Endgame

The yellow oculoid just shrugs. It seems despite his resounding defeat, he still had a boatload of pride to spare. "Anger. Anger is natural. Natural, but preicted. Hmph. The eyes are the window to the soul, you three. And you humans are quite content to keeping them wide open. Oh, and maybe a dab of magic. Perhaps the eyes are totally unimportant to the process! I always just found it the most rewarding way to peer through your "private affairs", as you call them."

"Now, pray tell, why would I tell you? It's either suffer your "wrath" - if you could call it that - or present my eye socket to our master for whatever reprimandation he has in mind. I'll let you three choose for me, I suppose." The Oculoid emits a sound between a wheeze and hiss - the party indentifies it as a demented chuckle. "Did I touch upon an insecurity, "lab rat"? Perhaps a spot of damaged pride?" Another chuckle. "Now, considering how predictable you three appear to be, should I speak your next sentence for you, or shall I let you and your friends fill in the blanks?"

"Hm. My knowledge of necromancy doesn't help here, unfortunately..." "Mages and brainwashing serums. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, doesn't it, gentlemen? Helvetia help us... Either way, we have to get to the bottom of this. Shall we trun back and try a different route?"

The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 34 1/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 46 (51 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 25/44 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+33) Ether: 41/47 (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 x2, 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: 2703 (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 (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic, Remedy 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!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 22/22 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 (2), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Grand Potion (3) 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 Althior carefully approaches the odd yellow... thing, only for the tired beast to retaliate against the necromancer. He whips an inky tentacle across the hero's torso, leaving an inky trail in the strike's wake. The plasm stung and burned Althior, but the attack was not at full power: this thing was too weakened from battle to cause any major damage. The truth was obvious to Althior, now; This thing was a demon! It drifts backwards from the party, staring them down angrily. "Fool..." The beast hisses. "You disgrace me, shatter my pride, and render me dead to my Oculoid brethren? And then you attempt to befriend me? How dare you?!" As Karie comments, the creature - an Oculoid, apparently - shifts his gaze to the witch. Despite having only one eye, it was a chilling gaze, giving Karie a sense of dread. Their eyes lock, and the Oculoid's flashes. "The female is right, surprisingly. Figures, considering this "Karie" character has the most experience being plaything to one man or another... These pointless follies never cease to amaze me."

Technically, The "Eye of Sauron" was "Mini Death Progg", or masquerading him, at any rate. When Mr. Yellow Eyeball got ticked, he let his true eye color shine through / let a word slip, and that damaged the charade. Nothing he could do about bleeding black plasm instead of blood, however.

This is where things begin to get dicey, 79ers.

