Flipz

I love how most Heroes are legitimately confused by the helmet, whereas Atramor, Skrall, and Guts are all like "f*ck this, it's obviously you, why is anyone fooled by this shitty disguise?"

While he waits for a response from Pretzel, Arthur also hands a note to Guts:

Doesn't have to be that deep, just watch a season each of Fraggle Rock and MLP:FiM and you'll have enough quirky songs to last you a lifetime.

QM Note: No; throwing weapons are only thrown on a roll of 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Round 2 of Brawl in the Basement: >Docken (Unlucky Horseshoe) vs. Feminine Golem (back) - Special Damage (Stonewall - Masculine Golem and Small Golem A pushed to Back Row, all effects and damage redirected to Feminine Golem) Hybros (Darkness) vs. Masculine Golem - SHIELD (Chakra - Hybros: Lucky, -1 Ether) Hybros (Darkness) vs. Masculine Golem - Damage Damage (Hybros: no effect, Masculine Golem Blind) >Ellaria nurtures Thormanil (back) - Nurture More (Thormanil: 12*2=24+30=54 health restored + negative effects removed; Ellaria: -1 Ether) >Ellaria (Ignis Fatuus) vs. Small Golem A (back) - Special Damage (Rock & Roll - Small Golem A: avoiding all action until end of Round) Thormanil (Shishkebab) vs. Small Golem A Masculine Golem (front) - SHIELD (Dragon's Wrath - Masculine Golem Feminine Golem: 41*3=123-10=113 Ice-elemental damage; Feminine Golem: 41*3=123-5=118 Ice-elemental damage) Free Hits: Masculine Golem vs. Bartholomew Docken: 0-23=0 damage The Warden's waning luck continued to wither, as his aggressive action provoked a protective stance from the feminine golem. The monk meditated to Luckiness, but it could not help him land a finishing blow. The Druid healed her companion, but even she frightened her foe into the back corner of the room. Fed up with the frustrating failures, the Dragoon's dragon filled the room with a cone of pure cold, causing great damage to their feminine foe. Three opponents remained. THE BATTLE CONTINUED! The Enemies: Masculine Golem *Hastened* *Immune to Weakened and Sealed* *Blind (2 Rounds)* *Back Row (non-Ranged)* Type: Humanoid Level: 92 Health: 561/750 Defense: 10 Special: Expert Appraisal - The golem appraises the target's weapon and then strikes its weak point, taking a Critical Hit in the process but subsequently reducing the target's Weapon Power to 0 for the remainder of the battle. Drops: Storekeeper's Note, Tower Key, Grating Stone Feminine Golem *Immune to Blind and Confused* *Weakened (2 Rounds)* *Intercepting incoming damage and effects (1 Round)* Type: Humanoid Level: 74 37 Health: 250/500 Defense: 5 Special: Stonewall - The Feminine Golem pushes the other golems to the Back Row for one Round. Any damage or negative effects directed at the other golems during that Round is instead redirected to the Feminine Golem. Drops: Emergency Essence, Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes) Small Golem A *Nimble* *Back Row (non-Ranged)* Type: Humanoid Level: 46 Health: 372/400 Defense: 2 Special: Rock & Roll - The golem rolls out of reach, avoiding all action for the rest of the Round. Drops: 2x Feather of Lithe, Smoke Bomb, 20 Gold The Party: Ellaria Arbour (Sandy) 23 years old female human Druid Level 30 *Immune to Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding, and Hexed* *Ignis Fatuus: permanently poisoned by 15* *Party Leader* *Hastened* Power: 42 (30+12) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 46/46 (9+29+7+1) Ether: 40/42 (5+29+5+1+2) Gold: 193 Equipment: Ignis Fatuus (WP:12, permanently poisoned by 15, fire- and lighting-elemental staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, protects from sealing; bodywear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and bleeding, handwear), Spider Helmet (SP:4, passes poisoned and bleeding effects to the enemy when the wearer is hit; headwear), Paper Doll (Protects from hexed; accessory) Inventory: Weapons Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:10, wood-elemental crossbow), Pan Flute (WP: 7, instrument), Wizard's Staff (WP:1, fire-, wind-, water- and earth-elemental staff), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to Darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.) Artefacts: Ranger's Quiver (WP: +1 to bows and crossbows. Suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, and winged warriors), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits; backwear), Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo; headwear), Spell Items: Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance) Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Serenade of Water (Causes Water damage equal to the minstrel's level to all enemies per round for as long as the song is sung. Costs 10 ether per round. Battle Song), Ruby (Fire) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 4 Tonics, 5 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, 2 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, 2 Nostrum, 2 Soma, Ambrosia, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, Ice Bomb, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used.) Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Hybros (played by JimButcher) 53-year-old male imp Chi Monk *Permanently Hastened* *Immune to Cursed, Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, Weakened* *Immune to all elements except wood* *Intimidation* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged* *Blessed* *Lucky* Level: 32.75 Power Bonus: 1 (6 in front row) * Defense: 0 Health: 53/53 (7+31+12+3*) Ether: 29/34 (31+3) Gold: 744 Equipment: Golden Armor (user is permanently hastened and cursed, fire-, water-, earth-, wind-, ice-, lightning-, darkness-, light-elemental, grants immunity to Sleep, Blindness, Confusion, Frailty, and Weakening; bodywear), The Black Hat (Suitable for anyone, grantsIntimidation, immune to darkness and cursed, headwear), Fighting Boots (Power +5 on the front row; suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators and winged warriors), Metal Claw (Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear) Inventory: • Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 45.25 gains 1/4 WP every kill made with it; longsword), Zoot's Reaper (WP:15; scythe, suitable to Hybros), Clock Cog (WP:14, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Justice (WP:8, causes blinded-effect, dagger), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike, daggers), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow blade [nothing]; dagger), Spinning Bolas (WP: 5, deals the Slowed effect, but the effect is removed when retrieved; retrievable), Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1, retrievable), • Sticky Gloves (gains 50% more gold, suitable for Rogues, handwear), Baron's Epaulets (Suitable for short heroes, grants Command over short NPCs), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1, suitable to Rogues; backwear), Cloak of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination is 1/3, suitable for Assassins; backwear), Sterile Gloves (grants immunity to poisoned- and bleeding-effects, handwear), • Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, Scroll of Luck (grants Lucky-effect for one battle, costs 10 ether) • 13 Potions, 12 Grand Potions, 16 Health Cores, 11 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, 3 Elixirs, 3 Grand Tonics, Soma, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Phoenix Incenses, 2 Deadly Venoms, 3 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 5 Nostrums, 4 Meads, 2 Mulled Wines, Minimizing Dust, 3 Pumpkin Bombs (causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used), 2 Gold Rings (Worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Skeleton Decoy, Bone • Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, 4 Mythril Shards, Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Grating Stone Bartholomew Docken, Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 34-year-old human male, Warden Level 46.4 *Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confused, Blinded, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, Wind, and Sudden Death* *Counterstriking* Power: 56 (Level 46 + WP: 10) (Power Bonus: 0) Defense: 23 (SP: 20 + SP: 3) Health: 78/78 (base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 45 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 19*) Gold: 511 (1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher]) GP: 27 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10 0; inflicts the Blinded-effect; Crossbow), Mythril Shield (SP: 20; Shield), Dread Hat (permanent Scary effect; immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, and Wind; suitable for anyone; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for anyone; Bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to Sudden Death; suitable for anyone; Backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; suitable for anyone; Accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; suitable for anyone; Handwear) Inventory: • Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club), Unlucky Horseshoe (WP: 13; inflicts the Jinxed-effect; Throwing Weapon [borrowed from Arthur Justus Regulus VII (Flipz)]) • Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds Water-element to physical attacks, immune to Water, Accessory) • Potions (4), Grand Potions (11), Health Cores (3), Remedies (10), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (5), Bones (11), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Grating Stone, Adamantite Shards (3/4 Adamantite), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy) • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • Silver Ore (60 Gold) • Incomplete Formula (Quest Item, note, found: Blacksmith), ???'s Note (Quest Item, note, found: General Store) Thormanil Nihai, Dragonslayer, Orc-kin (Played by swils) and Arx the Youngling (Ice) Level 41.8 Dragoon *Immune to Darkness, Light, Water, Fire, Air, Earth, Lightning, and Asleep, Blinded, Bound, Confused, Fragile,Slowed, and Weakened* *Gains Triple Experience* *Reflects physical damage* Power Bonus: +1 Defense: 18 Health: 60/60 Gold: 1626 Equipment: Shishkebab (WP: 16, dual-strike, darkness-elemental, lance), Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to Light, Water, Fire, Air, Earth, and Lightning, and the Asleep,Blinded, Bound, Confused, Fragile, Slowed, and Weakened-effects), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory) Inventory: • Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes bleeding-by-5 effect), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, longsword, Stuns enemies), Repeater Crossbow (WP: 7, crossbow. Hastened for first round of combat while equipped.), Schoolyard Sword (WP: 8 great sword), Wooden Shield (SP:5, Null Wood), Crossbow (WP:5) • Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory), Fighting Boots (Footwear, Power +5 on the front row, suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators, and winged warriors), Sticky Gloves (Handwear, Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water-elemental damage) • Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • 2x Amethyst (Darkness), Emerald (Wood), Opal (Ice), • Potion, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, Milk • Mead, 2x Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 2x Mulled Wine, Jinxy Juice • 2x Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 2x Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 5x Water Bomb • 3x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, • 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Teleportapple Party Leader, please post the order of actions. Everyone else, choose your actions.

