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Thanks. I would've seen the role through the end, but I just couldn't stand typing in third person anymore. Wish I had Flitwick's perseverance when it came to that.

Wouldn't someone have to take two hits anyway? I mean, the person with the Salts can target two different enemies, preventing that extra free hit from occurring. If they weren't Hastened, then someone in the party would have to take the hit anyway.

I also think the game mechanic with the scum conditions worked out really well. It got vanillas more involved in the game and definitely made things more interesting. I would like to see this method used in future games. I also agree that it really could have gone either way, the townies were just fortunate in that they organized very quickly. Cornelius Murdock - I was pretty certain that you were scum. I swear, you acted so much differently in this game than in others. In Belville and one other game I've played with you, it was so obvious that you were town so I teamed up with you right away. I don't know what happened this time around. And it sounds like I missed a lot by refusing to trust Hinck. I wouldn't have been very useful, but maybe I wouldn't have gotten popped if I had claimed right away. Oh well. Excellent job on leading the town again, Hinck, definitely as awesome if not more so than in Werewolf. One man wolf pack.

Thanks for the input, Flipz. Actually, there was a bit of character building in Quest 7 that suggests that the imps are strong with magic (Earth/Wood in particular), but I've always saw Hybros as a dark character (personality, not necessarily the element of darkness). I think I will start out with Assassin and evolve from there, as planned. I really hope Hybros and Eric get to go on another quest together, especially if Eric becomes a Berserker. Khorne, what advanced class were you thinking of becoming? As for upgrading characters, I think I'm just going to purchase a bunch of Meads, Nostrums, and Smelling Salts. Taking all three worked really well for the battle that Hybros did in Quest 15, and it's potentially cheaper (and more effective) than investing in weapon upgrades. It would work better for the more drinky-type characters like Eric and Atramor, but Hybros is physically weak so he has to rely on man-made goods to make up for it.

QM Note: I've already addressed this, your ether is correct.

Agreed. IMHO, they are overpowered, especially when a party has, like eight of them. They made the battles really hard to balance, so I appreciate all of you not using them in excess. Derp. The blinded effect would not wear off after an attack as i had it during this round, unlike the Sleep effect. But there's an idea. Maybe to lessen the power a little bit, an attack on the affected enemy would remove the negative effects, for all scrolls.

Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great time with friends and family.

No can do, sorry. If Jeb wants me to then I will, but there are several factors that could potentially screw up the battle if I were to make the decisions myself. IMO, auto rounds should only be used when there's one enemy with low health and none of the party members are in danger of getting KO'd. Besides, the quest is almost over, so please try to have some patience. I've done my best to keep things on track by updating things more than once a day, so if you guys will just stick with me for this last leg, I would be most appreciative. The next round will be up in less than 24 hours.

Whatever.

Actually, I believe a Rogue can start with a ranged weapon. There's no reason that they can't, since they are basic weapons. The advantage would be attacking from the back row; the trade-off would be that the Rouge would have to retrieve it every other round.

Wait, so why was I the sacrificial lamb before I was suspicious? Everyone hates me! And I had no idea about Doc or TinyP. I even thought TinyP was innocent before the day he was lynched. Good thing I didn't approach him before that happened... Actually, I didn't talk to anyone except for Hinck in PM. And great effort on your part, Tammo. It's easy to say that you were bluffing from a point of view where you know everyone's alliances, but I'm glad you didn't simply succumb and raise the white flag. As has been said, it was a very exciting last day.

Hooray! Well played to all of you, and thanks for the fantastic game, Rufus and Pandora. I had such a blast playing this one, and I'm looking forward to the next one. Not really much else to say at the moment, besides what I said on the writeboard. I guess I did act pretty scummy, but it's not like that's anything new. I just didn't want to take the risk of Hinck being scum and controlling the game with an iron fist, or being manipulated by a rat in his inner circle(s). I was pretty suspicious of both Foog and Tammo by Day 3, but poor wittle Nadir had to get smacked by the freaking vigilante.

Yeah, I'm hoping to do something with Eric and Hybros' relationship, considering the introvert that Hybros is, maybe he'll open up a little to someone like Eric. The only other people he's really interacted with are De'kra and, to a lesser extent, Boomingham. That is, provided they're both conscious often enough to talk to each other. Flipz, what do you mean by a partnership between an Assassin and a Berserker? What for? Also, I might as well ask for your opinion on where Hybros would go...

