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Cronk heals himself, and Xander downs his green potion. He feels a small tingling sensation, but there are no apparent effects on the barbarian. Several party members hand Flavius and Denerii their bombs as the Rito fly off to the north door. Sarick then leads the party towards the south door, where they try to charge through. The door is solid, however, and no amount amount of physical force can seem to break it. Several explosions are heard to the north, and a cloud of dust rises where part of the building must have caved in. Suddenly, the southern door bursts open and several guards pour out. They seem unharmed, but shaken from the explosion. "Intruders! Call for backup! The emperor is injured!" PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies: Imperial Guard A *Afraid* (1 round) Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 150/150 Defense: 1 Special I: Stick Together - Takes a defensive position with the other Imperial Guards so that they cannot be targeted for the next round. While in effect, none of them can deal free hits. Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Special II: Charge! - (Passive) Allows all Imperial Guards to deal free hits to the party while they are Sticking Together (used only when an ally falls during the same round). Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Drops: 5 gold Imperial Guard B *Afraid* (1 round) Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 150/150 Defense: 1 Special I: Stick Together - Takes a defensive position with the other Imperial Guards so that they cannot be targeted for the next round. While in effect, none of them can deal free hits. Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Special II: Charge! - (passive) Allows all Imperial Guards to deal free hits to the party while they are Sticking Together (used only when an ally falls during the same round). Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Drops: 5 gold Imperial Guard C *Afraid* (1 round) Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 150/150 Defense: 1 Special I: Stick Together - Takes a defensive position with the other Imperial Guards so that they cannot be targeted for the next round. While in effect, none of them can deal free hits. Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Special II: Charge! - (Passive) Allows all Imperial Guards to deal free hits to the party while they are Sticking Together (used only when an ally falls during the same round). Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Drops: 5 gold Imperial Guard D *Afraid* (1 round) Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 150/150 Defense: 1 Special I: Stick Together - Takes a defensive position with the other Imperial Guards so that they cannot be targeted for the next round. While in effect, none of them can deal free hits. Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Special II: Charge! - (Passive) Allows all Imperial Guards to deal free hits to the party while they are Sticking Together (used only when an ally falls during the same round). Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Drops: 5 gold Heavy Elite Guard *Afraid* (1 round) Type: Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 300/300 Defense: 3 Special I: Rally - Encourages all allies for the next round. Special II: Pummel - Deals damage to the foe and stuns them for the next round. Used only if Rally is already in effect. Drops: 100 gold Elite Archer *Afraid* (1 round) Type: Humanoid Level: 15 Health: 175/175 Defense: 0 Special I: Double Shot - Accurately shoots a single arrow through the foe and the next in the battle order, dealing normal damage to both. Special II: Tempest: Rains arrows down on all foes, dealing 7 damage each. Drops: Precision Bow Note: Specials alternate Imperial Mage A *Afraid* (1 round) Level: 10 Type: Humanoid Health: 135/135 Defense: 0 Special I: Gust - Uses wind elemental power to push all opponents in the front row to the back row for the next turn. Special II: Windshield - Uses wind elemental power to negate all incoming attacks on all remaining Imperial Mages for the current round. Drops: 30 gold, Tonic Note: Specials alternate. If Gust is already in effect then Windshield will be used. Imperial Mage B *Afraid* (1 round) Level: 10 Type: Humanoid Health: 135/135 Defense: 0 Special I: Gust - Uses wind elemental power to push all opponents in the front row to the back row for the next turn. Special II: Windshield - Uses wind elemental power to negate all incoming attacks on all remaining Imperial Mages for the current round. Drops: 30 gold, Tonic Note: Specials alternate. If Gust is already in effect then Windshield will be used. The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 10 Cleric *Immune to wind-based attacks* Power: 16 Health: 19/19 Ether: 14/15 Defense: 2 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, 2x Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Winged Helmet (SP:2, Immune to wind attacks) Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 10 Rogue Power: 15 Health: 20/20 (+4) Defense: 1 (+1) Gold: 81 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Ranger and Rouges, +1 SP +4 Health), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15.5 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 21/21 Defense: 1 Gold: 214 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Chiara (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, 2x Potion, 2x Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10.5 Mage Power: 17 Health: 14/14 Ether: 11/14 Defense: 0 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental, Suitable to Knights and Rogues), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Potion, Tonic, Bone Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 2/3 Paladin Power: 32 Defense 9 Health: 42/42 (+2) Ether: 15/23 (+2) Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Cloak of Chimera (Backwear, Suitable for Mage and Clerics, +2 Health, +2 Ether) Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 14 Barbarian Power: 22 (24 if fighting from front row) Health: 21/21 Gold: 311 Defense: 0 (1 if fighting from back row) Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb QM Note: Pictures will be up tomorrow.

