Endgame

Small buds were emerging from the basin of soil Glaz put the crystal in. "Am I sensing a bit of guilt, Karie? Don't - there's no need. There's no need to feel guilt. After all, I can phrase this one question a million different ways and probably get an answer that is just about everyone. Or maybe you'll get the same answers! And that's okay too. And on that note, just one more iteration, I promise, and then I'll get to the point of all this. I can tell you're starting to relax already, but I think me clarifying might help you out when all is said and done. Finally... Think a little bit about who you love the most."

"Amber. Your group. Contact them. Call them off."

Round Two of the Galvaros Brawl: >Lind VS Galvaros (front): Mortal Hit (KO!) Lind slashes once more at Galvaros, and the golem falls. Lind Whisperer *Encouraged at half health* * *Immune to Dark* *Double damage to humanoids* *Halved damage from Holy/Light enemies* *1/3 chance of dealing Fragile* *STEALS on rolls of Hide* 22-year-old Human Class: Black Knight Level: 23.33 Power: 34 (12+22) Defense: 13 (3+4+6) Health: 24/39 (7+23+9) Gold: 23 Glory Points: 14 Equipped Gear: Gladius (WP: 16, darkness-elemental greatsword, 1/3 chance of causing Fragile on successful hits), Invader's Armour (SP: 3, wearer is encouraged when their current health is at half or below the wearer's maximum level), Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Vorpalis Netherwings (SP: 4, the wearer deals double damage to humanoid type enemies and takes half damage from Holy/Light enemies. Backwear, suitable for anyone.), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to dark-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.) Unequipped Gear: Steel Knife (WP: 12, throwing weapon), Star-Breaker (WP: 5, darkness-elemental halberd *1/2 chance of stun*), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory), Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Akrone Fez (Artifact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone), Plasma Shield (SP: 3, user absorbs electric attacks) Unequipped Weapons: Darker Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Wind Spitter's Deck of Cards (WP:10; wind-elemental; causes triple damage to mobs; suitable to Lind only; throwing weapon) Gems: Ruby Potions: x3 Potions, Bone, Last Wish Powder, Military Grade Firebomb x2, Grand Potion x2, Remedy x4, Mulled Wine Tools: Bedroll, Shovel Things: Quest/Role-playing Items: Newspaper with Picture of Lupine, Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards, Map of Olegia, Arena Pass x2 "You require more discipline. Going in the front row there was foolish. You were still not healthy enough to sustain a blow at that distance. The next time, you will not be getting a second crack at one of my golems. Now, where do you three wish to proceed?" ----- "You might want to speak with Charon. His wings got scorched right off when he fell... Practically snapped his legs, too. He needed to crawl to pick up all the bits, and stitched it back together later - you can still see burn and suture marks where his wings split, if you look closely. You wish to see a Crystrow? Be my guest..." Corvis leads Siercon to a clearing. The azure winged creature -a Crystrow, it seemed, a rare relative of the Gryphon - carried itself across the plains in an elegant manner. It's vibrant fur set off its translucent wings. "Say hello." QM Note: In the interest of not messing up the space-time continuum, I won't do any further updates until Karie gets a bit caught up.

