Etzel

"If we must enter I guess we will enter, not really much of an option. Will you join us, Tolot?"

I think they will find a way to work around the blood ritual so that the quest doesn't fail miserably. If just Cronk and Alexis was on the field I guess the battle would be over soon, it was never intended to be such a thriller as it has become.

Wouldn't need to be a free hit if the hero that gets revived targets the undead. But then again, maybe your plan is better...

! Results of Round Ten of the Battle in the Catacombs: Haldor vs. Undead Swordsman - Damage (Haldor: 37 health + 7 SP -(42 damage) = 2 health) The undead swordsman feels victory over the intruders is near as he smashes Haldor down, but the shaman clings on to the battle with the last of his strength. Enemies: Undead Swordsman Type: Undead Level: 42 Health: 177/420 Special: Horrifying moan - The undead moans with great agony and the inflicts the afraid and jinxed effect on the hero. The effects last to the end of the battle or until remedied. Drops: Rusty Sword (WP:14, will break after 3 hits), 2 Somas The Party: Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) *KNOCKED OUT* 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 23 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 3 Health: 0/36 (6+23+3+5) Ether: 23/24 (23+1) Gold: 142 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Carrot, Bone, Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ????? (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Played by Scorpiox) Level 20 Shaman, 33 year old male human Nord. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* Power: 34 (Level 20, +12 WP, +2 from Pugilist's Gloves) Defense: 7 (+2 from Ethereal Cloak, +5 from Heavy Armour) Health: 2/37 (Base 9, +19 Level Increase, +9 Additional) Ether: 28/28 (Base 5, +19 Level Increase, +1 Additional, +4 from Ethereal Cloak) Gold: 130 Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blindness Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy (x2), Mead, Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts, Soma, Pheonix Esscence, Zoot's Plaything. Cronk (Played by CorneliusMurdock) *KNOCKED OUT* Level 24 1/3 Paladin *Blessed* Power: 36 Defense: 14 Health: 0/44 Ether: 27/27 Gold: 15 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon) Inventory: Twin Broadswords (WP:20, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Blacksmith Writ, Bedroll, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

I'm sure my party would like if we traded dice.

I realized I calculated the wrong damage Cronk did last round, fixed now. Results of Round Nine of the Battle in the Catacombs: >Cronk vs. Undead Swordsman - Meditate/Defended Damage (Cronk: 44 health + 14 SP -(42/2= 21 damage)= 37 health) Haldor vs. Undead Swordsman - Shield (Blood ritual, Cronk: 37 health -(24+42=66 health transferred) = 0 health, Undead: 140+37=177 health) After Cronk has been hit by the undead swordsman Haldor repeats his previous mistake. Things are starting to look really bad for the heroes. Enemies: Undead Swordsman Type: Undead Level: 42 Health: 177/420 Special: Horrifying moan - The undead moans with great agony and the inflicts the afraid and jinxed effect on the hero. The effects last to the end of the battle or until remedied. Drops: Rusty Sword (WP:14, will break after 3 hits), 2 Somas The Party: Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) *KNOCKED OUT* 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 23 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 3 Health: 0/36 (6+23+3+5) Ether: 23/24 (23+1) Gold: 142 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Carrot, Bone, Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ????? (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Played by Scorpiox) Level 20 Shaman, 33 year old male human Nord. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* Power: 34 (Level 20, +12 WP, +2 from Pugilist's Gloves) Defense: 7 (+2 from Ethereal Cloak, +5 from Heavy Armour) Health: 37/37 (Base 9, +19 Level Increase, +9 Additional) Ether: 28/28 (Base 5, +19 Level Increase, +1 Additional, +4 from Ethereal Cloak) Gold: 130 Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blindness Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy (x2), Mead, Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts, Soma, Pheonix Esscence, Zoot's Plaything. Cronk (Played by CorneliusMurdock) *KNOCKED OUT* Level 24 1/3 Paladin *Blessed* Power: 36 Defense: 14 Health: 0/44 Ether: 27/27 Gold: 15 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon) Inventory: Twin Broadswords (WP:20, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Blacksmith Writ, Bedroll, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