Party Leader, please bold you decision.

OoC: The latter is correct. See a few pages back. OoC: I thought I had fixed that, sorry! The helmet is a helmet... and an artifact. Anything that you equip that is not a weapon or shield is an artifact. OoC: Yes, you have the freedom to voice and characterize them like Hoptet. You also control their actions in battle. The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 10 Cleric *Immune to wind-based attacks* Power: 16 Health: 19/19 Ether: 14/15 Defense: 2 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, 2x Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb, Winged Helmet (SP:2, Immune to wind attacks) Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 10 Rogue Power: 15 Health: 20/20 (+4) Defense: 1 (+1) Gold: 81 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Ranger and Rouges, +1 SP +4 Health), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15.5 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 21/21 Defense: 1 Gold: 214 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Chiara (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, 2x Potion, 2x Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10.5 Mage Power: 17 Health: 14/14 Ether: 11/14 Defense: 0 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental, Suitable to Knights and Rogues), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb, Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 2/3 Paladin Power: 32 Defense 9 Health: 33/42 (+2) Ether: 16/23 (+2) Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Cloak of Chimera (Backwear, Suitable for Mage and Clerics, +2 Health, +2 Ether) Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 14 Barbarian Power: 22 (24 if fighting from front row) Health: 21/21 Gold: 311 Defense: 0 (1 if fighting from back row) Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Flavius (controlled by Xarrzan) Level 12 Winged Warrior Power: 17 Health: 18/18 Defense: 2 Gold: 0 Inventory: Handcrafted Bow (WP:5, ranged), Rock Shield (SP: 2) Note: Shield - Take to the Skies - Stuns all enemies for the current round and makes the user invulnerable for the next round. Denerii (controlled by Chromeknight) Level 16 Winged Warrior Power: 21 Health: 22/22 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Handcrafted Bow (WP: 5, ranged), Stone Knife (WP: 8) Note: Shield - Take to the Skies - Stuns all enemies for the current round and makes the user invulnerable for the next round.

QM Note: Just a reminder, there is still the winged helmet to distribute, unless Sarick is keeping it. Xarrzan, please let me know if you would like to equip it or give it to someone else. "Roland's wing consists of several corridors and rooms, including his private quarters and meeting rooms. It is detached from the palace itself, however." De'kra, Nerwen, Sarick, and Xander suddenly remember their winged company as Flavius speaks up. "We stand by whatever decision you make." Flavius and Denerii joined the party! The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 10 Cleric Power: 16 Health: 17/17 Ether: 12/13 Defense: 0 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, 2x Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 10 Rogue Power: 15 Health: 20/20 (+4) Defense: 1 (+1) Gold: 81 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Ranger and Rouges, +1 SP +4 Health), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15.5 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 21/21 Defense: 1 Gold: 214 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Chiara (WP:5, Lightning, Poisoned), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, 2x Potion, 2x Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10.5 Mage Power: 17 Health: 14/14 Ether: 11/14 Defense: 0 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental, Suitable to Knights and Rogues), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb, Winged Helmet Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 2/3 Paladin Power: 32 Defense 9 Health: 33/42 (+2) Ether: 16/23 (+2) Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Cloak of Chimera (Backwear, Suitable for Mage and Clerics, +2 Health, +2 Ether) Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 14 Barbarian Power: 22 (24 if fighting from front row) Health: 21/21 Gold: 311 Defense: 0 (1 if fighting from back row) Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Flavius (controlled by Xarrzan) Level 12 Winged Warrior Power: 17 Health: 18/18 Defense: 2 Gold: 0 Inventory: Handcrafted Bow (WP:5, ranged), Rock Shield (SP: 2) Note: Shield - Take to the Skies - Stuns all enemies for the current round and makes the user invulnerable for the next round. Denerii (controlled by Chromeknight) Level 16 Winged Warrior Power: 21 Health: 22/22 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Handcrafted Bow (WP: 5, ranged), Stone Knife (WP: 8) Note: Shield - Take to the Skies - Stuns all enemies for the current round and makes the user invulnerable for the next round.

