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QM Note: Sorry for the delay. Busy busy busy... but this is it now, you can return to the Hall after this post. "Again, thank you for your assistance in this matter. The Rito are ever grateful, as Retraga will be. Farewell for now, heroes." "Come back soon!" With that, the heroes pay their goodbyes and begin the descent down the mountain and back towards Drakencourt. They reach the city shortly before sunset. As they make their way to the docks, the heroes walk through the streets of Drakencourt, a few of them reminiscing about their previous adventures. They glance over at the Palace, which gleams brightly in the setting sun. It appears that repairs are well underway. The city seems to be renewed. A shadowy figure steps forward and lowers her hood. William and Dek'ra recognize her immediately. "Hello, Dek'ra, William, heroes," says the ever quiet and misty eyed Ella. She glances in the direction from which they came. "I hear that you have cured a dragon. You have my thanks for this service, and Vipera's too. The dragons are, as you know, an ancient race, and there are not too many of them left. Every one of them counts." Ella grins. "You are an intrepid bunch. Heading back to Eubric now, no doubt. I hear it is very pretty there. I hope to one day study under the Oracle. Mallelio has told me that I must visit her. I hope to hone my connection to the Spirit Pools. Vipera says, too, that there is a dragon below the city that I would love." "I have had visions of your city, lately, heroes. Mallelio and Phil assure me that Wren has fallen, and this I saw before they told me. But I have seen other things that disturb me. Beware other witches, heroes. Beware the Temple of Zoot. Look to the Old Gods, for they are still there. These are all things I have seen." "The future of your city is hazy still, to me, much like the future of Dastan. Heroica, your Hall, will have quite an effect. The future is not fixed for you. You can change it." "I have a message or two to deliver, if you wouldn't mind being my messengers. Tell the Barbarian Tarn to not fear for the Jun boy. Tell Tarn I know he is noble of heart. Tell Thothwick that a U'Kin will be in power soon, and that he must visit if he wishes to see the day it happens. Tell the man Guffington, if you see him, though I know he is no member of your Hall, that one day our paths will cross, and that I look forward to it. Finally, and this is no vision, but tell Atramor that he must deliver my letter to Tarn!" Ella bows to the heroes. "You accomplish great things. The land of Dastan is old and does not forget its friends. Dragons too have long memories." Ella dons her hood once more, smiles meekly, and disappears in the direction of the Palace. The heroes are left with the smell of sweet smoke. Captain Whales waddles down the deck where The Mercutio is harbored. "Ahoy! How did it go? Ye can tell me on tha way back. I got me some great business deals, that ought ter be enough fer a few a months, bwahaha! So, are ya ready ta depart? Let's go then! Anchors away!" "..." The Mercutio sets sail, heading towards the sunset as it basks the Crystalline Sea in a deep orange hue. THE QUEST IS VICTORIOUS! QM Note: Thank you all for playing, it was wonderful to have you. Feel free to finish up any roleplaying in this thread, but you can return to the Hall when you're ready.