Results of Round 4 of Final Battle Namyrra Uq vs. Phoenix - Blind Ocven the Ice Dragon vs. Phoenix - Spirit Attack Alf Gregory vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Battle Frenzy Atramor Gibbin vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Damage Alexis Fenral vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Hit Alexis Fenral vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Special Damage (Lesser Seal) En Sabah Nur vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Great Spell (Earth) Miss Ellaria Arbour vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Hit Special Damage Namrrya spends a bit of ether to blind the phoenix before Ocven engages in combat with his fiery counterpart one last time. The ice attack causes 9 damage before Ocven disappears, leaving Alexis exhausted of ether. Alf powers up and performs a Battle Frenzy, dealing 21 damage to Atticus and 10 to the phoenix. Atramor tries to get close again, but the wizard lashes out again, inflicting another wound over the old one in the opposite direction, so as to form an "X" shape across the Rogue's cheek (10 damage). Alexis fires an arrow (27x2=54), and Atticus retaliates by sealing the Evoker for the following round. Nur shakes the earth with his mage powers (12x2+15=39). Ellaria hits the Ziegfried over the head with her staff (25). Enemies: Atticus Ziegfried Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 49/400 Special 1: Hex (brainwashes attacker, causing the target to attack a random ally instead.) Special 2: Lesser Seal (performs curse on attacker, causing Sealed effect for the next turn or until remedied.) Special 3: Lesser Blind (uses magic to blind the attacker, causing Blinded effect for the next turn or until remedied.) Drops: Sword of Decay (WP: 5, once the target is inflicted with damage, they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights, and Barbarians) Note: Atticus is immune to all negative effects (besides KO). The special used is determined by die roll (50% for each). Phoenix Reborn (back row) ~Blind~ Type: Fiery, Flying Level: 20 Health: 204/250 Special 1: Young Phoenix Tear (restores up to 50 health of Atticus) Special 2: Flame Burst (Causes 7 damage to all, regardless of row) Drops: Phoenix Essence Note: Young Phoenix Tear only used when Atticus has less than full health. Party Atramor Gibbin (played by CallMePieorDie) Level 14 Rogue Power: 21 Health: 12/20 Gold: 123 Inventory: Sapper (WP: 7), Cloak of the Elven Spy (loaned by De'kra), Sand Worm Hide (SP:2) 3 Orc Potions Alf Gregory (played by Bricksandparts) Level 13 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 21/21 Gold: 6 Inventory: Meteor Blade (WP: 8, Light), Focal Staff (WP: 5), Greatsword (WP: 3), Helmet (+1 max HP), 2 Potions, 2 Venoms, Phoenix Essence, Remedy, Ice Bomb, Mead, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Gold Ore Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 15.5 Cleric *Lucky* Power: 25 Health: 23/23 Ether: 10/19 Gold: 72 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, Fire), Potion, 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, 2 Elixirs, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smoke Bombs, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Flash Bomb, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Telescope Namyrra Uq (played by Quarryman) Level 14.5 Mage Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Ether: 3/18 Gold: 10 Inventory: Lullaby Wand (WP: 6, Sleep), Bone Staff (WP: 3), 4 Potions, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, Holy Bomb, Flash Bomb, Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing En Sabah Nur (played by Jebediahs) *Party Leader* Level 15 Mage *Lucky* Power: 27 Health: 20/20 Ether: 6/20 Gold: 22 Inventory: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12), Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), Helmet (+1 HP), Loaded Die (Lucky), Thorny Diadem(+3Power -6HP), 4 Potions, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 18.5 Evoker *Hastened* *Encouraged* ~Sealed~ Power: 27 Health: 19/24 Ether: 0/19 Gold: 162 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 10), Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP: 7), Flute of the Magi (WP:3, Fast Asleep effect) Quickdraw Quiver (Haste), Potion, Venom, Lightning Bomb, Mead, Bone, Phoenix Essence, Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Shovel, Pickax, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Silver Ore

Hybros fell to the ground, blacking out. He knew it was his own fault for going after the automaton from the front row, and he would be sure to not make the same mistake again. All he could think of was, the only person that he could truly rely on was himself. A minute later, he awoke to Erdathcath's perfect, pale face. She was holding an empty vial, which presumably held Phoenix Essence. He was depending on someone else to save him... he felt strange, and didn't understand where this good will was coming from. He was a part of the team, yes, but he needed to be more independent. He watched Eric stop Maurice from healing him, and instead took a potion. The barbarian, as unlucky as he was, was sharp, and a good leader. Hybros gazed in wonder at him for a while, and then realized that the battle was still taking place. He quickly thanked Erdathcath, and sprang to his feet. He did not want to make the same mistake twice, so he decided to retrieve the Shuriken of Mercutio.

Happy birthday Oky and Mutely!

