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Euflear gazes upon the party with gratitude. "Thank you, Heroes. Please, allow me a moment to make arrangements for Hope." Euflear disappears into the back room, where the party overhears a brief argument taking place. After a few minutes, Euflear re-emerges, still speaking to Hope. "...know you do, but the mortal realm is more dangerous than ever, especially for our kind." "But Grandparent--" "No buts. I will not risk your safety." Hope looks down, disappointed. "You said you made Heroica to keep people safe, like me." Euflear surveys the Heroes--tired, ragged, bathed in Sirone and Velquoriel's blood, not exactly the image of stalwart defenders. E kneels down and holds Hope's hands, looking the little fairy girl in the eyes. "I did. And perhaps, one day, they will come to protect you. But not today." Exchanging a hug with eir granddaughter and kissing her on the head, Euflear rises and leads the party outside. Again they repeat their walk through the seemingly-and-yet-not-quite featureless terrain, until Euflear stops. "Prepare yourselves. There is no way of knowing what may await outside the portal." After a moment's pause, the party steps forward and is again bathed with light. When the brightness fades this time, however, they find themselves in a familiar spot--the entrance to the Lost Forest--and surrounded by three familiar figures. "What--?" "Back!" "Who--? Heroes!" After a few moments, the three warriors lower their weapons. "Where in Hel have you been?! We've been waiting here for six weeks!" Emperor Phyllius puts a hand to his face, stifling a cough. "These two have, anyway--rebuilding Domus has kept me rather busy. I actually came here today to get these two to come back with me--they're both needed in Drakencourt." "Our messengers found Charis intact--I take it that means you stopped the Dragon-riders? Is that one of them with you? Where is the other?" Darius steps forward and bows low to the Emperors, Kreika following suit a moment later. "Sirs, I offer my deepest apologies for my actions. On behalf of S-Sirone..." Darius sniffles, tears pouring to the ground. "I-I want it to be known, that none of this was his fault. He had only the purest of intentions, and he ought to be remembered that way." Emperor Septrine and the Dragonlord exchange glances. Emperor Phil, however, seems dissatisfied. "How about instead of telling us whose fault it is, you tell us why it happened in the first place?" The Emperor glares at Darius angrily, and the party recalls that he had faced both him and Sirone in combat on the day Domus fell--the day they had found him injured and bleeding at the gate to the city's ruins. ------------------------------------------------ "You have to understand, Sirone and I were best friends. We were inseparable, really--from the moment the Count put us together; I was the brash one, quick to action, while he was the brave one who backed me up whenever I did something stupid. I...I cared about him, a lot." "Anyway, one day, he just sort of...stopped. He stayed in his quarters, asked the Count to reschedule his shifts, and basically stopped talking to everyone, threw himself into his work. I asked around, and found out his parents had been killed in a carriage accident on their way home from attending a circuis performance back in Duplovia. He was devastated, but I knew that wasn't the real reason he started acting strange. He had a brother, did you know that? A precocious little kid, who thought Sirone was the whole world. So now this kid's orphaned, alone, an ocean away from the only family he has left. Now, I know Sirone--or, well, I thought I did--and I knew he wasn't the kind to take stupid risks to get what he needed, but I also knew he wouldn't ask anyone for help, not even me--he's too proud for that. I knew he was going to work himself into the ground to try and get his little brother to Eubric. So when I hear that the Count's looking to train people as Dragoons--didn't even bother asking why, just saw the pay was good--I jump at the chance. I figured, I'd raise some cash, bring the kid over, and save Sirone from himself. Only..." "Look. Here's the thing. Sirone? He was better than me. Always was. And I don't mean a better swordsman, a better guard, or anything like that (though he was that, too)--I mean he was a better person. And I...well, deep down, I've always been a little jealous. But he's my best friend. And after all those times he's saved my skin, I thought this time--this time, I was going to be able to help him out. So when I show up for the last day of training, and I see him there, I sort of just...snapped. Something woke up inside of me, and I just had to prove I was better, better at something wasn't always going to be that guy who's always clinging to someone else for support. So I ran. And Sirone chased me here, trying to stop me. And now...now I can see he was right." ------------------------------------------------ Darius looks to Kreika. "I'm not worthy of you. I never was. Sirone knew that--and he died trying to protect not just the world from me...but protecting me from myself." The crimson-clad Dragoon hangs his head in shame. Kreika lowers his head to his partner's level. <Perhaps you are not. But you can be. And I will help you get there. I have pledged my life and my service to you, Darius Kaan. It is not the way of a Dragon to go back on our word.> Darius sniffles. "You really think I can be...well, like Sirone?" <I know you can.> "Oh, sob sob boo-hoo. All the warm fuzzy feelings in the world won't change the fact that the two of you are dangerous murderers." <Darius intended harm to no one. He merely wished to be left to find his own place in the world, and I supported him in that goal.> "So you're saying, what, Domus just destroyed itself?" Kreika looks away in shame. <What happened to that city was the result of a...regrettable loss of control, combined with Velquoriel and my...incomplete knowledge of the circumstances. I regret my part in what happened, and I know Velquoriel would as well.> "I leave myself to your judgement, Emperors. Whether I intended it or not, my actions led to the destruction of that city. I bear the responsibility for what happened." Emperor Septrine gestures to Emperor Phyillius, the latter of whom seems conflicted. "Domus is your domain, Victor. The decision is yours." "...unfortunately, I...don't trust myself to pass fair judgement right now. Or ever, really. He flew away from his mess, so he didn't have to face the pain and devastation he wrought on my people like I did for the past six weeks. But..." The Emperor sighs, then coughs. "Another part of me know's it's not fair to put everything on him--and it sounds like his friend paid the final price for his part in this all." He looks to the Dragonlord and the other Heroes. "You're the ones who fought them face-on. Your call." Diana shrugs. "You already know what I think. I say he joins his friend." "We have had enough of what you think, Diana Justus. You will abide by your fellows' decision this time." Mallelio nods in agreement, prompting twin glances of surprise from Emperors Phyllius and Septrine. Diana glowers at Denerii, but seems unwilling to do anything more in the presence of the Dragonlord, who speaks up. "...I think enough blood has been spilled already. We'll take him back to Eubric with us." "Come on! People are dead!" "And all those deaths are in vain if no one is alive to learn from them. You're too young to understand, but plenty of times the worst punishment someone can face isn't to die--it's to live." Darius looks down and nods in silent agreement. Diana seethes, but again is powerless in the face of the Veteran. She stomps off to the nearby cart Emperor Phyllius had apparently brought with him. "Now, could someone please explain to me why the Hel it took six weeks to come out of that forest?" "My apologies. I am afraid that is partly my doing." [image coming soonTM] Euflear steps forward, and for the first time in centuries the two generations of Veterans meet face-to-face. The Fey One and The Dragonlord survey one another, somehow already aware of who the other is. "..." "..." "...you have her eyes." "...sorry?" "Yuliana's. And her daughter's as well. How many generations have passed, and yet that same stubborn, stalwart gaze I could always..." The Fey One shakes emself from eir reverie. E extends a hand. "Euflear." The Dragonlord shakes Euflear's hand. "Cain." The Dragonlord looks to the Emperors and the party. "A moment, please?" Mallelio, Denerii, and the two Emperors usher the Heroes to Emperor Phyllius' cart. Just out of earshot, the two Veterans converse for what feels like days (though is more likely a few hours), when a final familiar figure emerges from the woods: Germ. The half-demon appears extremely weak, having apparently taken the full six weeks to find his way out of the woods. The Dragonlord and Euflear take the Rogue's arrival as a cue to conclude their conversation, and they approach the now-reunited Heroes. "It was a pleasure meeting you, Heroes. I must return to the Faerie now. Perhaps one day, we shall meet again." "Indeed. When you need an act of heroism, we are at your service." Euflear laughs. "I will remember that." Will the party say anything more to Euflear before returning to Drakencourt?