Karie can tell that Glaz was still going about his work. He places the enchanted crystal in a basin of soil. "Did you straighten your posture? I can definitely see why - a lot of the angels here are kinda uptight. But that isn't neccasary here. feel free to let your shoulders sa and slocuh back in the seat and what not. Whatever is more relaxing than sitting stiff as a rail, y'know? Anyway, I think you've made your pick. And that's good! Now, this may be a redundant question - and excuse me if it is - but next, I want you to think about who you care about most." ------------------ "If I may be honest with you, I've no clue. This is the first time I've ever been truly clueless. There is the Proggs, but they're hardly animals - they're very sentient, with intelligence on par with humans and strength that can easily exceed the common man. Gryphons, though, that's an interesting one... They are beautiful creatures. Some of their biological cousins dwell here, rare ones, with feathers that look like they're made of crystal. They're... Quite beautiful. Enamored with the sky, I imagine, Siercon?" ---------------------- Round One of the Galvaros Re-Brawl >Lind VS Galvaros (back): Hit (16+23=39/2=20 damage, Fragile inflicted) >Lind VS Galvaros (back): Special Damage: Skewer! (Lind reduced to 1 HP, no level boost) >Lind VS Galvaros (front): Shield: Arrogant Prick! (16x4=68+23=91x4=364 damage, no level boost) >Lind tries to rest, but is too Stunned Lind hits Galvaros with Gladius, inflicting fragile. The golem lunges forward and pierces the knight's armor, but the Black Knight follows up by nearly cleaving the golem's head off of his shoulders. The hero is too stunned to properly rest, but he could still try the next round... Galvaros, Level 65 Ancient *Fragile! 3 rounds remaining* HP: 66/450 Specials: Hone: Galvaros sharpens his spear against the rocks, boosting his level by 10. He then strikes with his new level. Skewer: Galvaros skewers the hero who rolled Special Damage, reducing their HP to 1. Taunt: Galvaros taunts the hero, Enraging them for three rounds and forcing them to make use of all four of their turns. Specials decided randomly. Lind Whisperer *Encouraged at half health* * *Immune to Dark* *Double damage to humanoids* *Halved damage from Holy/Light enemies* *1/3 chance of dealing Fragile* *STEALS on rolls of Hide* 22-year-old Human Class: Black Knight Level: 23 Power: 34 (12+22) Defense: 13 (3+4+6) Health: 24/39 (7+23+9) Gold: 23 Glory Points: 14 Equipped Gear: Gladius (WP: 16, darkness-elemental greatsword, 1/3 chance of causing Fragile on successful hits), Invader's Armour (SP: 3, wearer is encouraged when their current health is at half or below the wearer's maximum level), Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Vorpalis Netherwings (SP: 4, the wearer deals double damage to humanoid type enemies and takes half damage from Holy/Light enemies. Backwear, suitable for anyone.), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to dark-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.) Unequipped Gear: Steel Knife (WP: 12, throwing weapon), Star-Breaker (WP: 5, darkness-elemental halberd *1/2 chance of stun*), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory), Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Akrone Fez (Artifact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone), Plasma Shield (SP: 3, user absorbs electric attacks) Unequipped Weapons: Darker Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Wind Spitter's Deck of Cards (WP:10; wind-elemental; causes triple damage to mobs; suitable to Lind only; throwing weapon) Gems: Ruby Potions: x3 Potions, Bone, Last Wish Powder, Military Grade Firebomb x2, Grand Potion x2, Remedy x4, Mulled Wine Tools: Bedroll, Shovel Things: Quest/Role-playing Items: Newspaper with Picture of Lupine, Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards, Map of Olegia, Arena Pass x2 Round Ten of the Novus Brawl: >Jinnipher does nothing: Novus bleeds out Novus tries again and again to break the knight's guard, but she just watches in amusement. Before long, the golem collapses over, defeated. The Battle is Victorious! Jinnipher Buchaire (JimBee) 76-year-old female Moon Elven Knight Level 12.5 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 21/21 Defense: 12 Gold: 110 Equipment: Brine Blade (WP:5, deals Poison 5 and Bleeding 3; greatsword), Natural Shield (SP:6, bearer deals half damage to and takes half damage from Beasts, Plants, and Vermin; shield), Moone Mail (SP:3; bodywear), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, grants Special Guard against undead enemies; backwear) Inventory: Weapons/Artifacts: The Beheader (WP:15, defies SP, ice-elemental; greatsword), Full Moon Shield (SP:5), Helmet of the Tactician (SP:-5, Power +5 when fighting in the front row; SP:5, Power -5 when fighting the back row; cannot be upgraded; headwear), Vorpalis Conquerors (Power +0; goes up by 2 for every enemy defeated, drops back down to 0 if the wearer is knocked out or if the battle ends; footwear), Paper Doll (protects from Hexed-effect; accessory), Gloves of the Aspirant Zieg-friend (Spellpower +5, Max Ether +5; suitable to those with reputation among the Ziegfrieds only; if reputation is great, values are doubled; if reputation is outstanding, values are tripled; handwear), Black and Blue Hair Dye (1/2 chance of dealing Enamored on succesful strikes if Female, or confused if Male; accesory) Consumables: 3x Potion, Grand Potion, Greater Tonic, 3x Remedy, Mead, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb Other: Bedroll, Shovel, Letter of Recommendation Strivus seemed impressed. "Hmm. Interesting strategy. Never seen one of my golems bleed out before, but it'll definitely work on something that actually has blood. I would see if you all wanted to band together and face Chakraval, but I'll need a decent amount of time to get him repaired, along with Fenrir, Novus, and I imagine Galvaros. Bottom line is, I don't have very much for you to train with anymore. Why not check out the rest of Eschaton? I'm always here, but the other angels like to hop from place to place and abandon their posts, hmph... Fact is, you might meet new faces even if you go somehwere you've already been. Oh, and by the way... We typically eat after second bell, so keep an ear out for that. Good work today."

