JimBee

"If you would like to, yes."

Pretty cool, Legonater. I decided to give it a try for Hybros (which was challenging considering he is non-human).

Results of Round 9 of Sparring Session: Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Hit (34 damage, no stun) Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Special Damage (Parry, no effect, Guardian Angel) Swashbuckler Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (no effect, Guardian Angel) Mizuki - +1 health Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 202/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 272/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 10/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 17/26 Gold: 92 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. Results of Round 10 of Sparring Session: > Maurice vs. Swashbucker Huey - Guardian Angel > Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Critical Lethal Hit (12x2 +15=39 dmg, no assassination, no stun) Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (20/2 - 9=1 dmg) Mizuki: +1 health Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 202/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 233/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 9/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 18/26 Gold: 92 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. Results of Round 11 of Sparring Session: Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Damage (no effect, Guardian Angel) >Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Critical Lethal Hit (7x2+15=29 damage, no assassination) Swashbuckler Dewey vs. Maurice - Free Hit (no effect) Mizuki: +1 health Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 202/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 204/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 9/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 19/26 Gold: 92 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. Results of Round 12 of Sparring Session: >Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Damage (20/2 -9=1 dmg) >Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Lethal Hit (7+15=22 dmg, no assassination) Swashbuckler Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (20/2 -9=1 dmg) Mizuki: +1 health Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 202/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 182/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 7/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 20/26 Gold: 92 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. Results of Round 13 of Sparring Session: >Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Critical Hit (2x12+21=45 dmg, no stun) >Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Special Damage (Parry, 15 dmg) Swashbuckler Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (20/2 -9=1 dmg) Mizuki: +1 health Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 157/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 182/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 6/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 6/26 Gold: 92 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. Results of Round 14 of Sparring Session: >Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Meditate (full ether) >Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Lethal Hit (assassination) Swashbuckler Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (20/2 -9=1) Mizuki: +1 health Mizuki finally puts an end to the vicious cycle by assassinating Louie. Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 157/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 5/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 7/26 Gold: 92 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions.

"With Xut gone, someone will need to target that Dragon. I would, but I feel I should focus on the other enemies." Hybros repeated his attack. Battle Order: Hybros Hybros Tesni Namyrra Tarn Cinna Jun

I completely forgot about this - it's like Christmas all over again!

"Not the quickest fish in the sea, eh?" "Anyhow, ye wanted to know about me ship? Well, see, it was a competition o' sorts. Held by a rich man in Eubric, I forget the name. Grubby? Grumpy? Scruffy? I never met him in person... Anyhow, it was a race fer treasure. Mercutio knows that this man didn't need the money, but I suppose he got his kicks from this sorta thing. Apparently some sort o' ancient buried treasure had been dug up in Pyr, jus' south o' Dastan. The reward fer finding this treasure was big, an' soon, me and about 15 other sailors were signed up to sail across the Crystalline Sea and bring that treasure back to this man in Eubric. I had recently quit the navy, though, an' I was short on gold and a ship. I talked ta a coupla loan sharklings around town, but none a' them would take an offer so risky. 'Fraid I mighta sailed off and never came back, hahaha! So I asked a coupla the folks who worked fer this rich man running the competition, and they agreed to let me use one a' the vessels they had stored away, as long as I agreed to fix her up a bit and supply my own crew. Even said I could keep it if I found the treasure. Musta been some important loot, I thought. So I took the deal, grabbed me a crew, and set sail. There were about a dozen of us, much less than some o' the other sailors. But they were a determined bunch, fresh out o' the pub an' ready fer adventure, bwaahah! So, we set sail, an' made our way to Pyr. It was a long journey, but I knew my way around a ship. We knew we were behind the other ships, but the real competition would come when it came to actually getting the treasure. There were some nasty folks I was competin' against, lemme tell you. Pirate-like, almost, ready to kill fer the sake o' the treasure. But we would be careful. Anyhow, we sailed fer the better part of a fortnight, until we reached the waters near our port. We could see the shoreline through our spyglasses, but we could also see somethin' had gone very wrong. As we neared the shore, we saw the wreckage. Wreckage of a dozen or so ships, the ones who got there before us. Well, that jus' about did fer me an' the crew. We didn't stick around to find out what happened, so, scared out of our wits, we turned back for Eubric. No treasure, no nothin'. I knew I'd lose the ship once I got back, but I ain't a thief. We made port, and I tried to find the folks who hired us. The strange thing was, they were fixin' to leave. Ships packed and ready to sail an' everything. I caught 'em before they left, an' told 'em what happened. They didn't seem surprised, but they said I could keep the ship, seein' they didn' need it anymore, so long as I kept quiet about it fer a while. Not one to question good things, I agreed, an' I never saw them again after that day." "But I had me a ship, an' a willin' crew. 'Twas the beginnin' of me career, and I'd be a wealthy sailor. To this day I don' know exactly what happened at Pyr, but Mercutio knows I've had my fair share o' dwellin' on it. And me ship, well, I fixed her up good. She was a little, beat up schooner at the time, but boy was she a beauty when I was done with her. Once I got a little money from tradin', I got new riggins, new sails, fixed up the hull, and painted her, and named her The Mercutio. She's been me baby ever since, and I bet my last gold coin there's not a happier sailor in Eubric because of it."