Guest QM Note: I'd be happy to autoroll for a bit, if I can get your autoroll actions, order, and stop conditions. Results of Round Ten of the Golem Battle: >Althior drinks Grand Tonic - (Althior: +15 Ether) Jade Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1094 health+5 SP-(37*2/2=37 dmg)=1062 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Feldspar Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1062 health+5 SP-(36*2/2=36 dmg)=1031 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Iron Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1031 health+5 SP-(35*2/2=35 dmg)=1001 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Granite Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1001 health+5 SP-(34*2/2=34 dmg)=972 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Copper Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 972 health+5 SP-(33*2/2=33 dmg)=944 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Gold Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 944 health+5 SP-(29*2/2=29 dmg)=920 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Clay Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 920 health+5 SP-(27*2/2=27 dmg)=898 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Mud Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 898 health+5 SP-(27*2/2=26 dmg)=877 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Sand Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 877 health+5 SP-(27*2/2=24 dmg)=858 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Eric vs. The Seneschal - Damage (Eric: 36 health+5 SP-(50/2=25 dmg)=16 health) Sarge vs. The Seneschal - SHIELD (Arrogant Prick - The Seneschal: 858 health+5 SP-(12*4=48+22=70 dmg)=788 health) Sarge vs. The Seneschal - Mortal Hit (The Seneschal: 788 health+5 SP-(12+22=34 dmg)=759 health) >Nur vs. The Seneschal - Hit (The Seneschal: 759 health+5 SP-(5+31=36/2=18 dmg)=746 health + poison 5) >Periwinkle vs. The Seneschal - Hit (The Seneschal: 746 health+5 SP-(7+30=37/2=19 dmg)=732 health + Enraged) Hodurr vs. The Seneschal - Furious Hit (The Seneschal: 732 health+5 SP-(10+40=50*2/2=50 dmg)=687 health) >Walbartan vs. The Seneschal - Hit (The Seneschal: 687 health+5 SP-(7*2=14+43=57*2/2/2=29 dmg)=663 health) >Dain does nothing The Seneschal - Poisoned (-15 health) Althior - Ether Sapped (-2 max. ether) Nur - Ether Sapped (-2 max. ether) Walbartan - Ether Sapped (-2 max. ether) Though Eric gets battered, the rest of the party manages a surprising string of hits against their opponent, whittling him down to just over one-third health. The Seneschal stands alone against the eight Heroes. Enemies: The Seneschal *Absorbs Earth* *Immune to stunned, asleep, fast asleep, confused, hexed, jinxed, slowed, minimized, cursed, petrified, doomed and sudden death* *Poisoned by 15* *Enraged* Type: Ethereal/Rock Level: 50 Defense: 5 Health: 648/1521 Special: Earth Pulse – Causes 25 earth-elemental damage to all combatants and removes all effects from them. Drops: Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear), 2 Garnets Stolen by Sarge Party: Althior Emorith (K-Nut) *Party Leader* 32 years old male human Necromancer Level 41 3/5 *Gain Triple Experience* *Ether Sapped* Power: 57 (41+16) (Spellpower: 62 (41+16+5)) Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 38/52 (5+40+5+1) Ether: 8/56 15 (5+40+5+4+2) Gold: 40 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:16, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 spellpower, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Weapons: Metasimian Dory (WP:9, pierces defense; spear), Artifacts: The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches), Metal Claw (Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear) Spell Items: Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness) x2, Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood) Consumables: 4 Potions, 11 Tonics, 5 Grand Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 7 Remedies, 2 Elixirs, Phoenix Incense, Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Dragon Scale, 4x Agni Bomb, 4x Gaia Bomb, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, 2 Grating Stones, Skeleton Decoy, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.) Tools & Treasure: Bedroll, Pickaxe, 3 Bones Jade Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 37 Feldspar Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 36 Iron Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 35 Granite Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 34 Copper Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 33 Gold Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 29 Clay Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 27 Mud Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 26 Sand Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 24 Eric (Khorne) 30 year old Human Nord Level 24 2/3 Raider *Natural Respite* *Immune to Fragile and Weakened* *Evasion* Power: 41 (24+15+2) Defense: 5 Health: 16/42 (8+23+7+4) Gold: 156 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 15, causes blinded; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect) Inventory: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon), Small Spiked Club (WP:5, earth-elemental club), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Counterstrike Gloves (after the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level), Crocodile Belt (Max. health +2, immunity to water; accessory), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 3 Mulled Wine, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bone, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.) Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 22 *Gain Triple Experience* *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* Power: 44 (22+18+2+2) Defense: 14 (10+4) Health: 46/46 (7+21+9+3+3+3) Gold: 149 Equipment: Zoidberg Gauntlets (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental, Hollow [-], dagger), Serpenthead Shield (SP:10, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Medal of Glory (Allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, accessory) Inventory: Clockwork Lance (WP:12, has 1/3 chance to cause slowed-effect on the target; lance), Spark Hammer (WP:8, lightning-elemental hammer), Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear), Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear), 4 Potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Military Grade Fire Bomb, Demeter Bomb (Causes 100 wood-elemental damage to all opponents when used.), Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, 2 Bones, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear), 2x Garnet (Earth) En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 31 year old male human Evoker Level 31 *Immune to Darkness* *Converts Ether to Health* *Reflects Ether-Based Attacks* *Absorb Poison* *Ether Sapped* Power: 49 (31+18) (67 against Humanoids (31+36)) Defense: 1 Health: 24/48 (5+30+3+5+5) Ether: 12/42 12 (5+30+1+2+4) Gold: 25 Equipment: Quarterstaff (WP:18/36 against humanoids, staff), Traveler's Cloak (SP:1, backwear), Lichen Armour (The wearer’s ether is counted as additional health if health is depleted, Darkness Immunity, suitable to classes with ether, bodywear), Sedge Hat (+4 Max. Ether, headwear), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them, accessory) Inventory: Weapons: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Sangriste Dagger (WP:5), En & Sabah & Nur (WP:5, Shurikens 3/3), Poisonous Rod (WP:5, causes poisoned by 5-effect; staff), Wooden Shield (SP:5, immunity to wood) Artefacts: Cobra Nemes (Absorbs poison, recovering health instead of taking damage from poisoning, suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks and necromancers, headwear), Fire Amulet (Makes physical attacks do double damage to all enemies that are weak to fire, accessory), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects, suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators, bodywear), Little Jane's Muff (Protects from sealed-effect, accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles, accessory), Lock & Chain (prevents items in the inventory from getting stolen; accessory) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Confusion Consumables: 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, Grand Tonic, 3 Ether Cores, Milk (restores 15 health and 15 ether upon consumption), 5 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 2 Meads, Titan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Dirt Bomb, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Trail of Dust Bombs (Causes 5 earth-elemental damage to all opponents and allows the party to flee the battle when used.), Flood Bomb (Causes 20 water-elemental damage to all opponents when used.), Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.) Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass Summons: B.A.S.H. (Aquamarine), Chidoris Obelisk (Topaz), Earthen Shield (Garnet), Emerald the Rockling (Ruby) Decamon Deck: Shy Shell (Aquatic 2), Demon Ray (Aquatic 3), Will-o'-the-Wisp (Fiery 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5), Vampire Bat (Flying 3), Specter (Icy 2), White Widow (Icy 3), Golden Scorpion (Luminous 2), Gold Golem (Luminous 6), Toxic Toad (Plant 1), Tangleweed (Plant 3), Scarab (Rock 1), Mud Frog (Rock 2), Stone Golem (Rock 8) Walbartan (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 45 years old female pongcanis Druid Level 43 4/5 *Ether Sapped* Power: 50 (43+7) Defense: 3 Health: 40/60 (9+42+7+2) Ether: 12/49 12 (5+42+1+1) Gold: 104 Equipment: Oaken Mace (WP:7, wood-elemental mace), Crinkah Tribal Armor (SP:3, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +1; suitable to pongcanae only; bodywear) Inventory: Herbal Infusion (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects) Hodurr Thornback (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 167 years old male dwarven Berserker Level 40 1/5 *Natural Respite* *Thorny Defense* *Current Target: The Seneschal* Power: 50 (40+10) Defense: 4 Health: 30/57 (8+39+10) Gold: 14 Equipment: Amethyst Axe (WP:10, darkness-elemental axe), Thorny Leather Armor (SP:4; causes damage equal to the armor's SP to all that attack the user physically; suitable to barbarians and beast warriors; bodywear) Inventory: Smelling Salts, Soma Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Harlot Level 30 2/4 *Money Maker* *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 37 (30+7) Health: 38/51 (7+29+15) Gold: 33 Equipment: Leather Whip (WP:7, makes target enraged; whip), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert all attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm Dain Almight (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 72 years old male dwarven Alchemist Level 1 *Instant Items* *Immune to elements* Power: 14 (1+13) Health: 10/10 Gold: 100 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP:13, 1/6 chance of infecting the targeted enemy on successful hits; club), Safety Goggles (Grant immunity to all elements; suitable for Dain only; accessory) Inventory: Bombastic Mace (WP:5, can be used to launch bombs at enemies, adding the WP to the bomb's power; mace), Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fuse & Detonator (quest item)

Nice to see someone getting use out of the Overkill Gloves. When I stop and look, I haven't gained anything mechanically in 72 days--in fact, I've actively lost both money and consumables. Of course, right now I'd rather focus on finishing up 104, rolling out 100, and planning for the Fields of Glory and the Halloween Anthology, but when 104 lets out on Monday or Tuesday and the 100-ers finally kill The Seneschal, it's going to suck basically not having a player character.