"That's a lot of names right away. Let's see if I've got it right; we are helping a man called Hlin against some dark general called Haroka, and then there is some mysteriously appearing tower in the middle of everything, and all of this is happening in the land of Miranda that lies to the south across the sea? Well, if that is correct I only have one question; how do we get there?" *stats are good*

Captain Colourless is here to save the day from tacky colours. No one dressed in orange, purple and lime green will be safe when he applies his monochromatic view of the world. Although Captian Colourless' golden age was in the beginning of the previous century, he still hangs around to protect his old fashioned values. Weaknesses: Rainbows and prisms

Results of Round Eight of the Battle in the Catacombs: >Cronk vs. Undead Swordsman - Hit/Shield (Undead: 244 health -(36x2/2=36 damage)= 208 health) Haldor vs. Undead Swordsman - Hit (Undead: 172 health -(34x2= 68 damage) = 140 health) Cronk blessed - Already full health Cronk's tactic seems to work as his hit on the undead swordman takes the enemy out of balance which gives Haldor an opportunity to strike again. Enemies: Undead Swordsman Type: Undead Level: 42 Health: 140/420 Special: Horrifying moan - The undead moans with great agony and the inflicts the afraid and jinxed effect on the hero. The effects last to the end of the battle or until remedied. Drops: Rusty Sword (WP:14, will break after 3 hits), 2 Somas The Party: Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) *KNOCKED OUT* 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 23 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 3 Health: 0/36 (6+23+3+5) Ether: 23/24 (23+1) Gold: 142 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Carrot, Bone, Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ????? (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Played by Scorpiox) Level 20 Shaman, 33 year old male human Nord. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* Power: 34 (Level 20, +12 WP, +2 from Pugilist's Gloves) Defense: 7 (+2 from Ethereal Cloak, +5 from Heavy Armour) Health: 37/37 (Base 9, +19 Level Increase, +9 Additional) Ether: 28/28 (Base 5, +19 Level Increase, +1 Additional, +4 from Ethereal Cloak) Gold: 130 Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blindness Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy (x2), Mead, Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts, Soma, Pheonix Esscence, Zoot's Plaything. Cronk (Played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 24 1/3 Paladin *Blessed* *Afraid* *Jinxed* Power: 36 Defense: 14 Health: 44/44 Ether: 27/27 Gold: 15 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon) Inventory: Twin Broadswords (WP:20, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Blacksmith Writ, Bedroll, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

Results of Round Seven of the Battle in the Catacombs: >Cronk vs. Undead Swordsman - Damage/Special Guard - Fail (Cronk already afraid and jinxed) Haldor vs. Undead Swordsman - Hit (Undead: 312 health -(34x2= 68 damage) = 244 health) Cronk blessed - Already full health The undead enemy continues with his horrible moaning which freaks out Cronk even more, but Haldor finally manage to score a hit on the monster. Enemies: Undead Swordsman Type: Undead Level: 42 Health: 244/420 Special: Horrifying moan - The undead moans with great agony and the inflicts the afraid and jinxed effect on the hero. The effects last to the end of the battle or until remedied. Drops: Rusty Sword (WP:14, will break after 3 hits), 2 Somas The Party: Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) *KNOCKED OUT* 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 23 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 3 Health: 0/36 (6+23+3+5) Ether: 23/24 (23+1) Gold: 142 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Carrot, Bone, Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ????? (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Played by Scorpiox) Level 20 Shaman, 33 year old male human Nord. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* Power: 34 (Level 20, +12 WP, +2 from Pugilist's Gloves) Defense: 7 (+2 from Ethereal Cloak, +5 from Heavy Armour) Health: 37/37 (Base 9, +19 Level Increase, +9 Additional) Ether: 28/28 (Base 5, +19 Level Increase, +1 Additional, +4 from Ethereal Cloak) Gold: 130 Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blindness Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy (x2), Mead, Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts, Soma, Pheonix Esscence, Zoot's Plaything. Cronk (Played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 24 1/3 Paladin *Blessed* *Afraid* *Jinxed* Power: 36 Defense: 14 Health: 44/44 Ether: 27/27 Gold: 15 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon) Inventory: Twin Broadswords (WP:20, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Blacksmith Writ, Bedroll, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

Maybe they should revive Alexis so the battle can actually move forward a bit.