This is tentative so don't hold me to it, but the Dastan trilogy will probably conclude by the end of the month. Or sometime in early/mid August. Zepher, if Quest 39 has anything to do with going into someone's dreams (it sounds like it does), then great minds think alike. I was thinking about doing the same thing, but only after you mentioned hosting "surreal quests".

I like it too, and I agree with both of CallMePie's points. There's just one thing: It would be very easy to manipulate Arcane Manifold, if it can be used outside of battle. I'm not saying it's overpowered, but a Grand Tonic (restores 15 ether) costs 30 gold. So for a relatively small price, an Artificer could create limitless artifact duplicates. Not sure if I would nerf that, just pointing it out. If you were to nerf it, however, you could limit Arcan Manifold to allow only one artifact duplication at a time.

"Right then. To answer your question, Sarick, there are three doors to Roland's wing, all facing east towards the palace behind us. Brute force is one option, but our main objective here is to weaken Emeraldo's force so that they aren't a threat. Arresting him is also a priority, but that might be impossible at the moment, given the amount of guards he might have in there, and the amount of troops that we have. We're already spread thin with the rogue Lion Knights from the south, and an arrest right now may fruitless if we cannot defend the palace." "As for the task at hand, I leave it to you, heroes, to decide what to do. You may try to force your way in, or you may come up with a diversion."

EDIT: Sorry there's just a few things I need to sort out with the other QMs before we move on.

I would also like to point out that Sandy has hinted that the artifacts available for purchase next month will be extremely expensive, I think she said Guts would be one of the few who could afford one. So for people choosing the most well-rounded and powerful artifacts, it will cost them an arm and a leg to do so.

I like the cap how it is. Granting more artifact space for players 30+ would grant them even more power, in addition to the already powerful expert classes. When will it reach a point where characters are invincible? Allowing more artifact space, in addition to shields, special weapons, and AC and EC bonuses, will make the game very easy. And then it will become less fun, IMO.

QM Note: In the interest of keeping things moving, I'm going to go ahead and continue without pictures for the moment. I just haven't had the time or opportunity to get them, but hopefully tomorrow they will be ready. Nikolai spoke up, addressing the Rito. "I am glad we could come to an agreement, if only for the time being. If you are ready to help, we shall need to defend the capitol. One of our emperors has betrayed his people and --" Denerii mumbled something under her breath. "--And we will need to draw some of his guards away from the palace, where he is holed up. We don't have much time as the city is in imminent danger. An invasion is on it's way, in fact it might have already started. We must move quickly." "Very well. While Denerii and I gather our people, you shall head down the mountain and back to your city. We will be ready for you when you arrive." The heroes and Nikolai hurried down the mountain and back to the capitol. When they arrived, chaos had been unleashed. At the southern walls loyal troops could be seen fighting off Rogue Lion Knights, and at the western and northern walls hordes of citizens were evacuating. The party managed to sneak in the eastern gates unnoticed. Above them, they could see silhouettes of winged humanoids soaring towards the palace. They arrived at Emeraldo's wing of the palace. In front of the door stood two guards, on the ground there were dark red stains. "Oh no, not again... we just took care of two troublemakers dressed a lot like you, what is your purpose here?" Suddenly Flavius and Denerii swooped down and landed next to the party. Other Rito could be seen doing the same in the distance. "We've distributed our people around the city, to help us secure it. It appears the southern walls are under attack, so we must make haste in eliminating these guards." Nikolai nodded. "Wh-what? Rito! Wh-what are they doing here?! Call for backup!" the guard stammered in fear. How will the party react?

I haven't had time to read your quest yet, unfortunately, so I don't know what weapon you're talking about, but as an Assassin I could no longer use the consumable strategy that Rogues and Raiders can. So I'd be more worried about Guts or Dak getting it.

Hybros nodded to Benji, but before he could acknowledge the quest, the half-elf had been signed onto another one, with Alexis taking his place. A familiar face, but she would be going without Althior this time. These relationships that surface-dwellers had, he could never understand them. But they seemed close, Hybros hoped that their separation wouldn't interfere with the quest.

QM Note: Sorry I've been extremely busy for the last few days, I know the updates have been slow. I just need to prepare some pictures for the next step and I should be able to update later tonight or tomorrow. Thank you all so much for your patience!