Euflear appears surprised. "Zephyroth started...a riot? Things in the city must have been dire...I'm sorry to hear of his death, and of dear Lorothos as well. I helped train him you know, shortly after he joined." Diana seems confused. "Lorothos Eldar was one of the first members of Heroica, right after the original Veterans." "Yes, that is correct. I still remember the day he joined. Yuliana and I were so pleased when he approached us, saying he wanted to commemorate his ancestors by becoming a Hero. You say you don't remember Yuliana? How quickly the memories of mortals must fade...she was one of my oldest and dearest friends. She saved my life--all our lives--more than once in Fortaan...though I was able to return the favor in our battle with Tarokai. Ah, such memories..." Mallelio and Diana exchange a look. "Mr.--Ms. Euflear, am I correct in understanding are you speaking of the Orcish invasion of Ennon?" "Why yes, of course. I am pleased to hear at least some mortals still know of it." Mallelio is dumbfounded. "But...but Prime Minister...I am sorry to say this, but what you claim is impossible. The Orcish Invasion took place more than 250 years ago." "Two hundred and..." Euflear deflates. "So they are all dead, then...The Dragon-Fanged Princess...Lorothos, The Moonstrider...The Blind Bandit...so many faces, lost forever to the winds of time, the frailty of mortal memory..." Euflear sighs heavily. "Tell me, does anyone still remember The Fey One? Or any of us from those days?" "...you're--?" Euflear nods. "I am. Or rather, I was--that part of my life is behind me now. My people need me more than those of the Hall I helped build." Mallelio shifts uncomfortably. "Ah, not to...I don't want to be rude, but if I may repeat what I said earlier--" Euflear holds up eir hand. "Be at peace, cleric, I take no offense. Time flows differently here in the Faerie--a week spent here might pass in the span of a second in the mortal realm, or ten minutes here could be equal to ten decades outside. Time and space mean less to us than it does to you mortals, but to those of us who become attached to the mortals..." Euflear gazes wistfully into the distance. Euflear suddenly turns back to the Heroes. "You mentioned a Veteran of your time--'The Dragonlord'--yes? I would like to meet him. Would you be willing to arrange this?" What will the party say?

Guest QM Note: K-Nut, I've gone ahead and rearranged the order your undead are listed in so that they are now listed in order of Power from highest to lowest. Let me know if you like this format or not. Results of Round Nine of the Golem Battle: Jade Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1293 health+5 SP-(37*2/2=37 dmg)=1261 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Iron Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1261 health+5 SP-(35*2/2=35 dmg)=1231 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Granite Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1231 health+5 SP-(34*2/2=34 dmg)=1202 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Copper Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1202 health+5 SP-(33*2/2=33 dmg)=1174 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Gold Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1174 health+5 SP-(29*2/2=29 dmg)=1150 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Clay Golem hits The Seneschal (The Seneschal: 1150 health+5 SP-(27*2/2=27 dmg)=1128 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Eric vs. The Seneschal - Steal (no effect) >Althior vs. The Seneschal - SHIELD (Raise the Undead - Feldspar Golem, Mud Golem, and Sand Golem join Althior's army of undead) Sarge uses Grand Potion on himself - (Sarge: +25 health) Sarge uses Potion on Eric - (Eric: +10 health) >Nur equips Sedge Hat >Periwinkle vs. The Seneschal - SHIELD (Pleasure House - Major Infection - The Seneschal: Poisoned-by-10; Periwinkle: +1 Gold) >Hodurr does nothing >Walbartan vs. The Seneschal - Critical Hit (The Seneschal: 1128 health+5 SP-(7*2=14+43=57*2/2/2=29 dmg)=1104 health) >Dain does nothing The Seneschal - Poisoned (-10 health) Althior - Ether Sapped (-2 max. ether) Nur - Ether Sapped (-2 max. ether) Walbartan - Ether Sapped (-3 max. ether) Althior's undead pound away at their former master while the Necromancer himself raises the remaining three golems as undead. Eric instinctively tries to reach into where The Seneschal's pockets would be for Gold, but finds something else instead; Periwinkle smirks. Sarge rubs healing potion all over himself and Eric, while Nur takes off his nemes and puts on his pointy round Sedge Hat. Thus inspired, Periwinkle works her unique brand of magic, badly poisoning The Seneschal. Walbartan, not wanting to be left out, wallops the golem commander with her mace. The Seneschal stands alone against the eight Heroes, more than two-thirds of his health still remaining in spite of the Heroes' beating. Enemies: The Seneschal *Absorbs Earth* *Immune to stunned, asleep, fast asleep, confused, hexed, jinxed, slowed, minimized, cursed, petrified, doomed and sudden death* *Poisoned by 10* Type: Ethereal/Rock Level: 50 Defense: 5 Health: 1094/1521 Special: Earth Pulse – Causes 25 earth-elemental damage to all combatants and removes all effects from them. Drops: Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear), 2 Garnets Stolen by Sarge Party: Althior Emorith (K-Nut) *Party Leader* 32 years old male human Necromancer Level 41 3/5 *Gain Triple Experience* *Ether Sapped* Power: 57 (41+16) (Spellpower: 62 (41+16+5)) Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 38/52 (5+40+5+1) Ether: 4/56 17 (5+40+5+4+2) Gold: 40 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:16, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 spellpower, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Weapons: Metasimian Dory (WP:9, pierces defense; spear), Artifacts: The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches), Metal Claw (Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear) Spell Items: Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness) x2, Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood) Consumables: 4 Potions, 11 Tonics, 5 Grand Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 7 Remedies, 2 Elixirs, Phoenix Incense, Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Dragon Scale, 4x Agni Bomb, 4x Gaia Bomb, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, 2 Grating Stones, Skeleton Decoy, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.) Tools & Treasure: Bedroll, Pickaxe, 3 Bones Jade Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 37 Feldspar Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 36 Iron Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 35 Granite Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 