Endgame

QM Note:: Woah, what?! Round Three of the Guardian Clash >Sylph blinds the Guardian: Success! >Isabella VS Torch (front): Shield: Mug (24+13=37-6=31, 31 gold earned) >Johon VS Torch (front): Shield: Ravage (26 damage to torch, 16 to Guardian, 23 to Artillery Proggs, 75 gold earned) >Lycan VS Torch (front): Shield: Mug (8x3=24+8=32 damage, 32 gold earned) >Galen VS Artillery Progg B (front): Shield: Mug (8x3=24+12=36 damage, 36 gold earned) >Elgar VS Artillery Progg A: Shield: Elemental Burst (Emerald Spirit Explodes: 17 damage to torch, 7 to Guardian, 14 to Artillery Proggs) >Poison: -1 on Guardian, Artillery Proggs A and B >Decay: 4 damage to Guardians, 5 damage to Artillery Proggs The Battle takes a serious turn for the better. Sylph, punctuating his chants with a strongly worded insult, Blinds the Guardians. His dim glowing eyes suddenly stop glowing altogether, and he begins to panic a bit. The rest of the heroes show the proggs what they're really made of. A barrage of shields and mugs later, the torch shatters and both Artillery proggs are bruised. "WHO. TURNED OUT. THE LIGHTS?!" Progg Guardian, Level 26 Beast *Poisoned!* *Decaying (4 damage) and Blinded! (3 rounds each)* HP: 472/500 SP: 10 Specials: Precision Blow: The Guardian slams the butt of his torch into the hero who rolled Special Damage's head, causing them to become Weak, Fragile, and Confused for 2 rounds. The effects can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each. Jab Bonanza: Hits everyone in the row of the hero who rolled special damage, doing 18 damage to each. If the Guardian's torch is still active, he will use Precision Blow. If not, he will use Jab Bonanza. Drops: 120 gold "I guess you do wanna try again..." Artillery Progg A, Level 16 Beast *Poisoned!* *Decaying (5 damage)* HP: 138/180 SP: 3 Specials: Triple Jab: Attacks the hero who rolled Special Damage and the ones above and below him/her for damage equal to their level, disregarding SP. Passive Specials: Ambition: Artillery Proggs are ambitious soldiers, wanting to climb the ladder of command. When damaging heroes of equal or higher level, their ambition gives them the strength to disregard row. Drops: 15 gold, Potion "Grrrr." Artillery Progg B, Level 15 Beast *Poisoned!* *Decaying (5 damage)* HP: 128/170 SP: 3 Specials: Triple Jab: Attacks the hero who rolled Special Damage and the ones above and below him/her for damage equal to their level, disregarding SP. Passive Specials: Ambition: Artillery Proggs are ambitious soldiers, wanting to climb the ladder of command. When damaging heroes of equal or higher level, their ambition gives them the strength to disregard row. Drops: 15 gold, Tonic The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 16½ Power: 24 (16+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 11/32 (9+15+7+1) Ether: 21/21 (5+15+1) Gold: 150 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills, *Envenomed!*), 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, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Smelling Salts, 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 Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 12 Power: 20 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 22/22 (7+11+4) Gold: 163 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *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 x5, Remedy x3, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum x3, Mead x3 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 18 1/2 Power: 26 (18+8+0) Health: 21/33 (17+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 201 (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 *Envenomed!*)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians), Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights. 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 (1), Venom (2), 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) Level 17 Evoker Power: 28 Defense: 0 Health: 16/25 Ether: 17/17 Gold: 183 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11 *Envenomed!*) 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. ) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 8 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 19 Health: 12/12 Gold: 229 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *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) Isabella del Toboso (played by Dharkan), Level 13.5 Rogue Human Female - 23 years old Power:22 (-6) Health: 19/19 Gold: 722 gold SP: 7 Equipment: Fauxthril Dagger (WP:8 *Envenomed!*) Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle) Encumbering Armor (SP:6, Power -6) Inventory:,Opal, Heavy Armor (SP:6, Power -6, Golden Dagger (WP:3), a Vial of Venom, Potion(7),Tonic(5), Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bomb(2),Dragon Scale(2) QM Note: Dharkan: if you do not post in the thread within 24 hours, you are out.

Thanks Brickdoctor. Also, whhhaaaaaaat? 5 shields in a row?! That is less then a 1 in 7,000 chance!

QM Note: The damage will not splash over to the first in the order if the last person and line gets Triple Jabbed.