Round 1 of Baa Baa Bash Sheep (Battle 2, Play Fair) >Grimwald Gjinko (Ice, Shadeaux Mace) vs. Direwolf A (Back Row) - SHIELD (Magical Vortex - all enemies: 9+18=27+6=33*2=66 damage; all Heroes: already at max health; Grimwald: -2 Ether) Lind Whisperer (Darker Ethereal Deck) vs. Silent Lamb A (Front Row) - SHIELD (Silent Lamb A: 7*3=21+12=33+3=36 damage (KO!); Lind: Darker Ethereal Deck must be retrieved) >Darksten (Crossbow) vs. Black Sheep A (Back Row) - Aim (Black Sheep A: 6 damage) Free Hits: Black Sheep B vs. Grimwald Gjinko: 8/2=4 damage Silent Lamb B vs. Lind Whisperer: 7-4=3 damage The party opens off the Round with a bang, Grimwald conjuring a cyclone of ice that chills their foes to the bone while Lind sweeps in to finish off one of the cuddliest creatures in existence. Panicked, the adorable animals accidentally bump gently into the Heroes, causing very little actual damage. Four animals still stand against three monsters. THE BATTLE CONTINUES! The Enemies: Black Sheep A Type: Beast/Dark Level: 8 Health: 22/94 Special: Cloud of Dark Wool – Causes the blinded- and confused-effects to the target. Drops: Bone Black Sheep B Type: Beast/Dark Level: 8 Health: 28/94 Special: Cloud of Dark Wool – Causes the blinded- and confused-effects to the target. Drops: Bone Direwolf A Type: Beast Level: 15 Health: 109/175 Special I: Howl – Summons another Direwolf to join the battle. Used only if there are one or two Direwolves in battle. Special II: Blood Fang – Transfers 15 health from the target to self. Used only if there are three Direwolves in battle. Drops: Bone Silent Lamb B Type: Beast Level: 7 Health: 22/88 Special: Cloud of Soft Wool – Causes the asleep- and sealed-effects to the target. Drops: Bone The Party: Lind Whisperer *Immune to Fire* *Party Leader!* 21-year-old male Human of the Munchkin tribe Class: Rogue Level: 12.5 Power Bonus: +3 Defense: 4 Health: 19/22 (7+11+4) Gold: 3 Glory Points: 1 Equipment: Darker Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Anniversary Medal (+3 Health, +3 Power, +3 SP, +3 Ether, Immune to Fire; accessory, suitable for anyone), Akrone Fez (Artefact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: • Ethereal Deck (WP:7, throwing weapon) • Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory), • Bedroll, Shovel • Venom, Mead x2, Potion x7, Remedy • Newspaper with Picture of Lupine (Quest/role-playing item), Alfendi's Cape Grimwald Gjinko 69 year old male gnome Sage Level: 18.5 Power: 28 (18 + 9 + permanent boost of 1) Power Bonus: +1 permanent, +5 spells SP: 0 Health: 27/31 Ether: 18/27 Gold: 323 (Owes Nerwen 300) Glory Points: 1 Equipment: Shadeaux Mace (Wp:9; deals fragile-effect), Spellbound Gloves (Increases the power of spells by 5, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element), Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 max. health, +5 max. ether, meditation restores 2 ether, body-wear) Inventory: • Splinter Broom (WP: 8, broomstick, defies SP) • Spellbound hood (Sp: 2, Increases the power of spells by 3, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element, headwear, suitable for Mages, clerics, necromancers), • Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll • Opal, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz • Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep • Potion, Grand Potion, Tonic x6, Grand Tonic x4, Bunch of Cherries (10/10 cherries that each restore 1 ether when eaten, user can choose how many are eaten at a time), Sushi (restores 5 HP and 5 Ether) x2, Remedy x2, Elixir x3, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead x4, Nostrum x3, Smelling Salts x4, Mulled Wine x2, Ambrosia, Bone x3, Ice Bomb, Root beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against Undead enemies for 20 damage (Does not affect non-Undead enemies)), Smoke Bomb, Plague Venom, Mythril Shard, Grating stone x2, Darksten (Comrade Commander) *Immune to poisoned, bleeding, cursed, jinxed, and blinded* 35 year old Male Human Ranger Level 13 Power: 18 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 18/18 SP: 2 Gold: 517 Glory Points: 1 Equipment: Crossbow (WP: 6); Sand-Worm Hide (SP: 2), Tribal amulet (Wearer is Immune to poisoned, bleeding, cursed, jinxed, and blinded; acessory, suitable to barbarians, rangers, beast warriors) Inventory: Weapons: Spider String Bow (WP: 4, Darkness Elemental Bow), Artifacts: Safety Blanket (SP: 1, protects from Afraid, backwear), Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Consumables: Potion x13, Grand Potion x2, Remedy x5, Mead x4, Venom x3, Pheonix Essence x2, Smelling Salts x2, Nostrum x2, Soma, Ambrosia, Root Beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against undead enemies for 20 damage. The Root Beer does not affect non-undead enemies), Floral Bomb, Smoke bomb, Lightning bombs x8, Bone Roleplay: Utility Knife (roleplay item), Fang of Kos (roleplay item), Fang of Lolth (Roleplay item), Hint Coin (Gives the user a hint about a puzzle or tricky situation. Usable only once. Has no monetary value.)