"Guts?" The tough-as-nails rogue looked a lot different from when he had last seen him. His head wrap was gone, and the three distinguishing scars that streaked across the only part of his face that used to be seen were faded. He also had a new aura about him, something less self-centered and... warmer. Not to be easily tricked by this new appearance, however, Hybros proceeded with caution. "Yes, I remember you now, eheh. It has been quite a while since our mission in the quarry. Well, I am ready for another one, as long as this man here agrees..." Hybros signs up for Quest #39.

QM Note: Thanks Nyx, I had an excellent time in Canada. Everyone, I've cleaned up character stats a bit to include defense and artifact abilities. The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 10 Cleric Power: 16 Health: 17/17 Ether: 12/13 Defense: 0 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, 2x Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15.5 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 21/21 Defense: 1 Gold: 214 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Chiara (WP:5, Lightning, Poisoned), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, 2x Potion, 2x Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10.5 Mage Power: 17 Health: 14/14 Ether: 11/14 Defense: 0 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental, Suitable to Knights and Rogues), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb, Winged Helmet Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 14 Barbarian Power: 22 (24 if fighting from front row) Health: 21/21 Gold: 311 Defense: 0 (1 if fighting from back row) Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Nyx (played by Pandora) Level 20 Battle Mage *Immune to Asleep-effect* Power: 33 Health: 30/30 Ether: 19/25 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:13, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Sandman's Parasol, Potion, Remedy, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core, Dragon Scale Nyx goes over to Flavius, who rises and gives Denerii a hand up. "You have beaten us fairly. Fine, we will help you. I assume that is what you seek?" "We have come to realize that the Dastanians are not alone in this conflict. The elf is right, this war affects us as much as it does them. And you, heroes, you do not even come from this land, yet you help them. Our faith in humanity has been restored, somewhat. At any rate you heroes serve others before yourselves. That is why we shall do the same." "And we shall need to know how exactly our tribe can help".

Hybros returns to the Hall after a long and somewhat unsuccessful journey. It turned out that the Ji Pei were busy defending themselves from the Wolfgang, although Hybros had managed to track down Reno Bonaparte and follow him to Triad Park where he had met with Legonardo of the Ji Pei. Things were moving quickly, and hopefully the house of power would post for Heroica's help in the near future. In the meantime however, Hybros needed to entertain himself to escape the dull clutches of the Hall. Many heroes were still away in Dastan, and Eric was on his own quest with the barbarian woman Tesni that he had met a while ago. The only familiar faces around were Alexis and her... partner, Althior. There was also an older-looking man draped in a dark cloak who seemed somewhat familiar... the way he held himself reminded the imp of a rogue that he had quested with before, but besides that there was barely any resemblance. He approached the man, who was speaking to an young armored ranger. "Excuse me, eheh... I hear that a certain quest needs a pre-determined party. Would, eheh, either of you be interested in forming one?"

QM Note: Hey all, I've just returned from camping a few hours ago, so I will spend some time trying to catch up on things. Please bear with me as I do so, if I don't update this post tonight then I will get around to it tomorrow. Just one quick note: Xander's double-sided ax does not give him another roll, but instead attacks with WP only (and in this case the total power is 8 with the horse and Pongcanis cloak). And a huge thanks to Zepher for taking care of the quest (and like three others) while I was gone, much appreciated friend! EDIT: Results of Round 11 of Battle in the Skies: Xander vs. Flavius - Special Damage De'kra vs. Flavius - Hit Nyx vs. Flavius - Spell (No Summon) Nerwen vs. Flavius - Special Damage Sarick vs. Flavius - Damage As the battle looks grim for Flavius, the Rito tribesman flaps his wings to take to the skies, but before he is able to De'kra and Nyx manage to attack him, bringing the magnificent warrior down before he can take off. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! All party members gain half a level except for Nerwen, who gains a full level. The enemies drop a Winged Helmet, a Remedy, and a Potion. The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 10 Cleric Power: 16 Health: 9/17 Ether: 10/13 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15.5 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 15/21 Gold: 214 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Chiara (WP:5, Lightning, Poisoned), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, 2x Potion, Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10.5 Mage Power: 17 Health: 8/14 Ether: 11/14 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental, Suitable to Knights and Rogues), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 14 Barbarian Power: 22 Health: 21/21 Gold: 311 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Nyx (played by Pandora) Level 20 Battle Mage Power: 33 Health: 12/30 Ether: 20/25 Gold: 0 Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:13, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Sandman's Parasol, Potion, Remedy, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core, Dragon Scale Party Leader, how will the loot be distributed? Winged Helmet (Artifact, Headwear, SP: 2, Immune to Wind-based attacks) Potion Remedy QM Note: And now I have to sleep. Please divide the loot and post as you wish until I post again tomorrow. I apologize for the wait!