Round Two of the Guardian Clash >Sylph blinds the Guardian: Failure! >Isabella VS Artillery Progg (front): Special Damage (16/2=8 damage to Sylph, 13-7=6/2=3 damage to Isabella, 18-6=12 damage to Johon) >Johon VS Torch (front): Critical Hit (8x3=24+18=42) >Lycan VS Torch (back): Hit (6+9=15+2=17 damage) >Galen VS Torch (back): Hit (5+12=17) >Elgar VS Torch (back): Shield: Summon! (Emerald Spirit Summoned: 17 damage to torch) >Torch: Attracts Artillery Progg >Decay on Torch: 10 damage >Poison: -1 on Guardian and Torch >Free Hit from Guardian to Sylph: 13 damage The battle continues. Sylph once again attempts blinding the Guardian, but fails. Isabella attacks the Artillery Progg, but he just sees the assault as a chance for promotion. He unleashes a powerful Triple Jab, cackling the entire time. The rest of the heroes land a barrage of attacks on the torch, Elgar even calling in his summon. The Guardiantakes a swing at Sylph, his claw landing squarely on Sylph's jaw. "Stop reading that scroll. It's irritating." Progg Guardian, Level 26 Beast *Poisoned!* HP: 493/500 SP: 10 Specials: Precision Blow: The Guardian slams the butt of his torch into the hero who rolled Special Damage's head, causing them to become Weak, Fragile, and Confused for 2 rounds. The effects can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each. Jab Bonanza: Hits everyone in the row of the hero who rolled special damage, doing 18 damage to each. If the Guardian's torch is still active, he will use Precision Blow. If not, he will use Jab Bonanza. Drops: 120 gold "FIZZZZZZZZZLLLEEEEE?" Torch, Level ?? Fire *Immune to magical attacks* *Poisoned!* *Decayed! 10 damage (1 rounds remaining)* HP: 126/260 SP: 0 Specials: Rekindle: Does damage equal to the attacker's level and heals itself for 60 HP. Passive Specials: Alert: The burning torch attracts attention. At the end of every round, an Artillery Progg joins the fray. 1 in 6 chance of a Pupa coming instead. Reflect: Level is equal to the attacker. Seering Flame: The Torch pierces SP. Drops: Fire Bomb x3 "Wanna try that again, punk?" Artillery Progg A, Level 16 Beast HP: 180/180 SP: 3 Specials: Triple Jab: Attacks the hero who rolled Special Damage and the ones above and below him/her for damage equal to their level, disregarding SP. Passive Specials: Ambition: Artillery Proggs are ambitious soldiers, wanting to climb the ladder of command. When damaging heroes of equal or higher level, their ambition gives them the strength to disregard row. Drops: 15 gold, Potion "Reporting." Artillery Progg B, Level 15 Beast HP: 170/170 SP: 3 Specials: Triple Jab: Attacks the hero who rolled Special Damage and the ones above and below him/her for damage equal to their level, disregarding SP. Passive Specials: Ambition: Artillery Proggs are ambitious soldiers, wanting to climb the ladder of command. When damaging heroes of equal or higher level, their ambition gives them the strength to disregard row. Drops: 15 gold, Tonic The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 16½ Power: 24 (16+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 11/32 (9+15+7+1) Ether: 21/21 (5+15+1) Gold: 150 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills, *Envenomed!*), 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, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Smelling Salts, 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 Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 12 Power: 20 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 22/22 (7+11+4) Gold: 127 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *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 x5, Remedy x3, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum x3, Mead x3 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 18 1/2 Power: 26 (18+8+0) Health: 21/33 (17+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 126 (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 *Envenomed!*)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians), Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights. 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 (1), Venom (2), 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) Level 17 Evoker Power: 28 Defense: 0 Health: 16/25 Ether: 17/17 Gold: 183 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11 *Envenomed!*) 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. ) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 8 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 19 Health: 12/12 Gold: 187 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *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) Isabella del Toboso (played by Dharkan), Level 13.5 Rogue Human Female - 23 years old Power:22 (-6) Health: 16/19 Gold: 691 gold SP: 7 Equipment: Fauxthril Dagger (WP:8 *Envenomed!*) Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle) Encumbering Armor (SP:6, Power -6) Inventory:,Opal, Heavy Armor (SP:6, Power -6, Golden Dagger (WP:3), a Vial of Venom, Potion(7),Tonic(5), Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bomb(2),Dragon Scale(2) Sporeshroom, Level 17 Wood Summon QM Note: Since Elgar never specified what his summon looked like, I will use the elemental monsters from 46 as placeholders if he doesn't mind.