Seeing that he had been chosen, and as leader as well, Arthur nods. We are in for a strenuous journey, Miirym, he thinks to himself, as well as to the draconic creature currently cuddled inside his cloak. The little dragon yawns, disturbed from her slumber. <Why?> The mantle of leadership is difficult to bear, the Dragoon replies mentally. <But I like this cloak!> Miirym complains, squeaking softly in her indignation. Arthur chuckles and pats her head, assuring her he was not planning on replacing her new favorite thing about him. Ensuring the Dragon is secure in her place, he begins to walk toward the doors, only for her to climb around and try to perch on his helmet. The Dragoon stops moving, not wanting to risk accidentally shaking her off. Miirym trills contentedly, and the ex-Skirmisher takes that as his cue to keep moving...only to overhear a particularly interesting bit of conversation from a certain Monk. He quickly scrawls a note, then approaches the Artisan and taps him on the shoulder. In his other hand, the Dragoon holds his Metasimian Dory, Dauntlet Index, and Spider Leg spears, along with the aforementioned 255 gold, which he jingles slightly.

I believe he actually said that it was only suitable for Heroes who can wield axes, not that it could only be used with axes.

FM Note: Actually, when Heroes in the same party attack each other (i.e Confusion or Hexing), the damage ignores Row.

Well, at least it suits Nyx.

That's correct; it was the primary gimmick of the boss fight of Quest 100 (Seneschal unleashed a wave of Earth-elemental damage that hit all combatants, hurting the Heroes while healing the golems). It would also apply if, say, a Hero decided to imbue a weapon with a gem and use the relevant weapon on themselves; in that scenario, a Knight or Paladin could heal themselves without putting the party at risk--if they rolled a SHIELD, it would just raise Sentinel/Guardian Angel. Well, I can't seem to decided on an avatar image, so I'll just use both for now. If anyone wants to see more full-size images (including my preliminary concept!), a link to the Flickr album may be found here.

QM Note: Shh! You saw nothing. It's fixed.

I certainly try to style my loot after the Brickdoctor Standard.

The Dragoon looks over Dyric in wonderment, again surprised at how simple it was for him to become so utterly anonymous. Taking a moment to check on the still-sleeping Miirym, he silently holds out the Shard with one hand and holds out the other expectantly for his Gold.

