Khorne

Is "station" not a correct word? The thing I had in mind, was like in the Elder Scrolls (or whatever RPG, real-world company), where you can take a carriage or Silt Strider to some other place. A transport service for people. With different starting points and stations. Like the Pony Express, but more solely dedicated to transporting people through Dastan. EDIT: CMP, is that Moby Dick's tail on the horizon in the picture of the sailor looking at the sea?

"I'm sure there are caravans heading there, but I think it'd be easier if you just booked a ride from a station in the city here. Caravan's come and go at irregular times, you see."

"Farreth...? I'm sure you mean Farrech. It's the northernmost settlement before you enter Dastan's Northern March. You'd best look for some transportation from here. Going there on foot would be folly. You'd probably die of old age before you got there!", the merchant chuckled.

"I can always put you to sleep, if you're that tired," Eric growled. He then pointed at Periwinkle, frustrated: "Woman, please! Stop yelling already. I'll deal with this. You'll be fine." Gesturing towards Althior and Sarge, he made ready to leave the room and head back down. "Let's plant the damn bombs. This has been going on long enough. I want my pay."

That would've been my guess, but for some reason I thought she was a merchant from R'Kilf or one of those places from his other quests.

A bit disappointed by the inventory, the party purchases some goods that could help them stand against whatever was yet to come. "There you go! Anything else you'd like?" The Party: Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader* 18 Year Old Human Barbarian Level 2 Power: 5 (2 + 3) Defense: 0 Health: 9/9 (9) Gold: 7 Equipment: War Axe (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Mead (2x), First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.), Remedy, Venom Lynne (Endgame) (20)24 Year Old Human Cleric Level 2 Power: 5 (2 + 3) Health: 10/10 (10) Ether: 6/6 (6) Gold: 2 Equipment: Oak Staff (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Tonic Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down) 9 year old female human Mage Level 2 Power: 5 (2 + 3) Health: 6/6 (6) Ether: 6/6 (6) Gold: 8 Equipment: Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger) Inventory: Potion, Amethyst, Tonic (2x) Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) 41 year old male human Knight Level 4 Power: 7 (4 + 3) Defense: 2 Health: 9/13 (13) Gold: 4 Equipment: Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion

Where is she from again? I know I recognize that picture from one of Brickdoctor's quests, but I don't know which one .

Eric snarled angrily. He wanted everything right now. The Nord did want to know the story behind Baba the Witch, even if it was only to use as leverage at a later time, but he also wanted to push his sword through the Pongcanis Druid's thick skull for bossing him around in the way she did. What little respect he had held for the creature, it was completely gone now. However, if he wanted the promised gold, his title, and of lesser importance: saving Peri's life, then he had to swallow his pride for a brief moment and resolve this situation like Ulric wanted. Again, a flame flickered mischievously in the Nord's eyes and he lick his lips. All that gold, plus a title in Ulric's new kingdom. That'd be a great starting point to more power. 'All is chaos' is an oft-uttered phrase the people utter in the North. Only the strong can survive in a world of chaos, and Eric felt strong. Right now, he had to bow his head, even if his heart remained stubborn. Then, chaos would ensue and the Nord could climb it as a ladder to more power and riches. This was only the beginning. He sneered and stepped forward, pushing Althior away from the Orb. "I choose power," he grinned.