QM Note: Gold and GP added. You are only allowed to rest once per battle (provided you return to the Sanctuary), otherwise you would be able to use scrolls indefinitely. The heroes enjoy a long rest and some lunch before making their way south towards the corn maze. As the bustle through the tall stalks, a murder of crows can be seen overhead. They circle the heroes and slowly close in. Three enchanted scarecrows emerge from the crops, as do a few hens and ants. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Battle Ant A Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 47/47 Special: Bombard – Causes 8 fire-elemental damage regardless of row. Drops: Fire Bomb Battle Ant B Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 47/47 Special: Bombard – Causes 8 fire-elemental damage regardless of row. Drops: Fire Bomb Battle Ant C Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 47/47 Special: Bombard – Causes 8 fire-elemental damage regardless of row. Drops: Fire Bomb Battle Ant D Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 47/47 Special: Bombard – Causes 8 fire-elemental damage regardless of row. Drops: Fire Bomb Battle Ant E Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 47/47 Special: Bombard – Causes 8 fire-elemental damage regardless of row. Drops: Fire Bomb Feral Hen A Type: Flying? Level: 8 Health: 64/64 Special: Chicken Run – Causes 16 wind-elemental damage to the target, then flees the battle. Drops: Chicken Drumstick (max. health +1 upon consumption) Feral Hen B Type: Flying? Level: 8 Health: 64/64 Special: Chicken Run – Causes 16 wind-elemental damage to the target, then flees the battle. Drops: Chicken Drumstick (max. health +1 upon consumption) Scarecrow A Type: Demon Level: 15 Health: 210/210 Special I: Murder of Crows – Consume a Scary Crow to restore full health to self. Special II: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Used only if all Scary Crows are gone. Drops: Skeleton Decoy Scarecrow B Type: Demon Level: 15 Health: 210/210 Special I: Murder of Crows – Consume a Scary Crow to restore full health to self. Special II: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Used only if all Scary Crows are gone. Drops: Skeleton Decoy Scarecrow C Type: Demon Level: 15 Health: 210/210 Special I: Murder of Crows – Consume a Scary Crow to restore full health to self. Special II: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Used only if all Scary Crows are gone. Drops: Skeleton Decoy Scary Crow A Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow B Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow C Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow D Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow E Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow F Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow G Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow H Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow I Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow J Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow K Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow L Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow M Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow N Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow O Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow P Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Scary Crow Q Type: Flying Level: 6 Health: 63/63 Special: Shriek – Causes the afraid-effect. Drops: nothing Party: Namyrra Uq (Quarryman) 1337 years old female Fenarian Sorcerer Level 27 *Immune to Sealing* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 10 Health: 34/34 Ether: 42/42 Gold: 221 GP: 6 Equipment: Empyreal Staff (WP:15; Wind elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear),Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear) Inventory: Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Inspiration, 5x Potions, Grand Potion, 3 Ether Cores, 2 Remedies, Milk (restores 15 health and 15 ether upon consumption), 2 Meads, 4 Smelling Salts, 6 Nostrums, Venom, 3x Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, Flash Bomb, Bedroll Skrall (Waterbrick Down) ***Party Leader*** 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 26 *Favors Beasts and Humanoids* *Immune to Fragile* Power Bonus: +2 WP, +4 against beasts Defense: 8 Health: 40/40 Gold: 3 GP: 3 Equipment: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:11, +4 vs. Beasts, fire- and lightning-elemental), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies, back wear), Tricorne (SP: 3, head wear), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, wearer is immune to fragile effect, body wear) Inventory: Composite Bow (WP:11, ignores SP, darkness-elemental; bow), Precision Bow (WP: 6, AIM's become HIT's), Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), Smoke Bomb, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Venom, 5x Mead, Minimizing Dust, Grand Zoot's Cookie, Topaz En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 30 year old male human Sage Level 20.5 *Immune to Lucky and Petrified* Power Bonus: 5 (for spells only) Defense: 1 Health: 40/40 Ether: 26/26 Gold: 3 GP: 3 Equipment: Quarterstaff (WP:12/16 against humanoids; staff) Traveler's Cloak (SP: 1), "No Luck" Spellbound Gloves (Immune: Lucky, +5 spellpower), Snake Eye Charm (immune to petrified; accessory) Inventory: Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), En, Sabah, Nur (Shurikens 3/3, WP: 5), Counterstrike Gloves (Handwear, After struck by a Free Hit, counter with strength equal to level) , Fire Amulet (Accessory, Makes physical attacks do double damage to all enemies that are weak to fire), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (Bodywear, SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Confusion, 4x Potions, Grand Tonic, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2x Venom, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, 2 Deadly Venoms, 3 Mead, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Ice Bombs, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Holy bombs, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass Alexis Fenral (Masked Builder) 20 year old female elven Harlot Level 31 *Immune to Fragile and Blinded* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 60/60 Gold: 179 GP: 6 Equipment: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:18, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Inventory: Steel fan (WP:20, ice-, lightning-, and darkness-elemental, causes burned-effect (5 damage per round),effective: 2 battles remaining), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5, light-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Sapphire (Wind), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Holy Bomb, 3 Remedies, 2 Somas, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2x Venom, 2 Health Cores, Potion, Phoenix Essence, 6 Nostrums, 7 Meads, 8 Remedies, 8 Grand Potions Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Mystic Knight Level 23 *Damage Undead* *Counterstriking* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 12 Health: 41/41 Ether: 22/22 Gold: 178 GP: 3 Equipment: Vintul (WP: 15; greatsword), Steel Buckler (SP: 10), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Counterstrike Gloves Inventory: Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle), Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, 4 Potions, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2x Nostrum, 2 Ether Core, Dragon Scale, Grand Zoot Cookie, Grating Stone, Zoot's Plaything (Special 3/4 Edition), 2xSmoke Bomb, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) 247 years old dwarven Mage Level 12.5 Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 1 Health: 18/18 Ether: 16/16 Gold: 3 Equipment: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12; dagger), Lover's Ring (Accessory, +2 HP), Leather Cap (SP:1; headwear) Inventory: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Cat Statuette (Accessory, "Grettir", +1 HP), Bedroll, Grand Potion, 4x Potion, 2x Tonic, 2x Grand Tonic, 2x Remedy, Mead, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, 2x Venom

Both of my quests will be updated in a few hours once I get home!