Round Eight of the Scorpion Scuffle! >Karie downs a remedy (back) >Johon VS The King Of Scorpions (back): Hit Shield: Ravage (8+24=32x2=64/2=32 damage to all enemies, 48 gold earned) >Althior (Ice) VS The King Of Scorpions (back): Hit (12+33=45x2=90-2=88 damage) >Johon VS King Of The Scorpions (back): Damage Shield: Ravage (8+24=32x2=64/2=32 damage to all enemies, 48 gold earned) Johon sweeps the opposition with two mighty ravages, Althior driving back a ferocious scorpion with an ice spell. This brawl was just about over, and the heroes appeared to be the victors... The king gasps in exasperation, wondering where this bout went wrong. "Huhhhhh...?!" King Of The Scorpions, Level 48 Dark Beast *Decaying! 11 damage (1 rounds remaining)* HP: 89/650 SP: 2 Specials: Obsidian Vise: The King Of The Scorpions clutches the hero who rolled special damage into a powerful vise, Weakening them until the King is defeated or until 3 rounds pass. (Cannot be remedied). Doomsday Dose: The King Of The Scorpions injects the hero who rolled Special Damage with an incredibly powerful poison. The hero is reduced to 1 HP and is Doomed. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Searing Light: The King of Scorpions goes beserk when hit by a light-elemental attack, making him Counterstrike for the next round. Drops: 60 gold, Smelling Salts The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 33 2/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 45 (50 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 24/43 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+32) Ether: 40/46 (5+5+32+4) Gold: 25 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 x7, 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 x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, 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: 24,2/3 Power: 32 (23+8+4) Health: 12/41 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2673 (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 (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), 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!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 15.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 5/21 Ether: 18/19 Gold: 52 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 (2), 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Round Nine of the Scorpion Scuffle! >Johon VS The King Of Scorpions (back): Special Damage Special Damage (Obsidian Vise) >Althior (Ice) VS The King Of Scorpions (back): Critical Hit (12x2=24+33=57x2=114-2=112 damage) The battle comes to its climax, the KingOfTheScorpions oozing black plasm from his every wound. Johon takes a mighty swing at the beast but he parries with its tail, stunning Johon for a split second. However, that is all the time the predator needed, for he grabs Johon in his claw, refusing to let go of the meddlesome Raider. Backe dup by his undead posse, Althior conjures a ball of ice, shooting it at the beast in a frigid blur. The spell tears right through His Highness, splitting the beast in half. Like its brethren, its remains reduce to a cloudy black goop in seconds, Johon catching himself before he topples into the muck. Theire enemies were no more, and the battle was won. The Battle Was Victorious! All heroes gain their respective amount of EXP. The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 34 1/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 46 (51 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 25/44 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+33) Ether: 41/47 (5+5+33+4) Gold: 25 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 x7, 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 x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, 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: 2673 (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 (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), 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!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 16 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 6/22 Ether: 19/20 Gold: 52 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 (2), 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 Party Leader, please distribute the loot: 100 gold Grand Potion Grand Tonic Remedy x3 Deadly Poison As the party surveys the loot, they are dissapointed to find there is no key there... But, looking back at the massive hole that the King crawled out of the, the traces of moss were so high the key has to be in a square adjacent to D6. Karie, Johon, and Althior sift through the spoils of war, when they see the black plasm from the king beginning to slither... The scattered, goopy remains of the beast gather into a large blob, the inky mass rising into the air as it reforms. Tentacles sprout from the blob and hang lazily in the air, a bright glowing yellow eye shining from within its cloudy body. The odd creature seems to beaten to move, simply swaying back and forth as it attempts to regain all of its plasm. It staggers from side to side in the air, tired. the scorpions bleeding ink, the glowing yellow eyes, the ability to speak... was that scorpion just a doppelganger made by this... thing?

"Ah, come to think of it, I should have a health core..." I pat myself down, looking for the won item.

QM Note: Gah, I've been doing the Necromancer's Critical Hit wrong the entire time! Totally my fault, so the extra damage remains. Round Six of the Scorpion Scuffle! >Karie VS Toxic Tendril (Red) (front): Damage (0 damage) >Johon VS The King Of Scorpions (back): Special Damage Hit (8+24=32x2=64/2=32-2=30 damage) >Althior (Ice) VS The King Of Scorpions (back): Critical Hit (12x2=24=33=55x2=110-2=108 damage, no curse) >Johon VS King Of The Scorpions (back): Steal Shield: Ravage (8+24=32x2=64/2=32 damage to all enemies, 48 gold earned) >Toxic Tendril (Green): Karie is infected! The battle rages on, getting down to the wire. Only one true foe remains, and he is weakened severely... King Of The Scorpions, Level 48 Dark Beast *Decaying! 11 damage (2 rounds remaining)* HP: 248/650 SP: 2 Specials: Obsidian Vise: The King Of The Scorpions clutches the hero who rolled special damage into a powerful vise, Weakening them until the King is defeated or until 3 rounds pass. (Cannot be remedied). Doomsday Dose: The King Of The Scorpions injects the hero who rolled Special Damage with an incredibly powerful poison. The hero is reduced to 1 HP and is Doomed. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Searing Light: The King of Scorpions goes beserk when hit by a light-elemental attack, making him Counterstrike for the next round. Drops: 60 gold, Smelling Salts Toxic Tendril (Green), Level 0 Plant HP: 54/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On odd numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Deadly Venom Toxic Tendril (Red), Level 0 Plant HP: 33/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On even numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Remedy x3 The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 33 2/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 45 (50 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 24/43 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+32) Ether: 41/46 (5+5+32+4) Gold: 25 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 x7, 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 x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, 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: 24,2/3 Power: 32 (23+8+4) Health: 12/41 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2577 (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 (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), 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!* Infected!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 15.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 5/21 Ether: 18/19 Gold: 52 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 (2), 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

"I'll follow."