QM Note: Pics will follow later. Much to the Heroes' surprise, Port Glazmouth actually had very little shops. Many foreign merchant companies had offices in the city and there were plenty of warehouses to store goods. Port Glazmouth served as a transshipment location, where goods were taken from one ship and put on transport deeper into Dastan. There was little opportunity for some actual shopping like you had in Eubric. The marketplace and trade district was where the big players spent their coin, buying in bulk with the purpose of then reselling. It took the Heroes a while before they found a small shop that did serve their smaller needs. "My, my! Customers! Have a look at my wares. See anything you like?" ITEMS FOR SALE: Potion (Restores 10 health to the target.) Costs 5 gold. Tonic (Restores 5 ether to the target.) Costs 15 gold. Grand Potion (Restores 25 health to the target.) Costs 10 gold. Grand Tonic (Restores 15 ether to the target.) Costs 30 gold. Remedy (Removes all negative effects from the target.) Costs 10 gold. Phoenix Essence (Revives a fallen ally with full health during a battle.) Costs 50 gold. Mead (Causes the encouraged-effect, doubling the target's attack power for the duration of one battle.) Costs 15 gold. Smelling Salts (Causes the hastened-effect, allowing the target to act twice in one round for the duration of one battle.) Costs 25 gold. Venom (Use on a weapon to make it cause the poisoned by 1-effect on any enemy it hits for the duration of one battle, making the poisoned enemy lose 1 health each turn. Several venoms can be used to increase the effect.) Costs 5 gold. The Party: Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader* 18 Year Old Human Barbarian Level 2 Power: 5 (2 + 3) Defense: 0 Health: 9/9 (9) Gold: 27 Equipment: War Axe (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Mead, First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.), Remedy Lynne (Endgame) (20)24 Year Old Human Cleric Level 2 Power: 5 (2 + 3) Health: 10/10 (10) Ether: 6/6 (6) Gold: 17 Equipment: Oak Staff (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down) 9 year old female human Mage Level 2 Power: 5 (2 + 3) Health: 6/6 (6) Ether: 6/6 (6) Gold: 38 Equipment: Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger) Inventory: Potion, Amethyst Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) 41 year old male human Knight Level 4 Power: 7 (4 + 3) Defense: 2 Health: 9/13 (13) Gold: 4 Equipment: Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion

"You're in no position to bargain, Druid. We're the only ones capable of taking out this Tower, we're the brawn of your plan. So let go of the girl and use your brain for once. The Tower will go down. We promised we'd do that. Hell, you're making us nobles and are even paying us handsomely to do so. I'm all in for paid destruction, but I'm not idiot, either. I want to hear what the Keeper has to say." Eric shook his head in disdain at Walbartan's further explanation. "You're no one important? Well, that's just a sad way to live. It sickens me to hear someone utter such crap. It angers me greatly. You're weak, Walbartan. I wouldn't know what strength Ulric saw in you. You're pathetic. Ulric doesn't need you. We don't need you. We'll blow up this damn Tower ourselves. Why don't you jump out of the window already? Like you said, you're not important. You don't matter." "We'll do this our way or I'll help you find the window-exit myself. I want to serve Ulric, but I refuse to be some mindless minion like you!" The Nord grunted viciously and snarled in a bestial manner. "Let the girl go, Druid, and stop uttering nonsense or you'll wish you had never been born."

As Eric searches for another flight of stairs or anything else that might lead up, he spoke: "You're the Keeper? I'm kind of disappointed here." "Almost as disappointed like the lack of valuables stashed here. Where did all the life go?"

Slowly, but surely, the trade cog crept closer to the Dastanese shoreline. In the distance the Heroes could make out a settlement which craddled next to the mouth of the run that ran up to Lake Glaz. "Ladies and gentleman, may I welcome you to Port Glazmouth. We will go no further from here, this is our stop. Here, we shall unload our goods which will then be carried further into the Empire by local merchants." "First off, I thank you again for services provided. As promised, here is a payment of 7 Gold each. I do not know where your travels may take you, but this being a trading port, I'm sure you'll find an opportunity to stock up on items before you leave." "You can always drop by our trade offices here in Glazmouth, if you happen to need any assistance, friends of the Hinckwells. Goodbye." The Hinckwells started unloading with the help of local workers and the Heroes left the captain to his work. The air was hot and even a bit dry. The trade port itself was bustling with people, but it was no Eubric, of course. "We need to go to Farrech, which is way to the North. Perhaps we can find some transportation here? We could always walk, but it's a really long walk..."

Eric follows both Althior and Sarge up the stairs. He was curious to see what this Tower entailed and being away from the loud-mouthed Dwarf was certainly a big bonus, too.