"A place I can live without returning to for a long time." But Jun was still there, fighting for his life... Or worse. "Let me see... Mathematics has never been my strong point, another human invention... Hmm, I will accept 550 gold for all of them. The price of the secondary market is not cheap, eheh." "Heheh, of course not, but you are not my only customer. Here is your diamond." "Docken." Hybros nodded. "Hopefully I will not need those grating stones with this new sword of mine... Eheh." He tipped his hat towards Atramor. "While we are all here, I would like to make a proposition. I am sure all of us... Eh..." He looked at Guts yawning and leaning back in his chair. "Well, most of us, are eager to get out of this Hall again. All of you seem able, we ought to quest together, the four of us... Or five if you wish, Madame." Ellaria seemed preoccupied. "...as soon as another quest goes up of course, eheh."

"Indeed, hehe. I have been... fine. Since our quest together nderneath the city I ventured to a pagoda in the land of Xu, for the Ji Pei. I am afraid it was all but a waste of time, and we... I, failed... But enough of that, I have a business proposition for you, hehehe. I am trying to sell back these gems here..." Hybros opened a sack and poured an emerald, ruby, garnet, topaz, and sapphire out onto the table. "Since Elphaba has left, I figured someone would want to buy from her wares. So, are you interested? Hehe..." "And yes, one finds one's self more talkative when there is business to bedone, eheh."

Skrall divides the loot and leads the party towards the Central Sanctuary. The heroes rest for a while and enjoy a picnic while they decide where to go to next. Party: Namyrra Uq (Quarryman) 1337 years old female Fenarian Sorcerer Level 27 *Immune to Sealing* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 10 Health: 34/34 Ether: 42/42 Gold: 221 GP: 4 Equipment: Empyreal Staff (WP:15; Wind elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear),Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear) Inventory: Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, 5xPotions, Grand Potion, 3 Ether Cores, 2 Remedies, Milk (restores 15 health and 15 ether upon consumption), 2 Meads, 4 Smelling Salts, 6 Nostrums, Venom, 3x Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, Flash Bomb, Bedroll Skrall (Waterbrick Down) ***Party Leader*** 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 26 *Favors Beasts and Humanoids* *Immune to Fragile* Power Bonus: +2 WP, +4 against beasts Defense: 8 Health: 40/40 Gold: 3 GP: 1 Equipment: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:11, +4 vs. Beasts, fire- and lightning-elemental), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies, back wear), Tricorne (SP: 3, head wear), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, wearer is immune to fragile effect, body wear) Inventory: Composite Bow (WP:11, ignores SP, darkness-elemental; bow), Precision Bow (WP: 6, AIM's become HIT's), Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), Smoke Bomb, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Venom, 5x Mead, Minimizing Dust, Grand Zoot's Cookie, Topaz En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 30 year old male human Sage Level 20.5 *Immune to Lucky and Petrified* Power Bonus: 5 (for spells only) Defense: 1 Health: 35/35 Ether: 26/26 Gold: 3 GP: 1 Equipment: Quarterstaff (WP:12/16 against humanoids; staff) Traveler's Cloak (SP: 1), "No Luck" Spellbound Gloves (Immune: Lucky, +5 spellpower), Snake Eye Charm (immune to petrified; accessory) Inventory: Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), En, Sabah, Nur (Shurikens 3/3, WP: 5), Counterstrike Gloves (Handwear, After struck by a Free Hit, counter with strength equal to level) , Fire Amulet (Accessory, Makes physical attacks do double damage to all enemies that are weak to fire), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (Bodywear, SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Confusion, 4x Potions, Grand Tonic, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2x Venom, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, 2 Deadly Venoms, 3 Mead, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Ice Bombs, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Holy bombs, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Raw Meat (+5 max HP) Alexis Fenral (Masked Builder) 20 year old female elven Harlot Level 31 *Immune to Fragile and Blinded* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 60/60 Gold: 179 GP: 4 Equipment: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:18, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Inventory: Steel fan (WP:20, ice-, lightning-, and darkness-elemental, causes burned-effect (5 damage per round),effective: 2 battles remaining), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5, light-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Sapphire (Wind), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Holy Bomb, 3 Remedies, 2 Somas, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2x Venom, 2 Health Cores, Potion, Phoenix Essence, 6 Nostrums, 7 Meads, 8 Remedies, 8 Grand Potions Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Mystic Knight Level 23 *Damage Undead* *Counterstriking* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 12 Health: 41/41 Ether: 22/22 Gold: 178 GP: 1 Equipment: Vintul (WP: 15; greatsword), Steel Buckler (SP: 10), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Counterstrike Gloves Inventory: Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle), Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, 4 Potions, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2x Nostrum, 2 Ether Core, Dragon Scale, Grand Zoot Cookie, Grating Stone, Zoot's Plaything (Special 3/4 Edition), 2xSmoke Bomb, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) 247 years old dwarven Mage Level 12.5 Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 1 Health: 18/18 Ether: 16/16 Gold: 1 Equipment: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12; dagger), Lover's Ring (Accessory, +2 HP), Leather Cap (SP:1; headwear) Inventory: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Cat Statuette (Accessory, "Grettir", +1 HP), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Grand Potion, 4x Potion, 2x Tonic, 2x Grand Tonic, 2x Remedy, Mead, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, 2x Venom

"Mhm, of course, hehe..." Hybros headed over to Guts, who was speaking to Ellaria. "Guts, it has been too long, heh. How have you been...?"