Round Six of the Scorpion Scuffle! >Karie VS Toxic Tendril (Red) (front): Hit (6+15=21 damage) >Althior VS King of The Scorpions (back): Shield: Raise The Dead (Iron Scorpions revived) >Johon VS King Of The Scorpions (back): Special Damage Critical Hit (8x3=24+24=48x2=96/2=48-2=46 damage, 11 damage decay) >Johon VS King Of The scorpions (back): Damage Damage (48/2=24-5=19 damage) >Toxic Tendril (Red): No Infection The party does well, continuing to harm the King. Althior manages to summon the 'dead", the black plasm seeming to resist his command as they form back into scorpions. However, they eventually are forced to submit, bound to Althior's will. King Of The Scorpions, Level 48 Dark Beast *Decaying! 11 damage (3 rounds remaining)* HP: 427/650 SP: 2 Specials: Obsidian Vise: The King Of The Scorpions clutches the hero who rolled special damage into a powerful vise, Weakening them until the King is defeated or until 3 rounds pass. (Cannot be remedied). Doomsday Dose: The King Of The Scorpions injects the hero who rolled Special Damage with an incredibly powerful poison. The hero is reduced to 1 HP and is Doomed. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Searing Light: The King of Scorpions goes beserk when hit by a light-elemental attack, making him Counterstrike for the next round. Drops: 60 gold, Smelling Salts Toxic Tendril (Green), Level 0 Plant *Decaying! 8 damage (1 rounds remaining)* HP: 94/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On odd numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Deadly Venom Toxic Tendril (Red), Level 0 Plant *Decaying! 8 damage (1 rounds remaining)* HP: 73/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On even numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Remedy x3 The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 33 2/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 45 (50 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 24/43 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+32) Ether: 42/46 (5+5+32+4) Gold: 25 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 x7, 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 x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, 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: 24,2/3 Power: 32 (23+8+4) Health: 12/41 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2529 (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 (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), 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!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 15.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 10/21 Ether: 18/19 Gold: 52 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 (2), Venom (7), Nostrum (2), 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

Great game, everybody, and great hosting, Trumpet! Despite the fact all four of us scum got stomped in as many days, I felt it was balanced, and I still had fun. I'm still kind of baffled as to what I was doing that was exposing my scuminess , so if anyone, Purpearl, Hinckley, or otherwise, could point me in the right direction, it'd be much appreciated.

I examine the gold saucer. "Shame none of us have a magnifying glass, or we could inspect for traps... Any in that chest you opened, Grimwald?

QM Note: Huge apologies about how sluggish the quest has been these past 3 days. I've been busy, but now we should continue full throttle. Round Five of the Scorpion Scuffle! >Karie uses a Remedy (back) >Johon VS King Of The Scorpions (back): Steal Steal (48 gold earned) >Althior (Ice) VS Iron Scorpion B (back): Critical Hit (12x2=24+33=57x2=114-5=109 damage) >Johon VS King Of The Scorpions (back): Special Damage Critical Hit (8x3=24+24=48x2=96/2=48-2=46 damage) >Toxic Tendril (Green): No Infection Karie remedies herself as Johon snatches some gold from the King. Althior decimates the other Iron Scorpion in a flurry of ice, the insect also reduced to black plasm. Johon scores a good hit on the King, the giant scorpion's eyes once again glowing a fearsome yellow. It hisses words angrily, the bits of black goop around the battlefield shaking with every furious syllable. "Insolent litte PEST -" He cuts himself off mid-sentence: Was he not supposed to be talking? And was he even a scorpion at all, or something else entirely? "HIIISSSSSSS..." King Of The Scorpions, Level 48 Dark Beast HP: 482/650 SP: 2 Specials: Obsidian Vise: The King Of The Scorpions clutches the hero who rolled special damage into a powerful vise, Weakening them until the King is defeated or until 3 rounds pass. (Cannot be remedied). Doomsday Dose: The King Of The Scorpions injects the hero who rolled Special Damage with an incredibly powerful poison. The hero is reduced to 1 HP and is Doomed. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Searing Light: The King of Scorpions goes beserk when hit by a light-elemental attack, making him Counterstrike for the next round. Drops: 60 gold, Smelling Salts Toxic Tendril (Green), Level 0 Plant *Decaying! 8 damage (1 rounds remaining)* HP: 94/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On odd numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Deadly Venom Toxic Tendril (Red), Level 0 Plant *Decaying! 8 damage (1 rounds remaining)* HP: 94/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On even numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Remedy x3 The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 33 2/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 45 (50 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 24/43 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+32) Ether: 43/46 (5+5+32+4) Gold: 25 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 x7, 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 x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Hastened!* *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* Level: 24,2/3 Power: 32 (23+8+4) Health: 31/41 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2529 (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 (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), 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!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 15.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 10/21 Ether: 18/19 Gold: 52 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 (2), Venom (7), Nostrum (2), 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

