Endgame

"She reminds me of myself!" Unfortunately. "Lets proceed."

"That is a double-edged sword, sir Boomingham. I have met people who don't deserve to touch a sword or even weild a weapon - ended quite a few of them. Anyone can be devoid of honor. I see no reason to single mages out of the crowd when there are so many that commit the same wrongs, minus the spellbooks and Ether.

Round Thirty Six of the Fungeon Battle! >Punii makes jellies: 2 is rolled: No jellies made >Sylph heals Johon (back): Shield: Roots of Life! (28 HP healed to all, negative effects removed) >Alex VS Progg J (front): Damage Special Damage (16 = 16 damage) >Sylph uses Bone on Progg Mob (back) (no Free hit) >Romulus VS Progg L (back): Damage Critical Hit (15x2=30+13=43x2=86/2=43-3=40 damage, Plagued!) >Elgar VS Progg J (back): Critical Hit Aim (11x2=22+20=42-3=39 damage) >Galen VS Progg K (back): Shield: Mug! Special Damage (10x3=30+16=46x2=92-3=89 damage, 89 gold gained!) >Galen VS Progg M (back): Shield: Mug! Damage (10x3=30+16=46x2=92-3=89 89 gold gained!) >Johon VS Progg J (front): Shield: Ravage! Special Damage (8+21=29x2=58-3=55 damage to all Proggs (Quadruple kill!), 8+21=29x2=58-3=55 damage to Progg Mob, 13 damage decay placed, 8+21=29x2=58-5=53 damage to Progg Mini-Mob, 31+35+16x4=130 gold earned) >Johon VS Progg K Progg Mini-Mob (front): Steal Steal (31 gold earned!) >Hal VS Progg Mini-Mob (front): Hit (10+18=28-5=23 damage) >4 Proggs joins the fray: Progg, Progg, Progg, Progg The party has en excellent round, Sylph finally summoning up his Roots of Life. They revitalzing tendrils restore the party to their prime... only for Alex to get hit hard by one of the proggs The Progg's lust allows him to pierce right through Alex's armors, delivering a sharp jab to Alex's gut. The rest of the round proceeds well, Johon decimating 4 Proggs in a devestating ravage. Even after the daring maneuver the party continues, bludgeoning the two mobs. The mob's numbers begin to wane, the huge groups of Proggs beginning to waver. Enemies in the Final Area: "Impossible!" Progg Mob, Level 35 Beast *Plagued!* *Decaying! 13 damage (3 rounds remaining)* HP: 405/1200 SP: 2 Specials: Split Off: Creates 3 random Proggs. Stampede: Reduces the hero who rolled Special Damage to 1 HP and does 17 damage to everyone else. Mob Mentality: The entire mob rallies together, restoring 300 HP to itself. This display of brutal patriotism makes the party nervous, giving them each a 1/6 chance of becoming Jinxed. (Can be remedied or removed for 8 ether.) Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Divide and Conquer: Every 50 HP lost spawns a random Progg. A die will be rolled to determine what type of Progg it'll be: -6: Artillery Progg -5: Progg Archer -4: Progg -3: Progg -2: Progg -1: Progg 782 HP lost so far! Drops: The Suffering, Progg Juggernaut, Aerial Progg "...!" Progg Mini-Mob, Level 31 Beast *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 91/560 SP: 5 Specials: Proggpile: The Progg Mini-mob tackles everyone in the row of the hero who rolled special damage, including the hero who triggered the Proggpile, for 22 damage. Pitchforks and Torches: Permanently boosts all enemy's level and SP by 2. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Divide and Conquer: Every 70 HP lost spawns a random Progg. A die will be rolled to determine what type of Progg it'll be: -6: Artillery Progg -5: Progg Archer -4: Progg -3: Progg -2: Progg -1: Progg 492 HP lost so far! For the Greater Good: Any negative scroll effects inflicted to the Progg Mob are instead redirected to the Progg Mini-mob Drops: Crystalline Progg "Curse you!" Progg N, Level 16 Beast HP: 90/90 SP: 3 Specials: Battle Frenzy: 11 damage to all heroes. Passive Specials: Lust: This Progg wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: Nothing. "How... howhowhow?" Progg O, Level 16 Beast HP: 90/90 SP: 3 Specials: Battle Frenzy: 11 damage to all heroes. Passive Specials: Lust: This Progg wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: Nothing. "I willl fight to my last breath!" Progg P, Level 16 Beast HP: 90/90 SP: 3 Specials: Battle Frenzy: 11 damage to all heroes. Passive Specials: Lust: This Progg wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: Nothing. "This is stupid! Heroes are OP!" Progg Q, Level 16 Beast HP: 90/90 SP: 3 Specials: Battle Frenzy: 11 damage to all heroes. Passive Specials: Lust: This Progg wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: Nothing. Note: If at any time there are 6 Proggs present while the mob is still alive, those 6 Proggs will from into a Progg Mini Mob! ~Thank Flipz for this round, not me! Seems 48 has been having quite a bit guest help as of late... ~ The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Hastened!