"All too true, eheh" Hybros shook his head and grinned. "I know nothing of theater either... an odd practice if you ask me. Although a group of heroes just recently left for one... some sort of big ball with all the Eubric houses attending." Hybros thought for a moment. "Oh, I am also selling gems. I am afraid you just missed Elphaba, but luckily for you I have stocked up on her wares. Do you have any interest in purchasing this diamond here? Hehehe..."

"Yes, Cronk and I both received the orbs on our first quest together that turned into a sword and a scythe. This has been a trusty weapon for me thus far, but perhaps you are right... if it is possible, it could have betrayed me for Zoot in that battle you speak of." Hybros shook his head. He was speaking hypothetically again, and about strange demons and deities, if they could be called that, that he did not understand. "So you have met this Mephistopheles as well... hmm... it appears these archdemons, or whatever they are, can not be destroyed at all, at least not through... conventional means. Eh... nothing but trouble, if you ask me." Hybros quickly handed over the Rod, eager to get rid of it after all of the talk of archdemons. He accepted the Sword of Ancenstral Hatred, and stood up to twirl it a few times. "I am no swordsman, but it is a fine weapon. I hope to test it soon... I have spent too much time in the Hall, eheh. Perhaps this new quest on the board interests you?" Hybros nodded towards the sign up sheet. "Though slaying rats is not exactly my first choice, eheh."

"I see. The Guild, I have not had any experience with them, but I suppose alchemy is as good of a trade as any. Ah, you were with the party that took down Wren, hm? You see, I have had my own run-ins with her and Zoot." He brandished Zoot's Reaper. "Pure chaos, I am told... although I am not quite sure what it means, eheh. I am afraid this scythe will not be of use to you, however, I have another artifact from a separate quest involving Zoot. One of its brethren, Mephistopheles, lived under the city of Eubric. It even ate Namyrra, a mage from Heroica. But she was saved, and in our last quest together she mastered the power that once consumed her, held inside this rod. I believe it strengthens your vitality and will somehow, or at least, that is what effect it had on Namyrra, eheh. I am willing to trade this rod for that sword of yours.... ah yes, that one." Hybros eyed the Sword of Ancestral Hatred as Atramor unsheathed it. It was magnificent, and a dark aura shone from it when tilted in the light. "I do believe I could use it, if the blood of my enemies sharpens it, as you say, hehe. But be warned, the power in this rod... it is unlike any other I have known. I do not know its full potential, but I do know that it could be dangerous if it fell into the wrong hands..." Hybros looked on gravely. "...but of course if Namyrra could wield its power, so can you." He offered the Pheles Rod to Atramor.

"Correct, hehe. I have actually heard that you may have something of use to me in my line of work. And this rod that I have, I can not use it, but I suppose you can... Sorcerer? No, witch." Hybros noted a slight hue of orange in Atramor's eyes. "So tell me, what have you been up to since our first quest? Besides growing that impressive mane of yours, hehe."

"I see..." A dreadlocked rogue? Hybros looked around, and soon saw three heroes enter the hall. Guts, who he would have to talk to later, Ellaria, that human with the child and... Atramor! Hybros quickly joined him where he sat. So that's where he recognized the chicken from. "Hello Atramor. You remember me, do you not? It has been a while since we raided the Shadeaux warehouse together, eheh..."

