Endgame

I'll send you a draft of it. My RP needs a bit of work.

47 was great, Capn. The only problem was the fact the 1v1 Joust fights seemed a bit too luck-based. There couldn't be much strategy in them, so I really just kept buying Meads and Nostrums and healed myself when need be. Perhaps you could've had some rabid fans jumping out of the bleachers to help their favorite jouster or something? The Boss was really fun, though.

Oooh, I wanna go on a sandy quest! I just need to get my advanced class post squared away.

Round Fourteen of the Showdown on Memory Lane >Punii makes jellies: Green jelly made! >Alex VS Rhodus E (front): Critical Hit (8x2=16+15=31x2=62 damage) >Johon VS Rhodus E (front): Miss >Elgar VS Rhodus E (back): Special Damage (can't do anything!) >Galen VS Rhodus E (back): Shield: Mug (4x3=12+13=25-3=22 damage, 22 gold earned) The party slowly regains their steam. They let loose, landing some good hits on the Progg. His flaking armor does little to help him. "You disgusting vermin: I'll kill all of you!" Rhodus? A, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 479/950 SP: 2 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "You disgusting vermin: I'll kill all of you!" Rhodus? B, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 479/950 SP: 2 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "You disgusting vermin: I'll kill all of you!" Rhodus? C, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 479/950 SP: 2 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "You disgusting vermin: I'll kill all of you!" Rhodus? D, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 479/950 SP: 2 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "You disgusting vermin: I'll kill all of you!" Rhodus? E, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 479/950 SP: 2 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "You disgusting vermin: I'll kill all of you!" Rhodus? G, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 479/950 SP: 2 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys QM Note: The correct Rhodus' letter is the same as the correct Ice Blade's letter, and vice-versa. Also, when Rhodus dies, the Ice Blade will die as well if there is one present. Targeting an illusion results in you taking damage equal to your level, disregarding row and SP. The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Knocked Out!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 17.5 Power: 25 (17+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 0/33c(9+16+7+1) Ether: 19/22 (5+16+1) Gold: 234 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills *Crumbling!*), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 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) Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 13 Power: 21 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 23/23 (7+12+4) Gold: 728 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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 x3, Remedy x3, Nostrum x2, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Crumbling Venom x2 Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable) Mead Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (18+8+0) Health: 33/33 (18+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 557 (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 (1) 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) *Encouraged!* Level 18 Evoker Power: 29 Defense: 0 Health: 26/26 Ether: 17/18 Gold: 400 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, Scroll of Blindness (loan) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 21 Health: 3/14 Gold: 357 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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), Fire Bomb, Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) *Encouraged!* Level 15.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male Power: 23 Defense: 13 Health: 35/35 Ether: 10/15 Gold: 100 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 "Sylph!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Green x2

I go over to the weeping Fantome Croise, who is currently being dragged away by some guards. His legs lay limp, since, well, he can't move them. "Vyou! Vyou have ruined me! You despicable, despicable, creature! Vis is your fault! " "Perhaps you should have thought of this, Fantome. You can't expect an entire city to bow to your will without a little resistance. Besides, Fantome, maybe a few decades of self contemplation will help you. As cliched as this may sound, we are not that different. Our guilt follows us wherever we go. But unlike you, I learned to tame it a bit. You let yours run wild. You let it oppress cities, kill innocents, ruin lives. Perhaps the next 30 years or so will help you forgive yourself." With that, I wave good-bye to the people of Charis, and motion to the party to follow me to the boat. Quest over, I suppose!

Thanks for the quest, Capn! I have to boogie off to school (Blaaargh.) but I'll give you my thoughts after.