34 Copper Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 33 Gold Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 29 Clay Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 27 Mud Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 26 Sand Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 24 Eric (Khorne) 30 year old Human Nord Level 24 2/3 Raider *Natural Respite* *Immune to Fragile and Weakened* *Evasion* Power: 41 (24+15+2) Defense: 5 Health: 36/42 (8+23+7+4) Gold: 156 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 15, causes blinded; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect) Inventory: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon), Small Spiked Club (WP:5, earth-elemental club), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Counterstrike Gloves (after the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level), Crocodile Belt (Max. health +2, immunity to water; accessory), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 3 Mulled Wine, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bone, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.) Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 22 *Gain Triple Experience* *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* Power: 44 (22+18+2+2) Defense: 14 (10+4) Health: 46/46 (7+21+9+3+3+3) Gold: 149 Equipment: Zoidberg Gauntlets (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental, Hollow [-], dagger), Serpenthead Shield (SP:10, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Medal of Glory (Allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, accessory) Inventory: Clockwork Lance (WP:12, has 1/3 chance to cause slowed-effect on the target; lance), Spark Hammer (WP:8, lightning-elemental hammer), Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear), Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear), 4 Potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Military Grade Fire Bomb, Demeter Bomb (Causes 100 wood-elemental damage to all opponents when used.), Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, 2 Bones, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear), 2x Garnet (Earth) En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 31 year old male human Evoker Level 31 *Immune to Darkness* *Converts Ether to Health* *Reflects Ether-Based Attacks* *Absorb Poison* *Ether Sapped* Power: 49 (31+18) (67 against Humanoids (31+36)) Defense: 1 Health: 24/48 (5+30+3+5+5) Ether: 12/42 14 (5+30+1+2+4) Gold: 25 Equipment: Quarterstaff (WP:18/36 against humanoids, staff), Traveler's Cloak (SP:1, backwear), Lichen Armour (The wearer’s ether is counted as additional health if health is depleted, Darkness Immunity, suitable to classes with ether, bodywear), Sedge Hat (+4 Max. Ether, headwear), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them, accessory) Inventory: Weapons: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Sangriste Dagger (WP:5), En & Sabah & Nur (WP:5, Shurikens 3/3), Poisonous Rod (WP:5, causes poisoned by 5-effect; staff), Wooden Shield (SP:5, immunity to wood) Artefacts: Cobra Nemes (Absorbs poison, recovering health instead of taking damage from poisoning, suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks and necromancers, headwear), Fire Amulet (Makes physical attacks do double damage to all enemies that are weak to fire, accessory), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects, suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators, bodywear), Little Jane's Muff (Protects from sealed-effect, accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles, accessory), Lock & Chain (prevents items in the inventory from getting stolen; accessory) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Confusion Consumables: 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, Grand Tonic, 3 Ether Cores, Milk (restores 15 health and 15 ether upon consumption), 5 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 2 Meads, Titan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Dirt Bomb, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Trail of Dust Bombs (Causes 5 earth-elemental damage to all opponents and allows the party to flee the battle when used.), Flood Bomb (Causes 20 water-elemental damage to all opponents when used.), Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.) Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass Summons: B.A.S.H. (Aquamarine), Chidoris Obelisk (Topaz), Earthen Shield (Garnet), Emerald the Rockling (Ruby) Decamon Deck: Shy Shell (Aquatic 2), Demon Ray (Aquatic 3), Will-o'-the-Wisp (Fiery 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5), Vampire Bat (Flying 3), Specter (Icy 2), White Widow (Icy 3), Golden Scorpion (Luminous 2), Gold Golem (Luminous 6), Toxic Toad (Plant 1), Tangleweed (Plant 3), Scarab (Rock 1), Mud Frog (Rock 2), Stone Golem (Rock 8) Walbartan (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 45 years old female pongcanis Druid Level 43 4/5 *Ether Sapped* Power: 50 (43+7) Defense: 3 Health: 40/60 (9+42+7+2) Ether: 16/49 14 (5+42+1+1) Gold: 104 Equipment: Oaken Mace (WP:7, wood-elemental mace), Crinkah Tribal Armor (SP:3, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +1; suitable to pongcanae only; bodywear) Inventory: Herbal Infusion (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects) Hodurr Thornback (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 167 years old male dwarven Berserker Level 40 1/5 *Natural Respite* *Thorny Defense* Power: 50 (40+10) Defense: 4 Health: 30/57 (8+39+10) Gold: 14 Equipment: Amethyst Axe (WP:10, darkness-elemental axe), Thorny Leather Armor (SP:4; causes damage equal to the armor's SP to all that attack the user physically; suitable to barbarians and beast warriors; bodywear) Inventory: Smelling Salts, Soma Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Harlot Level 30 2/4 *Money Maker* *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 37 (30+7) Health: 38/51 (7+29+15) Gold: 33 Equipment: Leather Whip (WP:7, makes target enraged; whip), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert all attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm Dain Almight (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 72 years old male dwarven Alchemist Level 1 *Instant Items* *Immune to elements* Power: 14 (1+13) Health: 10/10 Gold: 100 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP:13, 1/6 chance of infecting the targeted enemy on successful hits; club), Safety Goggles (Grant immunity to all elements; suitable for Dain only; accessory) Inventory: Bombastic Mace (WP:5, can be used to launch bombs at enemies, adding the WP to the bomb's power; mace), Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fuse & Detonator (quest item)