The heroes sit back and let the poison do its work as Death's Rose A tries desperately to damage Hoke, who responds with a swift beating with his Counterstrike Gloves. The second Rose sits helplessly, stunned and unable to avoid its doom by poison. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS!! The heroes each gain a partial level. Namyrra, Skrall, Alexis, and Hoke level up! Alexis gains 16 gold. The enemies drop 2 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, and Raw Meat. Party: Namyrra Uq (Quarryman) 1337 years old female Fenarian Sorcerer Level 27 *Immune to Sealing* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 10 Health: 34/34 Ether: 36/42 Gold: 221 GP: 4 Equipment: Empyreal Staff (WP:15; Wind elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear),Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear) Inventory: Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, 5xPotions, Grand Potion, 3 Ether Cores, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, 4 Smelling Salts, 6 Nostrums, Venom, 3x Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, Flash Bomb, Bedroll Skrall (Waterbrick Down) ***Party Leader*** 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 26 *Favors Beasts and Humanoids* *Immune to Fragile* Power Bonus: +2 WP, +4 against beasts Defense: 8 Health: 40/40 Gold: 3 GP: 1 Equipment: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:11, +4 vs. Beasts, fire- and lightning-elemental), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies, back wear), Tricorne (SP: 3, head wear), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, wearer is immune to fragile effect, body wear) Inventory: Composite Bow (WP:11, ignores SP, darkness-elemental; bow), Precision Bow (WP: 6, AIM's become HIT's), Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), Smoke Bomb, Grand Potion, Venom, 5x Mead, Minimizing Dust, Grand Zoot's Cookie, Topaz En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 30 year old male human Sage Level 20.5 *Immune to Lucky and Petrified* Power Bonus: 5 (for spells only) Defense: 1 Health: 33/35 Ether: 24/26 Gold: 3 GP: 1 Equipment: Quarterstaff (WP:12/16 against humanoids; staff) Traveler's Cloak (SP: 1), "No Luck" Spellbound Gloves (Immune: Lucky, +5 spellpower), Snake Eye Charm (immune to petrified; accessory) Inventory: Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), En, Sabah, Nur (Shurikens 3/3, WP: 5), Counterstrike Gloves (Handwear, After struck by a Free Hit, counter with strength equal to level) , Fire Amulet (Accessory, Makes physical attacks do double damage to all enemies that are weak to fire), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (Bodywear, SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Confusion, 4x Potions, Grand Tonic, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2x Venom, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, 2 Deadly Venoms, 3 Mead, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Ice Bombs, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Holy bombs, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass Alexis Fenral (Masked Builder) 20 year old female elven Harlot Level 31 *Immune to Fragile and Blinded* *Lucky* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 60/60 Gold: 163 GP: 4 Equipment: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:18, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Inventory: Steel fan (WP:20, ice-, lightning-, and darkness-elemental, causes burned-effect (5 damage per round),effective: 2 battles remaining), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5, light-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Sapphire (Wind), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2x Venom, 2 Health Cores, Potion, Phoenix Essence, 6 Nostrums, 7 Meads, 8 Remedies, 8 Grand Potions Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Mystic Knight Level 23 *Damage Undead* *Counterstriking* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 12 Health: 38/41 Ether: 21/22 Gold: 178 GP: 1 Equipment: Vintul (WP: 15; greatsword), Steel Buckler (SP: 10), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Counterstrike Gloves Inventory: Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle), Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, 4 Potions, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, 2 Ether Core, Dragon Scale, Grand Zoot Cookie, Grating Stone, Zoot's Plaything (Special 3/4 Edition), 2xSmoke Bomb, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) 247 years old dwarven Mage Level 12.5 Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 1 Health: 12/18 Ether: 12/16 Gold: 1 Equipment: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12; dagger), Lover's Ring (Accessory, +2 HP), Leather Cap (SP:1; headwear) Inventory: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Cat Statuette (Accessory, "Grettir", +1 HP), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Grand Potion, 4x Potion, 2x Tonic, 2x Grand Tonic, Remedy, Mead, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, 2x Venom Party Leader, how will the loot be divided? Raw Meat - Max. health +5. 2x Phoenix Essence – Revives a fallen ally with full health during a battle. 2x Remedy – Removes all negative effects from the target.

But Benji can deal extreme amounts of damage, even as a Warden. It'd be interesting to see how much damage he could do as a Hunter. Although a Cannoneer is what I've always been waiting for. Scythes are still awesome though, we really don't have enough of those. Along with a myriad of other weapon types. Note to QMs making expert classes: use some of the lesser-used weapon types, like hammers, maces, whips, lances, halberds, and even greatswords and scythes. Daggers, longswords, and bows are far too common these days. It's true! Probably could've been Wren bait. (Hopefully) yes! I was planning on waiting for it, but it would be really awesome if both you and Scuba would come along too. And we have room for one other person, since Zeph said it'd be a four-person party.

Hybros looked incredulously at the chicken. "Are you... talking to me?" He blinked a few times to realize that he was not dreaming. "Must be this Ranger training from the Fox, eheh... Eh... but it still does not explain how you know about both my encounters with Mephistopheles and the 108. Do I know you?" "Heheh! I seriously doubt you would be able wield such a weapon, either. But you are, somehow, correct." Hybros eyed the chicken suspiciously. "I can not use this rod, and I would prefer to rid myself of the archdemon voice that comes with it, as I am sure you already are aware of, eheh..." At the mention of Zoot's Reaper, Hybros held it in his hands and examined it. It was true, the once seemingly life-like blade, with an aura similar to that of the Pheles Rod, had become more similar to any other weapon he wielded. But not exactly the same. Perhaps the destruction of Zoot, as Arthur had explained to him, was not as permanent as the young wizard thought. "Alright, chicken. I am more than proficient in the slaying of enemies, perhaps this sword you speak of will be of use. Where is it? I warn you, you do not wish to double-cross me, hehehe..."