Round Thirteen of the Showdown on Memory Lane >Punii makes jellies: No jellies made! >Johon VS Ice Blade D (front): Critical Hit (8x3=24+19=43-3=40 damage, 10 damage decay placed!) >Elgar VS Ice Blade D (back): Hit (11+18=29-3=26 damage) >Alex VS Ice Blade D (front): Hit (8+15=23x2=46 damage) >Galen VS Ice Blade D (front): Shield: Mug (8x3=24+13=37-3=34 damage, 34 gold earned) >Rhodus: Free hit VS Johon (No damage!) So much for unlucky thirteen! The party seems confident over their protection. They land a flurry of blows on the glazed over Ice Blade. Eventually, it cracks in half and melts. Rhodus, in his rage, attempts to kill Johon and finish the job he started 800 years ago. However, Alex's angel grabs his fist and pushes it away. Rhodus seems completely flabbergasted by this development. "A trick... all of this, a trick...!" Rhodus? A, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 572/950 SP: 3 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "A trick... all of this, a trick...!" Rhodus? B, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 572/950 SP: 3 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "A trick... all of this, a trick...!" Rhodus? C, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 572/950 SP: 3 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "A trick... all of this, a trick...!" Rhodus? D, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 572/950 SP: 3 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "A trick... all of this, a trick...!" Rhodus? E, Level 27 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 572/950 SP: 3 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combris QM Note: The correct Rhodus' letter is the same as the correct Ice Blade's letter, and vice-versa. Also, when Rhodus dies, the Ice Blade will die as well if there is one present. Targeting an illusion results in you taking damage equal to your level, disregarding row and SP. The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Knocked Out!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 17.5 Power: 25 (17+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 0/33c(9+16+7+1) Ether: 19/22 (5+16+1) Gold: 234 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills *Crumbling!*), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 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) Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 13 Power: 21 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 23/23 (7+12+4) Gold: 706 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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 x3, Remedy x3, Nostrum x2, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Crumbling Venom x2 Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable) Mead Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (18+8+0) Health: 33/33 (18+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 557 (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 (1) 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) *Encouraged!* Level 18 Evoker Power: 29 Defense: 0 Health: 26/26 Ether: 17/18 Gold: 400 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, Scroll of Blindness (loan) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 21 Health: 3/14 Gold: 357 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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), Fire Bomb, Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) *Encouraged!* Level 15.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male Power: 23 Defense: 13 Health: 35/35 Ether: 10/15 Gold: 100 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 "Sylph!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Green x1

(560+420+50+150 = 1280) 560 + 420 = 980 980 + 50 = 1030 1030 + 150 = 1180 Shazam!

It appears you overcharged yourself 100 gold.

I go over and address the mob, my foot inches away from the sobbing Fantome's face. "Death is too good for this man. Let's lock up in a cell and leave him to suffer, aye? Nothing but his own self-contemplation to keep him company, to remind him how much of a terrible person he is. ...And force-feed him every few days, I guess."

Hey, it's Syntax. What did you expect?

Round Twelve of the Showdown on Memory Lane >Punii mixes jellies: 6 is rolled: 40 damage to all, disregarding SP! >Johon drinks Grand Potion (back row): 25 HP restored! >Elgar blinds Ice Blade B (back row): Success! >Alex VS Rhodus B (front): Shield: Guardian Angel! >Galen VS Ice Blade B (front): Miss The battle rages on. Another crippling shcokwave emits from Punii has he mixes two jellies. Elgar chants the glowing words inscribed on Johon's scroll, and the blade suddenly glazes over. Alex steps forward and gets into his Guardian Angel position. A heavenly glow in the silhouette of a wing human is behind him, baffling Rhodus. Galen misses. "What... is... this? What... are you?!" Rhodus? A, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 582/950 SP: 4 8 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "What... is... this? What... are you?!" Rhodus? B, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 582/950 SP: 4 8 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "What... is... this? What... are you?!" Rhodus? C, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 582/950 SP: 4 8 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "What... is... this? What... are you?!" Rhodus? D, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 582/950 SP: 4 8 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "What... is... this? What... are you?!" Rhodus? E, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* HP: 582/950 SP: 4 8 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys Ice Blade? A, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* *Blinded (3 rounds!)* HP: 140/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? B, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* *Blinded (3 rounds!)* HP: 140/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? C, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* *Blinded (3 rounds!)* HP: 140/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? D, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* *Blinded (3 rounds!)* HP: 140/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: Nothing Ice Blade? E, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* *Blinded (3 rounds!)* HP: 140/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing QM Note: The correct Rhodus' letter is the same as the correct Ice Blade's letter, and vice-versa. Also, when Rhodus dies, the Ice Blade will die as well if there is one present. Targeting an illusion results in you taking damage equal to your level, disregarding row and SP. The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Knocked Out!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 17.5 Power: 25 (17+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 0/33c(9+16+7+1) Ether: 19/22 (5+16+1) Gold: 234 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills *Crumbling!*), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 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) Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 13 Power: 21 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 23/23 (7+12+4) Gold: 672 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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 x3, Remedy x3, Nostrum x2, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Crumbling Venom x2 Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable) Mead Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (18+8+0) Health: 33/33 (18+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 557 (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 (1) 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) *Encouraged!* Level 18 Evoker Power: 29 Defense: 0 Health: 26/26 Ether: 17/18 Gold: 400 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, Scroll of Blindness (loan) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 21 Health: 3/14 Gold: 357 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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), Fire Bomb, Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) *Encouraged!* Level 15.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male Power: 23 Defense: 13 Health: 35/35 Ether: 10/15 Gold: 100 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 "Sylph!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Green x1