Round 1 of Brawl in the Basement: >Docken (Darksteel Crossbow) vs. Masculine Golem (back) - Special Damage (Expert Appraisal - Masculine Golem: 2*10=20+46=66-10=56 damage + Blinded; Docken: Darksteel Crossbow's WP reduced to 0) Thormanil (Shishkebab) vs. Small Golem A (front) - Deflected Damage (Thormanil: no deflection, 46-18=28 damage; Small Golem A: 28 damage) >Ellaria uses Smelling Salts >Ellaria uses Scroll of Weakening on Feminine Golem (success, roll of 1; Ellaria: -1 Ether) Hybros (Darkness) vs. Small Golem B - Critical Martial Hit (Small Golem B: no evasion, 32.75*3=98+6=104*2*2=416-2=414 damage (KO!); Hybros: -1 Ether) Hybros (Darkness) vs. Small Golem B Masculine Golem - SHIELD (Chakra - Hybros: Blessed, -1 Ether) Free Hits: Masculine Golem vs. Bartholomew Docken: 0-23=0 damage Feminine Golem vs. Thormanil Nihai: 74/2=37-18=19 damage; Feminine Golem: 19 damage The foursome fought ferociously, but failed to frustrate their foes' frenetic flailing. Though successful in Blinding his opponent, the Warden's crossbow was caught by the masculine golem's pitchform and flung against the wall, unbalancing its delicate mechanisms. Likewise, the Dragoon is damaged despite diving to deflect the blow; his momentum carries him onward, however, slamming into the small golem. It is the Druid who turns the Round around. Popping a Smelling Salts, she casts a spell that greatly Weakens her feminine foe, an act that would soon save her companion's life; meanwhile, the diminutive monk punches his diminutive foe into oblivion before calmly meditating, prompting a fierce but ultimately unfocused counterattack from the two larger golems that nonetheless dangerously diminishes the Dragoon's health. Three opponents remain. THE BATTLE CONTINUES! The Enemies: Masculine Golem *Hastened* *Immune to Weakened and Sealed* *Blind (3 Rounds)* Type: Humanoid Level: 92 Health: 561/750 Defense: 10 Special: Expert Appraisal - The golem appraises the target's weapon and then strikes its weak point, taking a Critical Hit in the process but subsequently reducing the target's Weapon Power to 0 for the remainder of the battle. Drops: Storekeeper's Note, Tower Key, Grating Stone Feminine Golem *Immune to Blind and Confused* *Weakened (3 Rounds)* Type: Humanoid Level: 74 Health: 481/500 Defense: 5 Special: Stonewall - The Feminine Golem pushes the other golems to the Back Row for one Round. Any damage or negative effects directed at the other golems during that Round is instead redirected to the Feminine Golem. Drops: Emergency Essence, Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes) Small Golem A *Nimble* Type: Humanoid Level: 46 Health: 372/400 Defense: 2 Special: Rock & Roll - The golem rolls out of reach, avoiding all action for the rest of the Round. Drops: 2x Feather of Lithe, Smoke Bomb, 20 Gold The Party: Ellaria Arbour (Sandy) 23 years old female human Druid Level 30 *Immune to Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding, and Hexed* *Ignis Fatuus: permanently poisoned by 15* *Party Leader* *Hastened* Power: 42 (30+12) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 46/46 (9+29+7+1) Ether: 42/42 (5+29+5+1+2) Gold: 193 Equipment: Ignis Fatuus (WP:12, permanently poisoned by 15, fire- and lighting-elemental staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, protects from sealing; bodywear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and bleeding, handwear), Spider Helmet (SP:4, passes poisoned and bleeding effects to the enemy when the wearer is hit; headwear), Paper Doll (Protects from hexed; accessory) Inventory: Weapons Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:10, wood-elemental crossbow), Pan Flute (WP: 7, instrument), Wizard's Staff (WP:1, fire-, wind-, water- and earth-elemental staff), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to Darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.) Artefacts: Ranger's Quiver (WP: +1 to bows and crossbows. Suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, and winged warriors), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits; backwear), Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo; headwear), Spell Items: Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance) Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Serenade of Water (Causes Water damage equal to the minstrel's level to all enemies per round for as long as the song is sung. Costs 10 ether per round. Battle Song), Ruby (Fire) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 4 Tonics, 5 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, 2 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, 2 Nostrum, 2 Soma, Ambrosia, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, Ice Bomb, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used.) Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Hybros (played by JimButcher) 53-year-old male imp Chi Monk *Permanently Hastened* *Immune to Cursed, Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, Weakened* *Immune to all elements except wood* *Intimidation* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged* *Blessed* Level: 32.75 Power Bonus: 1 (6 in front row) * Defense: 0 Health: 53/53 (7+31+12+3*) Ether: 30/34 (31+3) Gold: 744 Equipment: Golden Armor (user is permanently hastened and cursed, fire-, water-, earth-, wind-, ice-, lightning-, darkness-, light-elemental, grants immunity to Sleep, Blindness, Confusion, Frailty, and Weakening; bodywear), The Black Hat (Suitable for anyone, grantsIntimidation, immune to darkness and cursed, headwear), Fighting Boots (Power +5 on the front row; suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators and winged warriors), Metal Claw (Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear) Inventory: • Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 45.25 gains 1/4 WP every kill made with it; longsword), Zoot's Reaper (WP:15; scythe, suitable to Hybros), Clock Cog (WP:14, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Justice (WP:8, causes blinded-effect, dagger), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike, daggers), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow blade [nothing]; dagger), Spinning Bolas (WP: 5, deals the Slowed effect, but the effect is removed when retrieved; retrievable), Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1, retrievable), • Sticky Gloves (gains 50% more gold, suitable for Rogues, handwear), Baron's Epaulets (Suitable for short heroes, grants Command over short NPCs), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1, suitable to Rogues; backwear), Cloak of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination is 1/3, suitable for Assassins; backwear), Sterile Gloves (grants immunity to poisoned- and bleeding-effects, handwear), • Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, Scroll of Luck (grants Lucky-effect for one battle, costs 10 ether) • 13 Potions, 12 Grand Potions, 16 Health Cores, 11 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, 3 Elixirs, 3 Grand Tonics, Soma, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Phoenix Incenses, 2 Deadly Venoms, 3 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 5 Nostrums, 4 Meads, 2 Mulled Wines, Minimizing Dust, 3 Pumpkin Bombs (causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used), 2 Gold Rings (Worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Skeleton Decoy, Bone • Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, 4 Mythril Shards, Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Grating Stone Bartholomew Docken, Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 34-year-old human male, Warden Level 46.4 *Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confused, Blinded, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, Wind, and Sudden Death* *Counterstriking* Power: 56 (Level 46 + WP: 10) (Power Bonus: 0) Defense: 23 (SP: 20 + SP: 3) Health: 78/78 (base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 45 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 19*) Gold: 511 (1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher]) GP: 27 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; inflicts the Blinded-effect; Crossbow), Mythril Shield (SP: 20; Shield), Dread Hat (permanent Scary effect; immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, and Wind; suitable for anyone; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for anyone; Bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to Sudden Death; suitable for anyone; Backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; suitable for anyone; Accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; suitable for anyone; Handwear) Inventory: • Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club), Unlucky Horseshoe (WP: 13; inflicts the Jinxed-effect; Throwing Weapon [borrowed from Arthur Justus Regulus VII (Flipz)]) • Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds Water-element to physical attacks, immune to Water, Accessory) • Potions (4), Grand Potions (11), Health Cores (3), Remedies (10), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (5), Bones (11), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Grating Stone, Adamantite Shards (3/4 Adamantite), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy) • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • Silver Ore (60 Gold) • Incomplete Formula (Quest Item, note, found: Blacksmith), ???'s Note (Quest Item, note, found: General Store) Thormanil Nihai, Dragonslayer, Orc-kin (Played by swils) and Arx the Youngling (Ice) Level 41.8 Dragoon *Immune to Darkness, Light, Water, Fire, Air, Earth, Lightning, and Asleep, Blinded, Bound, Confused, Fragile,Slowed, and Weakened* *Gains Triple Experience* *Reflects physical damage* Power Bonus: +1 Defense: 18 Health: 13/60 Gold: 1626 Equipment: Shishkebab (WP: 16, dual-strike, darkness-elemental, lance), Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to Light, Water, Fire, Air, Earth, and Lightning, and the Asleep,Blinded, Bound, Confused, Fragile, Slowed, and Weakened-effects), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory) Inventory: • Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes bleeding-by-5 effect), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, longsword, Stuns enemies), Repeater Crossbow (WP: 7, crossbow. Hastened for first round of combat while equipped.), Schoolyard Sword (WP: 8 great sword), Wooden Shield (SP:5, Null Wood), Crossbow (WP:5) • Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory), Fighting Boots (Footwear, Power +5 on the front row, suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators, and winged warriors), Sticky Gloves (Handwear, Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water-elemental damage) • Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • 2x Amethyst (Darkness), Emerald (Wood), Opal (Ice), • Potion, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, Milk • Mead, 2x Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 2x Mulled Wine, Jinxy Juice • 2x Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 2x Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 5x Water Bomb • 3x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, • 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Teleportapple Party Leader, please post the order of actions. Everyone else, choose your actions.