QM Note: it has been 24 hours, so I'll just have Johon go with Karie's suggested actions. Also, I believe Kintobor may be away for a bit, so anyone can suggest a battle order/suggested actions. Round Four of the Scorpion Scuffle! >Karie uses a Grand Potion on Johon (back) >Johon takes a Mead (back) >Althior (Ice) VS Iron Scorpion B (back): Special Damage (Swift Stings, all heroes take damage equal to their level.) >Johon VS King Of The Scorpions (back): Hit Critical Hit (8x3=24+24=48x2=96/2=48-2=46 damage) >Toxic Tendril (Red): No Infection The party gears up for the nxt round, taking a bit of a beating from the surprisingly agile Iron Scorpion... However, the enemies were weakening, some being able to be dispatched in a single blow. King Of The Scorpions, Level 48 Dark Beast *Decaying! 6 damage (1 rounds remaining)* HP: 534/650 SP: 2 Specials: Obsidian Vise: The King Of The Scorpions clutches the hero who rolled special damage into a powerful vise, Weakening them until the King is defeated or until 3 rounds pass. (Cannot be remedied). Doomsday Dose: The King Of The Scorpions injects the hero who rolled Special Damage with an incredibly powerful poison. The hero is reduced to 1 HP and is Doomed. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Searing Light: The King of Scorpions goes beserk when hit by a light-elemental attack, making him Counterstrike for the next round. Drops: 60 gold, Smelling Salts Iron Scorpion B, Level 28 Beast *Poisoned!* *Infected!* *Decaying! 6 damage (2 rounds remaining)* HP: 79/175 SP: 5 Specials: Swift Stings: The Iron Scorpion stings every hero for damage equal to their level. Iron Body: The Iron Scorpion increases its SP by 5. Specials alternate. Drops: 15 gold, Grand Potion Toxic Tendril (Green), Level 0 Plant *Decaying! 8 damage (2 rounds remaining)* HP: 102/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On odd numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Deadly Venom Toxic Tendril (Red), Level 0 Plant *Decaying! 8 damage (2 rounds remaining)* HP: 102/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On even numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Remedy x3 The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 33 2/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 45 (50 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 24/43 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+32) Ether: 44/46 (5+5+32+4) Gold: 25 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 x7, 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 x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Hastened!* *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* Level: 24,2/3 Power: 32 (23+8+4) Health: 31/41 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2481 (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 (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), 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!* *Infected!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 15.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 10/21 Ether: 18/19 Gold: 52 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 (2), Venom (7), Nostrum (2), 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

I down another Mead, Nostrum, and Smelling Salts.

"Shall we proceed, then?"