"Sarge, seriously. Lay off the booze." I hold up my hand to stop the mob. Seeing their favorite jouster command them to do something made them halt immediately. Though my hood conceals it, a wicked grin tears it's way though my face. i had let evil slip through my grip far too many times. First, Eryn scarred my father... Next, that blueskinned child kidnapper... and finally, the oppressor of an entire city. The Fantome Croise. The Fantome was currently beaten at my feet, bawling and begging for mercy. "Irony truly is delicious, Fantome, my friend. I seem to recall that I was begging mercy from you last time. Amazing how quickly things change. Now, I will not kill you." The mob sends me dozens of angry glances, and the Fantome's eyes light up. "But that is not to say I will not make you undergo an equivalent, or something far worse. I seem to recall your motivations beginning with you insulting a sick old man and immediately feeling sorry. Now, you will receive the retributions of your actions." With that, I grab Fantome by the head, turn him around, and slammed the hilt of my fanblade into a nerve cluster on the base of his neck with all of my might. The fantome crumples to the ground in shock. I watch as the pitiful men attempts to move. He can hardly budge. "I have just paralyzed you from the neck down. Permanently. Enjoy never being able to move again, Fantome." Hope you don't mind this, Capn.

QM Note: Gotta throw a real stumper in sometimes.

It is, actually! Reassuring that I won't have to run any color-coded battle orders for a little bit, that is.

I'm really sorry that the battle with Rhodus is taking so long. Because of his whole illusion gag, I can't autoroll. Don't worry, you are nearing the trump card, and it should all speed up after that.

That'd probably be his preferred death, actually.

Round Eleven of the Showdown on Memory Lane >Punii mixes jellies: 6 is rolled: 40 damage to all, disregarding SP! >Alex VS Rhodus A (front): Miss >Johon gives Elgar scroll of blindness >Elgar receives scroll of blindness >Galen VS Blade A (back): Shield: Mug (8x3=24+13=37/2=18-3=15 damage, 15 gold earned) Punii detonates another devestating blast. Flakes off ice come off of the blade and even Rhodus has to shiled his eyes. Alex tries to bumrush the gargantuan creature, but it sideshuffles. Alex nearly rushes right through the stained glass window. ooking down, they realized they were 3 stories up... Johon and Elgar do a little literature trading. maybe they should join a book club later? Galen mugs the blade. "Hm. You've grown stronger, you little yellow DEFECT." Rhodus? A, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 1 rounds)* HP: 634/950 SP: 5 9 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "Hm. You've grown stronger, you little yellow DEFECT." Rhodus? B, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 1 rounds)* HP: 634/950 SP: 5 9 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "Hm. You've grown stronger, you little yellow DEFECT." Rhodus? C, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 1 rounds)* HP: 634/950 SP: 5 9 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "Hm. You've grown stronger, you little yellow DEFECT." Rhodus? D, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 1 rounds)* HP: 634/950 SP: 5 9 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "Hm. You've grown stronger, you little yellow DEFECT." Rhodus? E, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 1 rounds)* HP: 634/950 SP: 5 9 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys Ice Blade? A, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 190/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? B, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 190/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? C, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 190/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? D, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 190/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? E, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 190/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing QM Note: The correct Rhodus' letter is the same as the correct Ice Blade's letter, and vice-versa. Also, when Rhodus dies, the Ice Blade will die as well if there is one present. Targeting an illusion results in you taking damage equal to your level, disregarding row and SP. The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Knocked Out!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 17.5 Power: 25 (17+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 0/33c(9+16+7+1) Ether: 19/22 (5+16+1) Gold: 234 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills *Crumbling!*), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 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) Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 13 Power: 21 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 23/23 (7+12+4) Gold: 672 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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 x3, Remedy x3, Nostrum x2, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Crumbling Venom x2 Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable) Mead Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (18+8+0) Health: 19/33 (18+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 557 (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 (2), Venom, Ice Bomb (1), Mead (1) 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) *Encouraged!* Level 18 Evoker Power: 29 Defense: 0 Health: 26/26 Ether: 18/18 Gold: 400 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, Scroll of Blindness (loan) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 21 Health: 3/14 Gold: 357 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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), Fire Bomb, Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) *Encouraged!* Level 15.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male Power: 23 Defense: 13 Health: 35/35 Ether: 10/15 Gold: 100 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 "Sylph!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Green x1, Red x1, Blue x1

Sometimes I have to read good books in one sitting because I am absolutely horrible at waiting , and want to see the end of it really, really, bad. 44 is like one of those books.

Wait... So are the two hero characters actually destroyed?