"Greetings elven lady. My name is Maurice Ratibor, Paladin and servant of Ennoc. I believe we named this gentleman called "Guts" our leader for the time being, he seems to have some experience about the problems we are about to face. I see that you have the gift of healing, just as myself. Hopefully we will not have to use it much, but I'm prepared for whatever might come."

Results of Round Six of the Battle in the Catacombs: Cronk vs. Undead Swordsman - Special Guard - Fail Haldor vs. Undead Swordsman - Meditate (Haldor: 28/28 ether) Cronk blessed - Already full health When Cronk tries to hit the undead swordsman it moans so terribly that the orc gets both afraid and jinxed. Haldor regains his lost ether by meditation and the battle continues. Enemies: Undead Swordsman Type: Undead Level: 42 Health: 312/420 Special: Horrifying moan - The undead moans with great agony and the inflicts the afraid and jinxed effect on the hero. The effects last to the end of the battle or until remedied. Drops: Rusty Sword (WP:14, will break after 3 hits), 2 Somas The Party: Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) *KNOCKED OUT* 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 23 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 3 Health: 0/36 (6+23+3+5) Ether: 23/24 (23+1) Gold: 142 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Carrot, Bone, Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ????? (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Played by Scorpiox) Level 20 Shaman, 33 year old male human Nord. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* Power: 34 (Level 20, +12 WP, +2 from Pugilist's Gloves) Defense: 7 (+2 from Ethereal Cloak, +5 from Heavy Armour) Health: 37/37 (Base 9, +19 Level Increase, +9 Additional) Ether: 28/28 (Base 5, +19 Level Increase, +1 Additional, +4 from Ethereal Cloak) Gold: 130 Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blindness Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy (x2), Mead, Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts, Soma, Pheonix Esscence, Zoot's Plaything. Cronk (Played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 24 1/3 Paladin *Blessed* *Afraid* *Jinxed* Power: 36 Defense: 14 Health: 44/44 Ether: 27/27 Gold: 15 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon) Inventory: Twin Broadswords (WP:20, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Blacksmith Writ, Bedroll, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

Yeah...

"Oh, you're a big guy! So, you've seen these strange buildings? Well, I guess I'll get first-hand experience of them soon too. Armour is indeed a useful thing, I'm saving up for one myself. But here, take this 22 gold, I won't be able to buy mine until after this quest anyway." "I have no objection to that. It's good to have an experienced leader."

Results of Round Five of the Battle in the Catacombs: Cronk vs. Undead Swordsman - Meditate (Cronk already at full ether) Haldor vs. Undead Swordsman - Heal much more (Haldor: 2 health +(12x3 + 20= 56 health)= 37 health. -1 ether.) Cronk blessed - Already full health Cronk meditates again while Haldor heals himself back up to full health at the cost of 1 ether. Enemies: Undead Swordsman Type: Undead Level: 42 Health: 312/420 Special: Horrifying moan - The undead moans with great agony and the inflicts the afraid and jinxed effect on the hero. The effects last to the end of the battle or until remedied. Drops: Rusty Sword (WP:14, will break after 3 hits), 2 Somas The Party: Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) *KNOCKED OUT* 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 23 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 3 Health: 0/36 (6+23+3+5) Ether: 23/24 (23+1) Gold: 142 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Carrot, Bone, Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ????? (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Played by Scorpiox) Level 20 Shaman, 33 year old male human Nord. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* Power: 34 (Level 20, +12 WP, +2 from Pugilist's Gloves) Defense: 7 (+2 from Ethereal Cloak, +5 from Heavy Armour) Health: 37/37 (Base 9, +19 Level Increase, +9 Additional) Ether: 27/28 (Base 5, +19 Level Increase, +1 Additional, +4 from Ethereal Cloak) Gold: 130 Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blindness Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy (x2), Mead, Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts, Soma, Pheonix Esscence, Zoot's Plaything. Cronk (Played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 24 1/3 Paladin *Blessed* Power: 36 Defense: 14 Health: 44/44 Ether: 27/27 Gold: 15 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon) Inventory: Twin Broadswords (WP:20, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Blacksmith Writ, Bedroll, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