QM Note: As nobody would have a reason to object to Sylph's game plan, I'll run this Round one of the Guardian Clash >Sylph blinds the Guardian: Failure! >Isabella VS Guardian (front): Hit (13+8=21-6=15 -10=5 damage,poisoned) >Johon VS Torch (front): Critical Hit (8x3=24+18=42, poisoned, decayed) >Lycan VS Torch (front): Shield: Mug (9x3=27+8=35+2=37 damage, 37 gold earned) >Galen VS Torch (front): Miss >Elgar VS Torch (back): Special Damage: Rekindle (17/2=9 damage, plus 60 hp restored to Torch) >Torch: Attracts Artillery Progg >Decay on Torch: 10 damage >Poison: -1 on Guardian and Torch The battle begins. Sylph unrolls and scroll and begins to chant the incantation, but the Guardian is wise. He lights the scroll aflame. A shocked Sylph has to stop reading the scroll to extinguish the flames. Isabella swings at the Guardian, making contact but hardly doing any damage. Some poison trickles into the tiny wound she creates, though. Johon smacks the torch with his Sword of Decay, doing heavy damage. The torch flame, as if reacting to the flame, begins to wither. lycan follows up with a mighty mug, narrowly avoiding having his fur singed in the process. His mug cracks open a hidden compartment in the torch, and 37 gold bursts out. Galen swings at the torch, but the Guardian moves it awa at the last second. he proceeds to jab Elgar in the gut with the torch, lighting him aflame. Part of his cloths burn a bit, refueling the flame. "Pathetic. That was hardly a scratch." Progg Guardian, Level 26 Beast *Poisoned!* HP: 494/500 SP: 10 Specials: Precision Blow: The Guardian slams the butt of his torch into the hero who rolled Special Damage's head, causing them to become Weak, Fragile, and Confused for 2 rounds. The effects can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each. Jab Bonanza: Hits everyone in the row of the hero who rolled special damage, doing 18 damage to each. If the Guardian's torch is still active, he will use Precision Blow. If not, he will use Jab Bonanza. Drops: 120 gold "CRACKIDYCRACKLEFZZIZZLEFZZAZZLESHAAAAAZAAAAAM." Torch, Level ?? Fire *Immune to magical attacks* *Poisoned!* *Decayed! 10 damage (2 rounds remaining)* HP: 230/260 SP: 0 Specials: Rekindle: Does damage equal to the attacker's level and heals itself for 60 HP. Passive Specials: Alert: The burning torch attracts attention. At the end of every round, an Artillery Progg joins the fray. 1 in 6 chance of a Pupa coming instead. Reflect: Level is equal to the attacker. Seering Flame: The Torch pierces SP. Drops: Fire Bomb x3 "Reporting for duty, SIR!" Artillery Progg, Level 16 Beast HP: 180/180 SP: 3 Specials: Triple Jab: Attacks the hero who rolled Special Damage and the ones above and below him/her for damage equal to their level, disregarding SP. Passive Specials: Ambition: Artillery Proggs are ambitious soldiers, wanting to climb the ladder of command. When damaging heroes of equal or higher level, their ambition gives them the strength to disregard row. Drops: 15 gold, Potion The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 16½ Power: 24 (16+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 (9+15+7+1) Ether: 21/21 (5+15+1) Gold: 150 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills, *Envenomed!*), 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, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Smelling Salts, 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 Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 12 Power: 20 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 22/22 (7+11+4) Gold: 127 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *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 x5, Remedy x3, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum x3, Mead x3 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 18 1/2 Power: 26 (18+8+0) Health: 33/33 (17+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 126 (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 *Envenomed!*)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians), Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights. 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 (1), Venom (2), 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) Level 17 Evoker Power: 28 Defense: 0 Health: 16/25 Ether: 17/17 Gold: 183 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11 *Envenomed!*) 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. ) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 8 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 19 Health: 12/12 Gold: 187 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *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) Isabella del Toboso (played by Dharkan), Level 13.5 Rogue Human Female - 23 years old Power:22 (-6) Health: 19/19 Gold: 691 gold SP: 7 Equipment: Fauxthril Dagger (WP:8 *Envenomed!*) Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle) Encumbering Armor (SP:6, Power -6) Inventory:,Opal, Heavy Armor (SP:6, Power -6, Golden Dagger (WP:3), a Vial of Venom, Potion(7),Tonic(5), Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bomb(2),Dragon Scale(2)

"Really? Tampering with the horses? Can we not have a fair competition, after sailing all the way here? Disgusting. Good thing they are quick when it comes to idiots like this tampering with the fairness of this competition. Yes, the yeti is my friend."