Results of Round Six of the Red Dragon Raid Orel Cayne vs. Drowned draugr Spearman B - Hit ( (WP3 + lvl 3) * 2 effect multiplier = 12 Dmg; Spearman B KO) Leofwein vs. Red Dragon - Frenzy (WP3 + lvl 1 = 4 Dmg) Polly & Mr. Sanders vs. Arn the Drowned - Great Spell ( ((WP3*2) + lvl1) * 2 effect multiplier = 14 Dmg; Red Dragon Flees) Lynne vs. Drowned draugr Spearman B The onslaught continued and the Heroes quickly dispatched of their remaining foes. Heavily bleeding and muttering profanities in a language that was unknown to the Heroes, the Red Dragon retreated to her drakkar. Spitting small spouts of fire in the air, the pirate captain seemed like a dragon driven into a corner, trying to keep everyone at bay. The mist slowly vanished, as did the ship, in an unexplicable, mysterious manner. No doubt magic was involved and the Drowned priest had his hand in it. The fury of the Red Dragon was not over, however, but she was no longer the Heroes' concern. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS ! Everybody gains one level of Experience ! The Party: Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader* 18 Year Old Human Barbarian Level 2 Power: 5 (2 + 3) Defense: 0 Health: 9/9 (9) Gold: 10 Equipment: War Axe (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Mead, First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.) Lynne (Endgame) (20)24 Year Old Human Cleric Level 2 Power: 5 (2 + 3) Health: 10/10 (10) Ether: 6/6 (6) Gold: 10 Equipment: Oak Staff (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Remedy Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down) 9 year old female human Mage Level 2 Power: 5 (2 + 3) Health: 6/6 (6) Ether: 6/6 (6) Gold: 10 Equipment: Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger) Inventory: Potion, Amethyst Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) 41 year old male human Knight Level 4 Power: 7 (4 + 3) Defense: 2 Health: 9/13 (13) Gold: 4 Equipment: Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion Party Leader, please divide the spoils of battle: 31 Gold Remedy - Removes all negative effects from the target. Phoenix Essence - Revives a fallen ally with full health during a battle. "Mercutio's mother, that was close! Fine men were lost today... You sure earned your pay's worth, Heroes! I'll make sure my employers hear of your exploits here today. We are somewhat undermanned and the vessel is slightly damaged, but we'll reach Dastan, soon."

But Pyro, there are no Proggs in your Quest

Results of Round Five of the Red Dragon Raid Orel Cayne vs. Drowned draugr Spearman A - Hit (WP6 * 2 effect multiplier = 12 Dmg; Spearman A KO) Leofwein vs. Red Dragon - Miss (Nothing happens.) Lynne vs. Drowned draugr Spearman B - Heal (WP4 = 4 Dmg) Polly & Mr. Sanders vs. Arn the Drowned - Criical Hit ( (WP3*2) + lvl1) = 7 Dmg; Arn the Drowned Flees) The Heroes now fully have the upper hand in the battle. Orel takes out one of the assailing Spearman, smiting the Undead into oblivion. Leofwein, getting fatigued from his previous streak, now misses his attack on the Red Dragon, who is on the verge of fainting herself. Both Lynne and Polly hit their targets, but Arn manages to escape the killing blow and returns to his ship, where he cowers in the back. The badly damaged enemies are still standing. The Enemies: "Arn, get back HERE!" The Red Dragon Fiery Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 4/25 Defense: 1 Special I: Ring of Fire - The Red Dragon engulfs herself in a Ring of Fire for one turn, restoring 3 HP to herself and rendering her untargetable. Special II: Dragon of the North - The Red Dragon demonstrates why she earned her monniker and unleashed her fiery breath, dealing 3 Damage to all enemies. Drops: 25 Gold, Phoenix Essence Note: Once The Red Dragon's HP hit 0, she will Flee the battle She will drop her spoils, just to be clear.. "Oh, shite..." Drowned draugr Spearman B Undead Level: 3 Health: 4/8 Defense: 1 Special: Block - The Spearman uses his shield to block an incoming attack, taking no Damage during the next Round. Drops: Nothing The Party: Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader* 18 Year Old Human Barbarian Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Defense: 0 Health: 8/8 (8) Gold: 10 Equipment: War Axe (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Mead, First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.) Lynne (Endgame) *Blessed* (20)24 Year Old Human Cleric Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 9/9 (9) Ether: 1/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Oak Staff (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Remedy Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down) *Blessed* 9 year old female human Mage Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 5/5 (5) Ether: 4/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger) Inventory: Potion, Amethyst Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) 41 year old male human Knight Level 3 Power: 6 (3 + 3) Defense: 2 Health: 9/12 (10 + 2) Gold: 4 Equipment: Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion Party Leader, choose the order of actions. All combatants, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, cast a magic spell or use an item instead of attacking. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