Results of Round Four of the Battle in the Catacombs: Cronk vs. Undead Swordsman - Hit (Undead: 384 health -(36x2=72 damage) = 312 health) Haldor vs. Undead Swordsman - Damage (Haldor: 37 health + 7 SP -(42 damage) = 2 health) Cronk blessed - Already full health Cronk manage to hit the undead swordsman but the moaning creature retaliates by a hard hit on Haldor who doesn't seem to be in his best shape today. Enemies: Undead Swordsman Type: Undead Level: 42 Health: 312/420 Special: Horrifying moan - The undead moans with great agony and the inflicts the afraid and jinxed effect on the hero. The effects last to the end of the battle or until remedied. Drops: Rusty Sword (WP:14, will break after 3 hits), 2 Somas The Party: Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) *KNOCKED OUT* 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 23 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 3 Health: 0/36 (6+23+3+5) Ether: 23/24 (23+1) Gold: 142 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Carrot, Bone, Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ????? (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Played by Scorpiox) Level 20 Shaman, 33 year old male human Nord. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* Power: 34 (Level 20, +12 WP, +2 from Pugilist's Gloves) Defense: 7 (+2 from Ethereal Cloak, +5 from Heavy Armour) Health: 2/37 (Base 9, +19 Level Increase, +9 Additional) Ether: 28/28 (Base 5, +19 Level Increase, +1 Additional, +4 from Ethereal Cloak) Gold: 130 Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blindness Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy (x2), Mead, Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts, Soma, Pheonix Esscence, Zoot's Plaything. Cronk (Played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 24 1/3 Paladin *Blessed* Power: 36 Defense: 14 Health: 44/44 Ether: 27/27 Gold: 15 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon) Inventory: Twin Broadswords (WP:20, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Blacksmith Writ, Bedroll, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

"It's what I've always said, magic gems gives us more trouble than benefit. Some mages might tell you they know how to handle the power, but there are too many questionable characters out there for it to be safe. A restriction on the use of gems should be in order, but without a strong ruler I don't see it happening any time soon. It's good that you know of this Darkstar and its powers, Guts, I'm sure it will help us in our quest. These suddenly appearing buildings is definitely something I will take with a grain of salt until I've seen it with my own eyes."

Results of Round Three of the Battle in the Catacombs: Cronk vs. Undead Swordsman - Meditate (Cronk already at full ether) Haldor vs. Undead Swordsman - Damage (Haldor protected by the guardian angel) Cronk blessed - Already full health While Cronk decides to meditate without any gain, the undead swordsman tries to hit Haldor but is stopped by the ever-so-useful angel. Enemies: Undead Swordsman Type: Undead Level: 42 Health: 384/420 Special: Horrifying moan - The undead moans with great agony and the inflicts the afraid and jinxed effect on the hero. The effects last to the end of the battle or until remedied. Drops: Rusty Sword (WP:14, will break after 3 hits), 2 Somas The Party: Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) *KNOCKED OUT* 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 23 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 3 Health: 0/36 (6+23+3+5) Ether: 23/24 (23+1) Gold: 142 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Carrot, Bone, Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ????? (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Played by Scorpiox) Level 20 Shaman, 33 year old male human Nord. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* Power: 34 (Level 20, +12 WP, +2 from Pugilist's Gloves) Defense: 7 (+2 from Ethereal Cloak, +5 from Heavy Armour) Health: 37/37 (Base 9, +19 Level Increase, +9 Additional) Ether: 28/28 (Base 5, +19 Level Increase, +1 Additional, +4 from Ethereal Cloak) Gold: 130 Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blindness Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy (x2), Mead, Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts, Soma, Pheonix Esscence, Zoot's Plaything. Cronk (Played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 24 1/3 Paladin *Blessed* Power: 36 Defense: 14 Health: 44/44 Ether: 27/27 Gold: 15 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon) Inventory: Twin Broadswords (WP:20, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Blacksmith Writ, Bedroll, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