I know, but I want to run those pesky ether users dry.

"Same to you, sir. I'm ready to mount."

QM Note: Adding something to the Guardian's first special, for the sake of clarity: the effects are meant to last for 2 rounds. Also, they can each be removed for 5 ether.

Okay (not ok-ey)-dokey, 48ers, first battle is a-go. Hopefully this is more balanced then 46.

QM Note: Sorry sorry sorry! Dentist took two hours longer then it should've. "Assuming there is an enemy up there, it'd kill us. Like, instantly. We're just good diggers, not strong in the slightest. Buuutt, we can do... this!" The Toxiprogg's inhale... and exhale, envenoming their weapons!" "Good luck up there, aye?" The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 16½ Power: 24 (16+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 (9+15+7+1) Ether: 21/21 (5+15+1) Gold: 150 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills, *Envenomed!*), 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, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Smelling Salts, 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 Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 12 Power: 20 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 22/22 (7+11+4) Gold: 127 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *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 x5, Remedy x3, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum x3, Mead x3 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 18 1/2 Power: 26 (18+8+0) Health: 33/33 (17+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 126 (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 *Envenomed!*)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians), Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights. 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 (1), Venom (2), 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) Level 17 Evoker Power: 28 Defense: 0 Health: 25/25 Ether: 17/17 Gold: 183 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11 *Envenomed!*) 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. ) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 8 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 19 Health: 12/12 Gold: 150 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *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) Isabella del Toboso (played by Dharkan), Level 13.5 Rogue Human Female - 23 years old Power:22 (-6) Health: 19/19 Gold: 691 gold SP: 1 Equipment: Fauxthril Dagger (WP:8 *Envenomed!*) Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle) Encumbering Armor (SP:6, Power -6) Inventory:,Opal, Heavy Armor (SP:6, Power -6, Golden Dagger (WP:3), a Vial of Venom, Potion(7),Tonic(5), Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bomb(2),Dragon Scale(2) The Toxiproggs grab the heroes, and with an alley-OOP, throw them through the ground. On the surface, they stagger upward to see a progg already on the scene. "That wasn't the expected method of entry, you so-called "heroes"... but I will enjoy beating you senseless none the less. I'll nip this probelm in the bud before it blossoms into a collosal headache. Now come, heroes! Show me what you've got!" PREPARE FOR BATTLE! "Let the games begin... vermin." Progg Guardian, Level 26 Beast HP: 500/500 SP: 10 Specials: Precision Blow: The Guardian slams the butt of his torch into the hero who rolled Special Damage's head, causing them to become Weak, Fragile, and Confused for 2 rounds. The effects can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each. Jab Bonanza: Hits everyone in the row of the hero who rolled special damage, doing 18 damage to each. If the Guardian's torch is still active, he will use Precision Blow. If not, he will use Jab Bonanza. Drops: 120 gold "FSSSSSSSSSSSHSHIZZLE." Torch, Level ?? Fire *Immune to magical attacks* HP: 260/260 SP: 0 Specials: Rekindle: Does damage equal to the attacker's level and heals itself for 60 HP. Passive Specials: Alert: The burning torch attracts attention. At the end of every round, an Artillery Progg joins the fray. 1 in 6 chance of a Pupa coming instead. Reflect: Level is equal to the attacker. Seering Flame: The Torch pierces SP. Drops: Fire Bomb x3 The Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 16½ Power: 24 (16+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 (9+15+7+1) Ether: 21/21 (5+15+1) Gold: 150 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills, *Envenomed!*), 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, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Smelling Salts, 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 Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 12 Power: 20 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 22/22 (7+11+4) Gold: 127 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8 *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 x5, Remedy x3, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum x3, Mead x3 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 18 1/2 Power: 26 (18+8+0) Health: 33/33 (17+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 126 (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 *Envenomed!*)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians), Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights. 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 (1), Venom (2), 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) Level 17 Evoker Power: 28 Defense: 0 Health: 25/25 Ether: 17/17 Gold: 183 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11 *Envenomed!*) 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. ) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 8 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 19 Health: 12/12 Gold: 150 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *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) Isabella del Toboso (played by Dharkan), Level 13.5 Rogue Human Female - 23 years old Power:22 (-6) Health: 19/19 Gold: 691 gold SP: 7 Equipment: Fauxthril Dagger (WP:8 *Envenomed!*) Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle) Encumbering Armor (SP:6, Power -6) Inventory:,Opal, Heavy Armor (SP:6, Power -6, Golden Dagger (WP:3), a Vial of Venom, Potion(7),Tonic(5), Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bomb(2),Dragon Scale(2)

"They'd never take me as their leader. To them, I'm just a devolved weakling."