The answer to both is Zoot's Reaper, after some upgrading; with the sole exception of Chi Monk ( ), Zoot's Reaper is suitable for literally any class you take, forever. Even if you wanted to use it on the SoAH, it would be a waste, since you can just kill more stuff with it anyways to upgrade it (yes, that takes time, but seriously, there's no need to pay for more upgrades with its absurd power ). Also, you want to keep that Crimson Venom away from the SoAH, since poison death won't count as a kill for SoAH upgrading. That said, if you wanted to go an unorthodox route, you could always put the Crimson Venom on the Banana Bladerang and watch every QM ever break down crying.

The party travels to a peaceful Sheep Meadow with the intention of beating up a bunch of adorable, fluffy sheep despite their insistence they would Play Fair. ( ) The Enemies: Black Sheep A Type: Beast/Dark Level: 8 Health: 94/94 Special: Cloud of Dark Wool – Causes the blinded- and confused-effects to the target. Drops: Bone Black Sheep B Type: Beast/Dark Level: 8 Health: 94/94 Special: Cloud of Dark Wool – Causes the blinded- and confused-effects to the target. Drops: Bone Direwolf A Type: Beast Level: 15 Health: 175/175 Special I: Howl – Summons another Direwolf to join the battle. Used only if there are one or two Direwolves in battle. Special II: Blood Fang – Transfers 15 health from the target to self. Used only if there are three Direwolves in battle. Drops: Bone Silent Lamb A Type: Beast Level: 7 Health: 88/88 Special: Cloud of Soft Wool – Causes the asleep- and sealed-effects to the target. Drops: Bone Silent Lamb B Type: Beast Level: 7 Health: 88/88 Special: Cloud of Soft Wool – Causes the asleep- and sealed-effects to the target. Drops: Bone The Party: Lind Whisperer *Immune to Fire* *Party Leader!* 21-year-old male Human of the Munchkin tribe Class: Rogue Level: 12.5 Power Bonus: +3 Defense: 4 Health: 22/22 (7+11+4) Gold: 3 Glory Points: 1 Equipment: Darker Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Anniversary Medal (+3 Health, +3 SP, +3 Ether, Immune to Fire; accessory, suitable for anyone), Akrone Fez (Artefact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: • Ethereal Deck (WP:7, throwing weapon) • Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory), • Bedroll, Shovel • Venom, Mead x2, Potion x7, Remedy • Newspaper with Picture of Lupine (Quest/role-playing item), Alfendi's Cape Grimwald Gjinko 69 year old male gnome Sage Level: 18.5 Power: 28 (18 + 9 + permanent boost of 1) Power Bonus: +1 permanent, +5 spells SP: 0 Health: 31/31 Ether: 20/27 Gold: 323 (Owes Nerwen 300) Glory Points: 1 Equipment: Shadeaux Mace (Wp:9; deals fragile-effect), Spellbound Gloves (Increases the power of spells by 5, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element), Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 max. health, +5 max. ether, meditation restores 2 ether, body-wear) Inventory: • Splinter Broom (WP: 8, broomstick, defies SP) • Spellbound hood (Sp: 2, Increases the power of spells by 3, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element, headwear, suitable for Mages, clerics, necromancers), • Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll • Opal, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz • Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep • Potion, Grand Potion, Tonic x6, Grand Tonic x4, Bunch of Cherries (10/10 cherries that each restore 1 ether when eaten, user can choose how many are eaten at a time), Sushi (restores 5 HP and 5 Ether) x2, Remedy x2, Elixir x3, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead x4, Nostrum x3, Smelling Salts x4, Mulled Wine x2, Ambrosia, Bone x3, Ice Bomb, Root beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against Undead enemies for 20 damage (Does not affect non-Undead enemies)), Smoke Bomb, Plague Venom, Mythril Shard, Grating stone x2, Darksten (Comrade Commander) *Immune to poisoned, bleeding, cursed, jinxed, and blinded* 35 year old Male Human Ranger Level 13 Power: 18 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 18/18 SP: 2 Gold: 517 Glory Points: 1 Equipment: Crossbow (WP: 6); Sand-Worm Hide (SP: 2), Tribal amulet (Wearer is Immune to poisoned, bleeding, cursed, jinxed, and blinded; acessory, suitable to barbarians, rangers, beast warriors) Inventory: Weapons: Spider String Bow (WP: 4, Darkness Elemental Bow), Artifacts: Safety Blanket (SP: 1, protects from Afraid, backwear), Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Consumables: Potion x13, Grand Potion x2, Remedy x5, Mead x4, Venom x3, Pheonix Essence x2, Smelling Salts x2, Nostrum x2, Soma, Ambrosia, Root Beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against undead enemies for 20 damage. The Root Beer does not affect non-undead enemies), Floral Bomb, Smoke bomb, Lightning bombs x8, Bone Roleplay: Utility Knife (roleplay item), Fang of Kos (roleplay item), Fang of Lolth (Roleplay item), Hint Coin (Gives the user a hint about a puzzle or tricky situation. Usable only once. Has no monetary value.)