QM Note: Yep, healing includes targeting oneself or an ally, which is changing targets. Sorry. I have a feeling that this battle would be a lot easier if the whole party was battling... Results of Round 8 of Sparring Session: >Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Guardian Angel >Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Critical Lethal Hit (14x2 +15= 43 damage, no assassination, no stun) Swashbuckler Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (20/2 - 9 = 1 damage) Mizuki: +1 health Maurice summons his angel once again to join the battle, while Mizuki gets a good hit on her opponent with the Top Hat. The battle rages on. Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 236/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 272/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 10/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 16/26 Gold: 92 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. QM Note: I can autorun if you like, I just need to know if Mizuki wants to retrieve her Top Hat or use another weapon.

Oh thanks. It has been fixed. It's always that time! Exactly. Plus it's so much weaker than any other Shield-skill...

I agree that it's interesting, and a good class for Witches to advance to if they want to keep a similar strategy. A few things to consider, though: - What if no enemies have been defeated? It makes some of the skills of the class a bit useless, since they would be doing damage x0. - Will KO'd heroes count towards that total? - What happens if a Necromancer in the party raises the dead enemies?

Ah, well then I was mistaken about that part, but still, I don't think that's enough to balance the class with others. Some gold-gaining ability would be nice, I think. I definitely think the Shield skill is underpowered as is. That would be a really cool strategy, but how effective would it be? Clerics don't always succeed in healing, and if a Black Knight is left with very little health at the end of the round, it's likely that he/she will be KO'd (due to Free Hits that have become common, poison, etc.). Plus in large battles, the Cleric would be needed to target an enemy to prevent free hits. You could have the same effect or better with two other offensive classes in place of the Black Knight/Cleric combo. My mine gripe besides the Shield-skill is that the BK functions as neither a support class (like most Knight classes, even the Berserker has a support-esque Shield) or a gold-gaining class (which is vital to many Rogue-based classes' strategies). It's a strictly offensive class, and even then it's not that powerful. It even has the potential to mess up strategy with Hide and Special Dodge (not that this is the worst thing in the world, a chance for unexpectedness in battle is always good). I actually think that after the buffs it got recently, Berserker is balanced. Counter was improved to deal the same amount of damage as a Hit. That combined with a 4/6 chance to deal damage is pretty good. Also, I think the Shield skill you're suggesting is what has already been changed - if the entire party is already encouraged, the Berserker deals 2xWP + level. It's not the most strategy-friendly class, but I think that it is playable. Tesni is an all-out tank: high health, good SP, and massive attack power. Tarn is also pretty good for the class (I just think Rumble Strike has bad luck and keeps getting KO'd).

QM Note: 30 gold added for Mizuki. Results of Round 7 of Sparring Session: >Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Damage (Stunned) >Mizuki retrieves her Top Hat Swashbuckler Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (20/2 -9 = 1 dmg) Swashbuckler Louie - Free Hit on Mizuki (Stunned) Mizuki - +1 health from Magic Viper Skin Maurice is brought down to critical health with Dewey's free hit, and Huey and Louie shake off their paralysis. Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 236/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 11/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 16/26 Gold: 92 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. "Ugh, buncha troublemakers, eh? Well at least them mercs are ready fer a fight, just hope they don' get too scratched up. Yer friend probably got what he deserved, only a fool gambles, haha! Me ship? Why, The Mercutio has been me vessel fer the better part o'... 40 years? I got her by winnin' a bet, see. And it's not gamblin' if ye got nothin' to lose! Bwahaha! Anyhow, it's a story, so make yerself comfortable." Captain Whales pulled out a compass and telescope to check their heading, adjusted the wheel slightly, and took a moment to collect his thoughts. QM Note: Meaning, I have to write a story. Damn you Palathadric for this great RP opportunity.