"Yes, I'm Maurice Ratibor. Good to meet you, eh "Guts". What do you think of the mission that lies before us, a suddenly appeared tower and some malicious gem? If I had heard about this 10 years ago I would've taken it for foolish peasant's talk, but the world is not what it used to be."

Heroes had came and left in fast pace as Maurice enjoyed the tranquility of a solitary place in the saloon. A note of the selected heroes for Quest #52 had just been posted at the quest board apparently, the talk about it quickly filled the hall and let Maurice know that he was one of them. "Good, it's been a long time since my latest adventure. I'm all prepared and ready to go. Hm, I guess I should go read the note myself and see what I can find out about my party comrades, I don't think I've met any of them before." Maurice got up and walked over to the quest board but some scruffy-looking man leaned against it and blocked his view. "Excuse me, may I have a look at that list? There are perfectly good chairs over there if you need to rest."

I haven't played with Maurice as a Paladin yet so I can't really judge the class. But I chose it purely because of RP reasons.

Results of Round Two of the Battle in the Catacombs: Cronk vs. Undead Swordsman - Shield (Guardian Angel) Haldor vs. Undead Swordsman - Shield (Blood ritual - Stopped by Guardian Angel) Cronk blessed - Already full health The party is lucky to have Cronk's angel with them since she stops Haldor from performing yet another Blood Ritual that would've knocked himself out. Enemies: Undead Swordsman Type: Undead Level: 42 Health: 384/420 Special: Horrifying moan - The undead moans with great agony and the inflicts the afraid and jinxed effect on the hero. The effects last to the end of the battle or until remedied. Drops: Rusty Sword (WP:14, will break after 3 hits), 2 Somas The Party: Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) *KNOCKED OUT* 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 23 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 3 Health: 0/36 (6+23+3+5) Ether: 23/24 (23+1) Gold: 142 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 2 Somas, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Carrot, Bone, Ring of Sight (protects from blinded) Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ????? (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Played by Scorpiox) Level 20 Shaman, 33 year old male human Nord. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* Power: 34 (Level 20, +12 WP, +2 from Pugilist's Gloves) Defense: 7 (+2 from Ethereal Cloak, +5 from Heavy Armour) Health: 37/37 (Base 9, +19 Level Increase, +9 Additional) Ether: 28/28 (Base 5, +19 Level Increase, +1 Additional, +4 from Ethereal Cloak) Gold: 130 Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blindness Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy (x2), Mead, Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts, Soma, Pheonix Esscence, Zoot's Plaything. Cronk (Played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 24 1/3 Paladin *Blessed* Power: 36 Defense: 14 Health: 44/44 Ether: 27/27 Gold: 15 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon) Inventory: Twin Broadswords (WP:20, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Blacksmith Writ, Bedroll, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them) Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

Yeah, but is it a form of damage? As Flipz said, it is more like a healing (that in this case happens to drain health). Ah well, I guess I go with the nice alternative this round. No, healing damages undead, not health. They do have health themselves And the effect is reversed so adding the heroes health to the enemy was how I understood it to be. And I do believe the whole undead clause is intended to screw over the party

No, it says: Question is weather or not a Paladin's Guardian Angel protects against an ally trying to perform a Blood ritual which will actually harm a party member.