You guys know you can switch classes any time out of quest, right? Of course if you want to stick with one for the purpose of characterization, that's totally understandable. And the equipment to supply several ACs would cost a lot. What I have planned for Hybros includes three of the five available classes for him. My plan to go directly to the most powerful class (IMO), the Black Knight, isn't working the way I had expected so there will probably be some class changes in between now and then. Thanks for the in-depth look on some of the classes, Flipz. There are some things that I hadn't taken into consideration, especially for the Raider.

Results of Round 3 of Final Battle En Sabah Nur - use Phoenix Essence on Namyrra Uq Namyrra Uq vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Miss Alf Gregory vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Hit Atramor Gibbin vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Hit Ellaria Arbour vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Critical Hit Damage Alexis Fenral vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Critical Hit Alexis Fenral vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Summon Ocven the Ice Dragon Ocven vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Spirit Attack En Sabah Nur rushes to the aid of the fallen Namrrya. The Phoenix Essence instantly brings the mage to. Unfortunately her lucky streak has run out, and she misses her Darkness spell. Alf and Atramor both land hits on Atticus (21 each), and Ellaria avoids a swing of the Sword of Decay and drives the end of Ignus Fatuus into the wizard's torso (10x2+15=35). Alexis lands a precise arrow into her enemy's arm (10x2+18=38), and summons Ocven for one last time. Atticus barely has time to remove the arrow before the dragon spirit gives him frost bite (18). The phoenix shakes off the blindness, but its master is weak. Enemies: Atticus Ziegfried Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 178/400 Special 1: Hex (brainwashes attacker, causing the target to attack a random ally instead.) Special 2: Lesser Seal (performs curse on attacker, causing Sealed effect for the next turn or until remedied.) Special 3: Lesser Blind (uses magic to blind the attacker, causing Blinded effect for the next turn or until remedied.) Drops: Sword of Decay (WP: 5, once the target is inflicted with damage, they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights, and Barbarians) Note: Atticus is immune to all negative effects (besides KO). The special used is determined by die roll (50% for each). Phoenix Reborn (back row) Type: Fiery, Flying Level: 20 Health: 223/250 Special 1: Young Phoenix Tear (restores up to 50 health of Atticus) Special 2: Flame Burst (Causes 7 damage to all, regardless of row) Drops: Phoenix Essence Note: Young Phoenix Tear only used when Atticus has less than full health. Party Atramor Gibbin (played by CallMePieorDie) Level 14 Rogue Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 123 Inventory: Sapper (WP: 7), Cloak of the Elven Spy (loaned by De'kra), Sand Worm Hide (SP:2) 3 Orc Potions Alf Gregory (played by Bricksandparts) Level 13 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 21/21 Gold: 6 Inventory: Meteor Blade (WP: 8, Light), Focal Staff (WP: 5), Greatsword (WP: 3), Helmet (+1 max HP), 2 Potions, 2 Venoms, Phoenix Essence, Remedy, Ice Bomb, Mead, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Gold Ore Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 15.5 Cleric *Lucky* Power: 25 Health: 23/23 Ether: 10/19 Gold: 72 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, Fire), Potion, 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, 2 Elixirs, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smoke Bombs, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Flash Bomb, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Telescope Namyrra Uq (played by Quarryman) Level 14.5 Mage Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Ether: 4/18 Gold: 10 Inventory: Lullaby Wand (WP: 6, Sleep), Bone Staff (WP: 3), 4 Potions, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, Holy Bomb, Flash Bomb, Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing En Sabah Nur (played by Jebediahs) *Party Leader* Level 15 Mage *Lucky* Power: 27 Health: 20/20 Ether: 7/20 Gold: 22 Inventory: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12), Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), Helmet (+1 HP), Loaded Die (Lucky), Thorny Diadem(+3Power -6HP), 4 Potions, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 18.5 Evoker *Hastened* *Encouraged* Power: 27 Health: 19/24 Ether: 1/19 Gold: 162 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 10), Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP: 7), Flute of the Magi (WP:3, Fast Asleep effect) Quickdraw Quiver (Haste), Potion, Venom, Lightning Bomb, Mead, Bone, Phoenix Essence, Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Shovel, Pickax, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Silver Ore Ocven the Ice Dragon (Spirit) Level: 18 Type: Ice

Seeing Eric fall, Hybros furled his brow and gripped Zoot's Reaper tightly. Even though Maurice had restored him to full health, the imp knew the creatures could still take him down with a single hit. If only he had a bit more endurance... Hybros sprinted at Gamma from the front row, raising his scythe for a swift, finishing strike.

QM Note: The Hex special does not act like the regular Hexed effect, it only forces the attacker to redirect their attack once.

Oh. Thanks. Hybros realized he still had his throwing knife. Not wanting to take an unnecessary risk, he retreated to the back row again and chucked it at Gamma.