EDIT: Here, here, here (although this one is with Metasimian gang members), and here.

Oh man, I think something exactly like that was used in a quest some time or another... I'm trying hard to recall which it was, but you might want to look into Quests 6 and 23 (Sandy's first WANTED quest and Scuba's first quest, respectively). I'm sure they wouldn't mind you borrowing a few common thug NPCs.

"Luosh, you say? If I remember correctly, hehe, that is in Uland. Those creatures sound formidable, but I will have you know I have fought a dragon and lived to tell about it, hehehe. But I see you are signed up for the quest involving rat control at that theater... quite a step down from, uh, 'Progg' hunting, no? Hehehe...

Results of Round 3 of Butterfly Plains Battle: Hoke vs. Death's Rose A - Damage (15-12=3 dmg) >Namyrra vs. Death's Rose B - Magnetic Mojo (6+6+6+20+9+15+15=77 gold gained, all enemies stunned) >Skrall vs. Mad Cow - Critical Hit ([2x (11+2) +4+25] x3 x2 = 330 lightning/fire dmg, Mad Cow KO'd) Alexis vs. Bloody Bug A - Hit Pleasure House (6 gold gained, Major Infection: all enemies Badly Poisoned) >Stigveladi vs. Bloody Bug B - Magic Burst of Ice (12+12 x2=48 ice dmg to all enemies, Bloody Bugs and Splatterfly KO'd) >Nur vs. Bloody Bug C Death's Rose A - Special Damage (stunned removed) Death's Roses suffer 10 damage each from Badly Poisoned-effect. Hoke grapples with Death's Rose A, but Namyrra helps him out by stunning it and all other enemies while pocketing more gold. Skrall lands an impressive hit on the Mad Cow that defeats it instantly. Alexis does her... thing again, this time inflicting all enemies with a Major Infection. Amma follows up with conjuring a blizzard, freeze-snapping all enemies and leaving only the pesky Death's Roses standing. Enemies: Death’s Rose A *Badly Poisoned* Type: Plant Level: 15 Health: 56/139 Special: Kiss From the Rose – Has ½ chance of knocking out the target instantly. Drops: Phoenix Essence Death’s Rose B *Badly Poisoned* *Stunned* Type: Plant Level: 15 Health: 45/139 Special: Kiss From the Rose – Has ½ chance of knocking out the target instantly. Drops: Phoenix Essence Party: Namyrra Uq (Quarryman) 1337 years old female Fenarian Sorcerer Level 26.66 *Immune to Sealing* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 10 Health: 33/33 Ether: 35/41 Gold: 221 GP: 4 Equipment: Empyreal Staff (WP:15; Wind elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear),Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear) Inventory: Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, 5xPotions, Grand Potion, 3 Ether Cores, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, 4 Smelling Salts, 6 Nostrums, Venom, 3x Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, Flash Bomb, Bedroll Skrall (Waterbrick Down) ***Party Leader*** 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 25.66 *Favors Beasts and Humanoids* *Immune to Fragile* Power Bonus: +2 WP, +4 against beasts Defense: 8 Health: 37/39 Gold: 3 GP: 1 Equipment: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:11, +4 vs. Beasts, fire- and lightning-elemental), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies, back wear), Tricorne (SP: 3, head wear), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, wearer is immune to fragile effect, body wear) Inventory: Composite Bow (WP:11, ignores SP, darkness-elemental; bow), Precision Bow (WP: 6, AIM's become HIT's), Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), Smoke Bomb, Grand Potion, Venom, 5x Mead, Minimizing Dust, Grand Zoot's Cookie, Topaz En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 30 year old male human Sage Level 20 *Immune to Lucky and Petrified* Power Bonus: 5 (for spells only) Defense: 1 Health: 33/35 Ether: 24/26 Gold: 3 GP: 1 Equipment: Quarterstaff (WP:12/16 against humanoids; staff) Traveler's Cloak (SP: 1), "No Luck" Spellbound Gloves (Immune: Lucky, +5 spellpower), Snake Eye Charm (immune to petrified; accessory) Inventory: Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), En, Sabah, Nur (Shurikens 3/3, WP: 5), Counterstrike Gloves (Handwear, After struck by a Free Hit, counter with strength equal to level) , Fire Amulet (Accessory, Makes physical attacks do double damage to all enemies that are weak to fire), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (Bodywear, SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Confusion, 4x Potions, Grand Tonic, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2x Venom, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, 2 Deadly Venoms, 3 Mead, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Ice Bombs, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Holy bombs, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass Alexis Fenral (Masked Builder) 20 year old female elven Harlot Level 30.75 *Immune to Fragile and Blinded* *Lucky* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 59/59 Gold: 163 GP: 4 Equipment: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:18, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Inventory: Steel fan (WP:20, ice-, lightning-, and darkness-elemental, causes burned-effect (5 damage per round),effective: 2 battles remaining), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5, light-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Sapphire (Wind), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2x Venom, 2 Health Cores, Potion, Phoenix Essence, 6 Nostrums, 7 Meads, 8 Remedies, 8 Grand Potions Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Mystic Knight Level 22.66 *Damage Undead* *Counterstriking* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 12 Health: 37/40 Ether: 21/22 Gold: 178 GP: 1 Equipment: Vintul (WP: 15; greatsword), Steel Buckler (SP: 10), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Counterstrike Gloves Inventory: Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle), Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, 4 Potions, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, 2 Ether Core, Dragon Scale, Grand Zoot Cookie, Grating Stone, Zoot's Plaything (Special 3/4 Edition), 2xSmoke Bomb, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) 247 years old dwarven Mage Level 12 Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 1 Health: 12/18 Ether: 12/16 Gold: 1 Equipment: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12; dagger), Lover's Ring (Accessory, +2 HP), Leather Cap (SP:1; headwear) Inventory: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Cat Statuette (Accessory, "Grettir", +1 HP), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Grand Potion, 4x Potion, 2x Tonic, 2x Grand Tonic, Remedy, Mead, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, 2x Venom