Fun fact: there are currently 14 Mythril Shards in circulation, out of a total of 26 released. Of those 14, 4 are on Quest 118, 3 are on Quest 105, 1 is in the Fields of Glory, and 7 are in Heroica Hall (two of them belonging to Heroes who have not been active recently). Adamantite, being substantially rarer, has only 4 pieces in circulation: one belonging to Boomingham, and three to Docken. Of course, the real question is: who is collecting these materials, and who is merely searching for a buyer?

Question time: if someone has both counterstrike gloves and the Iris Shield equipped, do they Counterstrike twice when taking a Free Hit?

QM Note: It's the same effect as granted by the Feather of Lithe...oh, wait, I used the wrong name for the effect. Let me just fix that... It's a 1/3 chance to dodge incoming damage and counterstrikes.

That loot is amazing. Think about a Mystic Knight with that tongue, or a spellcaster using both the Cloak of the Sea Beast and the Regina Marina.

Having pondered long enough, Arthur decides to bite the bullet and sign up for Quest 120. Hopefully I can help, he thinks. Protecting someone, especially someone worthy...that's what I want do do with my life. His thoughts drift to the little dragon clinging to his cloak, when the sound of soft snoring informs him she has fallen asleep. Smiling, the ex-Skirmisher climbs the stairs back to the Saloon once more.