Sorry 100, completely forgot to run you! I'll try to get two rounds in tomorrow (well, technically "today") to make it up to you.

RE: Stick man's question in 102 (sorry, quoting is a pain on mobile): Nerwen already has +1 Hinckwell rep from another Quest; by taking another +1 Hinckwell and then +1 Shadeaux, she ends up with a total of +1 to both, meaning Nerwen would only need one more from either one to unlock the or Expert Class.

They're just Winged Sandals with a little SP. I swear, I'm never making a Quest with this many characters and ties to the lore again. SO. MUCH. FACT-CHECKING.

QM Note: Check your stats and inventories; this should be the last stats post until the conclusion. Just a couple more days to go! The Party: Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) *Party Leader* *Immune to Bound and Slowed* 21 year old male human Level 6 Ranger Power: 12 Defense: 2 Health: 11/11 Gold: 5 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects. Footwear, suitable for anyone.) Inventory: Bow (WP:3), Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Bedroll, Scroll of Frailty, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Trial Brew, Dragon Scale Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Immune to Fire* *Secondary Party Leader* 24 year old female human Level 10 Knight Power: 16 Defense: 4 Health: 11/19 Gold: 46 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Scutum Shield (SP:3; shield), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, immune to Fire; bodywear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Sword of the Kin (WP:3), Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Remedy, Dragon Scale Diana N. Justus (NPC, Uncontrollable/takes suggestions) 18 years old female human Level 6 Assassin Power: 11 Power Bonus: +0 Defense: 0 Health: 16/16 Gold: 339 Equipment: Precision Bow (WP:5, AIMs become HITs; bow), Belt of the Ace Assassin (Successful Assasination rolls on enemies immune to sudden death deal an extra Aim instead. Bodywear, Suitable for Assassins only.) Inventory: Sanctified Rito Gypsy Dart (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies; throwing weapon), Ace Assassin's Crossbow (WP:3, crossbow), Potion x3, Mead, Smelling Salts, Remedy, Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors) Siercon (Siercon and Coral) *Tertiary Party Leader* Male, Age and species unknown Level 11 Mage Power: 19 (11 levels + 8 WP) (22 in Front Row) Power Bonus: +3 in Front Row Defense: 3 in Back Row Health: 15/15 (5 base + 8 lvl) Ether: 9/15 (5 base + 8 lvl) Gold: 50 Equipment: Lullaby Wand (WP:8, deals sleep-effect; wand), Robe of the Dastanian Pongcanis Champion (Wearer gains Power +3 while on the front row or SP:3 while on the back row; bodywear, suitable for barbarians and mages), Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Animal Talk) Inventory: *Sanctified Rito Spear (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies; spear) *Hood of the Dark Druid (wearer absorbs Wood- and Darkness-elemental damage, converting it into HP; headwear, suitable for druids only) *Diamond (Light), Scroll of Sleep, Bedroll, Topaz (Lightning), Topaz (Lightning) (borrowed from Mallelio), Scroll of Sealing (borrowed from Mallelio) *Potion, Remedy, Dragon Scale Warlen Melimane and Quarion the floating skull (The Chosen Minifigure) *Dearly Beloved Party Fourth-in-Command* 17 Year old Male Half-Elf Level 6 Mage Power: 11 (16 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 for spells Health: 10/10 Ether: 5/10 Gold: 55 Equipment: Staff of the Dark Druid (WP:5, Wood-elemental; staff), Spellbound Gloves (Power +5 to spells) Inventory: Amethyst (Darkness), Sapphire (Wind), bedroll, Robe of the Magi (SP:1), Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Gold-Coated bat staff (WP:3, staff), Tonic, Dragon Scale Mallelio (NPC, Uncontrollable/takes suggestions) Level 19.5 Sage Power: 20 Health: 34/34 Ether: 14/26 Gold: 0 Equipped: Wooden Staff (WP: 1, staff), Secondhand Cloak of Deception (Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent) Inventory: Remedy, Potion x2, Bedroll (borrowed from Germ), (5 gold, Remedy, Venom) *held for Germ* Denerii (NPC, takes suggestions/controlled by QM) 30-year-old Rito female Level 19.5 Winged Warrior Power: 27 (24 ranged) Power Bonus: 0 Flying Multiplier: 3x HP: 25/25 SP: 3 Equipment: Handmade Bow (WP:5), Leather Armor (SP:1, bodywear, suitable for barbarians, knights, rogues, rangers, minstrels, cannoneers, dragoons, beast warriors, skirmishers, harlots, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), Guardian Feathers (SP:2, SP is multiplied by the Winged Warrior's Flying multiplier; backwear, suitable for Winged Warriors only) (borrowed from Siercon) Inventory: Stone Longsword (WP:8), Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Rito Feather Darius Kaan (NPC, takes suggestions) *Immune to Fragile and Weakened* 19 years old male Human Level 7 Dragoon Power: 10 (7+1+2) Power Bonus: +2 (Gauntlets) Defense: 2 Health: 15/28 Gold: 45 Equipment: Improvised Spear (WP:1), Duplovian Round Shield (SP:2), Gauntlets of the Crimson Dragoon (Power +2, protects from the Weakened- and Fragile-effects. Handwear, suitable for anyone.), *Impulsive Dragoon's Fervor* (Not an Artifact, bearer uses Level 40 Dragoon's Wrath) Dragon: Kreika (Darkness-elemental, effective damage level 14) Inventory: 2x Elixir Kreika 800 years old male Dragon (Element: Darkness) Level 14 Denerii looks uncomfortable. "Do you not mean 'Mister' Euflear?" "What are you talking about? She's clearly a woman." "Ah...I do believe Mr. Euflear is male, unless I am very much mistaken." Diana rolls her eyes. "Why don't we just ask? Euflear, are you male or female?" Euflear smiles enigmatically. "Yes." Hope giggles. "Grandparent, can Nidawi show me the other things she brought back from the mortal plane?" "Of course, my little glimmer of Hope. Be careful. Touch nothing." "I will keep her safe, Prime Minister." "See that you do." Nidawi leads Hope out of the hut, leaving Euflear alone with the Heroes. "So tell me, Heroes, how fares my old organization? One of our warriors named Zephyroth left to gather news from Eubric not long ago, but he has sent no word back to us--we have no clue as to what has become of him. Are Lorothos and Zelphie still among your number, or have they finally decided to move on? What about Yuliana's daughter, how is she faring as a Veteran? I returned here soon after Yuliana herself passed on, and have ever since been eager for news despite my duties to my people and our dire situation." Euflear pauses to catch his--her? his?--breath, and the Heroes suddenly realize how quickly she/he had been speaking. The fairy seems exceedingly eager, a stark contrast to his/her previously-stoic demeanor. How will the party respond?

