Endgame

Yeah, ethereal immunity probably isn't going to show up anymore - except for, as you said, Eidolon and Aquos. They couldn't give less of a megablock about any of the heroes' puny literature. The rest of the Gladius Unit will still probably get some form of resistance, though.

"Ohh, that gold reaper trick is never going to get old. Galston, front row."

Wait huuuuh? ...I take that back then! I've been preventing my blinded baddies from even landing a hit since the quest's beginning. I usppose I can just say "Can have only 1 scroll effect applied at a time." That'd fix it, right?

D'oh, missed that one! Either way, I'd suggest jacking up the Scroll of Blindness' ether cost to about 5 or so - that is still pretty cheap for completely crippling an enemy! I'll probably just give enemies specific immunities from now on.

Problem is, most of their scrolls nearly completely cripple my baddies. Too many scrolls, IMO, compromise the enemy's ability to attack: making them useless. I believe Scrolls should be debuff enemies, not completely deny them of their ingrained abilities. For example, I'd much prefer scrolls of weakening, fragility, scroll-of-SP-halving (ooh may have to make that one) etc. Scroll of Blinding is definitely the most OP one.

Today is this week's last day of school, then the weekend is completely free. Probably use Heroica as a big timesink, and get that scene to you.

Just how much are you taking, Mr. Zepher? Nah, just kidding. I'm fine as long as a Progg doesn't pop up

"Emtha, then. Back row."

"Nope! That's a sign you're not a noob. LOL." Brilliant, simply brilliant Mr. Longlegs. Also, I just built an 1000 brick big hallway on LDD.

...Is it bad if I could read that?

Not officially, no.

...Bit harsh? I'll get those PMs out asap, 48ers.

I was amazed - stunned, even. I knew Assassins held great power, but enough to simply slice right through enemies like that...? And on my first try, too. Something tells me that Assasin will be very fun career. "And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why you don't megablock around with an assassin. Irek, please die. Front row."

Yeah, if a Proggs age is <1000, he is not an ancient. Of course, the inverse applies... I have that thing they call "school" to attend, so you'll get your PMs this afternoon most likely.

Proggs - 1, Heroes - 0. Don't worry, they are not dead.

The Wound seems completely unfazed by Sylph's trick. "You think I've gone 900 years without seeing that trick? Oh, you stupid animal." With that final eloquent statement, The Wound takes his front two arms and slashes one end of the bridge.The bridge falls instantly, nearly touching the water. All of the heroes fall off the near vertical bridge, plunging into the rushing waters below. The sheer height they fell from nearly knocked them unconscious as soon as they hit the water. Those who remained concious plunged several feet below the surface, the rushing currents preventing them from swimming up or away. Only Johon remained on the bridge. He clings to the safety rails for dear life, slowly trying to climb them like a ladder. The Wound laughs at the feeble display and lets two more knives fly. They whizz through the air, eventually piercing through the rope on the other end of the bridge. The entire Riht's Bridge - and Johon with it - plunge into the water below, and get swept away by the rushing currents. You will be receiving PMs later today. Please do not post in the Quest thread, for the Quest will continue via PM for a short amount of time.

Clever, but I'm afraid that wouldn't work for the reasons mentioned here and in the 48 thread. And no, that "pressurized air cannon" thing was not made just to deny Johon. It was a pretty cool idea, though!

The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 18.5 Power: 26 (18+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 34/34c(9+17+7+1) Ether: 22/22 (5+16+1) Gold: 64 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 20-20 glasses 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, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 8 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Crumbling Venom, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Smelling Salts x2, Helmet (Max. health +1) Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 14 Power: 24 (14+10) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 24/24 (7+13+4) Gold: 391 Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Leather Armour (SP:1) Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x5, Remedy x3, Nostrum x5, Mead x5, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom x2, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts x2 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 20.5 Power: 28 (20+8+0) Health: 35/35 (19+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 385(186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: 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.), 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.) Hide of The Bleeding (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights. Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. 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 (3), Grand Potion, Venom, Ice Bomb (1), Mead (2), Phoenix Essence (3), Trail Brew (1), Nostrum (2), Smelling Salts (2) 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) Level 19 Evoker Power: 30 Defense: 0 Health: 27/27 Ether: 16/18 Gold: 420 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11) Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,SapphireTopaz ,3 Venoms, 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. Usuable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x2, Grand Tonic x3, Opal, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) *Lucky!* *Hastened!* Level 10.5 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 21 Health: 14/14 Gold: 78 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Combrys (WP: 8, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Pugillist Gloves(Power +2, protects from weakened), Sylvania's Cowl(grants Animal Talk to Wearer) Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, 1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Warhammer (WP:4), Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead, Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts, Nostrums x4 Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) *Lucky!* Level 16.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male Power: 24 Defense: 13 Health: 36/36 Ether: 10/16 Gold: 61 Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 8; ignores SP), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians) Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Remedy, Grand Tonic, Mead, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Poison, Scroll of Sealing "That *wheeze* was quick..." Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Green x3, Red x1, Blue x1 The Wound notices Johon's futile attempt at outsmarting him and laughs. "Let me tell you something, lad. Your scheme was actually rather impressive: you show more intelligence then most of these humans. Not to mention you executed Rhodus! Truly, you impress me... as much as a filthy rat could, anyway. Anyway, back to story time. I may be a Toxiprogg, but I don't shoot poison - all that comes out is pressurized air. The first few years of my life were... rather tough, really. My parents saw me as a defect because I couldn't make poison, beat me senseless repeatedly. It was as close to a living hell as you could get _ I was never let outside, into the world. But, I discovered that by placing the hilts of objects in the orifice in the tentacle where the poison would come out, well... I had pressurized air cannons all over my body without realizing it. Needless to say, my parents were found about a week after the discovery with stakes in their chests. Not to boast - oh who am I kidding, of course it is to boast - I have the aim of a sniper and a range of 300 feet. In other words, I can snip both ends of the bridge in an instant. Like I said, though, it was a good plan." While explaining his childhood, The Wound's mask of superiority wavers. His air of arrogance had changed into something else: an aura of tainted memories and a broken childhood. However, he soon goes back to his normal demeanor. With his mask back on he turns to face Sylph. "900 years, why?"