"Our history is a bit of an odd one. You see, we belonged to an offshoot clan. We started out as the first colony to leave the island - or atleast, our grandpa was, along with about 20 other Proggs. We weren't born yet. However, as this clan grew, a terrible thing happened. Being creatures born from ether, being so far away from our place of birth (the island is one big ether hotspot) we began to devolve. Each new generation was weaker and more frail then the last. The king of all Proggs, the Mythrogg, (who thankfully isn't attending this invasion) sent his thirdborn son to whip us back into shape and bring us back to the island. This thirdborn I'm talking about is none other then the Death Progg, whose real name appears to be Rhodus. Rhodus probably set up the Death Progg psuedonym just to care us more, if being the size of a 2 story building wasn't already enough. Rhodus was a dictator. He abused us, tortured us. We led him not out of gratefulness but fear. We possess a personal vendetta against him and all the troops who follow him.. His two elder brothers probably aren't too nice either. The "Death Progg" allowed us no individuality. Just call us Toxiproggs for now, k? You'll have to find where the leaders are ducking out and slay them one by one in battle. I'm pretty sure they each have a different section of Luosh under their personal thrall, "divide and conquer" and all that jazz. Proggs hate other beings too much to live peacefully with other species, with rare exceptions. They - no, we - were created to be slaves. I'm fine and dandy putting the past behind us, but they are not." The Toxiprogg's stop their sorrowful tale and turn around to look at the party. They had hit a dead end in the tunnel. "Okay. We are directly under the backyard of the Town Hall. We can surface you if you'd like. Or would you like to ask more questions? Or would you want to prepare? Never know what kind of nasty stuff you'll meet above..."

"Tunnels are two-way. After you get out, any Progg who stumbles into the tunnel well have an express ticket to near the Town Hall. No good. We're collapsing this after you reach the Town Hall. And yes, they will hunt down and kill any escapees. Relentlessly. Proggs don't get hangover. It is impossible. Our livers are so strong we can chug booze 24/7 and not get the least bit tipsy."

"Weaknesses? Besides our inherent weaknesses to some elements due to us being "Beasts?" (Racist term if i've ever heard one, hmph.) None that I know of. They're treating the invasion like it is a sick game. They hold people hostage, torture them, eat them in front of their tortured families, etc. They're currently trying to squash all hope and mentally scar everyone in Luosh before simply bum-rushing the Town Hall all at once and capturing it in one fell swoop. After that? they'll probbaly move to the next city. Your presence here is probbaly going to cause them to pick up the pace, unfortunately. We have to stop this threat now before it spreads like the plague."

"They must've spotted the chariot leaving Luosh and deduced nobody would be so stupid as to try to escape without bringing help back to Luosh. Thus they set up the ambush. Proggs are tireless predators at heart: they can spend weeks on a trail."

"The Toxiprogg's are two of my *wheeze* best friend. After my mother abandoned me 'cuz I was a runt, they *cough* helped me in any way they could. They also created a posion that eventually led to Rhodus's defeat. We can trust them." "Tell 'em, little buddy. Trust me, even though we're proggs, we are no fans of the ones that have invaded Luosh. It is not a Gladius Unit, it is the Gladius Unit. We'd all be doomed if there was more then one... They are the right-hand men of the three Progg Royals. The team consists of 4 powerful Progg warriors: The Wound, The Bleeding, The Suffering, and The Regret. Excluding the three Progg Royals, they are the most powerful proggs that are in on the invasion. The tend to hang out near a Royal's side. This tunnel leads to outside the Town Hall, the only place in Luosh that is not controlled by Progg influence. Wish I could tell you how many of my species wants your heads dangling from a flagpole, but alas, I can not. Proggs are creatures born from ether. A blue rose, if you are poetically inclined. We are like summons permanently tethered to this world. Any other questions? This tunnel is a bit of a long stretch." The party treks on through the dank tunnel.

Well, it didn't take much time for the action to get underfoot. You'll be seeing a lot of the Gladius Unit.