OoC: Durr, I was mistaken. Electric is actually an enemy type, one that I completely forgot about. I think I've seen only one other electric type enemy in the game... Anyways, it's weak to earth and strong against lightning.

QM Note: I have not, thank you for reminding me. I'll had three health to Mizuki (four after this round). Results of Round 6 of Sparring Session: Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Hit (34 damage, no stun) >Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Gold Reaper (20+20+20=60 gold stolen, no assassinations, Huey and Louie stunned) Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (20-9=11 dmg) Mizuki gains 1 health from Magic Viper Skin The battle turns to the heroes favor as Maurice whacks his opponent with his staff again, and Mizuki performs an outstanding manuever with her Top Hat, stunning two of the swashbucklers while plucking 60 gold from the enemies' pockets. Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey *Stunned* Humanoid Level 20 Health: 236/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie *Stunned* Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 12/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 15/26 Gold: 62 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. "Progress? On what? Hope ye folks ain't up ta anythin'... But a cap'n needs ta stay on deck where he's needed. Ship ain't gonna sail itself, bwahaha!"

Results of Round 4 of Sparring Session: Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Guardian Angel > Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Special Damage (Parry - 15 dmg Guardian Angel) Swashbuckler Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (Guardian Angel) Maurice manages to keep his angel around for a little longer. Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 23/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 11/26 Gold: 2 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Results of Round 5 of Sparring Session: Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Critical Hit (12x2+21 = 45 dmg, Huey stunned) >Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Damage (Guardian Angel) Dewey - Free hit on Maurice (Guardian Angel) The heroes finally manage to hit something, and Maurice even manages to stun his foe with a mighty swing. Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey *Stunned* Humanoid Level 20 Health: 270/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 23/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 11/26 Gold: 2 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions.

* Consumable strategy. Honestly, I think Black Knight is very much underpowered compared to the other ACs. It has no gold-gaining capabilities, a relatively weak Shield skill, and it's main special ability (sacrificing health for damage) gets weaker and weaker as the enemies get tougher and tougher. When 10 health is usually all a Black Knight can spend for that bonus, 10 damage to any enemy for advanced quests nowadays is nothing. Add that to no gold to buy potions to keep their health up, and the skill is almost useless. It's a bad class for Knights because they don't really gain anything (except for maybe a more offensive style of play, but then go Berserker for that), and a bad class for Rogues because they lose gold-gaining abilities and maybe only get some SP. On top of that, the shield skill can be powerful, but no more than say, a Raider's or Mystic Knight's. And it can stun the BK if he/she has no immunity. Hide can be handy to avoid extra damage (and to convert that to health sacrificed for Mortal Hits), but it definitely takes away from the support style of Knights. The same applies to Special Dodge. Not to discourage anyone from playing the class, that's just how I've been seeing it. I'm supposed to use dice? I just pick whichever result seems most appealing at the time...

Results of Round 3 of Sparring Session: Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Guardian Angel >Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Special Damage (Parry - 15 dmg) Swashbuckler Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (20-9=11 dmg) The swashbucklers continue their sword fighting, damaging the party more. Luckily, Maurice calls his angel again to protect the party. Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey - "C'mon, let's fight already!" Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey - "Ugh." Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie - "So you wanna battle or sit around summoning angels?" Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 23/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 11/26 Gold: 2 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. "Bah! Smoke an' mirrors, if ye ask me. I don' deny the healin' powers o' priests and the like, but all that about angels and gods and magic, it's all a load a' codswallop. Fancy magicians with their tricks."

Results of Round 2 of Sparring Session: Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Special Damage (En Guarde! - Maurice locked in combat) >Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Damage (Guardian Angel) Swashbuckler Dewey - Free Hit on Maurice (Guardian Angel) Like Mizuki, Maurice becomes locked in battle with his opponent. Louie and Dewey try to damage the pair of heroes, but Maurice's angel blocks the attacks before fading away. Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey - "C'mon, let's fight already!" Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey - "Ugh." Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie - "So you wanna battle or sit around summoning angels?" Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 34/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 26/26 Gold: 2 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions. QM Note: Etzel is correct, the Guardian Angel does not come into effect until the next round. And no one's stopping Pretzel from walking downstairs again. "Four hundred and fifty years?!? I've seen a lot in me days, but I still ain't one ta believe in ghosts or spirits or nothin'. Unless yer yankin' my chain, yer right that there there must be some sorta power keepin' yer skin an' bones together. Jus' don't go dying on me ship, ye hear? And money, ye say? Hah! What's the point a' livin' if ye ain't gonna enjoy it?!"