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 20 Power: 28 (20+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 36/36c(20+17+7+1) Ether: 16/23 (5+16+1) Gold: 150 Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), 20-20 glasses (headwear, +1 turn of effect for scrolls) Inventory: Mockthril Rod (WP:7), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x2, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 7 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Crumbling Venom, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Smelling Salts x2, Helmet (Max. health +1), Quartz, Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2), Emerald, Trial Brew, Nostrum Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Encouraged!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!* Level: 21.33 Power: 33 (21+8+4) Health: 36/38 (19+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* *Poisoned!*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 1308 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: Sword of Decay (WP:8 *Badly Poisoned!*)(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.) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights, Bravado Boots (1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle), Scarlet Hood (+4 to power, immunity to stunned) 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 (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone) Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (5), Venom (2), Ice Bomb (1), Phoenix Essences (2), Trial Brew (1), Dragon Scale (Lucky and blessed effects upon consumption), Remedy. Smelling Salts, Mead Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: (None) Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) *Lucky!* Level 20.33 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!* Power: 31 Defense: 6 Health: 30/30 Ether: 10/19 Gold: 364 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile) Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, (Borrowed) Garnet, Venom x4, Spade,Pickaxe,3 Potions, Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory, Changes user's appearance into an Elf),Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether) ,Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x3, Grand Tonic x2, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Fireworks, Remedy, Tonic x4, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking), Tonic Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) Level 18.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* Power: 28 Defense: 13 Health: 22/38 Ether: 8/18 Gold: 156 Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10 *Badly Poisoned!*; ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle) Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x4, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Elixir, Mead, Deadly Venom, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1) Lycan Romulus Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 13.5 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned* *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* Power: 33 Health: 15/17 15 Gold: 361 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Combrys (WP: 14 16 Plagued!, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Scarlet Hood (Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned), Pugilist Gloves(Power +2, protects from weakened) Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, 1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Deadly Venom, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl(grants Animal Talk to Wearer), Garnet, Potion Galen Woodward (Fugazi) *Encouraged!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!* 36 year old male human Rogue Level 16 Power: 26 (16+10) Defense: 1 (+1) Health: 26/26 (7+15+4) Gold: 1954 Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Stretchy Rubber Band (Accessory, returns thrown weapons immediately) Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom x2, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x4, Nostrum x1, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10 *Badly Poisoned!* ,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Smelling Salts x1, Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench (WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Soma, Leather Armour (SP:1), Potion, Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons), Phoenix Essence, Smokebomb, Remedy "Wow...!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Red x2, Blue x1, Green x1 "Keep it up, men!" Hal Bohrd, Luosh Guard Captain Level 18 Power: 28 Defense: 3 Health: 35/35 Gold: 50 Equipment: Halberd (WP: 10) Luoshian Armor (SP: 3, Bodywear) Inventory: Phoenix Essence, Potion Rolls: 6: Charge! Does damage to the target equal to all conscious party member's WP added together. The special effects in the weapon (such as decay) are not transmitted. 5: Critical Hit: WPx3+Level