"You can't 'volunteer' me,Peri. That's not how it works, because then it's no longer 'volunteering', but being 'forced' and I hate being forced," Eric remarked annoyedly to Periwinkle, clasping his forehead with one hand. He rolled his eyes and shook his head. Slightly frustrated, he returned his attention to the matters at hand. "Let's hope there's more to this Tower than empty halls collecting dust", Eric stated, "I'd hate to see my deep pockets only half-filled with shiny things. After all, I need some starting capital to support my soon-to-be new Eubrican title of nobility." He smiled a toothy grin, before then adding (half-)jokingly, "of course, all donations are already welcome on the name of Eric Norrl-" The Nord stopped mid-sentence before revealing the part of his name that followed 'Eric'. Desperately trying to cover up for his slip-up, he steered the subject of his monologue in a new, more Eric-y direction and quickly blurted out: "Ah megabluck it. I don't need donations. I'm not some pauper. The strong take what the weak can't defend. And I'm strong. Let's see what this tower holds. I'm not a magic-user anyway, so it holds no sway over my mind." Eric strode forward to enter the tower. Before entering, however, he looked over his shoulder at Periwinkle. "Come on, Peri, let's go. Together", he said in a soothing voice. More viciously and with a smirk he added, "else you'll be paying me a coward's tax for staying outside."

Results of Round Four of the Red Dragon Raid Orel Cayne vs. Drowned draugr Spearman A - Sentinel (The party is immune to Damage next Round.) >Lynne vs. Leofwein - Heal More ( (WP3 * 2) + lvl 1 = 7HP restored to Leofwein) Leofwein vs. Red Dragon - Extra Critical Hit ( (WP3 * 3) + lvl 1 = 10 Dmg) >Polly & Mr. Sanders vs. Arn the Drowned - Spell ( (WP3 + lvl1) * 2 effect multiplier = 8 Dmg) Drowned draugr Spearman B - Free Hit against Orel Cayne (Orel Cayne: 10HP + 2SP - 3 Dmg = 9HP) The battle is slowly turning into the heroes' favor and all of them manage to do something useful this round. Lynne fully heals Leofwein who then continues to hack away furiously at the Red Dragon. Orel stands vigilant to safeguard any of the party members from harm the next turn. Polly cheers as she is finally able to hit her first target. She lands a nasty blow, but doesn't quite take out the priest. The enemy has been severely damaged, but all of them are still standing. The Enemies: "*guttural roar*" The Red Dragon Fiery Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 4/25 Defense: 1 Special I: Ring of Fire - The Red Dragon engulfs herself in a Ring of Fire for one turn, restoring 3 HP to herself and rendering her untargetable. Special II: Dragon of the North - The Red Dragon demonstrates why she earned her monniker and unleashed her fiery breath, dealing 3 Damage to all enemies. Drops: 25 Gold, Phoenix Essence Note: Once The Red Dragon's HP hit 0, she will Flee the battle She will drop her spoils, just to be clear.. "Say something cool concerning water, Arn. Uhm, I wil...ice...you?" Arn the Drowned Watery Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 3/15 Defense: 0 Special I: Call to Arms - Arn summons another drowned sailor from Njordon's Hall to aid him in combat. Special II: Blessing of Njordon - Arn bestows the Blessing of Njordon upon a random ally. Drops: 5 Gold, Remedy Note: Once Arn the Drowned's HP hit 0, he will Flee the battle "Master!" Drowned draugr Spearman A Undead Level: 3 Health: 8/8 Defense: 1 Special: Block - The Spearman uses his shield to block an incoming attack, taking no Damage during the next Round. Drops: Nothing "Stab, stab, eheheh" Drowned draugr Spearman B Undead Level: 3 Health: 8/8 Defense: 1 Special: Block - The Spearman uses his shield to block an incoming attack, taking no Damage during the next Round. Drops: Nothing The Party: Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader* 18 Year Old Human Barbarian Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Defense: 0 Health: 8/8 (8) Gold: 10 Equipment: War Axe (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Mead, First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.) Lynne (Endgame) *Blessed* (20)24 Year Old Human Cleric Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 9/9 (9) Ether: 2/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Oak Staff (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Remedy Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down) *Blessed* 9 year old female human Mage Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 5/5 (5) Ether: 4/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger) Inventory: Potion, Amethyst Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) *Sentinel* 41 year old male human Knight Level 3 Power: 6 (3 + 3) Defense: 2 Health: 9/12 (10 + 2) Gold: 4 Equipment: Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion Party Leader, choose the order of actions. All combatants, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, cast a magic spell, use an item instead of attacking, or attempt something else outside the box. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