What, that it implies that he has a death count spreadsheet or something? Besides, I think Charon said something similar in 138...

Galvaros Brawl, Round One: >Lind VS Galvaros (front): Damage (60-13=47 damage) Galvaros hits Lind once, and just like that, the Black Knight goes down. Strivus rushes to Lind's side and heals him. "...I'm not exactly sure what you were thinking there, kid, going against him from the front like that. Dust yourself off." Lind Failed The Duel! Lind Whisperer *Encouraged at half health* * *Immune to Dark* *Double damage to humanoids* *Halved damage from Holy/Light enemies* *1/3 chance of dealing Fragile* *STEALS on rolls of Hide* 22-year-old Human Class: Black Knight Level: 23 Power: 34 (12+22) Defense: 13 (3+4+6) Health: 39/39 (7+23+9) Gold: 23 Glory Points: 14 Equipped Gear: Gladius (WP: 16, darkness-elemental greatsword, 1/3 chance of causing Fragile on successful hits), Invader's Armour (SP: 3, wearer is encouraged when their current health is at half or below the wearer's maximum level), Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Vorpalis Netherwings (SP: 4, the wearer deals double damage to humanoid type enemies and takes half damage from Holy/Light enemies. Backwear, suitable for anyone.), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to dark-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.) Unequipped Gear: Steel Knife (WP: 12, throwing weapon), Star-Breaker (WP: 5, darkness-elemental halberd *1/2 chance of stun*), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory), Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Akrone Fez (Artifact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone), Plasma Shield (SP: 3, user absorbs electric attacks) Unequipped Weapons: Darker Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Wind Spitter's Deck of Cards (WP:10; wind-elemental; causes triple damage to mobs; suitable to Lind only; throwing weapon) Gems: Ruby Potions: x3 Potions, Bone, Last Wish Powder, Military Grade Firebomb x2, Grand Potion x2, Remedy x4, Mulled Wine Tools: Bedroll, Shovel Things: Quest/Role-playing Items: Newspaper with Picture of Lupine, Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards, Map of Olegia, Arena Pass x2 Round One of the Novus Brawl >Jinnipher VS Novus (back): Critical Hit (5*2=10+12=22/2=11 damage) >Jinnipher VS Novus (back): Hit (5+12=17/2=9 damage) >Jinnipher VS Novus (back): Shield! Novus, Level 20 Ancient *Poison 10!* *Bleeding 6!* HP: 139/175 Specials: Pound: Novus takes a swing at the hero with his hammers doing damage equal to his level and Confusing that hero. Tactical Strike: Novus takes advantage of his combatant's exhaustion, should they take multiple turns. Novus does damage equal to 13 * the current number of turns that hero had taken that round. Specials alternate. Jinnipher Buchaire (JimBee) 76-year-old female Moon Elven Knight Level 12 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 21/21 Defense: 12 Gold: 110 Equipment: Brine Blade (WP:5, deals Poison 5 and Bleeding 3; greatsword), Natural Shield (SP:6, bearer deals half damage to and takes half damage from Beasts, Plants, and Vermin; shield), Moone Mail (SP:3; bodywear), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, grants Special Guard against undead enemies; backwear) Inventory: Weapons/Artifacts: The Beheader (WP:15, defies SP, ice-elemental; greatsword), Full Moon Shield (SP:5), Helmet of the Tactician (SP:-5, Power +5 when fighting in the front row; SP:5, Power -5 when fighting the back row; cannot be upgraded; headwear), Vorpalis Conquerors (Power +0; goes up by 2 for every enemy defeated, drops back down to 0 if the wearer is knocked out or if the battle ends; footwear), Paper Doll (protects from Hexed-effect; accessory), Gloves of the Aspirant Zieg-friend (Spellpower +5, Max Ether +5; suitable to those with reputation among the Ziegfrieds only; if reputation is great, values are doubled; if reputation is outstanding, values are tripled; handwear), Black and Blue Hair Dye (1/2 chance of dealing Enamored on succesful strikes if Female, or confused if Male; accesory) Consumables: 3x Potion, Grand Potion, Greater Tonic, 3x Remedy, Mead, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb Other: Bedroll, Shovel, Letter of Recommendation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "..."Painfully presume?" You are an oddity, Siercon. It's a numbers game, essentially. If erasing a city creates a smaller death toll than the death toll the city itself would eventually cause, than we'll erase it. War and demons are always cause for concern, of course, and Eubric is teeming from both. ...What would you like to save from Eubric, Siercon?"