"Hah! You think I haven't put the hours into this little ploy? I've gotten my hands dirty more then I had to... evidenced by the fact I defeated you, outnumbered 1 to 5, and threw you into a dirty little cell. Do not try to place yourself as my superior - I am infinitely better than you. And this time, I won't be outnumbered against you pitiful fools." In one swift motion, The Apprentice strides over to the beeping console. He swipes the powered-up Harvester and points at the heroes, their eyesight beginning to jitter just from that simply gesture. The Appretnice takes a step back, standing alone in the middle of the room He speaks: "When my parents passed away, I had to perfect my little snake training act... and in the prcoess, acquired some rather exotic species of snake. Come on out, my comrades!" With a whistle, the Apprentice draws out his scaly minions. First, 3 cobars all of different colors emerge from the barrles in the corner, hssing and glaring at the group of heroes. However, an ominous rumble is heard as the large box rumbles... and a massive snake emerges from inside. He brandishes his venom-drenched fangs and spreads his blood-red hood, screeching in hatred of the heroes. His eyes almost seem to glow as he looks down on the puny group of heroes, nearly petrified at the sight of the massive reptile. "Let us settle this, once and for all!" PREPARE FOR THE FINAL BATTLE! "Let the battle... begin!" The Apprentice, Level 7 Humanoid HP: 28/28 SP: 1 Specials: Rob Them Blind: Hits all heroes for 4 damage, stealing 5 gold from each. The hero who rolled Special Damag is Blinded for 3 rounds. Swiped Senseless: Steals the hero's common sense, Hexing them for the next round. Specials alternate. Drops: 50 gold, Nostrum, Quest Reward "Hissssssssss!" Translation: Thisssss will be over fasssst. Anacondie, Level 6 Beast HP: 24/24 SP: 1 Specials: Venom Spurt: Spits venom all over the party, each hero having a 1/6 chance of being poisoned. Drops: Venom, Mead, 25 gold Hisssssshisshisshisshiss. Translation: Tisssss' a tragedy that life musssst be wasssted. Vipunch, Level 4 Beast HP: 14/14 Specials: Rattle Rattle: Vipunch rattles its tail, invigorating the entire party. All enemies regain 12 HP. Drops: 25 gold, Soma Skrrrrrawwwrrrr! Translation: Ssssstrife! Hissticuffs, Level 5 Beast HP: 12/12 Specials: Bludgeon: Rushes the hero who rolled Special Damage, dealing 7 damage. Drops: 25 gold, Potion x2 [Placeholder: I forgot to upload the red snake picture, sorry! ] Rattlerattlerattle. Translation: Foolsssssssssssssssss. Cobrawler, Level 4 Beast *Poisoned!* HP: 15/15 Specials: Toxic Drool: Increases the passive special's probability by 1/6. (1/6 to 1/3, 1/3 to 1/2) Passive Specials: Contagious: Every hero targetting Cobrawler has a 1/6 chance of becoming Poisoned. Drops: 25 gold, Venom x2 The Party: Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Party Leader!* Age: Unknown, Male Automaton Ranger Level 3 Power: 7 Health: 8/8 Gold: 35 Equipment: Sagitta (WP: 3, longbow) Bow (WP: 4) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Remedy, Potion Sir Brickington (Brickington) 19 year old human male knight Level 7 Power: 6 (Level 3 + WP: 3) Defense: 2 (SP: 2) Health: 8/12 Gold: 40 Equipment: Great Sword (WP: 3), Triangle Shield (SP: 2), Great Sword Mk. II (WP: 4 *Envenomed!*) Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (I just can't think of a good name, okay?) Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties. Gender: Male. Race: Human. Class: Ranger. Level 2 Power: 5 Health: 7/7 Gold: 55 Equipment: Bow(WP:3) Inventory: Smoke bomb, Potion x2, Grating Stone, Remedy Name: Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86) 30 yrs old male Human Rogue Level: 3 Power:7 (4+3) Health: 9/9 Ether: 0 Gold: 35 Equipment: Dagger(WP:3), Long Sword (WP: 4) Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, Remedy Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 3 Power: 7 Health: 9/9 Gold: 48 Equipment: Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Dagger (WP: 4 *Envenomed!* ) Inventory: Venom (1), Bedroll (1), Potion, Remedy