Results of Round Three of the Red Dragon Raid Orel Cayne vs. Drowned Sailor - Deflected Damage (Complete block - Nothing happens.) Leofwein vs. Red Dragon - Extra Critical Hit ( (WP3 * 3) + lvl 1 = 10 Dmg) >Polly & Mr. Sanders vs. Arn the Drowned - Miss (Nothing happens.) >Lynne vs. Drowned Sailor - Heal More ( (WP3 * 2) + lvl 1 = 7 Dmg; Drowned Sailor KO) Drowned draugr Spearman A - Free Hit against Orel Cayne (Orel Cayne: 11HP + 2SP - 3 Dmg = 10HP) Drowned draugr Spearman B - Free Hit against Leofwein (Leofwein: 5HP - 3 Dmg = 2HP) Half of the party retaliates to their opponents. Lynne manages to take out the Drowned Sailor, granting him eternal rest. Leofwein continues his attack spree and hacks away at the Red Dragon, nearly reducing her hitpoints. Meanwhile, Polly just can't seem to get her grip on the fight and misses another spell. Four enemies now stand versus four heroes. The Enemies: "Come at me!" The Red Dragon Fiery Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 13/25 Defense: 1 Special I: Ring of Fire - The Red Dragon engulfs herself in a Ring of Fire for one turn, restoring 3 HP to herself and rendering her untargetable. Special II: Dragon of the North - The Red Dragon demonstrates why she earned her monniker and unleashed her fiery breath, dealing 3 Damage to all enemies. Drops: 25 Gold, Phoenix Essence Note: Once The Red Dragon's HP hit 0, she will Flee the battle She will drop her spoils, just to be clear.. "Like water, one should be shapeless and omnipresent to strike at one's foe." Arn the Drowned Watery Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 11/15 Defense: 0 Special I: Call to Arms - Arn summons another drowned sailor from Njordon's Hall to aid him in combat. Special II: Blessing of Njordon - Arn bestows the Blessing of Njordon upon a random ally. Drops: 5 Gold, Remedy Note: Once Arn the Drowned's HP hit 0, he will Flee the battle "Die!" Drowned draugr Spearman A Undead Level: 3 Health: 8/8 Defense: 1 Special: Block - The Spearman uses his shield to block an incoming attack, taking no Damage during the next Round. Drops: Nothing "Har har har" Drowned draugr Spearman B Undead Level: 3 Health: 8/8 Defense: 1 Special: Block - The Spearman uses his shield to block an incoming attack, taking no Damage during the next Round. Drops: Nothing The Party: Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader* 18 Year Old Human Barbarian Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Defense: 0 Health: 2/8 (8) Gold: 10 Equipment: War Axe (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Mead, First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.) Lynne (Endgame) *Blessed* (20)24 Year Old Human Cleric Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 9/9 (9) Ether: 3/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Oak Staff (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Remedy Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down) *Blessed* 9 year old female human Mage Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 5/5 (5) Ether: 5/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger) Inventory: Potion, Amethyst Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) 41 year old male human Knight Level 3 Power: 6 (3 + 3) Defense: 2 Health: 11/12 (10 + 2) Gold: 4 Equipment: Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion Party Leader, choose the order of actions. All combatants, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, cast a magic spell, use an item instead of attacking, or attempt something else outside the box. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted. QM Note: My aunt has suffered cerebral hemorrhage and is currently in a coma. Things aren't looking too bright at the moment, so updates could be slower again (that's the reason today's update took so long. I will still try to keep to the 24-hour rule as much as possible.