OOC: what is the electric element? Is it considered the same as a machine type? "Tesni, take a round to heal. We should save the dragon for last, so Xut should deal with him until we take care of the rest." Feeling invigorated from the rainy and electrified atmosphere the room seemed to have, Hybros attacked the Whirlwind and Goddess of Lightning from the back row, with the Twin Kunai. He directed his secondary attacks at the Golden-eyed Tiger. Battle Order: Xut Namyrra Tesni Hybros Hybros Tarn Cinna Jun

Results of Round 1 of Sparring Session: Maurice vs. Swashbuckler Huey - Guardian Angel (party is protected next round) > Mizuki vs. Swashbuckler Louie - Special Damage (Mizuki: locked in combat with Louie) Dewey: Free Hit on Maurice (20-9=11 dmg) Maurice starts the battle off strong with an appearance from his guardian angel, who stands ready to defend the party. Mizuki becomes locked in an intense battle with Louie. The unattended Dewey strikes Maurice with his cutlass, whose armor absorbs some of the damage. Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey - "...that's it?" Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey - "Hey now, don't leave me outta things! How bout it, sweet thing?" Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie - "..." Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 34/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 26/26 Gold: 2 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew Party Leader, please determine the order of actions. All of you, state your actions.

Mizuki and Maurice stay below decks to hone their skills before they reach Dastan, while the rest of the party returns to the deck. "It's three on two, you're sure you can take us? Hahaha!" PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies: Swashbuckler Huey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Dewey Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Swashbuckler Louie Humanoid Level 20 Health: 315/315 Special I: En Garde! - The two opponents become locked into battle, preventing the hero from switching targets or using items until either the Swashbuckler or the hero are defeated. Special II: Parry - The Swashbuckler blocks the incoming attack and deals damage equal to the hero's level, regardless of row. Used only if En Garde is already in effect. Drops: 30 gold Party: Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 45/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 26/26 Gold: 2 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Meanwhile, Pretzel inquires about Whales' seafaring life. "Oh, I've been sailing fer a fair amount o' time. Sailed with them Bonapartes fer a while, but the soldier life ain't fer me. No profit in it, hahaha! Figured tradin' would be more up my alley. It certainly does get ye travelin', I've seen much o' Olegaia in my days, though me home is Eubric. And sure, I've seen lots o' stuff. More close encounters than I care to recount, hah! There was that one time when I got stranded on an island with a bunch a' heroes like yerselves, and I ran int'a some slavers a while back while servin' on another ship. Don't be mistaken, though. I'm an honest sailor and a good one at that." "Ye seem like you've seen quite a bit o' action yerself, monk. How old did ye say ye were again?" Monk Pretzel and His 99 Pieces (Palathdaric) 463-year-old male "hermit" Cleric Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 24/24 Defense: 5 Ether: 23/23 Gold: 25 Equipment: Cross [staff of Malbert (WP:10, light-elemental)], Tricorn (artifact, headwear, SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (artifact, backwear, SP:2, Max Ether +4) Inventory: Flying Cross [broomstick De Albert (WP:6, darkness-, fire- and wind-elemental)], Steak (WP:1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits), 2x Potion, 4x Grand Potion, Tonic, 2x Grand Tonic, 2x Ether Core, 3x Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, 2x Venom, 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 De'kra (Tanma) 12 year old "male" "echo" Sorcerer *Immune to Enamored and Confused* Level 20.33 Power: 26 Health: 30/30 Defense: 4 Ether: 20/20 Gold: 21 Equipment: Kapura (WP:8, fire-elemental dagger), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1), Heart Locket (Protects from enamored- and confused-effects), Reflective Gaunlets (SP:3) Inventory: Chiara (WP:7, lightning-elemental dagger), Shadeaux Dagger (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), Diamond, Scroll of Sealing (loaned by Arthur), 7x Potions, 3x Grand Potions, 3x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, 2x Smoke Bombs, Noxious Venom, Tonic, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Magic Compass William Harkenshire (Fred Daniel Yam) ??-year-old male human Warden Level 17 Power: 28 Health: 32/32 Gold: 65 Defense: 8 Equipment: Croise Crossbow (WP: 11), Chimera Armor (Torsowear, Suitable for Knights and Barbarians, +2 SP, +2 Health), Pauldrons (SP +2, suitable to Knights, Dragoons and Skirmishers; accessory), Lion Knight Shield (SP: 4, suitable for Knights) Inventory: Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood), Fashionable Shield (SP:7), 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), Fire Bomb, Water Bomb, Amethyst, Grating Stone, Elixer, Military Grade Water Bomb, Military Grade Lightning Bomb, Bone, Magic Saucepan, Nostrum