Hmph. The young ziegfried girl had a knack for irking everyone near her in a one mile radius. "Little Undead Thing"? "Onward, I suppose."

"Come now, knight. Surely you don't think that a few words coated in your nice demanor can change my mind. So, shall we do battle? Or will you go back to your cage, lab rats? And sorry, this mask simply isn't coming off. I'll spare you my good looks."

"Lets not fall apart already. Besides the tracks, is there any other way to identify your brother? I get the feeling the tracks will eventually end..."

QM Note: Incredibly busy - why am I always somewhere else whenever a Progg quest's final battle is nigh? I'll run a round tonight, sorry folks!

QM Note: I'll try to run tomorrow morning/afternoon - I'll allow you folks to remove any kinks from the battle order that may be left!

"Sigh. I suppose beauty and intelligence are inversely proportional... Worry not, this story is quite the interesting one. There was once a young boy who lived in the hovels. The little lad, like most young boys, had a mother and father. The boy and his family weren't exactly kings and queens - not even middle class - but they got by on their meager earnings.Mommy worked in one of the hovel's kitchens, and daddy earned his money by doing the odd repair job, patching up walls and fixing up planks. The young lad earned his lot by being a snake tamer. He had found his slithery little friend when a year or so prior when the scaly chap slithered his way into the house. The boy and the snake became fast friends, and through their cooperation, earned a gold or two each day from street performing. One day, however, this little family of 3 expanded to 4. The lad's aunt, his mother's sister, simply couldn't find any work - positively heartbroken after her husband passed away. She found herselves entangled in some criminal activities... and died, murdered during a heist. Her son, the little boy's older cousin, soon joined the family. However, work was growing scarce for the mommy and daddy, and especially with another mouth to feed, needed more work. Work that simply wasn't availible. However, mommy had some "connections" from her sister... and soon, the lad's parents were both trapped in the same web his aunt had weaved. They too suffered the same fate, killed when they were just trying to put food on the table for their nephew and son. The lad and his older cousion grew up alone in the hovles, both of them oprhaned. The young boy continued his snake performances, while his older cousin worked at an aid in the Ji Pei. The cousin had a remarkable head on his shoulders, despite his humble upbringings. He soon acheved mastery of technology. However, despite his excellence, his tainted origins prevented him from securing a full job. Rejected, the cousin began to tackle various "jobs", unbeknownst to the young boy. They raked in enough money to make by, the lad's cousin away during the day and holed up in his room at night. One day, the young boy got curious. Very curious. He decided he would peek into his elder cousin's room one night... and found him toiling away at a formidable weapon, adorned with two razor sharp blades." The Apprentice signals to The Harvester. "Can you guess who the young boy was? I'm sure if you somehow manage to think extra hard, you'll figure out who the cousin was too."

The Party: Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Party Leader!* Age: Unknown, Male Automaton Ranger Level 3 Power: 7 Health: 8/8 Gold: 35 Equipment: Sagitta (WP: 3, longbow) Bow (WP: 4) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Remedy, Potion Sir Brickington (Brickington) 19 year old human male knight Level 7 Power: 6 (Level 3 + WP: 3) Defense: 2 (SP: 2) Health: 8/12 Gold: 40 Equipment: Great Sword (WP: 3), Triangle Shield (SP: 2), Great Sword Mk. II (WP: 4 *Envenomed!*) Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (I just can't think of a good name, okay?) Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties. Gender: Male. Race: Human. Class: Ranger. Level 2 Power: 5 Health: 7/7 Gold: 55 Equipment: Bow(WP:3) Inventory: Smoke bomb, Potion x2, Grating Stone, Remedy Name: Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86) 30 yrs old male Human Rogue Level: 3 Power:7 (4+3) Health: 9/9 Ether: 0 Gold: 35 Equipment: Dagger(WP:3), Long Sword (WP: 4) Inventory: Potion, Venom, Bedroll, Remedy Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 3 Power: 7 Health: 9/9 Gold: 48 Equipment: Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Dagger (WP: 4 *Envenomed!* ) Inventory: Venom (1), Bedroll (1), Potion, Remedy The party forges onwards, with their new weapons in hand. The group of guards gives a salute of good luck as the party presses down the corridor, some of them drenching their weapons in venom. The came across an old, moss-plastered door, still as sturdy as can be. Light and odd sounds leak from the doorway... what waited beyond it? The party throws the door open and enter the final room of the Locunon. An odd console, dotted with buttons and levers of all shapes and sizes, nests the Harvester. It was a most peculiar sight to the heroes, the device whistling and whirring, flashing and beeping. The machine blade gleams grimly, as if powered up by the odd apparatus that held it. A table sits next to the gadget, housing a plethora of vials and bottles, all containing strange substances. A rather large box and three barrels sit in the corner, a strange hissing sound emanating from some of them. In the center of the room stands a smug Apprentice. Though his mask concealed his face, the party could detect a wicked smile underneath all of the head garments. "Ahh, you made it past Ian and his little posse! Funny, really... rob someone of their common sense and they treat every order as if it was from god itself. What a lovely device the Harvester is... Anyway, heroes, you made it. Would you, by any chance, like to hear a story? It'll be a good one, that I assure you."

"Wha -?! The game rules are discriminating against me now?!"

"There is the issue of finding which frog your brother is. There is more than one amphibian in Eubric..."

Stats are good! I approach the gates of Ziegfried manor, standing next to my puzzled party. They were trying to decipher the butler's words - was it really that difficult. I greet my party with a nod. "Hello, all. I believe the butler is telling us, "Heroes, go quietly through the nursery. Morgan is waiting for you.""

I meander into the marketplace, a shadowy figure clad in robes and armor. My pocket is full to burst with gold, having mugged practically every single malignant soul in Miranda. With all that gold, a shopping spree in order. Stopping at Portia's Potion Shack, I practically loot the stores of meads, smelling slats, and nostrums. As I go to check out, I realize that if looks could kill, Portia would have murdered me twice over. "...Is there an issue?" "Yes. You." I sigh and pay for my goods: 10 Meads (15x10=150), 10 Smelling Salts (25x10=250), 10 Nostrums, (35x10=350) and 2 Phoenix Essences (50x2=100) (150+250=400+350=750+100=850 gold spent) With Portia still shooting me hateful glances, I head over to Anwyl's smithy. I place down my steel fan in front of the "dwarven" smith, the blade resonating an icy aura from the opal imbued within. "This for your girlfriend, undead?" "No, I simply don't argue with results. Can you upgrade this to WP: 20?" (130+140+150+160+170+180+190+200= 1320 gold spent. Anwyl shrugs and sets to work. I grab a quick brunch at the hall, and return with a full stomach - and a nearly empty wallet, compared to how full it was before. I pick up my Steel Fan, the blade now nearly twice as deadly, and pass Anwyl the gold his services required. (1320+850=2170. 2826-2170=656 gold left.)

