hero every round, The Oculoid Chief kills Margaret and devours her soul, raising his level multiplier to times 2 instead of 1.5. Drops: Ectoplasm, Emergency Essence "Heh heh heh... This is why you don't oppose the Oculoids. I smell a feast just waiitng to happen... Delectable, simply delectable!" Possessed Erick, Level 30 Dark Humanoid *Decaying! 8 damage (2 rounds remain)* *Sealed! 3 rounds remain* HP: 106/300 SP: 2 Specials: Chopping Block: Erick deals 16 damage to all heroes, disregarding SP. Blade Breaker: Erick damages the hero's weapon with his axe, cutting its WP in half for the rest of the battle. Specials alternate. Drops: Mead, Ambrosia The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Lucky!* *Blessed!* Level 34 1/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 46 (51 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 44/44 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+33) Ether: 33/47 (5+5+33+4) Gold: 55 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x3, Bedroll, Remedy x8, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Knocked Out!* Level: 25 Power: 36 (24+8+4) Health: 0/40 (24+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2755 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) 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) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle 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.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned 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) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (3), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (13), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Lucky!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 6/22 Ether: 18/20 Gold: 92 Defence: 2 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), 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) Inventory: Grand Tonic (2), Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Nostrum (1), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Grand Potion (2) Telescope (1), Bedroll (1) Quest Items: Entry 11, Grating Stone, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Paper Doll (Accessory, Protects from the Hexed effect), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches) Gemstones: Topaz

Question 1: 1. Death's Homecoming: My biggest quest to date. Featured some of my best builds, best battles, and best boss fight. The party and roleplaying was excellent, as well. 2. The Syndicate: Sported my overall favorite RP, and my builds weren't too bad either. Featured my favorite character design (humanoid, anyway: The Stealer of Senses) and some of my best editing. Masson had the most well thought out pyschology of any villain that I've shown thus far, and is among my favorite characters I've made. -Three is a tie, and both are close to 2: 3. The Stealer of Senses: The players made this quest shine. I was mostly focusing on providing a medium for their roleplay, and it paid off tremendously. 3. Fading Spark: Let me just say I like where this one is going to go. 4. Voracious Vault: This one holds a big place in my heart, and had excellent players, but overall I don't think it was my best. I still see it as a good quest, but I also see plenty of things I have since improved upon tremendously. 5. Product Testing: My worst job hosting in all aspects (the players were as good as ever, but I? Not even close.). I still feel terrible about forcing my party through this one. Terrible, and not even close to the others in this list. Question 2: I quite liked the Chao/Cosmosaur's specials, as well as the passives The Stealer of Senses would've used. In general my favorite specials are the ones that alter the flow of the battle. Question 3: This is a tough one, really. I've already stated my favorite location in the game to be the Luminous Passage, but there is nothing really to develop... I'm going to have to go with either Etheria or Underground Eubric at this point. Question 4: Hmm... Dannylonglegs? I could try to out-intrigue him, and he could try to out-boss battle me.

I would say challenge accepted, but... I'm already in the middle of Q79, you see. I may prepare another batch of Boss Philosophy soon, if anyobdy would be interested.

"Do as Em said, soldier. Run away and never come back. Do you have any idea where the women went?"

Round Two Of The Taurost Battle! >Johon remedies Karie (back) >Karie heals Althior with a Grand Potion (back) >Althior (Light) VS Erick (back): Damage Critical Hit (12x2=24+34=58x=116-2=114 damage) >Johon VS Oculoid Chief (back): Critical Hit Shield: Ravage (8+25=33x2=66/2=33 damage; Erick sealed; 37 gold earned) >Undead Iron Scorpion A VS Possessed Fisherman Silver (back): 28x2=56-4=52 damage >Undead Iron Scorpion B VS Possessed Fisherman Seymour (back): 28x2=56-4=52 damage Johon splashes a remedy on Karie, preventing the Witch from hurting her party while under the Chief's mind control. Karie heals Althior, the Necromancer chucking a ball of pure light at Erick. He foolheartedly tries to knowck it back with his axe, but only recieves the entire spell to his face for his troubles. His eyes seem to boil, steam erupting from his glowing blue eyes after the lethal hit. Johong goes on another ravage, and the Scorpions bite the two fisherman. "Hmph." Oculoid Chief, Level ??? Demon HP: 629/750 SP: 5 Immune to Hexed and Decay! Specials: Dark Choke: Grabs the hero in a choke hold and throttles them, suffocating them with dark magic. The hero takes damage equal to their level and has their Max HP drop by 5. Mind Warp: With a haunting stare, the Chief Oculoid takes control of 1 random party member. That party member has their current HP cut in half and is Hexed for 3 rounds. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Mind Reader: The Oculoid's level is equal to the assaulting hero's level times 1.5, rounded down. Dark Harvest: If not targetted by a hero every round, The Oculoid Chief kills Margaret and devours her soul, raising his level multiplier to times 2 instead of 1.5. Drops: Ectoplasm, Emergency Essence "Gah!" Possessed Erick, Level 30 Dark Humanoid *Decaying! 8 damage (3 rounds remain)* *Sealed! 3 rounds remain* HP: 155/300 SP: 2 Specials: Chopping Block: Erick deals 16 damage to all heroes, disregarding SP. Blade Breaker: Erick damages the hero's weapon with his axe, cutting its WP in half for the rest of the battle. Specials alternate. Drops: Mead, Ambrosia "Nnnrggh..." Possessed Fisherman Silver, Level 15 Humanoid *Decaying! 7 damage (3 rounds remain)* HP: 85/225 SP: 4 Specials: Hook, Line, and Sinker: Being a fisherman, Silver casts his line at the hero who rolled Special Damage, Binding and Weakening them for 3 rounds. Passive Specials: Ranged Fighter: Silver defies row. Drops: Tasty Fish, 30 gold "This is getting ridiculous..." Possessed Fisherman Seymour, Level 22 Humanoid *Decaying! 7 damage (3 rounds remain)* HP: 85/225 SP: 4 Specials: Cast Off: Using his fishing pole, Seymour steals the weapon with the weakest WP in the hero who rolled Special Damage's inventory. The WP is added to Seymour's level for the rest of the battle, and the weapon is put into his inventory. If the hero only has one weapon, nothing happens. Drops: 60 gold, Grating Stone The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Lucky!* *Blessed!* Level 34 1/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 46 (51 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 44/44 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+33) Ether: 36/47 (5+5+33+4) Gold: 55 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x3, Bedroll, Remedy x8, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Undead Iron Scorpion, Level 28 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Hastened!* *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* Level: 25 Power: 36 (24+8+4) Health: 13/40 (24+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2755 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) 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) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle 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.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned 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) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (3), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (13), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Lucky!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 6/22 Ether: 18/20 Gold: 92 Defence: 2 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), 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) Inventory: Grand Tonic (2), Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Nostrum (1), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Grand Potion (2) Telescope (1), Bedroll (1) Quest Items: Entry 11, Grating Stone, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Paper Doll (Accessory, Protects from the Hexed effect), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches) Gemstones: Topaz

It wouldn't stack, though, would it?

I had it reverse to one of her teammates because she herself was hexed... and then she mirrored it onto herself again, so I divided her health by 4.