Dammit, was I thinking artifacts? You think I'd know after 15 quests and about 100 battles run.

QM Note: Redacted due to being wrong! "Let me guess, Minstrel, right? The guitar is a bit of a giveaway, no empath senses needed there. Either way, take a seat." Glaz motions to some comfy chairs in the room. "I'm going to help guide you through under the assumption you're meditating to relax, and not to try and discover some universal truth or something. trust me, the boss does the latter, and it takes days - the former is far easier. I confess that this isn't going to be that magical or anything. This room is just a good place to clear your head, and I'll help you with it." Glaz speaks in a calm, soothing voice - just above a whisper, just below conversational volume - and continues. "Since the overall goal here is to not be so stressed out, I want you to start by closing your eyes, letting the rest of the world fade away for a little while, and think about who or what you're thankful for. That always helps me decompress, try it."

"It's a very long story... We helped some people, and they helped us out with Amber, our objective." Carlos... You helped me enough by putting me in contact with Sarah. Hopefully you got out of that one okay.... I could've handled him. I'm not sure if you could've. "All's well that ends well, though, hopefully. ...Wait. Someone else used the portal? Who?"

QM Note: I healed up the heroes as they entered battle, to prevent people entering these duels weakened. Could you specify the row you're fighting from?

Or, actually, apparently Siercon knows it too, because that was the correct answer! That was the exposition you were supposed to get from that fella, but by deceiving him, maybe you'll get more?