But it was my brithday!

The Suffering begins to prime another syringe to stick himself with. "Raider, do you have a tendency to speak to people who aren't there? This is only a fraction of our forces - even if we are all vanquished, you haven't yet even murdered 20 percent of us. Did you really think you are strong enough to fight off 1,500 Proggs?! Pathetic fool! You're a disgrace, and you shall as one - whether at my hands or the Emperor's! Fight on, men! We will kill these intruders yet!" The mobs initiate yet another chant, this one less deafening due to their waning numbers. It was plenty loud nonetheless, practically shaking the entire room they are in. "EI-DO-LON! EI-DO-LON!" The Suffering's eyes flare up and grow even brighter as he injects himself with yet another syringe, boosting his power further. He chuckles cruelly, as if in pity of the heroes. "I am a soldier; always have been, always will be. And I'm not afraid to die for my cause. Even if I fall here, you will have a power far more terrible then any of you have ever faced to contend with. The Era of Eidolon is coming, heroes - and there is nothing you, or anyone else, can do to stop it."

Awesome group, Flare! Lets go catch some amphibians! Just a slight warning: I probably won't be able to post on Thursday morning or Saturday evening. On Thursday I am flying out to a bar mitzvah (2 hour flight incredibly early) and on Saturday is the actual bar mitzvah. Other then that, my activity shouldn't drop.

QM Note: Right you are, my mistake! It has been fixed - this is probably a better situation for you anyway, less pressure.