QM Note: Ah, I see. Nur lent Namrrya his last tonic, correct? Results of Round 2 of Final Battle Namyrra Uq vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Damage Special Damage Ellaria Arbour vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Miracle Critical Hit Alf Gregory vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Hit Atramor Gibbin vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Hit Alexis Fenral vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Damage Alexis Fenral vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Special Damage (Hex, Namrrya) En Sabah Nur vs. Atticus Ziegfried - Magic Burst (Water) Great Spell Namyrra tries to cast a darkness spell on Atticus, but instead he sends his own wave of black magic at the mage, throwing her against a nearby tree (5 damage). Luckily Ellaria performs a Miracle, healing Atramor and Namrrya back to full health. Alf swings his Meteor Blade at the wizard (21), and Atramor gets his revenge by slashing Atticus across the cheek with the Sapper (21). Alexis tries to shoot him with an arrow, but the Ziegfried acts quickly by deflecting the arrow back at her (5 damage), and then hexing her. In her brainwashed state, she shoots an arrow at her ally Namrrya. The arrow goes through the mage's chest, instantly knocking her out. Before Nur realizes this, he overflows with power and sends a wave crashing down on both opponents, dealing 27 damage to both (double for the phoenix but halved again due to the back row). Enemies: Atticus Ziegfried Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 311/400 Special 1: Hex (brainwashes attacker, causing the target to attack a random ally instead.) Special 2: Lesser Seal (performs curse on attacker, causing Sealed effect for the next turn or until remedied.) Special 3: Lesser Blind (uses magic to blind the attacker, causing Blinded effect for the next turn or until remedied.) Drops: Sword of Decay (WP: 5, once the target is inflicted with damage, they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights, and Barbarians) Note: Atticus is immune to all negative effects (besides KO). The special used is determined by die roll (50% for each). Phoenix Reborn (back row) ~Blind~ Type: Fiery, Flying Level: 20 Health: 223/250 Special 1: Young Phoenix Tear (restores up to 50 health of Atticus) Special 2: Flame Burst (Causes 7 damage to all, regardless of row) Drops: Phoenix Essence Note: Young Phoenix Tear only used when Atticus has less than full health. Party Atramor Gibbin (played by CallMePieorDie) Level 14 Rogue Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 123 Inventory: Sapper (WP: 7), Cloak of the Elven Spy (loaned by De'kra), Sand Worm Hide (SP:2) 3 Orc Potions Alf Gregory (played by Bricksandparts) Level 13 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 21/21 Gold: 6 Inventory: Meteor Blade (WP: 8, Light), Focal Staff (WP: 5), Greatsword (WP: 3), Helmet (+1 max HP), 2 Potions, 2 Venoms, Phoenix Essence, Remedy, Ice Bomb, Mead, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Gold Ore Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 15.5 Cleric *Lucky* Power: 25 Health: 23/23 Ether: 10/19 Gold: 72 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, Fire), Potion, 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, 2 Elixirs, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smoke Bombs, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Flash Bomb, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Telescope Namyrra Uq (played by Quarryman) Level 14.5 Mage ~Knocked Out~ Power: 20 Health: 0/18 Ether: 5/18 Gold: 10 Inventory: Lullaby Wand (WP: 6, Sleep), Bone Staff (WP: 3), 4 Potions, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, Holy Bomb, Flash Bomb, Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing En Sabah Nur (played by Jebediahs) *Party Leader* Level 15 Mage *Lucky* Power: 27 Health: 20/20 Ether: 7/20 Gold: 22 Inventory: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12), Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), Helmet (+1 HP), Loaded Die (Lucky), Thorny Diadem(+3Power -6HP), 4 Potions, Grand Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 18.5 Evoker *Hastened* *Encouraged* Power: 27 Health: 19/24 Ether: 2/19 Gold: 162 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 10), Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP: 7), Flute of the Magi (WP:3, Fast Asleep effect) Quickdraw Quiver (Haste), Potion, Venom, Lightning Bomb, Mead, Bone, Phoenix Essence, Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Shovel, Pickax, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Silver Ore

QM Note: Right, thank you for the reminder. Also, Quarry, you cannot use spells since you're out of ether.

Thank you for all of your hard work as History Mod, ISC! I look forward to all of the MOCs you will share with us in the future.

This was it. Hybros had no more throwing weapons, and wouldn't waste a turn retrieving one when there was a good chance he might take damage the next round anyway. He had to attack from the front row. He knew if he had failed, he would fall. He drew Zoot's Reaper, and prepared to attack Automaton Gamma. Ooc: Wait a minute, shouldn't the skeleton decoy have absorbed any free hits?