...You're unconscious, though. You rolled a shield and everything.

Speaking of the Phoenix Essence... "Hal is in no state to be transported. And no, we don't have anything like that."

Round Ten of the Showdown on Memory Lane >Punii makes jellies: 6 is rolled: 1 of every jelly is made! >Alex heal Johon (back): No heal >Johon VS Blade C (back): Miss >Galen drinks a Grand Potion (back): 25HP restored! >Elgar VS Rhodus C (back): Aim (18x2=36-11=25 damage) >Lycan: HeGone >Sylph acts unconscious: Shield: Act Unconscious (Sylph acts KOed.) The battle rages on - not much has changed... Rhodus yawns. "You are the most boring guests I have ever hosted." Rhodus? A, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 2 rounds)* HP: 686/950 SP: 6 10 Ether: 2/1O Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "You are the most boring guests I have ever hosted." Rhodus? B, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 2 rounds)* HP: 686/950 SP: 6 10 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "You are the most boring guests I have ever hosted." Rhodus? C, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 2 rounds)* HP: 686/950 SP: 6 10 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "You are the most boring guests I have ever hosted." Rhodus? D, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 2 rounds)* HP: 686/950 SP: 6 10 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys "You are the most boring guests I have ever hosted." Rhodus? E, Level 27 30 Ancient *Badly Poisoned!* *Crumbling!* *Decay! (2 damage, 2 rounds)* HP: 686/950 SP: 6 10 Ether: 2/10 Specials: Frost Aura: Transmits the Shivering (3 damage per round, can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.) effect to all heroes at the cost of 1 ether, and every hero has a 1/3 chance of becoming Weak from the deep freeze. If no ether is left, nothing happens. Jab Massacre: Hits every hero for damage equal to their level + 1, disregarding row. Impale: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for 40 Ice-elemental damage, at the cost of the Ice Blade taking 75 damage. Regenerate: Creates another Ice Blade at the cost of 4 ether. If no ether left, nothing happens. Special decided by die roll between Frost Aura, Jab Massacre and Impale when the Ice Blade is active. If no Ice Blade is present, the special will default to Regenerate. Passive Specials: Insanity Gas: Every 200 HP lost will add another illusion. Ethereal Immunity: Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll. Trump Card: What is he planning...? Drops: Combrys Ice Blade? A, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 255/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? B, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 255/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? C, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 255/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? D, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 255/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing Ice Blade? E, Level ?? Ice *Badly Poisoned!* HP: 255/300 SP: 3 Specials: Deep Freeze: Makes the hero who rolled Special Damage become Weak and Fragile, and start to Shiver. (Weak and Fragile can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.) Passive Specials: Distorted Reflection: Level equal to the attacker's level +1. Dodge, Thrust, Parry: The Ice Blade's presence boosts Rhodus' Level by 3 and SP by 4. Piercing: The ice Blade disregards SP. Drops: nothing QM Note: The correct Rhodus' letter is the same as the correct Ice Blade's letter, and vice-versa. Also, when Rhodus dies, the Ice Blade will die as well if there is one present. Targeting an illusion results in you taking damage equal to your level, disregarding row and SP. The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Knocked Out!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 17.5 Power: 25 (17+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 0/33c(9+16+7+1) Ether: 19/22 (5+16+1) Gold: 234 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills *Crumbling!*), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 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) Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 13 Power: 21 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 23/23 (7+12+4) Gold: 657 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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 x3, Remedy x3, Nostrum x2, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Crumbling Venom x2 Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable) Mead Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 19.5 Power: 27 (18+8+0) Health: 19/33 (18+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 557 (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 (2), Venom, Ice Bomb (1), Mead (1) 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) *Encouraged!* Level 18 Evoker Power: 29 Defense: 0 Health: 26/26 Ether: 18/18 Gold: 400 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 Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 21 Health: 3/14 Gold: 357 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *Deadly Envenomed*), 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), Fire Bomb, Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) *Encouraged!* Level 15.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male Power: 23 Defense: 13 Health: 35/35 Ether: 10/15 Gold: 100 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 "Sylph!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Green x2, Red x2, Blue x1

"And remember, I always have an ace (or several!) up my sleeves!"

Something about Progg biology: A 999 year-old Progg is about the size of The Bleeding. A 1,000 year old Progg is Rhodus-sized. They go through a metamorphosis when they are 100, 500, and 1,000 years old. The 100 and 500 metamorphosis just add more armor and give them a bit more bulk, but the 1,000 year Metamorphosis makes them... pretty big. Considering they can live forever, Proggs can metamorphosize until they are as big as Olegaia. It'd take a couple million years, though. At least 5.