Round Thirty Five of the Fungeon Battle! >Punii mixes bombs: 6 is rolled: 40 damage to all enemies, disregarding SP! >Alex VS Progg Mini-Mob (front): Miss Miss >Sylph heals Johon (back): Greater Heal (9x2=18+20=38 HP healed) >Sylph seals Progg Mini-Mob (back): Failure! >Johon VS Progg Mob (front): Special Damage Damage (35-5=30 damage) >Romulus VS Progg I (back): Critical Hit (14x2=28+13=41x2=82/2=41-3=38 damage) >Elgar VS Progg I (back): Aim (20-3=17 damage) >Galen VS Artillery Progg B (back): Miss Hit (10+16=26x2=52-4=48 damage) >Galen VS progg Mini-Mob (back): Hit Critical Hit (10x2=20+16=36x2=72-5=67 damage) >Hal VS Progg Mini-Mob (front): Special Damage (Nothing happens) >Johon VS Progg Mini-Mob (front): Damage Critical Hit (8x3=24+21=45x2=90-5=85 damage) >4 Proggs joins the fray: Progg, Progg, Progg, Progg The battle rages on, the party slowly beginning to whittle down the gargantuan number of Proggs confronting them. Dozens of corpses of Progs are strewn about the room, blody and mutilated by the heroes. The disfigured corpses serve as a gruesome backdrop as the two forces collide, hero and Progg. The heroes face overall success, doing signifigant damage to all enemies. 1 point more of damage to the main mob and they would have yet another Mini-Mob on their hands... 4 Proggs spring out from the two mobs, ready to fight. The heroes had to be more effective with crowd control this time, lest they get trampled by yet another mob! Enemies in the Final Area: "Why aren't you dead yet?!" Progg Mob, Level 35 Beast *Plagued!* HP: 488/1200 SP: 3 Specials: Split Off: Creates 3 random Proggs. Stampede: Reduces the hero who rolled Special Damage to 1 HP and does 17 damage to everyone else. Mob Mentality: The entire mob rallies together, restoring 300 HP to itself. This display of brutal patriotism makes the party nervous, giving them each a 1/6 chance of becoming Jinxed. (Can be remedied or removed for 8 ether.) Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Divide and Conquer: Every 50 HP lost spawns a random Progg. A die will be rolled to determine what type of Progg it'll be: -6: Artillery Progg -5: Progg Archer -4: Progg -3: Progg -2: Progg -1: Progg 699 HP lost so far! Drops: The Suffering, Progg Juggernaut, Aerial Progg "This isn't looking too good...!" Progg Mini-Mob, Level 31 Beast *Sealed! 1 rounds remaining* *Badly Poisoned!* *Decaying! 21 damage (1 rounds remaining)* HP: 177/560 SP: 5 Specials: Proggpile: The Progg Mini-mob tackles everyone in the row of the hero who rolled special damage, including the hero who triggered the Proggpile, for 22 damage. Pitchforks and Torches: Permanently boosts all enemy's level and SP by 2. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Divide and Conquer: Every 70 HP lost spawns a random Progg. A die will be rolled to determine what type of Progg it'll be: -6: Artillery Progg -5: Progg Archer -4: Progg -3: Progg -2: Progg -1: Progg 406 HP lost so far! For the Greater Good: Any negative scroll effects inflicted to the Progg Mob are instead redirected to the Progg Mini-mob Drops: Crystalline Progg "Fools!" Progg J, Level 16 Beast HP: 90/90 SP: 3 Specials: Battle Frenzy: 11 damage to all heroes. Passive Specials: Lust: This Progg wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: Nothing. "This'll be over shortly." Progg K, Level 16 Beast HP: 90/90 SP: 3 Specials: Battle Frenzy: 11 damage to all heroes. Passive Specials: Lust: This Progg wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: Nothing. "Scum or dumb, heroes?" Progg L, Level 16 Beast HP: 90/90 SP: 3 Specials: Battle Frenzy: 11 damage to all heroes. Passive Specials: Lust: This Progg wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: Nothing. "..." Progg M, Level 16 Beast HP: 90/90 SP: 3 Specials: Battle Frenzy: 11 damage to all heroes. Passive Specials: Lust: This Progg wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: Nothing. Note: If at any time there are 6 Proggs present while the mob is still alive, those 6 Proggs will from into a Progg Mini Mob! The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Hastened!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 20 Power: 28 (20+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 36/36c(20+17+7+1) Ether: 16/23 (5+16+1) Gold: 150 Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), 20-20 glasses (headwear, +1 turn of effect for scrolls) Inventory: Mockthril Rod (WP:7), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x2, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 7 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Crumbling Venom, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Smelling Salts x2, Helmet (Max. health +1), Quartz, Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2), Emerald, Trial Brew, Nostrum Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Encouraged!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!* Level: 21.33 Power: 33 (21+8+4) Health: 8/38 (19+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* *Poisoned!*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 1147 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: Sword of Decay (WP:8 *Badly Poisoned!*)(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.) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights, Bravado Boots (1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle), Scarlet Hood (+4 to power, immunity to stunned) 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 (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone) Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (5), Venom (2), Ice Bomb (1), Phoenix Essences (2), Trial Brew (1), Dragon Scale (Lucky and blessed effects upon consumption), Remedy. Smelling Salts, Mead Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: (None) Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) *Lucky!* Level 20.33 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!* Power: 31 Defense: 6 Health: 30/30 Ether: 10/19 Gold: 364 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile) Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, (Borrowed) Garnet, Venom x4, Spade,Pickaxe,3 Potions, Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory, Changes user's appearance into an Elf),Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether) ,Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x3, Grand Tonic x2, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Fireworks, Remedy, Tonic x4, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking), Tonic Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) Level 18.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* Power: 28 Defense: 13 Health: 38/38 Ether: 8/18 Gold: 156 Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10 *Badly Poisoned!*; ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle) Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x4, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Elixir, Mead, Deadly Venom, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1) Lycan Romulus Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 13.5 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned* *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* Power: 33 Health: 15/17 15 Gold: 361 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Combrys (WP: 14 15 Plagued!, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Scarlet Hood (Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned), Pugilist Gloves(Power +2, protects from weakened) Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, 1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Deadly Venom, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl(grants Animal Talk to Wearer), Garnet, Potion Galen Woodward (Fugazi) *Encouraged!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!* 36 year old male human Rogue Level 16 Power: 26 (16+10) Defense: 1 (+1) Health: 26/26 (7+15+4) Gold: 1776 Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Stretchy Rubber Band (Accessory, returns thrown weapons immediately) Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom x2, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x4, Nostrum x1, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10 *Badly Poisoned!* ,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Smelling Salts x1, Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench (WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Soma, Leather Armour (SP:1), Potion, Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons), Phoenix Essence, Smokebomb, Remedy "Get *wheeze* ready...!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Red x2, Blue x1, Green x1 "Much better." Hal Bohrd, Luosh Guard Captain Level 18 Power: 28 Defense: 3 Health: 27/35 Gold: 50 Equipment: Halberd (WP: 10) Luoshian Armor (SP: 3, Bodywear) Inventory: Phoenix Essence, Potion Rolls: 6: Charge! Does damage to the target equal to all conscious party member's WP added together. The special effects in the weapon (such as decay) are not transmitted. 5: Critical Hit: WPx3+Level

"The reports were of 2 men. As far as we are aware, only 1 room remains in the Locunon... the final battle may very well be nigh."