"I am not she, though she is known to us. Those creatures you saw once served in her name, before they were seduced, turned, corrupted. Now they attack and feed on us, the Fey folk--fairies, as you call us. It seems that Heroica no longer remembers me--but no matter. I am known as Euflear, Prime Minister of the Seelie Court, and this is my granddaughter, Hope." Euflear's hand rests protectively upon the young fairy girl's shoulder. "One of our people, Nidawi, told us you had rescued her from a group of the Dark Druids. When I sensed our aura upon you, and theirs surrounding you, I thought it might be prudent to return the favor. Come, I will take you to her--and it would be prudent to leave the vicinity of this portal anyway, now that our enemies have seen you travel through it." Euflear leads the party across an apparently-blank space. As their eyes continue to adjust, the sharper-eyed members of the party begin to be able to pick out faint details--light outlines of rolling hills, with whimsically warped trees and towers faintly visible at a distance, all completely white or very nearly so. Perhaps fairies can see colors that humans cannot? Eventually, Euflear leads them into a small hut, where the fairy they had met earlier awaits them, an array of equipment arranged at her feet. "Hello. I...never got a chance to thank you before. Perhaps this will help make up for my rudeness." Party Leader, please divide the spoils of two battles: Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects. Footwear, suitable for anyone.) 4x Dragon Scales Topaz 105 gold "That's...that was Sirone's! Where did you--?" Nidawi bows her head. "I am a bit of a scavenger. We tried to bring the others as well, but I guess they were already dead." "To protect ourselves from the Dark Druids, we have a spell in place that prevents the dead from entering the Faerie," Euflear explains. "Anyway, I only had a few seconds, so I grabbed what I could and got out." Mallelio puts a comforting hand on Darius' shoulder. "I'm so sorry." "...me, too."

Update in progress, 104-ers! Just hunting down a couple of loot images.

>Diana does nothing (back): (nothing happens) Kiray (Sanctified Rito Longsword) vs. Enraged Velquoriel (back): Hit (Enraged Velquoriel: 6+8=14/2=7 damage) >Siercon does nothing (back): (nothing happens) Darius (Improvised Spear) vs. Enraged Velquoriel (front): Lands from High Assault (Enraged Velquoriel: 1*5=5+6+2=13 damage; Darius: no longer avoiding all action) >Warlen does nothing (back): (nothing happens) >Denerii flies (back): Fly Higher (Denerii: flying multiplier=1x*3x=3x) >Actaeon does nothing (back): (nothing happens) >Mallelio heals Siercon (back): SHIELD (Magical Vortex: All allies: 1+19=20 HP healed; Mallelio: -1 Ether) The party scores a few more hits while Denerii takes flight and Mallelio patches the party up to full health. The Enemies: Enraged Velquoriel *Immune to Sleep and Instant Kill* *Deals Lightning-elemental damage* *Weakened* *Slowed* Type: Fiery Level: 15 Defense: 4 0 Health: 206/450 Special I: Spirit Shield - Velquoriel summons a magical shield that absorbs all attacks until it is defeated. Used if shield is not currently summoned. Special II: Countdown (0/3) - Velquoriel takes a deep breath, preparing Omega Burst. It takes 3 deep breaths for the special attack to be ready. Used only if Countdown has not already been used this Round. Special III: Dragon's Wrath: Elemental Assault - Velquoriel's elemental breath damages the hero and three other random Heroes for 6-8 Lightning-elemental damage (determined by a separate die roll), ignoring row. Special IV: Memorial Flame - Velquoriel deals 4 Fire-elemental damage to all Heroes, then Burns them and heals herself for the same amount. Special V: Omega Burst - Causes 30 15 Fire- and Lightning-elemental damage to all opponents and kills Velquoriel. Used after the Countdown hits zero. Drops: 45 gold, Note: If the Countdown is at 0, Special V is always used. If no shield has been summoned, Special I is used; if a shield has been summoned, Special is randomized between Specials II-IV. Note: The Countdown automatically counts down by one at the beginning of every even-numbered Round. >Denerii flies (back): SHIELD (Take to the Skies: Enraged Velquoriel: 19*192=3648 damage (KO!!!!) Denerii: flying multiplier reset) As Denerii flies further and further out of reach, Velquoriel's tears of rage slowly become tears of pain, both physical and emotional. At last she looks to the winged Rito. <Please, Rito...end this.> She does. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! The effects of the Trial give Kiray two Levels, bringing her to Level 10! Siercon, Denerii, and Mallelio gain half a level, while the rest of the party gains only one level. The Party: Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) *Party Leader* 21 year old male human Level 6 Ranger Power: 12 Health: 11/11 Gold: 0 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow) Inventory: Bow (WP:3), Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Bedroll, Scroll of Frailty, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Trial Brew Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Immune to Fire* *Secondary Party Leader* 24 year old female human Level 10 Knight Power: 16 Defense: 4 Health: 11/19 Gold: 6 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Scutum Shield (SP:3; shield), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, immune to Fire; bodywear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Sword of the Kin (WP:3), Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Remedy, Trial Brew Diana N. Justus (NPC, Uncontrollable/takes suggestions) 18 years old female human Level 6 Assassin Power: 11 Power Bonus: +0 Defense: 0 Health: 16/16 Gold: 319 Equipment: Precision Bow (WP:5, AIMs become HITs; bow), Belt of the Ace Assassin (Successful Assasination rolls on enemies immune to sudden death deal an extra Aim instead. Bodywear, Suitable for Assassins only.) Inventory: Sanctified Rito Gypsy Dart (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies; throwing weapon), Ace Assassin's Crossbow (WP:3, crossbow), Potion x3, Mead, Smelling Salts, Remedy, Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors) Siercon (Siercon and Coral) *Tertiary Party Leader* Male, Age and species unknown Level 11 Mage Power: 19 (11 levels + 8 WP) (22 in Front Row) Power Bonus: +3 in Front Row Defense: 3 in Back Row Health: 15/15 (5 base + 8 lvl) Ether: 9/15 (5 base + 8 lvl) Gold: 30 Equipment: Lullaby Wand (WP:8, deals sleep-effect; wand), Robe of the Dastanian Pongcanis Champion (Wearer gains Power +3 while on the front row or SP:3 while on the back row; bodywear, suitable for barbarians and mages), Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Animal Talk) Inventory: *Sanctified Rito Spear (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies; spear) *Hood of the Dark Druid (wearer absorbs Wood- and Darkness-elemental damage, converting it into HP; headwear, suitable for druids only) *Diamond (Light), Scroll of Sleep, Bedroll, Topaz (Lightning) (borrowed from Mallelio), Scroll of Sealing (borrowed from Mallelio) *Potion, Remedy, Warlen Melimane and Quarion the floating skull (The Chosen Minifigure) *Dearly Beloved Party Fourth-in-Command* 17 Year old Male Half-Elf Level 6 Mage Power: 11 (16 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 for spells Health: 10/10 Ether: 5/10 Gold: 35 Equipment: Staff of the Dark Druid (WP:5, Wood-elemental; staff), Spellbound Gloves (Power +5 to spells) Inventory: Amethyst (Darkness), Sapphire (Wind), bedroll, Robe of the Magi (SP:1), Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Gold-Coated bat staff (WP:3, staff), Tonic Mallelio (NPC, Uncontrollable/takes suggestions) Level 19.5 Sage Power: 20 Health: 34/34 Ether: 14/26 Gold: 0 Equipped: Wooden Staff (WP: 1, staff), Secondhand Cloak of Deception (Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent) Inventory: Remedy, Potion x2, Bedroll (borrowed from Germ), (5 gold, Remedy, Venom) *held for Germ* Denerii (NPC, takes suggestions/controlled by QM) 30-year-old Rito female Level 19.5 Winged Warrior Power: 27 (24 ranged) Power Bonus: 0 Flying Multiplier: 3x HP: 25/25 SP: 3 Equipment: Handmade Bow (WP:5), Leather Armor (SP:1, bodywear, suitable for barbarians, knights, rogues, rangers, minstrels, cannoneers, dragoons, beast warriors, skirmishers, harlots, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), Guardian Feathers (SP:2, SP is multiplied by the Winged Warrior's Flying multiplier; backwear, suitable for Winged Warriors only) (borrowed from Siercon) Inventory: Stone Longsword (WP:8), Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Rito Feather Darius Kaan (NPC, takes suggestions) *Immune to Fragile and Weakened* 19 years old male Human Level 7 Dragoon Power: 10 (7+1+2) Power Bonus: +2 (Gauntlets) Defense: 2 Health: 15/28 Gold: 45 Equipment: Improvised Spear (WP:1), Duplovian Round Shield (SP:2), Gauntlets of the Crimson Dragoon (Power +2, protects from the Weakened- and Fragile-effects. Handwear, suitable for anyone.), *Impulsive Dragoon's Fervor* (Not an Artifact, bearer uses Level 40 Dragoon's Wrath) Dragon: Kreika (Darkness-elemental, effective damage level 14) Inventory: 2x Elixir Kreika 800 years old male Dragon (Element: Darkness) Level 14 As Denerii comes back down to earth, the party has a moment to <Together even in death...that is our way. This is not how she would have wanted to go...but at least it is who she would have wanted to go with.> Mallelio checks both corpses for signs of life and finds none. He closes his eyes in sorrow. "May the Dragons set fire to your hearts and fly them away," he murmurs. Siercon, having remained alert, notices a strange phenomenon his companions do not: the party's shadows being cast in front of them...at midday in the midst of a storm. Just then, the rest of the party notices they are not alone. "These again?!" "'Again'?" By reflex, the party prepares for yet another fight, but it quickly becomes apparent that battle would not be an option. They take one step back...two...and suddenly-- ---------------------------------------------------------------- It takes a few minutes for the party to realize they weren't dead or unconscious, and a few more for their eyes to adjust to the staggering pure brightness around them. When they do, Darius begins to panic. "Where are we? Where are they? WHERE ARE THEY?!" "Where are who?" "Sirone and Velquoriel! Their bodies--they're not here! We have to go back for them!" "I am sorry," a voice says, "but I am afraid that is simply not possible." The party turns to find two strange and yet oddly-familiar beings--apparently their rescuers. "Welcome to The Faerie...Heroes." How will the party respond? QM Note: Don't worry, you'll get your loot from the last two battles momentarily; I haven't forgotten.