"...Correct. We can't destroy everything, yes? When we erase a place, there are some things that need to be made extinct. But these animals... There is no use in destroying them forever. They'll be returned to Olegaia, one day, when their numbers are good enough. Just a century or two ago we finally got to put the Bogossi back, thank the powers that be, those things require an acre of space to themselves. But you understand what's going on here. We can't erase everything. We don't necessarily want to. Since Immortalis did not outline your duties, why don't I give you a tour?" ------------------------------------------------------------------ Fenrir Fray, Round Three: >Arx VS Fenrir (back): Shield: Fury From Above (48x2/2=48 damage) >Arx VS fenrir (back): Damage (55/2=28 damage) (5 levels gained) >Arx VS Fenrir (back): Shield: Fury From Above (KO) Two bursts of breath roast Fenrir to a crisp. The golem shudders, then falls to bits. Arx is Victorious! The Dragon and the Dragoon both gain EXP. Arx the Youngling (Pet Dragon controlled by swils) Level: 48 3/5 Health: 25/78 (30+48) Element: (Ice, Darkness, Wood) "Not half bad. Strength and form are certainly no issue; your dragon can clearly hit hard, and hit the right way. It seems like keeping itself standing is a pretty big issue for him, though - if he was against something faster than Fenrir - and I do have a tougher Fenrir up my sleeves - he would've been in for a bad time." Strivus tosses Thormanil and Grand Potion. Thormanil Nihai, Dragonslayer, Orc-kin (swils) 24 years old male vertically challenged giant Dragoon Level 48 3/5 *Immune to Darkness, Light, Water, Fire, Wind, Earth, Lightning, and Asleep, Blinded, Bound, Confused, Fragile, Slowed, and Weakened* *Enraged! 3 rounds remaining* *Poison 5!* Power: 65 (48+16+1) Defense: 13 (10+3) Health: 60/70 (8+47+15) Gold: 1999 Equipment: Shishkebab (WP:16, dual-strike, darkness-elemental, lance),Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10, shield), Bright Armor (SP:3, Wearer is immune to Darkness, bodywear), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to Light, Water, Fire, Wind, Earth, and Lightning, and the Asleep, Blinded, Bound, Confused, Fragile, Slowed, and Weakened-effects; footwear) Inventory: Weapons: Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, Spear, causes bleeding-by-5 effect), Guardian Halberd (WP: 5, target's defense is used as additional WP, halberd), Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, deals Stunned, halberd), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Frozen Saber (WP:9, longsword, Stuns enemies), Repeater Crossbow (WP:7, crossbow. Hastened for first round of combat while equipped.), Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, +5 gold from stealing; dagger), Composite Bow (WP:11, ignores defense, bow), Crystal Shield (SP:2 multiplied by the amount of gems imbued; cannot be upgraded otherwise; shield) Artifacts: Bejeweled Collar (Amethyst, Emerald, For each gem imbued into the collar, the pet dragon gains the ability to attack with the respective element instead of their natural one. Both the pet dragon and the dragoon also become immune to the imbued elements; suitable to dragoons only; Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory), Sticky Gloves (Handwear, Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water-elemental damage, accessory) Spell Items: Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice) Consumables: 2x Potion, Diluted Arc Tonic, Grand Tonic, 4x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, Milk, 2x Elixir, Nostrum, 3x Smelling Salts, 3x Mulled Wine, Soma, Dragon Scale (lucky & blessed), Jinxy Juice, 2x Feather of Lithe, 3x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, 2x Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 3x Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 4x Water Bomb, Doomsday Bomb (99 damage to all enemies), 2x Grating Stone, Teleportapple, Sam's Flask (Encouraged/Hastened/Blessed for one battle), Grand Potion Tools etc.: Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass "We have our healers not far from here - just a short walk East. If you need to, take your companion there - he handled Fenrir well, but the golem still got his scratches in. Otherwise, you can