QM Note: I'll be away for two weeks without internet access starting in a few hours, but Zepher/Brickdoctor will run the quest until I'm back. Thanks, and see you on the 30th.

Nikolai lowers his voice and tells the heroes, "The reason you're up here is to prove your worth to the Rito. They know I am Dastanian, so they trust be about as far as De'kra can throw me. If you prove yourselves to them, perhaps they will see that they are not the only ones who are helping. I cannot interfere." Results of Round 2 of Battle in the Skies: De'kra uses Remedy on Nyx Nerwen vs Falcon B - Hit Sarick vs Falcon A - Damage Nyx vs. Denerii - Miss Xander vs Flavius - Extra Critical Hit QM Note: Pandora, does the book have a 1/6 chance of summoning on every roll, or only rolls that land hits? De'kra, for some reason, cannot harm the flying creatures so instead helps out by remedying Nyx, who unfortunately misses her wind spell. Nerwen swings her hammer at Falcon B (15), while Falcon A claws at Sarick. Xander swings his double-sided ax at Flavius, which lands for 33 damage. Enemies: Rito Tribesman Flavius Flying, Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 379/412 Special: Soar - Takes to the skies, making him untargetable for the next round. Drops: Winged Helmet Rito Tribeswoman Denerii Flying, Humanoid Level: 16 Health: 342/342 Special: Piercing Shot - Fires an arrow directly at the foe, cutting their health in half (rounded up) and stunning them for the next round. Drops: Nothing Falcon A Flying Level: 8 Health: 59/103 Special: Claw Eyes - Claws the foe's eyes so that they are blinded for the next three rounds or until remedied. Drops: Remedy Falcon B Flying Level: 8 Health: 73/103 Special: Claw Eyes - Claws the foe's eyes so that they are blinded for the next three rounds or until remedied. Drops: Potion The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric Power: 15 Health: 16/16 Ether: 12/12 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 21/21 Gold: 124 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 3x Potion, Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 10/14 Ether: 13/14 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental, Suitable to Knights and Rogues), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13.5 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 8/20 Gold: 311 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Nyx (played by Pandora) Level 19 1/2 Battle Mage Power: 32 Health: 15/29 Ether: 23/24 Gold: 0 Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:13, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Sandman's Parasol, Potion, Remedy, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core, Dragon Scale

Results of Round 1 of Battle in the Skies: Xander vs. Flavius - Damage Nyx vs. Denerii - Special Damage Nerwen vs. Falcon B - Hit Sarick vs. Falcon A - Great Spell De'kra does nothing The battle begins, and Flavius quickly darts at Xander, dealing 12 damage. Denerii sends an arrow through Nyx, which brings her down to 15 health and stuns her from the shock. Nerwen and Xander are a little more fortunate with the birds, however, and deal 15 and 44 damage to their targets, respectively. Enemies: Rito Tribesman Flavius Flying, Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 412/412 Special: Soar - Takes to the skies, making him untargetable for the next round. Drops: Winged Helmet Rito Tribeswoman Denerii Flying, Humanoid Level: 16 Health: 342/342 Special: Piercing Shot - Fires an arrow directly at the foe, cutting their health in half (rounded up) and stunning them for the next round. Falcon A Flying Level: 8 Health: 59/103 Special: Claw Eyes - Claws the foe's eyes so that they are blinded for the next three rounds or until remedied. Drops: Remedy Falcon B Flying Level: 8 Health: 88/103 Special: Claw Eyes - Claws the foe's eyes so that they are blinded for the next three rounds or until remedied. Drops: Potion The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric Power: 15 Health: 16/16 Ether: 12/12 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 21/21 Gold: 124 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 3x Potion, 2x Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 14/14 Ether: 14/14 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental, Suitable to Knights and Rogues), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13.5 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 8/20 Gold: 311 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Nyx (played by Pandora) Level 19 1/2 Battle Mage *Stunned* Power: 32 Health: 15/29 Ether: 24/24 Gold: 0 Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:13, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Sandman's Parasol, Potion, Remedy, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core, Dragon Scale

I think players who made it all the way to Level 50 would be responsible enough and understand how the game works well enough to be allowed two characters. It might be confusing sometimes, but I can see that people would want to start a new character without giving up the one that they worked so hard on.