With his dragon's help, the Dragoon soon stripped the wall of its valuables; the crossbow a standard one similar in strength to those found in the Marketplace, the key likely the one to the store. Crossbow (WP:5) As he pocketed the parchment, the Warden happened to notice it was not a map, but a note--but the time was not then to read it. With a mighty blow, the door shattered before the Chi Monk's might, and the party ventured below into the darkness. Opening the ordinary door at the bottom of the cellar stairs, they soon saw a sinister sight... ...four golems, on the attack! PREPARE FOR BATTLE! The Enemies: Masculine Golem *Hastened* *Immune to Weakened and Sealed* Type: Humanoid Level: 92 Health: 617/750 Defense: 10 Special: Expert Appraisal - The golem appraises the target's weapon and then strikes its weak point, taking a Critical Hit in the process but subsequently reducing the target's Weapon Power to 0 for the remainder of the battle. Drops: Storekeeper's Note, Tower Key, Grating Stone Feminine Golem *Immune to Blind and Confused* Type: Humanoid Level: 74 Health: 500/500 Defense: 5 Special: Stonewall - The Feminine Golem pushes the other golems to the Back Row for one Round. Any damage or negative effects directed at the other golems during that Round is instead redirected to the Feminine Golem. Drops: Emergency Essence, Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes) Small Golem A *Nimble* Type: Humanoid Level: 46 Health: 400/400 Defense: 2 Special: Rock & Roll - The golem rolls out of reach, avoiding all action for the rest of the Round. Drops: 2x Feather of Lithe, Smoke Bomb, 20 Gold Small Golem B *Nimble* Type: Humanoid Level: 46 Health: 400/400 Defense: 2 Special: Rock & Roll - The golem rolls out of reach, avoiding all action for the rest of the Round. Drops: 2x Feather of White, Smoke Bomb, 20 Gold The Party: Ellaria Arbour (Sandy) 23 years old female human Druid Level 30 *Immune to Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding, and Hexed* *Ignis Fatuus: permanently poisoned by 15* *Party Leader* Power: 42 (30+12) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 46/46 (9+29+7+1) Ether: 42/42 (5+29+5+1+2) Gold: 193 Equipment: Ignis Fatuus (WP:12, permanently poisoned by 15, fire- and lighting-elemental staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, protects from sealing; bodywear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and bleeding, handwear), Spider Helmet (SP:4, passes poisoned and bleeding effects to the enemy when the wearer is hit; headwear), Paper Doll (Protects from hexed; accessory) Inventory: Weapons Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:10, wood-elemental crossbow), Pan Flute (WP: 7, instrument), Wizard's Staff (WP:1, fire-, wind-, water- and earth-elemental staff), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to Darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.) Artefacts: Ranger's Quiver (WP: +1 to bows and crossbows. Suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, and winged warriors), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits; backwear), Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo; headwear), Spell Items: Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance) Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Serenade of Water (Causes Water damage equal to the minstrel's level to all enemies per round for as long as the song is sung. Costs 10 ether per round. Battle Song), Ruby (Fire) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 4 Tonics, 5 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, 2 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Nostrum, 2 Soma, Ambrosia, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, Ice Bomb, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used.) Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Hybros (played by JimButcher) 53-year-old male imp Chi Monk *Permanently Hastened* *Immune to Cursed, Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, Weakened* *Immune to all elements except wood* *Intimidation* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged* Level: 32.75 Power Bonus: 1 (6 in front row) * Defense: 0 Health: 53/53 (7+31+12+3*) Ether: 34/34 (31+3) Gold: 744 Equipment: Golden Armor (user is permanently hastened and cursed, fire-, water-, earth-, wind-, ice-, lightning-, darkness-, light-elemental, grants immunity to Sleep, Blindness, Confusion, Frailty, and Weakening; bodywear), The Black Hat (Suitable for anyone, grantsIntimidation, immune to darkness and cursed, headwear), Fighting Boots (Power +5 on the front row; suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators and winged warriors), Metal Claw (Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear) Inventory: • Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 45.25 gains 1/4 WP every kill made with it; longsword), Zoot's Reaper (WP:15; scythe, suitable to Hybros), Clock Cog (WP:14, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Justice (WP:8, causes blinded-effect, dagger), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike, daggers), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow blade [nothing]; dagger), Spinning Bolas (WP: 5, deals the Slowed effect, but the effect is removed when retrieved; retrievable), Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1, retrievable), • Sticky Gloves (gains 50% more gold, suitable for Rogues, handwear), Baron's Epaulets (Suitable for short heroes, grants Command over short NPCs), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1, suitable to Rogues; backwear), Cloak of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination is 1/3, suitable for Assassins; backwear), Sterile Gloves (grants immunity to poisoned- and bleeding-effects, handwear), • Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, Scroll of Luck (grants Lucky-effect for one battle, costs 10 ether) • 13 Potions, 12 Grand Potions, 16 Health Cores, 11 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, 3 Elixirs, 3 Grand Tonics, Soma, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Phoenix Incenses, 2 Deadly Venoms, 3 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 5 Nostrums, 4 Meads, 2 Mulled Wines, Minimizing Dust, 3 Pumpkin Bombs (causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used), 2 Gold Rings (Worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Skeleton Decoy, Bone • Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, 4 Mythril Shards, Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Grating Stone Bartholomew Docken, Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 34-year-old human male, Warden Level 46.4 *Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confused, Blinded, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, Wind, and Sudden Death* *Counterstriking* Power: 56 (Level 46 + WP: 10) (Power Bonus: 0) Defense: 23 (SP: 20 + SP: 3) Health: 78/78 (base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 45 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 19*) Gold: 511 (1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher]) GP: 27 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; inflicts the Blinded-effect; Crossbow), Mythril Shield (SP: 20; Shield), Dread Hat (permanent Scary effect; immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, and Wind; suitable for anyone; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for anyone; Bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to Sudden Death; suitable for anyone; Backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; suitable for anyone; Accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; suitable for anyone; Handwear) Inventory: • Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club), Unlucky Horseshoe (WP: 13; inflicts the Jinxed-effect; Throwing Weapon [borrowed from Arthur Justus Regulus VII (Flipz)]) • Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds Water-element to physical attacks, immune to Water, Accessory) • Potions (4), Grand Potions (11), Health Cores (3), Remedies (10), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (5), Bones (11), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Grating Stone, Adamantite Shards (3/4 Adamantite), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy) • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • Silver Ore (60 Gold) • Incomplete Formula (Quest Item, note, found: Blacksmith), ???'s Note (Quest Item, note, found: General Store) Thormanil Nihai, Dragonslayer, Orc-kin (Played by swils) and Arx the Youngling (Ice) Level 41.8 Dragoon *Immune to Darkness, Light, Water, Fire, Air, Earth, Lightning, and Asleep, Blinded, Bound, Confused, Fragile,Slowed, and Weakened* *Gains Triple Experience* Power Bonus: +1 Defense: 18 Health: 60/60 Gold: 1626 Equipment: Shishkebab (WP: 16, dual-strike, darkness-elemental, lance), Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to Light, Water, Fire, Air, Earth, and Lightning, and the Asleep,Blinded, Bound, Confused, Fragile, Slowed, and Weakened-effects), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory) Inventory: • Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes bleeding-by-5 effect), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, longsword, Stuns enemies), Repeater Crossbow (WP: 7, crossbow. Hastened for first round of combat while equipped.), Schoolyard Sword (WP: 8 great sword), Wooden Shield (SP:5, Null Wood), Crossbow (WP:5) • Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory), Fighting Boots (Footwear, Power +5 on the front row, suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators, and winged warriors), Sticky Gloves (Handwear, Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water-elemental damage) • Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • 2x Amethyst (Darkness), Emerald (Wood), Opal (Ice), • Potion, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, Milk • Mead, 2x Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 2x Mulled Wine, Jinxy Juice • 2x Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 2x Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 5x Water Bomb • 3x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, • 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Teleportapple Party Leader, please post the order of actions. Everyone else, choose your actions.

That's what you would have fought if you'd taken the sea route in 104. (Pie's stats and specials are way better, though. )

FM Note: Comrade Commander has the right idea; Challenges are not 'used up', so the same challenge may be used an *snicker* unlimited number of times. I'll give you a couple hours to decide if this affects your plans, and then I'll move you forward.