heal him yourself and watch the show. Whisperer. On the platform." The Black Knight obeys, and finds an opponent conjured up before him. "Meet Galvaros." Galvaros, Level 60 Ancient HP: 450/450 Specials: Hone: Galvaros sharpens his spear against the rocks, boosting his level by 10. He then strikes with his new level. Skewer: Galvaros skewers the hero who rolled Special Damage, reducing their HP to 1. Taunt: Galvaros taunts the hero, Enraging them for three rounds and forcing them to make use of all four of their turns. Specials decided randomly. Lind Whisperer *Encouraged at half health* * *Immune to Dark* *Double damage to humanoids* *Halved damage from Holy/Light enemies* *1/3 chance of dealing Fragile* *STEALS on rolls of Hide* 22-year-old Human Class: Black Knight Level: 23 Power: 34 (12+22) Defense: 13 (3+4+6) Health: 39/39 (7+23+9) Gold: 23 Glory Points: 14 Equipped Gear: Gladius (WP: 16, darkness-elemental greatsword, 1/3 chance of causing Fragile on successful hits), Invader's Armour (SP: 3, wearer is encouraged when their current health is at half or below the wearer's maximum level), Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Vorpalis Netherwings (SP: 4, the wearer deals double damage to humanoid type enemies and takes half damage from Holy/Light enemies. Backwear, suitable for anyone.), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to dark-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.) Unequipped Gear: Steel Knife (WP: 12, throwing weapon), Star-Breaker (WP: 5, darkness-elemental halberd *1/2 chance of stun*), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory), Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Akrone Fez (Artifact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone), Plasma Shield (SP: 3, user absorbs electric attacks) Unequipped Weapons: Darker Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Wind Spitter's Deck of Cards (WP:10; wind-elemental; causes triple damage to mobs; suitable to Lind only; throwing weapon) Gems: Ruby Potions: x3 Potions, Bone, Last Wish Powder, Military Grade Firebomb x2, Grand Potion x2, Remedy x4, Mulled Wine Tools: Bedroll, Shovel Things: Quest/Role-playing Items: Newspaper with Picture of Lupine, Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards, Map of Olegia, Arena Pass x2 "And for Jinnipher..." "This is Novus, one of the first Golems I conjured up. This will be nostalgic, eh? Have at it." Novus, Level 20 Ancient HP: 175/175 Specials: Pound: Novus takes a swing at the hero with his hammers doing damage equal to his level and Confusing that hero. Tactical Strike: Novus takes advantage of his combatant's exhaustion, should they take multiple turns. Novus does damage equal to 13 * the current number of turns that hero had taken that round. Jinnipher Buchaire (JimBee) 76-year-old female Moon Elven Knight Level 12 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 21/21 Defense: 12 Gold: 110 Equipment: Brine Blade (WP:5, deals Poison 5 and Bleeding 3; greatsword), Natural Shield (SP:6, bearer deals half damage to and takes half damage from Beasts, Plants, and Vermin; shield), Moone Mail (SP:3; bodywear), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, grants Special Guard against undead enemies; backwear) Inventory: Weapons/Artifacts: The Beheader (WP:15, defies SP, ice-elemental; greatsword), Full Moon Shield (SP:5), Helmet of the Tactician (SP:-5, Power +5 when fighting in the front row; SP:5, Power -5 when fighting the back row; cannot be upgraded; headwear), Vorpalis Conquerors (Power +0; goes up by 2 for every enemy defeated, drops back down to 0 if the wearer is knocked out or if the battle ends; footwear), Paper Doll (protects from Hexed-effect; accessory), Gloves of the Aspirant Zieg-friend (Spellpower +5, Max Ether +5; suitable to those with reputation among the Ziegfrieds only; if reputation is great, values are doubled; if reputation is outstanding, values are tripled; handwear), Black and Blue Hair Dye (1/2 chance of dealing Enamored on succesful strikes if Female, or confused if Male; accesory) Consumables: 3x Potion, Grand Potion, Greater Tonic, 3x Remedy, Mead, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb Other: Bedroll, Shovel, Letter of Recommendation QM Note: One on One rules still apply.