worried about the golden shower... after one of the enemy moves in Heroica RPG. Although I would always be worried about receiving a golden shower... From Peppermint.

QM Note: Please make a decision in bold. The party can either continue playing Triple Magic, fight the mercs, or return to the deck. Party members may opt out of the battle if they wish, but please state your actions in bold.

OOC: no problem. Can we take this time for Cinna to hit everyone with the healing staff? That is, if youre not too busy.

Thanks, I'm glad you liked those parts. And yes, I figured Triple Magic deserved to have another appearance, but rest assured there will be content not stolen from Sandy in this quest.

"Oh sure, you'll win lots of gold that way! " The pirate, noticing that no one else seemed interesting in placing any bets, rolled the dice for William. The results were: Darkness Earth Wind William loses 10 gold! Monk Pretzel casually peers inside the barrels, and sees that they are empty. A quick survey around the rest of the room shows several piles of cut lumber, common shipping supplies, and rum. Will the party continue conversing with the bodyguards, or will they return to the deck? Party: Monk Pretzel and His 99 Pieces (Palathdaric) 463-year-old male "hermit" Cleric Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 24/24 Defense: 5 Ether: 23/23 Gold: 25 Equipment: Cross [staff of Malbert (WP:10, light-elemental)], Tricorn (artifact, headwear, SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (artifact, backwear, SP:2, Max Ether +4) Inventory: Flying Cross [broomstick De Albert (WP:6, darkness-, fire- and wind-elemental)], Steak (WP:1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits), 2x Potion, 4x Grand Potion, Tonic, 2x Grand Tonic, 2x Ether Core, 3x Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, 2x Venom, 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 Maurice Ratibor (Etzel) ***Party Leader*** 51 years old male human Paladin *Immune to Stun and Light* Level 21 Power: 34 Health: 45/45 Defense: 9 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 175 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: Emerald Staff (WP:10 wood-elemental), Mace (WP:5), Longsword (WP:5), Diamond, Scroll of Sleep, 3 Potions, 2 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 1 Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Nostrums, 2 Venom, Elixir, Floral Bomb, Water Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, Torch, Bone, Plume, Helmet (+1 max. health), Mystic Veil (+1 max health, +2 Ether, headwear, suitable for Ether users) De'kra (Tanma) 12 year old "male" "echo" Sorcerer *Immune to Enamored and Confused* Level 20.33 Power: 26 Health: 30/30 Defense: 4 Ether: 20/20 Gold: 21 Equipment: Kapura (WP:8, fire-elemental dagger), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1), Heart Locket (Protects from enamored- and confused-effects), Reflective Gaunlets (SP:3) Inventory: Chiara (WP:7, lightning-elemental dagger), Shadeaux Dagger (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), Diamond, Scroll of Sealing (loaned by Arthur), 7x Potions, 3x Grand Potions, 3x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, 2x Smoke Bombs, Noxious Venom, Tonic, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Magic Compass Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 15 Power: 25 Health: 26/26 Gold: 2 Equipment: Dagger (WP:10), 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), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Bow (WP:5), Grand Potion, 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 5 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, William Harkenshire (Fred Daniel Yam) ??-year-old male human Warden Level 17 Power: 28 Health: 32/32 Gold: 65 Defense: 8 Equipment: Croise Crossbow (WP: 11), Chimera Armor (Torsowear, Suitable for Knights and Barbarians, +2 SP, +2 Health), Pauldrons (SP +2, suitable to Knights, Dragoons and Skirmishers; accessory), Lion Knight Shield (SP: 4, suitable for Knights) Inventory: Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood), Fashionable Shield (SP:7), 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), Fire Bomb, Water Bomb, Amethyst, Grating Stone, Elixer, Military Grade Water Bomb, Military Grade Lightning Bomb, Bone, Magic Saucepan, Nostrum