"Let's get going." The 6 heroes and Punii board the chariot, climbing the ladder and settling into it's cushy seats. jerome cracks the reins and the horse zooms off galloping towards it's wartorn destination. As they fly through Eubric and approach the border of Luosh, a smoke bomb goes off, surrounding them in a thick veil of smoke and dust. Suddenly, a throwing knife whizzes from the smoke, riccocheting off of the tire spokes and breaking them, crushing the wheels flat. Whoever threw that knew exactly what they were doing: they were immobilized. As if that wasn't enough, a ghastly red shadow jumps from the smoke and beheads the horses with a giant meat cleaver. They couldn't make it any finer details, but his wicked laugh gave them the shivers. Another shadow bursts out from the smokescreen, piledriving the roof of the chariot. The ceiling goes concave and the heroes pull their heads back to avoid being crushed. The shadow follows up iwth a mighty haymkaer to the chariot's side, toppling it over and sending it's passengers out. Sprawled out on the grass, the heroes see a torrent of green flame emit from the smoke, scorching the chariot's remains. They were too shaken to stand up. 4 sets of piercing eyes glow from under their smokescreen, watching amused as Jerome staggers up and tries to run away from the wreck. Another knife flies out through the smoke, piercing right through Jerome's stomach. The poor man collapses to the ground in a heap: dead. "Eeeeexcellent. We finally disbanded that irksome batch of guards, and have stumbled across our supposed 'heroes'." Cackles the pair of red eyes. "It was a plan beautiful in it's simplicity, really. One of our masters crossed with you Heroica idiots before, and knew that you'd arrive again. Thus, all we had to do was simply whittle down the chariot's crew as it departed and launch a full-scale ambush when it came back. From there we'd be able to kill you heroes easily." Snarks the pair of green eyes. "You haven't even came into the town yet and we are already a step ahead of you. Disgraceful for someone who claims to be a hero." Mocks the pair of blue eyes. "Now... join your friend in the infinite bliss that is Death." says the pair of Pink eyes. How was this so? Their mission hadn't even started yet and it was already over? Suddenly, Punii and the heroes felt a tugging... claws and feet wrapped around their ankles and dragged them down into the earth, saving them from their early demise. "WHAT?" They all exclaim simultaneously. Underground, the heroes encounter two green creatures: proggs! they brandish their blades at the rather smelly pair, preparing to strike. Punii dashes up in front of them. "Stop! These Proggs are friendly - they aided in the defeat of Rhodus!" Punii turns, awestruck, to his friends. "How'd you find us?" "Ever since the Vault fiasco, we have been ducking out in a cozy little cave under Luosh. When the Proggs invaded Luosh, it was nearly an earthquake with the amount of Progg's tunneling underground. We figured a hero would be called sooner or later, so we have been hiding under the border for some heroes to arrive. We knew The Gladius Unit was patrolling the border above-ground for the same reason, so we prepared a bit of an escape tunnel to the Town Hall. That is the only current refuge from the Proggs." The toxic twins turn to the party. "I'd like it if you didn't try to kill us, thank you. We're only here to help - we have a bone to pick against the Death Progg. Or Rhodus. or whatever he calls himself now. Let's have a waln-n-talk, shall we? We'll guide you down this tunnel, and we'll try to answer any questions you may have. You're very lucky to be alive, by the way. Nobody crosses tails with the entire Gladius unit and lives. Thank us when this mess is over." And with that, the Toxiproggs turn and begin walking down their tunnel.

QM Note: I see Fugazi is on right now. I have a bit of math homework (Bleh.) to do, so I'll move the quest along when I'm finished and had some dinner. He signed up for the quest just a few hours prior anyway, so i don't see why he wouldn't be ready.

"I like the way you think, Druid. Our plan right now is to kill the Progg's three leaders, who happen to be princes: Rhodus, Eidolon, and Aquos. I;m pretty sure heroica has crossed swords with Rhodus before, but he went by the psuedonym Death Progg."

Delicious RP so far, 48ers.

"Those of us remain are spread thin protecting the mayor and the town hall, the current Progg refuge. I don't think you'll get much help."

Jerome looks towards Punii. Apparently the two were acquaintances - thus why Punii was able to get a ride from him. "...Are you sure you picked the right guys?" *cough, wheeze* "Certain. I think." QM Note: Also, none of you are supposed to know what a Progg looks like yet. That little fellow in the intro is just a baby - the boss progg of 36 is more then a story tall.