It's something only a new recruit would know!

No helping the liar

Fenrir Fray, Round Two: >Arx rests (back) (5 levels gained) >Arx VS Fenrir (back): Breath (Dodged!) (No levels gained) >Arx VS Fenrir (back): Breath (Dodged!) (No levels gained) >Arx VS Fenrir (back): Special Damage: Fenrir Fracture (50/2=25 damage, minus 10 max HP) (5 levels gained) Fenrir takes some control of the battle back, growing stronger as he dodges Arx's blows. The construct seems a bit worn out after rending the dragon's flesh, however... Fenrir, Level 55 Ancient HP: 56/200 Specials: Fenrir Fracture: Fenrir rams into Arx, doing 50 damage and reducing the dragon's max HP by 10 for the rest of the battle. Fenrir Fend-Off: Fenrir becomes Evasive, and automatically dodges the next 2 succesful attacks, recieving 0 damage. Specials decided randomly. Arx the Youngling (Pet Dragon controlled by swils) Level: 48 2/5 Health: 53/68 (30+48) Element: (Ice, Darkness, Wood) QM Note: I'm guessing Lind and Jinnipher will also be doing 1 on 1s? I'll set you two up later today if I get the chance - I'm not sure if JimBee has left yet. ---------------------------------- Corvis sighs. "Siercon. I will deliver an ultimatum. Tell me where these animals were acquired from, and I will believe that you are a new recruit."

He took his name off the sign ups at the last second. I would've picked him.

Fenrir Fray, Round One: >Arx VS Fenrir (front): Fury From Above (48*2=96 damage) >Arx VS Fenrir (front): Breath (48 damage) (No level increase) >Arx VS Fenrir (front): Damage (40 damage) (No level increase) >Arx VS Fenrir (front): Special Damage: Fenrir Fend-Off (Fenrir dodges next two attacks - Fenrir gains 5 levels) Arx starts off with an impressive barrage of attacks, but is caught off guard by a sudden strike from Fenrir. While its opponent was thrown off, Fenrir leaps to the sky and hovers anxiously, ready to dodge the next few attacks. Fenrir, Level 45 Ancient *Dodges Next 2 Attacks!* HP: 56/200 Specials: Fenrir Fracture: Fenrir rams into Arx, doing 50 damage and reducing the dragon's max HP by 10 for the rest of the battle. Fenrir Fend-Off: Fenrir becomes Evasive, and automatically dodges the next 2 succesful attacks, recieving 0 damage. Specials decided randomly. Arx the Youngling (Pet Dragon controlled by swils) Level: 48 2/5 Health: 38/78 (30+48) Element: (Ice, Darkness, Wood) "Looks your dragon doesn't have the stamina to match his strength and skill. He was doing a damn fine job, but he got much too worn out much too fast... Let's see how it goes from here."

"Nice to meet you, Karie. And don't worry about being "new" to all of this, because Eschaton is like nowhere else. ...Except maybe Etheria. You're one of the Heroicans, right? It's nice to see some people who like to take things... Slower, I guess? Most warrior types like to flock to the training grounds and duke it out with Strivus's creations. I think Telethia must've told you about how memories float around this place, right? Well, we want to contain them, and have a way for those who are authorized to see 'em at will. I'm basically an archivist, except I'm dealing with a whooooole lot of memories. Some are kind of sad, but a lot are happy, too. Either way, I channel them into these crystals. It's a bit difficult, but it'd be boring otherwise. After that we have our ways of tapping into these crystals. They're scattered all around Eschaton in fact, and I make more than half of them. If you ever want to find me, right here is a safe bet. That's also why this room is so great for meditation. Memories thrive here, in your head and out. I can guarantee you can remember stuff more clearly, sift through your thoughts more easily. It's a pretty big perk of working here." Glaz returns to his work, whistling out a few more bars of his tune before continuing. "I don't have all those fancy powers like all the other angels, really. Charon, Telethia, Vaermina can all pull off some neat stuff, but me? I'm just an empath. I can see what people are feeling, and that's about it. Part of the reason why I offered the chance of meditation. Not a bad power, though! Helped me become a better person in the end, I like to think."

QM Note: Sorry for unclear wording - it's up to four turns total per round, meaning you only get three additional turns, max. Also, could you specify row? (You can choose row per attack, by the way.) "Your dragon is certainly enthusiastic, but Fenrir isn't going to lie down and take it." "Amongst my golems? No, no holy humanoids. Is there an angel in Eschaton like that? Most definitely."