Guest QM Note: No Cursed, unfortunately (though it would have been removed by Earth Pulse anyway), and I don't believe Darkness would affect The Seneschal. Water and Wood would do normal damage, however.

QM Note: Apologies for the lack of updates--I'm still waiting on pictures.

Can someone refresh my memory about dual-type Ethereal enemies? Do they take double damage from the dual-type (i.e. an Ethereal/Fiery would take 2x from Water) or just normal damage (Ethereal/Fiery would take 1x damage from Water)?

Results of Round Eight of the Golem Battle: Jade Golem hits Feldspar Golem (Feldspar Golem: 336 health+2 SP-(37*4=148 dmg)=190 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Iron Golem hits Feldspar Golem (Feldspar Golem: 190 health+2 SP-(35*4=140 dmg)=52 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Granite Golem hits Feldspar Golem (Feldspar Golem: 190 health+2 SP-(34*4=136 dmg)=0 health; Althior: -1 Ether) Eric vs. The Seneschal - SHIELD (Ravage - The Seneschal: 1435 health+5 SP-(15*2=30+24=54 dmg)=1386 health + Blinded) >Althior vs. The Seneschal - Amplified Hit (The Seneschal: 1386 health+5 SP-(16*6=96+41=137/2=68 dmg)=1323 health) Sarge vs. The Seneschal - Hide (Sarge: hides) Sarge vs. The Seneschal - SHIELD (Arrogant Prick - The Seneschal: 1323 health+5 SP-(12*4=48+22=70 dmg)=1253 health) >Nur vs. The Seneschal - Special Damage (Earth Pulse - The Seneschal: 1253 health+(25 health-5 SP=20 health)=1273 health; Althior: 52 health+6 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=45 health; Eric: 42 health+5 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=34 health; Sarge: 46 health+14 SP-25 dmg=35 health; Nur: 48 health+1 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=36 health; Walbartan: 60 health+3 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=50 health; Hodurr: 57 health+4 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=48 health; Periwinkle: attack diverted to Hodurr, Hodurr: 48 health-(25/2=13 dmg)=39 health; Dain: no effect; All combatants: temporary effects removed) >Periwinkle vs. The Seneschal - Special Damage (Earth Pulse - The Seneschal: 1273 health+(25 health-5 SP=20 health)=1293 health; Althior: 45 health+6 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=38 health; Eric: 34 health+5 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=26 health; Sarge: 35 health+14 SP-25 dmg=24 health; Nur: 36 health+1 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=24 health; Walbartan: 50 health+3 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=40 health; Hodurr: 39 health+4 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=30 health; Periwinkle: attack not diverted, 51 health-(25/2=13 dmg)=38 health; Dain: no effect; All combatants: temporary effects removed) >Hodurr does nothing >Walbartan does nothing >Dain does nothing Althior - Ether Sapped (-3 max. ether) Nur - Ether Sapped (-2 max. ether) Walbartan - Ether Sapped (-3 max. ether) Althior's undead army shatters the Feldspar Golem before holding The Seneschal in place for a mighty hit; Eric follows up by Ravaging the golem commander while Sarge pierces him repeatedly with his lance. Then, disaster strikes, with Nur and Periwinkle both provoking Earth Pulses from The Seneschal. The Heroes still have a long road ahead. The Seneschal stands alone against the eight injured Heroes. Enemies: The Seneschal *Absorbs Earth* *Immune to stunned, asleep, fast asleep, confused, hexed, jinxed, slowed, minimized, cursed, petrified, doomed and sudden death* Type: Ethereal/Rock Level: 50 Defense: 5 Health: 1293/1521 Special: Earth Pulse – Causes 25 earth-elemental damage to all combatants and removes all effects from them. Drops: Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear), 2 Garnets Stolen by Sarge Party: Althior Emorith (K-Nut) *Party Leader* 32 years old male human Necromancer Level 41 3/5 *Gain Triple Experience* *Ether Sapped* Power: 57 (41+16) (Spellpower: 62 (41+16+5)) Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 38/52 (5+40+5+1) Ether: 10/56 19 (5+40+5+4+2) Gold: 40 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:16, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 spellpower, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Weapons: Metasimian Dory (WP:9, pierces defense; spear), Artifacts: The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches), Metal Claw (Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear) Spell Items: Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness) x2, Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood) Consumables: 4 Potions, 11 Tonics, 5 Grand Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 7 Remedies, 2 Elixirs, Phoenix Incense, Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Dragon Scale, 4x Agni Bomb, 4x Gaia Bomb, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, 2 Grating Stones, Skeleton Decoy, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.) Tools & Treasure: Bedroll, Pickaxe, 3 Bones Clay Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 27 Copper Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 33 Gold Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 29 Granite Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 34 Jade Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 37 Iron Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 35 Eric (Khorne) 30 year old Human Nord Level 24 2/3 Raider *Natural Respite* *Immune to Fragile and Weakened* *Evasion* Power: 41 (24+15+2) Defense: 5 Health: 26/42 (8+23+7+4) Gold: 156 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 15, causes blinded; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect) Inventory: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon), Small Spiked Club (WP:5, earth-elemental club), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Counterstrike Gloves (after the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level), Crocodile Belt (Max. health +2, immunity to water; accessory), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 3 Mulled Wine, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bone, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.) Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 22 *Gain Triple Experience* *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* Power: 44 (22+18+2+2) Defense: 14 (10+4) Health: 24/46 (7+21+9+3+3+3) Gold: 149 Equipment: Zoidberg Gauntlets (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental, Hollow [-], dagger), Serpenthead Shield (SP:10, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Medal of Glory (Allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, accessory) Inventory: Clockwork Lance (WP:12, has 1/3 chance to cause slowed-effect on the target; lance), Spark Hammer (WP:8, lightning-elemental hammer), Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear), Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear), 5 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Military Grade Fire Bomb, Demeter Bomb (Causes 100 wood-elemental damage to all opponents when used.), Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, 2 Bones, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear), 2x Garnet (Earth) En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 31 year old male human Evoker Level 31 *Immune to Darkness* *Converts Ether to Health* *Reflects Ether-Based Attacks* *Absorb Poison* *Ether Sapped* Power: 49 (31+18) (67 against Humanoids (31+36)) Defense: 1 Health: 24/48 (5+30+3+5+5) Ether: 12/38 12 (5+30+1+2) Gold: 25 Equipment: Quarterstaff (WP:18/36 against humanoids, staff), Traveler's Cloak (SP:1, backwear), Lichen Armour (The wearer’s ether is counted as additional health if health is depleted, Darkness Immunity, suitable to classes with ether, bodywear), Cobra Nemes (Absorbs poison, recovering health instead of taking damage from poisoning, suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks and necromancers, headwear), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them, accessory) Inventory: Weapons: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Sangriste Dagger (WP:5), En & Sabah & Nur (WP:5, Shurikens 3/3), Poisonous Rod (WP:5, causes poisoned by 5-effect; staff), Wooden Shield (SP:5, immunity to wood) Artefacts: Sedge Hat (+4 Max. Ether, headwear), Fire Amulet (Makes physical attacks do double damage to all enemies that are weak to fire, accessory), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects, suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators, bodywear), Little Jane's Muff (Protects from sealed-effect, accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles, accessory), Lock & Chain (prevents items in the inventory from getting stolen; accessory) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Confusion Consumables: 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, Grand Tonic, 3 Ether Cores, Milk (restores 15 health and 15 ether upon consumption), 5 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 2 Meads, Titan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Dirt Bomb, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Trail of Dust Bombs (Causes 5 earth-elemental damage to all opponents and allows the party to flee the battle when used.), Flood Bomb (Causes 20 water-elemental damage to all opponents when used.), Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.) Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass Summons: B.A.S.H. (Aquamarine), Chidoris Obelisk (Topaz), Earthen Shield (Garnet), Emerald the Rockling (Ruby) Decamon Deck: Shy Shell (Aquatic 2), Demon Ray (Aquatic 3), Will-o'-the-Wisp (Fiery 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5), Vampire Bat (Flying 3), Specter (Icy 2), White Widow (Icy 3), Golden Scorpion (Luminous 2), Gold Golem (Luminous 6), Toxic Toad (Plant 1), Tangleweed (Plant 3), Scarab (Rock 1), Mud Frog (Rock 2), Stone Golem (Rock 8) Walbartan (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 45 years old female pongcanis Druid Level 43 4/5 *Ether Sapped* Power: 50 (43+7) Defense: 3 Health: 40/60 (9+42+7+2) Ether: 16/49 16 (5+42+1+1) Gold: 104 Equipment: Oaken Mace (WP:7, wood-elemental mace), Crinkah Tribal Armor (SP:3, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +1; suitable to pongcanae only; bodywear) Inventory: Herbal Infusion (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects) Hodurr Thornback (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 167 years old male dwarven Berserker Level 40 1/5 *Natural Respite* *Thorny Defense* Power: 50 (40+10) Defense: 4 Health: 30/57 (8+39+10) Gold: 14 Equipment: Amethyst Axe (WP:10, darkness-elemental axe), Thorny Leather Armor (SP:4; causes damage equal to the armor's SP to all that attack the user physically; suitable to barbarians and beast warriors; bodywear) Inventory: Smelling Salts, Soma Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Harlot Level 30 2/4 *Money Maker* *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 37 (30+7) Health: 38/51 (7+29+15) Gold: 32 Equipment: Leather Whip (WP:7, makes target enraged; whip), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert all attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm Dain Almight (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 72 years old male dwarven Alchemist Level 1 *Instant Items* *Immune to elements* Power: 14 (1+13) Health: 10/10 Gold: 100 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP:13, 1/6 chance of infecting the targeted enemy on successful hits; club), Safety Goggles (Grant immunity to all elements; suitable for Dain only; accessory) Inventory: Bombastic Mace (WP:5, can be used to launch bombs at enemies, adding the WP to the bomb's power; mace), Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fuse & Detonator (quest item)

In this case, it's more akin to Doc ending hex battles early when we pit crossbows against the last remaining melee units; rather than waste time whittling down the enemy's HP, he just calls it. I suppose I could run one last Round if the players want, but either way they have won the fight--either they let Denerii Fly her to death, or they follow Siercon's plan to hit-n-heal from the Back Row until they roll a 6.

Guest QM Note: As noted in the discussion topic, the Feldspar Golem was Lucky.

Would "loot I get but do not actually need" happen to include that clockwork lance?

Pie, I don't think you can do anything at all to Fervent; your attacks are inherently Light- or Darkness-elemental as a Regulator, and he's immune to both. The best you could do would be to halve his health with a SHIELD, and that's really not worth the risk of damage or Specials.

104-ers, you should consider yourselves lucky I won't be rolling any more dice for you; Quest 100 seems to have completely stolen your dice karma.

QM Note: I've recently realized you can win this battle without any risk of further damage just by having Denerii Fly and doing nothing else; I'll update with loot and post-battle information as soon as I can (today is a Flex Alert, so I'll probably be out of the house for the rest of the day). Apologies for the delay--but fortunately, we should have you back in the Hall within just a few more days!