"Um... we think it must have attached itself to Retraga when she was in her long slumber. She had no way of defending herself for many years, it would be easy for something like that to drain her... a coward's way, but what do we expect from such a life form?" "I was unaware that she brought her horde with her from her cave. From what I can tell, it could have only been a fraction of her riches. Retraga is an ancient dragon, and she possesses more than you could possibly imagine. Still, to the victor go the spoils. It is not common for dragons to be fought in Dastan - you saved her life, however, and for that she will be grateful. I am sure if she desires it, she will find herself more treasure. I will inform her that it was you who took her loot if it makes you happy, though."

There's also the usual modifiers, such as back row, weakened, fragile, encouraged, etc.

QM Note: No, it just means that you'll do your training session in Dastan rather than with the Copper Fox in Eubric (although you would make the post in the Training Room. It makes more sense to do so in-universe, and I will make a post with the full in-character ritual and whatnot once someone makes a post in the Training Room deciding to go Winged Warrior. QM Note: Actually no, nothing like that is planned. The wings are for you to roleplay yourselves. I didn't want to limit anyone on that front, so you're free to do as you please. There are many options: synthetic wings, turning into a werebird, a mutation, anything that you come up with yourself, and anything that can be considered as having wings or the ability to fly. Make sense?

QM Note: No problem Etz, you guys are almost done. De'kra, just to get things straight, you're leaving your share of gold (250), correct? Are you taking the two Deadly Venoms or not? Maurice divides the loot, although some heroes choose to leave it with Retraga. Pretzel starts to dig near where the dragon's horde was. He doesn't have to dig much before finding 50 gold pieces wedged in the dirt and rock crevices. He decides it's best not to take Mizuki's or De'kra's dropped gold while in their sights. It's not long before Umbra appears at the top of the mountain. She takes no time to admire the view or the heroes, but rushes straight to Retraga to check her vitals. "Oui... oui. Eet appears zat ze beloved and almighty Retraga is alive and recovering. You 'eroes... you 'ave done well to complete your task and zave ze dragon wizout 'urting 'er. I would normally expect zuch a destructive band tu 'ave no regard fur zuch a magnificent creature, but you 'eroes are different. Oui, I must return to 'ubric tu attend tu important matters. My fasther will kill me if I am late fur ze Ball! Ta fur now, 'eroes of 'eroica, but consitter yourzelves in ze good graces of ze reputable 'ouse ov ze Shadeaux. Au revoir and adieu." Umbra begins to descend the Khand's Peak just as Flavius and Denerii fly to the top, appearing before the heroes. "...Wow. They actually did it. And Retraga is alive and recovering, to boot!" "Are you surprised? Teehee! I always knew the heroes could do it! Well done. Retraga just needs rest, she should be back to her old self within a few weeks. She's a very wise dragon you know, it's a shame you didn't get to speak to her true self." "Now, to discuss payment, I know this wasn't initially agreed, but we had some left over feathers from our deal with Captain Whales. As our thanks, there is one for each of you. They hold mystical properties and are a rare privilege for any outsider to hold, so use them well." Denerii leaned towards the heroes and whispered, with a wink: "He's just a little secretive, they fall from our wings all the time and are pretty common among our people. Still, good for trading for shinies with the folk below, teehee!" "Ahem, yes, and there is also the matter of the opportunity to train with us, the Rito clan, to become a glorious Winged Warrior. The tradition in this training has been kept among our own people for generations, but we now feel that we can share it with others. You five have gained our trust, so consider that an option for when you become more experienced. Do note that you must first find yourselves a pair of wings, however you go about that is your own business. You will also need to come back here to the Rito Settlements to complete your training. "Umm... so are there any questions? Just let us know when you want to leave, Captain Whales must be waiting for you back in Drakencourt." Rito Feather (Consumable) - Grants the hastened- and blessed-effects for one battle upon use. (1 to each