Hal gets no love! Sorry, folks: I have been super busy and a bit under the weather as of late. I'll try to get my act together soon! Lblush:

"To be honest, I'm not sure if I'm quite right in the head yet. Probably wouldn't be a good idea for us to be around whoever made us fight you." Brickington's diplomacy seems to give Ian a bit of a nudge. "However, doesn't mean we can't lend you a hand. Here, take these." Ian motions to his crew to drop their weapons. Longsword, WP: 4 - Suitable for knights and rogues. Greatsword, WP: 4 -Suitable for knights and barbarains. Dagger, WP: 4 - Suitable for mages and rogues. Bow, WP: 4 - Ranged, suitable for Rangers.

Round Thirty Four of the Fungeon Battle! >Punii mixes bombs: Nothing happens! >Sylph chugs a Grand Tonic (back) >Sylph fragiles the Progg Mob Progg Mini-Mob (back): Failure! >Johon VS Progg F (front): Critical Hit Critical Hit (8x3=24+21=45x2=90-3=87 damage) >Romulus VS Progg H (front): Miss Hit (14+13=27x2=54-3=51 damage, Combrys = WP: 15) >Elgar VS Progg G (back): Special Damage Miss >Galen VS Progg G (back): Hit Shield: Mug (10x3=30+16=46x2=92-3=89 damage, 89 gold earned) >Galen VS Progg F (back): Miss Miss >Hal VS Artillery Progg B (front): Miss >Johon VS Artillery Progg B (front): Damage Critical Hit (8x3=24+21=45x2=90-4=86 damage, 21 damage decay placed) >Alex VS Progg H (front): Damage Critical Hit (10x2=20+18=38x2=76 damage) >Progg Mob and Progg Mini-Mob free hits... do nothing. >1 Progg joins the fray: Progg Alex's guardian angel, bathed in radiant white light, looms over the bloodhsed. The being places the party under its protection, rendering them unable to take any damage. The party goes to town on the proggs, ceasing fire on the mobs and instad cleaning up any excess Proggs who split up from the main groups - unfortunately, missing a perfect oppurtunity to chuck a Bomb XX. By the round's end only 2 enemies and 2 mobs remain on the field, all of them eager to destroy the heroes now that their protection was gone. Enemies in the Final Area: "Cowards!" Progg Mob, Level 35 Beast *Plagued!* HP: 543/1200 SP: 4 Specials: Split Off: Creates 3 random Proggs. Stampede: Reduces the hero who rolled Special Damage to 1 HP and does 17 damage to everyone else. Mob Mentality: The entire mob rallies together, restoring 300 HP to itself. This display of brutal patriotism makes the party nervous, giving them each a 1/6 chance of becoming Jinxed. (Can be remedied or removed for 8 ether.) Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Divide and Conquer: Every 50 HP lost spawns a random Progg. A die will be rolled to determine what type of Progg it'll be: -6: Artillery Progg -5: Progg Archer -4: Progg -3: Progg -2: Progg -1: Progg 644 HP lost so far! Drops: The Suffering, Progg Juggernaut, Aerial Progg "Typical." Progg Mini-Mob, Level 31 Beast *Sealed! 2 rounds remaining* *Badly Poisoned!* *Decaying! 21 damage (2 rounds remaining)* HP: 390/560 SP: 5 Specials: Proggpile: The Progg Mini-mob tackles everyone in the row of the hero who rolled special damage, including the hero who triggered the Proggpile, for 22 damage. Pitchforks and Torches: Permanently boosts all enemy's level and SP by 2. Specials decided by die roll. Passive Specials: Divide and Conquer: Every 70 HP lost spawns a random Progg. A die will be rolled to determine what type of Progg it'll be: -6: Artillery Progg -5: Progg Archer -4: Progg -3: Progg -2: Progg -1: Progg 163 HP lost so far! For the Greater Good: Any negative scroll effects inflicted to the Progg Mob are instead redirected to the Progg Mini-mob Drops: Crystalline Progg "You lack honor!" Artillery Progg B, Level 22 Beast *Decaying! 21 damage (3 rounds remaining)* HP: 63/170 SP: 4 Specials: Triple Jab+: Hits 3 random heroes for damage equal to their level +3. Drops: Potion, 5 gold "...Meep, I'm scared." Progg I, Level 16 Beast HP: 90/90 SP: 3 Specials: Battle Frenzy: 11 damage to all heroes. Passive Specials: Lust: This Progg wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: Nothing. Note: If at any time there are 6 Proggs present while the mob is still alive, those 6 Proggs will from into a Progg Mini Mob! The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Hastened!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 20 Power: 28 (20+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 36/36c(20+17+7+1) Ether: 17/23 (5+16+1) Gold: 150 Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), 20-20 glasses (headwear, +1 turn of effect for scrolls) Inventory: Mockthril Rod (WP:7), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x2, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 7 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Crumbling Venom, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Smelling Salts x2, Helmet (Max. health +1), Quartz, Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2), Emerald, Trial Brew, Nostrum Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Encouraged!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!* Level: 21.33 Power: 33 (21+8+4) Health: 14/38 (19+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* *Poisoned!*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 1147 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: Sword of Decay (WP:8 *Badly Poisoned!*)(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.) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights, Bravado Boots (1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle), Scarlet Hood (+4 to power, immunity to stunned) 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 (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone) Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (5), Venom (2), Ice Bomb (1), Phoenix Essences (2), Trial Brew (1), Dragon Scale (Lucky and blessed effects upon consumption), Remedy. Smelling Salts, Mead Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: (None) Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) *Lucky!* Level 20.33 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!* Power: 31 Defense: 6 Health: 30/30 Ether: 10/19 Gold: 364 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile) Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, (Borrowed) Garnet, Venom x4, Spade,Pickaxe,3 Potions, Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory, Changes user's appearance into an Elf),Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether) ,Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x3, Grand Tonic x2, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Fireworks, Remedy, Tonic x4, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking), Tonic Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) Level 18.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* Power: 28 Defense: 13 Health: 38/38 Ether: 8/18 Gold: 156 Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10 *Badly Poisoned!*; ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle) Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x4, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Elixir, Mead, Deadly Venom, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1) Lycan Romulus Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 13.5 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned* *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* Power: 33 Health: 15/17 15 Gold: 361 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Combrys (WP: 14 Plagued!, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Scarlet Hood (Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned), Pugilist Gloves(Power +2, protects from weakened) Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, 1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Deadly Venom, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl(grants Animal Talk to Wearer), Garnet, Potion Galen Woodward (Fugazi) *Encouraged!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!* 36 year old male human Rogue Level 16 Power: 26 (16+10) Defense: 1 (+1) Health: 26/26 (7+15+4) Gold: 1776 Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Stretchy Rubber Band (Accessory, returns thrown weapons immediately) Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom x2, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x4, Nostrum x1, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10 *Badly Poisoned!* ,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Smelling Salts x1, Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench (WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Soma, Leather Armour (SP:1), Potion, Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons), Phoenix Essence, Smokebomb, Remedy "Get *wheeze* ready...!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Red x2, Blue x2, Green x2 "Much better." Hal Bohrd, Luosh Guard Captain Level 18 Power: 28 Defense: 3 Health: 27/35 Gold: 50 Equipment: Halberd (WP: 10) Luoshian Armor (SP: 3, Bodywear) Inventory: Phoenix Essence, Potion Rolls: 6: Charge! Does damage to the target equal to all conscious party member's WP added together. The special effects in the weapon (such as decay) are not transmitted. 5: Critical Hit: WPx3+Level