QM Note: That is correct, Kintobor. Round Three of the Scorpion Scuffle! >Johon takes a Nostrum (back) >Karie VS Iron Scorpion B (back): Hit (6+15=21/2=10 damage) >Johon VS King Of The Scorpions (back): Damage Shield: Ravage (8+24=32, 30 damage to KOTS, 27 damage + 6 damage Decay to iron Scorpions, 32 damage + 8 damage decay to Tendrils, 104 gold earned) >Althior VS Iron Scorpion A (back): Hit (12+33=45x2=90-5=85 damage) >Toxic Tendril (Green): Infects Karie! The party continues their successful assault on the massive insects. Karie damage one of the Iron Scorpions while Johon goes into a frenzy, ravaging all of their foes and pocketing some gold. In a blast of ice, Althior kills the other Iron Scorpion... but perhaps "kill" is the wrong word. The scorpions gets flung back by the magic and reduces into inky goop mid-air, collapsing into a pile of writhing black plasm as it hits the ground. The King Of The Scorpion's eyes flash a malignant yellow as he regains his will, the party seeing an obvious malice inside of them... "...HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS..." ...But they soon return to their usual dull blue color. King Of The Scorpions, Level 48 Dark Beast *Decaying! 6 damage (2 rounds remaining)* HP: 586/650 SP: 2 Specials: Obsidian Vise: The King Of The Scorpions clutches the hero who rolled special damage into a powerful vise, Weakening them until the King is defeated or until 3 rounds pass. (Cannot be remedied). Doomsday Dose: The King Of The Scorpions injects the hero who rolled Special Damage with an incredibly powerful poison. The hero is reduced to 1 HP and is Doomed. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Searing Light: The King of Scorpions goes beserk when hit by a light-elemental attack, making him Counterstrike for the next round. Drops: 60 gold, Smelling Salts Iron Scorpion B, Level 28 Beast *Poisoned!* *Infected!* *Decaying! 6 damage (3 rounds remaining)* HP: 95/175 SP: 5 Specials: Swift Stings: The Iron Scorpion stings every hero for damage equal to their level. Iron Body: The Iron Scorpion increases its SP by 5. Specials alternate. Drops: 15 gold, Grand Potion Toxic Tendril (Green), Level 0 Plant *Decaying! 8 damage (3 rounds remaining)* HP: 110/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On odd numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Deadly Venom Toxic Tendril (Red), Level 0 Plant *Decaying! 8 damage (3 rounds remaining)* HP: 110/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On even numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Remedy x3 The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 33 2/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 45 (50 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 35/43 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+32) Ether: 44/46 (5+5+32+4) Gold: 25 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 x7, 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 x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Hastened!* *Lucky!* Level: 24,2/3 Power: 32 (23+8+4) Health: 14/41 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2481 (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 (5), Smelling Salts (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), 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!* *Infected!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 15.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 16/21 Ether: 18/19 Gold: 52 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 (2), Venom (7), Nostrum (2), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Grand Potion (3) 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 Two of the Scorpion Scuffle! >Johon remedies himself (back) >Karie VS Iron Scorpion B (back): Shield: Mass Hallucination (King of the Scorpions and Toxic Tendril Red Hexed) >Johon VS King Of The Scorpions (back): Critical Hit (8x3=24+24=48/2=24-2=22, 6 damage Decay placed) >Althior VS Iron Scorpion A (back): Damage (28/2=14-6=8 damage) >Toxic Tendril (Red): Infects Iron Scorpion B The party does well, Karie putting her skills as a witch to work for the first time in actual combat. In one fell swoop Karie robs the King Of The Scorpions and the Red Tendril of their free will, leaving them hexed for a short period of time. The only one who gets an actual hit in is Johon, and once again he eerily notes that the creatures were bleeding ink.. King Of The Scorpions, Level 48 Dark Beast *Hexed! One round remaining* *Decaying! 6 damage (3 rounds remaining)* HP: 622/650 SP: 2 Specials: Obsidian Vise: The King Of The Scorpions clutches the hero who rolled special damage into a powerful vise, Weakening them until the King is defeated or until 3 rounds pass. (Cannot be remedied). Doomsday Dose: The King Of The Scorpions injects the hero who rolled Special Damage with an incredibly powerful poison. The hero is reduced to 1 HP and is Doomed. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Searing Light: The King of Scorpions goes beserk when hit by a light-elemental attack, making him Counterstrike for the next round. Drops: 60 gold, Smelling Salts Iron Scorpion A, Level 28 Beast HP: 66/175 SP: 5 Specials: Swift Stings: The Iron Scorpion stings every hero for damage equal to their level. Iron Body: The Iron Scorpion increases its SP by 5. Specials alternate. Drops: 15 gold, Grand Tonic Iron Scorpion B, Level 28 Beast *Poisoned!* *Infected!* HP: 148/175 SP: 5 Specials: Swift Stings: The Iron Scorpion stings every hero for damage equal to their level. Iron Body: The Iron Scorpion increases its SP by 5. Specials alternate. Drops: 15 gold, Grand Potion Toxic Tendril (Green), Level 0 Plant HP: 150/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On odd numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Deadly Venom Toxic Tendril (Red), Level 0 Plant *Hexed! One round remaining* HP: 150/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On even numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Remedy x3 The Party: Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 33 2/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 45 (50 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 35/43 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+32) Ether: 45/46 (5+5+32+4) Gold: 25 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 x7, 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 x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Hastened!* Level: 24,2/3 Power: 32 (23+8+4) Health: 14/41 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2377 (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 (5), Smelling Salts (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), 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!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 15.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 21/21 Ether: 18/19 Gold: 52 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 (2), Venom (7), Nostrum (2), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Grand Potion (3) 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: No, I didn't, but I just did. I'll be sure to keep that in mind.