hero) (+Shadeaux reputation) (access to the Winged Warrior Expert Class) Party: Monk Pretzel and His 99 Pieces (Palathdaric) 463-year-old male "hermit" Cleric Level 16 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 25/25 Defense: 5 Ether: 15/24 Gold: 575 Equipment: Flying Cross [broomstick De Albert (WP:6, darkness-, fire- and wind-elemental)], Tricorn (artifact, headwear, SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (artifact, backwear, SP:2, Max Ether +4) Inventory: Cross [staff of Malbert (WP:10, light-elemental)], Steak (WP:1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits), Fashionable Shield (SP:7), 2x Potion, 4x Grand Potion, Tonic, 2x Grand Tonic, 2x Ether Core, 2x Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, 2x Venom, 5x Deadly Venom, 2x Paralyzing Venom, 5x Smoke Bomb, Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Shovel, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest), Pickax, Bone (3), Tasty Pretzel (Consumable) - 1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption, Scrap Metal (worth 25 gold), Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle) Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 22 Power Bonus: 1 Health: 26/46 Defense: 9 Ether: 26/29 Gold: 355 Equipment: Manta Tail Staff (WP:12+50% Stun chance), Paladin Shield (SP:5), Helm of Haroka (+2 health, +1 Power, Immunity to Stun effect, headwear) , White Cloak (Max. Health +3, backwear), Paladin's Armour (SP:4, Max. Ether +2, Immunity to Light, bodywear) Inventory: Glass Greatsword (WP:12, hollow blade; greatsword), Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, Tonic, 3 Ether Cores, Phoenix Essence, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 4 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users), Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle) De'kra (Tanma) 12 year old "male" "echo" Sorcerer *Immune to Enamored and Confused* Level 21 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 31/31 Defense: 4 Ether: 5/21 Gold: 273 Equipment: Chiara (WP:7, lightning-elemental dagger), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1), Heart Locket (Protects from enamored- and confused-effects), Reflective Gaunlets (SP:3) Inventory: Kapura (WP:8, fire-elemental dagger), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Dagger (WP:5), Bow (WP:5), Kanohi Mask (artifact, accessory, allows spells to have the effects of the weapon they are cast through; suitable to De'kra only), Cloak of the Elven Spy (artifact, backwear), Ruby Lamp of Summoning (summons a Ruby Jinn for the duration of one battle), Diamond, Scroll of Sealing (loaned by Arthur), 6x Potions, 3x Grand Potions, 3x Phoenix Essence, 2x Smoke Bombs, 2x Deadly Venom, Noxious Venom, Tonic, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Magic Compass, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 16.5 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 27/27 Gold: 150 Equipment: , Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Magic Viper Skin (accessory, heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle, unless knocked out) Inventory: Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, retrievable), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental, retrievable), Dagger (WP:10), Explosive Handcannon (WP:8), Grand Potion, Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle) William Harkenshire (Fred Daniel Yam) ??-year-old male human Warden *Immune to Light-elemental damage* Level 18 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 33/33 Gold: 215 Defense: 14 Equipment: Croise Crossbow (WP: 12), Chimera Armor (Torsowear, Suitable for Knights and Barbarians, +2 SP, +2 Health), Pauldrons (SP +2, suitable to Knights, Dragoons and Skirmishers; accessory), Mirror Shield (SP:10, user is immune to light-elemental damage; shield) Inventory: Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood), Lion Knight Shield (SP: 4, suitable for Knights), Amulet of the Elven Horse Rider (Power +1 on the front row, doubles movement), Sapphire, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Bomb XX, Wave Sword (WP: 11; Cursed Effect), 4 Fire Bombs, Water Bomb, Amethyst, Elixer, Military Grade Water Bomb, Military Grade Lightning Bomb, Bone, Magic Saucepan, Nostrum, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle)

No, scrolls are permanent, but gems can be removed from equipment.

Feeling oddly sociable, Hybros emerged from the corner to greet the young Paladin... make that Black Knight. "I do not believe we have met before, eheh. I am Hybros. What journeys have you had recently?"