The four guardsmen, all of them now conscious, somewhat cock their head in confusion at the load of questions Karie had just blasted at them. They gave the entire party quizzical looks, still not fully reacquainted with their senses. "Hey, boss, didn't this chick just fight us...?" "...And why do I have an arrow stuck in my beard?" "Ugh, my head is throbbing..." "Same here, Jacob... my head is pounding like a drum... And yes, Derrell, I'm fairly sure "this chick" just did try to rip me a new one. I also get the feeling we weren't acting of our own will... I'll try to answer your questions to the best of my addled brain's ability... My name is Ian. The bearded man is Lucas, the gentleman with the axe is Jacob, and the rude man to my left is -" "Hey!" " - is Derrell. Although I go by the term "captain", I'm just captain just of this crew of 4. The Captain of the Town Watch, Patricia, sent us over here to investigate some strange occurrences. Apparently, folks were seeing hooded men wandering about here, performing some sort of alchemy. Of course, neither is technically a crime, but odd people and stuff that can potentially explode tends to arouse the Watch's suspicion. We are currently in the Locunon - a tiny little overflow prison, built just in case we had no more cells to shove people in to. This building was never needed, and eventually just abandoned altogether. Biggest waste of our budget ever. I've never crossed paths with this Stealer of Senses, or an Allen Lias. The only person we encountered when we got here was a man clad in green. He had a pretty menacing looking weapon. After he stabbed me with it, my memory went black... and here we are now." The group of 4 pulls up their sleeves to reveal an unnerving sight: each one had two identical wounds plastered on their forearms.