"Immortalis taught me the dialect he speaks - as in, one that's existed since he did. And considering he's the first dragon, you can imagine it's a bit... antiquated. Huh. I would've guessed you would've opted for group training, but be my guess if you want a one-on-one... Dragon, on the arena." Arx gets set. Strivus raises his scepter, and white stones begin to float out of the pond and take shape... It was a strange looking golem - four talons, and two stony protrusions that were tipped with barbs. Wings, perhaps? It mvoes more organically than its composition would imply, as it shifts its weight into a pouncing stance against Arx. "Meet Fenrir. Now, dragon, prepare yourself!" Prepare For Battle! Fenrir, Level 40 Ancient HP: 200/200 Specials: Fenrir Fracture: Fenrir rams into Arx, doing 50 damage and reducing the dragon's max HP by 10 for the rest of the battle. Fenrir Fend-Off: Fenrir becomes Evasive, and automatically dodges the next 2 succesful attacks, recieving 0 damage. Specials decided randomly. Arx the Youngling (Pet Dragon controlled by swils) Level: 48 2/5 Health: 78/78 (30+48) Element: (Ice, Darkness, Wood) One On One Rules: -The hero can take up to four turns per round. Each additional turn has a 1/3 chance of frustrating the enemy, boosting their level by 5. -Additionally, the hero may spend a turn resting, restoring HP to themselves equal to their level, at the cost of allowing their opponent's level to go up by 5 as well. --------- "I can handle multiple fights at once, you know. Jinnipher, Thormanil - newcomer, as well, please state your name - if you want to go toe to toe with some of my golems, either as a group or individually, just ask." Meanwhile, a bell from the judgment hall could be heard. "Well, well, well. Looks like the first judgment is done, judging by the bell." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Siercon speaks to the birds. <Caw! You don't have wings like the other fella, caw!> <No feed, either!> "They're right about the lack of wings, you know. Listen. I am not the brightest nor the most perceptive of Immortalis's workers. imply speak the truth, and I can give you a tour of the garden, and we can pretend this never happened. Fair enough?" A bell can be heard from the Judgment Hall. "That's one judgment down, by the sound of things. Five to go." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karie heads to the Reflection Room. An angel was working with a crystal, focused very intently on his work. He whistles a jolly little tune as azure magic is channeled through the gem. Karie notes his wings were more transparent than the brilliant gem he was working on. The sound of a ringing bell throughout the entire judgment hall snaps him out of his work momentarily, causing him to notice Karie. "Oh, my! Hello, stranger, I apologize I didn't hear you earlier... I was lost in my duties, I suppose. Without Telethia here to help me, I'm afraid I'm a little too easily entranced by my work. The poor girl must be running herself ragged right now, making sure everything goes smoothly. But still, it's nice to have company. I'm Iglesion, but everybody just calls me Glaz. Pleased to meet you!" Glaz gives a respectful bow. "I don't suppose there is anything I can help you with? If you fancy it, this room is great for some meditation. I can give you some guidance if you've never done it, if you'd like?"

"That's... Quite peculiar. We normally get prior notice. And I can usually tell straight away... I lack the perception that my brethren have, if it doesn't apply to animals. So, Immortalis sent you here? What did he tell you to do? I was under the impression I had the wildlife garden pretty well under control."

Strivus seems to wait a moment before responding. "I think your dragon just asked for an even match? I apologize, my draconic isn't up to snuff. Nevertheless, I can arrange that. I guess that means no Chakraval, then, heh."

QM Note: Kinto has yet to specify where she wants to go.

"Hmm. Good egg indeed. I have known you for three minutes. Yes. it is rude."

"We're all fallen angels in some way here, removed from service to our previous deity or such one way or another. It was Charon that found me, and Immortalis that gave me a place to stay. Charon is a bit like a brother to me, really."