I look down on the lietunants bruised corpse. he had more bark then bite, that was for sure... but his parting words were ominous nonetheless. What was going on here? "I'd just like a slice of the gold, if you don't mind."

QM Note: Johon, where in the world did you get 14 Smelling Salts and Nostrums? Is it meant to be 4? Round One of the Scorpion Scuffle! >Johon takes a whiff of Smelling Salts (back) >Karie VS Iron Scorpion B (back): Critical Hit (6x2=12+15=27/2=14 damage, Poisoned) >Althior (Ice) VS Iron Scorpion A (back): Hit (12x2=24+33=57x2=114-5=109 damage, No Curse) >Johon VS King of the Scorpions (back): Damage (48/2=24-5=19 damage) >Toxic Tendril (Green): No infection! The battle with the vicious creatures begin! Johon hastens himself, throwing away the container of salts after taking a whiff. Karie, using her new Witch powers, manages to poison the iron scorpion with a single strike of Sexy. Althior conjures a ball of ice, lobbing it at the scorpion. However, something odd happens when it makes contact - one of the claws is blown clean off from the blast, and the wound was dripping ink instead of blood... King Of The Scorpions, Level 48 Dark Beast HP: 650/650 SP: 2 Specials: Obsidian Vise: The King Of The Scorpions clutches the hero who rolled special damage into a powerful vise, Weakening them until the King is defeated or until 3 rounds pass. (Cannot be remedied). Doomsday Dose: The King Of The Scorpions injects the hero who rolled Special Damage with an incredibly powerful poison. The hero is reduced to 1 HP and is Doomed. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Searing Light: The King of Scorpions goes beserk when hit by a light-elemental attack, making him Counterstrike for the next round. Drops: 60 gold, Smelling Salts Iron Scorpion A, Level 28 Beast HP: 66/175 SP: 5 Specials: Swift Stings: The Iron Scorpion stings every hero for damage equal to their level. Iron Body: The Iron Scorpion increases its SP by 5. Specials alternate. Drops: 15 gold, Grand Tonic Iron Scorpion B, Level 28 Beast *Poisoned!* HP: 158/175 SP: 5 Specials: Swift Stings: The Iron Scorpion stings every hero for damage equal to their level. Iron Body: The Iron Scorpion increases its SP by 5. Specials alternate. Drops: 15 gold, Grand Potion Toxic Tendril (Green), Level 0 Plant HP: 150/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On odd numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Deadly Venom Toxic Tendril (Red), Level 0 Plant HP: 150/150 Specials: Poisonous Plant: The Toxic tendril infects the hero who rolled Special Damage. Passive Specials: Sinister Spores: On even numbered rounds, this Toxic tendril has a 1/2 chance of Infecting a random hero. Drops: Remedy x3 Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 33 2/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* Power: 45 (50 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 43/43 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+32) Ether: 45/46 (5+5+32+4) Gold: 25 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 x7, 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 x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Infected!* *Hastened!* Level: 24,2/3 Power: 32 (23+8+4) Health: 14/41 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 2377 (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), Remedy (1), Mead (5), Smelling Salts (13), Nostrum (14), Trial Brew (1), 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!* 22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 15.5 Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6) Health: 21/21 Ether: 19/19 Gold: 4 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 (2), Venom (7), Nostrum (2), Mulled Wine (1), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Grand Potion (3) 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

...Wow, the resemblance is uncanny! Not intended, but what works works.