Endgame

C'mon, Nagure, smash him to bits!

"No reason not to go Again." You can start auto-rolling until one of us gets worse then a miss or until one of us takes a hit.

Perhaps Punii should start manufacturing bombs and selling them to Portia when the quest is over.

QM Note: Galen actually did find the real Rhodus. Keep in mind that there is not actually more then one Rhodus: you're just hallucinating. If you all attack a fake the real Rhodus/Ice Blade will get a free hit as well. A fire bomb will do nothing except do a little bit of scratch damage.

After what you did to my miniboss? The Bleeding was supposed to be tough. On the subject of more powerful bombs, I agree. Bombs are essentially useless as it currently stand, seeing as some bombs don't even knock off 1% of an enemy's health nowadays.

QM Note: Targeting an illusion results in you taking damage equal to your level, disregarding row and SP.

Also, just to see what other QM's think of this. If Rhodus and/or the Ice Blade are struck with both the Deadly Venom and the Decaying Venom, the Deadly venom will override the Decaying Venom's 3 damage, but it's SP decay will remain. Thus, the targets will lose 10 HP and 1 SP per round. Fair? Complicated?

Iiiiiiiit's boss time, 48ers!

The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Hastened!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 17.5 Power: 25 (17+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 33/33c(9+16+7+1) Ether: 20/22 (5+16+1) Gold: 234 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) Inventory: Mockthril Rod (WP:7 *Decaying!*), 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, 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: 642 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 x4, Remedy x3, Nostrum x2, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Decaying 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 (2), Venom, Ice Bomb (1), Phoenix Essence (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 x3, Grand Tonic x3 Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 21 Health: 14/14 Gold: 323 (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, 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: 11/15 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 "Let's *wheeze* end this!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Green x2, Blue x1, Red x1 Having saved Ayla, the party, with Punii leading them. Reaching a spiral staircase, they ascend. Knowing the impending battle, the staircase seems to spiral on forever. it drags on especially for Johon, who knew who he was going to be facing in battle at long last. Finally, opening a large Oak door, they find Rhodus. The room seems to be a freezer a below zero chamber. The party has literal chills going up and down their spines. "Ah. So you gathered up wahtever was left of you after our little game and have decided to take me on. I've taken precautions, heroes. Step 1: Arm yourself." Rhodus snaps his fingers, and a giant icicile bearing resemblance to a sword manifests. He holds it like a blade and points it at the party. "Step 2: Start the insanity gas immediately!" Rhodus rushes the party, spewing his signature insanity gas. With an unearthly howl, the firgid room fills with a bblue gas. It swirls and spirals around the room, and forces the heroes' eyes shut. When they manage to force their eyeldis open again, they see not one Rhodus... but 4. "STEP 3: KILL!" PREPARE FOR BATTLE! "It's showtime!" Rhodus? A, Level 27 30 Ancient HP: 950/950 SP: 14 18 Ether: 10/10 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 1/2 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 "It's showtime!" Rhodus? B, Level 27 30 Ancient HP: 950/950 SP: 14 18 Ether: 10/10 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 1/2 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 dice 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 "It's showtime!" Rhodus? C, Level 27 30 Ancient HP: 950/950 SP: 14 18 Ether: 10/10 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 1/2 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 "It's showtime!" Rhodus? D, Level 27 30 Ancient HP: 950/950 SP: 14 18 Ether: 10/10 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 1/2 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 HP: 300/300 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: Opal Ice Blade? B, Level ?? Ice HP: 300/300 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: Opal Ice Blade? C, Level ?? Ice HP: 300/300 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: Opal Ice Blade? D, Level ?? Ice HP: 300/300 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: Opal 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!* *Hastened!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 17.5 Power: 25 (17+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 33/33c(9+16+7+1) Ether: 20/22 (5+16+1) Gold: 234 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 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, Decaying 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: 642 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 x4, Remedy x3, Nostrum x2, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Decaying 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 (2), Venom, Ice Bomb (1), Phoenix Essence (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 x3, Grand Tonic x3 Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 21 Health: 14/14 Gold: 323 (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: 11/15 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 "Let's *wheeze* end this!" Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist Jellies: Green x2, Blue x1, Red x1

"Again!"

"From the *wheeze* last time I saw someone *cough* fight Rhodus, his defense is through the roof. Perhaps you guys should bust out your decaying venoms...?"

I'm rather surprised - thanks so much for the pass!

"Yes indeedy! You'll be able ta shop til' ya drop soon enough! I even just imported some Trial Brew, too! I'll get my shop up and runnin' soon enough. I'll be operating from the Town Hall, though Operating from the marketplace would be plain nuts.

Will the party prepare, or are they ready to confront Rhodus?

"If Rhodus told you to go to a specific location, I'm not sure what else you can do except go there and prepare yourselves well."

Johon continues to absentmindedly spin the tumblers despite the fact the vault has already been unsealed.

I'm glad that one had you stumped for a little bit, Dannylonglegs. you seem to have a knack for cracking puzzles rather easily.

Keying in the name of a dead hero, Sylph eagerly turns the wheel. It goes a full 360, and a click is heard. A silence hangs in the air... until the door swings open and two dozen starved but joyous people run out. They nearly trample the heroes in their glee to return home. When the ordeal is over, 4 people - or rather, 2 people and 2 spiders, remain in the vault. "Thank you so much, heroes - you've freed us! Where is Rhodus?" "AYLA!" Punii runs towards Ayla, who scoops him up in her arms and hugs him. "Tahnk you, Punii. Thank you so, so, much..." A young man, grinning ear to ear, introduces himself while Punii and Ayla hug it out. "Ay' there! name's Shaun Hoppe, resident Shopkeeper of Luosh! Thanks a bundle back there. Howgozits?" The two spiders approach Sylph's foot, sensing his connection with nautre. "Hey mister! I'm Morxes-" "And I'm Lyrol!" "We are Ayla's pets!"

"All the letters are correct in XUDAS - you must have them arranged wrong!"

"4 letters for JADUS AND JUDAS!"

"2 letters."

"3 of the letters in FADIS are correct! CFISV only has one correct letter. JKUWX has 2 correct letters.

"2 right letters."

Wow, I've been a Duke for 44 posts now! How'd I miss that? Heroica probably contains about 2,000 of those posts.

"That would seem to be the case, yes."