"I'm sure the snarky act has gotten a bit old, hasn't it? Too bad! I'm The Wound, member of the Gladius Unit: I believe my profession alone makes me infinitely better then you dull little things. Either way, I'll put it in a way a brick could understand: I'm not even going to bother fighting you riff-raff. You see, you idiotic excuses for living creatures, I have several knives. The bridge is suspended by rope. Is the math too hard for you, or shall I say it outright? You're cornered. The door is locked, barred, and fortified. There is currently a rapid below. Take one step towards me and I cut the bridge. Capiche?"

I'm sorry, B&P, but I had to railroad you onto the bridge there. You'll get a chance to strut your survivalist skills soon, promise!

Johon finds no way to get behind the tall Rock Ridge. After all, on the other side of it is the sea... The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 18.5 Power: 26 (18+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 34/34c(9+17+7+1) Ether: 22/22 (5+16+1) Gold: 64 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 20-20 glasses 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, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 8 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Crumbling Venom, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Smelling Salts x2, Helmet (Max. health +1) Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 14 Power: 24 (14+10) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 24/24 (7+13+4) Gold: 391 Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Leather Armour (SP:1) Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x5, Remedy x3, Nostrum x5, Mead x5, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom x2, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts x2 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 20.5 Power: 28 (20+8+0) Health: 35/35 (19+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 385(186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: 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.), 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.) Hide of The Bleeding (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights. Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. 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 (3), Grand Potion, Venom, Ice Bomb (1), Mead (2), Phoenix Essence (3), Trail Brew (1), Nostrum (2), Smelling Salts (2) 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) Level 19 Evoker Power: 30 Defense: 0 Health: 27/27 Ether: 16/18 Gold: 420 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11) Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,SapphireTopaz ,3 Venoms, 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. Usuable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x2, Grand Tonic x3, Opal Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) *Lucky!* *Hastened!* Level 10.5 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 21 Health: 14/14 Gold: 78 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Combrys (WP: 8, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Pugillist Gloves(Power +2, protects from weakened), Sylvania's Cowl(grants Animal Talk to Wearer) Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, 1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Warhammer (WP:4), Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead, Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts, Nostrums x4 Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) *Lucky!* Level 16.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male Power: 24 Defense: 13 Health: 36/36 Ether: 10/16 Gold: 61 Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 8; ignores SP), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians) Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Remedy, Grand Tonic, Mead, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Posion "That *wheeze* was quick..." Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Green x3, Red x1, Blue x1 Walking away from the dock, the party walks through a short path and sees the spot marked as the "Riht's Bridge" on their map. Climbing up the foot of the hill the bridge was connected to, they soon reach the top of the hill. Clutching the safety rails on the side of the bridge, the party walks the bridge - albeit, very cautiously. A rapid was below them, and if they were to fall in, they'd be swept into the grotto... Suddenly, the party can hear a metallic shuffle behind them. They whirl around to seea peculiar Progg. His shell was as green as an emerald and as clear as glass - they party could discern several organs just by looking at his side. He is armed head to tail with various blades, all of them looking sharp enough to cut a man in half effortlessly - and they seem to match one of the blades that plunged into poor Jerome! He appears to be from the same Progg subspecies as the Toxiproggs. "Hello there! You've been very naughty, you lesser beings you." The party recognizes his green eyes and his voice: He too was a member of the Gladius Unit!

Johon doesn't find enough pieces to make a boat sturdy or big enough to brave the choppy waters.

Johon grasps at thin air, trying to climb a building roughly 450 to 550 yards away from him. You haven't moved to building yet, silly. Besides, the only way to it is via the Riht's Bridge...

Johon is unable to find anything out of the ordinary in terms of traps in or outside the manor. However, peeking through one of the windows, he briefly sees a progg-like silhouette.

Galen finds no boats. Craning his head over the dock's edge and looking under it, he sees the broken remains of several boats, with a few snapped oars and ripped sails sprinkled into the floating heap.