Guest QM Note: Whoops, I keep forgetting that the weather conditions don't get quoted automatically. It's been fixed. Results of Round Seven of the Golem Battle: >Nur (Water) vs. Copper Golem - Spell Aim (Copper Golem: 17 health+3 SP-(36*2=72 dmg)=0 health; Nur: -1 Ether) >Dain does nothing Eric vs. Feldspar Golem - Extra Critical Hit Steal (Eric: +36 Gold) >Walbartan heals Nur - SHIELD (Roots of Life - Periwinkle: Revived; All allies: +50 health restored and negative effects removed; Walbartan: -1 ether) >Althior (Darkness) vs. Mud Golem - SHIELD Special Damage (Raise the Undead - Clay Golem, Copper Golem, Gold Golem, Granite Golem, Jade Golem, and Iron Golem join Althior's army of undead) Hodurr vs. Feldspar Golem - Special Damage Deflected Counter (Feldspar's Fortune - Confused! Hodurr Feldspar Golem: jinxed; Feldspar: no effect, already lucky) Sarge vs. Mud Golem (& Sand Golem) - Hide SHIELD (Arrogant Prick - Mud Golem: 208 health+2SP-(21*4=84+22=106*4/2=212 dmg)=0 health; Sand Golem: 222 health+2 SP-(21*4=84+22=106*4/2=212 dmg)=12 health; Sarge: steal 40 Gold) Sarge vs. Sand Golem (& The Seneschal) - SHIELD (Arrogant Prick - Sand Golem: 12 health+2SP-(21*4=84+22=106*4/2=212 dmg)=0 health; The Seneschal: 1435 health+5 SP-(21*4=84+22=106*4/2*0=0 dmg)=1435 health; Sarge: steals Robe of the Seneschal and 2 Garnets) The Seneschal - Free Hit on Nur (Nur: no effect) Althior - Ether Sapped (-3 max. ether) Nur - Ether Sapped (-2 max. ether) Walbartan - Ether Sapped (-3 max. ether) The party steals the dice karma of the Heroes operating in the nearby Lost Forest rallies hard. Nur produces a weak water whip that nonetheless is more than enough to take out the Copper Golem, just in time for Althior to raise it with the rest of the previously-defeated golems. Walbartan restores the party to full health, reviving Periwinkle in the process, and, now remedied of his Jinxing, Hodurr manages to trick the Feldspar Golem into jinxing itself. Sarge wraps up the Round by decimating the Mud and Sand golems and stealing their and The Seneschal's drops. Two Blind (but not Sealed!) enemies are standing against eight fully-healed Heroes and an undead army bolstered by the Dim weather. Enemies: The Seneschal *Absorbs Earth* *Immune to stunned, asleep, fast asleep, confused, hexed, jinxed, slowed, minimized, cursed, petrified, doomed and sudden death* *Blinded (2 Rounds)* Type: Ethereal/Rock Level: 50 Defense: 5 Health: 1435/1521 Special: Earth Pulse – Causes 25 earth-elemental damage to all combatants and removes all effects from them. Drops: Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear), 2 Garnets Stolen by Sarge Feldspar Golem *Absorbs Earth* *Lucky* *Blinded (2 Rounds)* *Confused (2 Rounds)* *Jinxed* Type: Humanoid/Rock Level: 36 Defense: 3 Health: 366/378 Special: Feldspar’s Fortune – Causes jinxed-effect to the target and lucky-effect to self. Drops: 20 gold Party: Althior Emorith (K-Nut) *Party Leader* 32 years old male human Necromancer Level 41 3/5 *Gain Triple Experience* *Ether Sapped* Power: 57 (41+16) (Spellpower: 62 (41+16+5)) Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 52/52 (5+40+5+1) Ether: 13/56 22 (5+40+5+4+2) Gold: 40 Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:16, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 spellpower, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear) Inventory: Weapons: Metasimian Dory (WP:9, pierces defense; spear), Artifacts: The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches), Metal Claw (Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear) Spell Items: Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness) x2, Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood) Consumables: 4 Potions, 11 Tonics, 5 Grand Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 7 Remedies, 2 Elixirs, Phoenix Incense, Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Dragon Scale, 4x Agni Bomb, 4x Gaia Bomb, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, 2 Grating Stones, Skeleton Decoy, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.) Tools & Treasure: Bedroll, Pickaxe, 3 Bones Clay Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 27 Copper Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 33 Gold Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 29 Granite Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 34 Jade Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 37 Iron Golem (Undead) Element: Darkness Power: 35 Eric (Khorne) 30 year old Human Nord Level 24 2/3 Raider *Natural Respite* *Immune to Fragile and Weakened* *Evasion* Power: 41 (24+15+2) Defense: 5 Health: 42/42 (8+23+7+4) Gold: 156 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 15, causes blinded; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect) Inventory: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon), Small Spiked Club (WP:5, earth-elemental club), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Counterstrike Gloves (after the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level), Crocodile Belt (Max. health +2, immunity to water; accessory), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 3 Mulled Wine, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bone, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.) Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 22 *Gain Triple Experience* *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* Power: 44 (22+18+2+2) Defense: 14 (10+4) Health: 46/46 (7+21+9+3+3+3) Gold: 149 Equipment: Zoidberg Gauntlets (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental, Hollow [-], dagger), Serpenthead Shield (SP:10, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Medal of Glory (Allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, accessory) Inventory: Clockwork Lance (WP:12, has 1/3 chance to cause slowed-effect on the target; lance), Spark Hammer (WP:8, lightning-elemental hammer), Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear), Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear), 5 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Military Grade Fire Bomb, Demeter Bomb (Causes 100 wood-elemental damage to all opponents when used.), Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, 2 Bones, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear), 2x Garnet (Earth) En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 31 year old male human Evoker Level 31 *Immune to Darkness* *Converts Ether to Health* *Reflects Ether-Based Attacks* *Absorb Poison* *Ether Sapped* Power: 49 (31+18) (67 against Humanoids (31+36)) Defense: 1 Health: 48/48 (5+30+3+5+5) Ether: 14/38 14 (5+30+1+2) Gold: 25 Equipment: Quarterstaff (WP:18/36 against humanoids, staff), Traveler's Cloak (SP:1, backwear), Lichen Armour (The wearer’s ether is counted as additional health if health is depleted, Darkness Immunity, suitable to classes with ether, bodywear), Cobra Nemes (Absorbs poison, recovering health instead of taking damage from poisoning, suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks and necromancers, headwear), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them, accessory) Inventory: Weapons: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Sangriste Dagger (WP:5), En & Sabah & Nur (WP:5, Shurikens 3/3), Poisonous Rod (WP:5, causes poisoned by 5-effect; staff), Wooden Shield (SP:5, immunity to wood) Artefacts: Sedge Hat (+4 Max. Ether, headwear), Fire Amulet (Makes physical attacks do double damage to all enemies that are weak to fire, accessory), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects, suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators, bodywear), Little Jane's Muff (Protects from sealed-effect, accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles, accessory), Lock & Chain (prevents items in the inventory from getting stolen; accessory) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Confusion Consumables: 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, Grand Tonic, 3 Ether Cores, Milk (restores 15 health and 15 ether upon consumption), 5 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 2 Meads, Titan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Dirt Bomb, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Trail of Dust Bombs (Causes 5 earth-elemental damage to all opponents and allows the party to flee the battle when used.), Flood Bomb (Causes 20 water-elemental damage to all opponents when used.), Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.) Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass Summons: B.A.S.H. (Aquamarine), Chidoris Obelisk (Topaz), Earthen Shield (Garnet), Emerald the Rockling (Ruby) Decamon Deck: Shy Shell (Aquatic 2), Demon Ray (Aquatic 3), Will-o'-the-Wisp (Fiery 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5), Vampire Bat (Flying 3), Specter (Icy 2), White Widow (Icy 3), Golden Scorpion (Luminous 2), Gold Golem (Luminous 6), Toxic Toad (Plant 1), Tangleweed (Plant 3), Scarab (Rock 1), Mud Frog (Rock 2), Stone Golem (Rock 8) Walbartan (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 45 years old female pongcanis Druid Level 43 4/5 *Ether Sapped* Power: 50 (43+7) Defense: 3 Health: 60/60 (9+42+7+2) Ether: 18/49 18 (5+42+1+1) Gold: 104 Equipment: Oaken Mace (WP:7, wood-elemental mace), Crinkah Tribal Armor (SP:3, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +1; suitable to pongcanae only; bodywear) Inventory: Herbal Infusion (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects) Hodurr Thornback (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 167 years old male dwarven Berserker Level 40 1/5 *Natural Respite* *Thorny Defense* *Current Target: Feldspar Golem* Power: 50 (40+10) Defense: 4 Health: 57/57 (8+39+10) Gold: 14 Equipment: Amethyst Axe (WP:10, darkness-elemental axe), Thorny Leather Armor (SP:4; causes damage equal to the armor's SP to all that attack the user physically; suitable to barbarians and beast warriors; bodywear) Inventory: Smelling Salts, Soma Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Harlot Level 30 2/4 *Money Maker* *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* *Knocked Out* Power: 37 (30+7) Health: 51/51 (7+29+15) Gold: 32 Equipment: Leather Whip (WP:7, makes target enraged; whip), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert all attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm Dain Almight (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 72 years old male dwarven Alchemist Level 1 *Instant Items* *Immune to elements* Power: 14 (1+13) Health: 10/10 Gold: 100 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP:13, 1/6 chance of infecting the targeted enemy on successful hits; club), Safety Goggles (Grant immunity to all elements; suitable for Dain only; accessory) Inventory: Bombastic Mace (WP:5, can be used to launch bombs at enemies, adding the WP to the bomb's power; mace), Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fuse & Detonator (quest item)

QM Note: Yes; the only Special Velquoriel will use from now on is Omega Burst.

Nah. He's never gonna give it up.