QM Note: Okay thanks! Fixed now

QM Note: Actually, he's not . Each character had a 50% chance on being Blessed when they prayed and Leofwein was the only one not to get Blessed, sadly. Results of Round Two of the Red Dragon Raid Orel Cayne vs. Drowned Sailor - Miss (Nothing happens.) Leofwein vs. Red Dragon - Frenzy (WP3 + lvl 1 = 4 Dmg to each opponent except Undead) >Polly & Mr. Sanders vs. Arn the Drowned - Damage (Polly is protected by Sentinel) Lynne vs. Drowned Sailor - Damage (Lynne is protected by Sentinel) Drowned draugr Spearman A - Free Hit against Orel Cayne (Orel Cayne: 11HP + 2SP - 3 Dmg = 10HP Protected by Sentinel.) Drowned draugr Spearman B - Free Hit against Leofwein (Leofwein: 5HP - 3 Dmg = 2HP Protected by Sentinel.) The party's bad luck continues. Thankfully, Orel's Sentinel protects most of the Heroes from harm, so they survive this round of combat unscathed. Only Leofwein manages to hit all of his opponents, significantly draining much of their health. Five enemies still remain, however. The Enemies: "You will burn for this!" The Red Dragon Fiery Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 22/25 Defense: 1 Special I: Ring of Fire - The Red Dragon engulfs herself in a Ring of Fire for one turn, restoring 3 HP to herself and rendering her untargetable. Special II: Dragon of the North - The Red Dragon demonstrates why she earned her monniker and unleashed her fiery breath, dealing 3 Damage to all enemies. Drops: 25 Gold, Phoenix Essence Note: Once The Red Dragon's HP hit 0, she will Flee the battle She will drop her spoils, just to be clear.. "I am infinite like the sea." Arn the Drowned Watery Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 11/15 Defense: 0 Special I: Call to Arms - Arn summons another drowned sailor from Njordon's Hall to aid him in combat. Special II: Blessing of Njordon - Arn bestows the Blessing of Njordon upon a random ally. Drops: 5 Gold, Remedy Note: Once Arn the Drowned's HP hit 0, he will Flee the battle "Raargh!" Drowned draugr Spearman A Undead Level: 3 Health: 8/8 Defense: 1 Special: Block - The Spearman uses his shield to block an incoming attack, taking no Damage during the next Round. Drops: Nothing "There calls the mariner!" Drowned draugr Spearman B Undead Level: 3 Health: 8/8 Defense: 1 Special: Block - The Spearman uses his shield to block an incoming attack, taking no Damage during the next Round. Drops: Nothing "There comes the ship over the line!" Drowned Sailor Undead Level: 3 Health: 6/6 Defense: 0 Special: Riverside, motherflecker - The Sailor shanks his opponent with a rusty dagger, Poisoning him or her by 1. Drops: Nothing The Party: Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader* 18 Year Old Human Barbarian Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Defense: 0 Health: 5/8 (8) Gold: 10 Equipment: War Axe (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Mead, First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.) Lynne (Endgame) *Blessed* (20)24 Year Old Human Cleric Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 9/9 (9) Ether: 4/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Oak Staff (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Remedy Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down) *Blessed* 9 year old female human Mage Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 5/5 (5) Ether: 5/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger) Inventory: Potion, Amethyst Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) *Sentinel* 41 year old male human Knight Level 3 Power: 6 (3 + 3) Defense: 2 Health: 11/12 (10 + 2) Gold: 4 Equipment: Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion Party Leader, choose the order of actions. All combatants, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, cast a magic spell, use an item instead of attacking, or attempt something else outside the box. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

Eric nods in agreement as he pockets the gold he received from Althior. He was content with the gold and couldn't care less for most of the magical trinkets and beverages. Could would buy him whatever his heart desired. "That was a hefty brawl," the Nord said and uncorked one of his Meads, "makes a drink more than deserved." Seeing Althior walk up the stairs, Eric asked: "We're going in there? I thought we just had to blow the thing up. Not that I mind, thought", he smirked, thinking of the hidden riches that may well rest inside the Tower. He, too, then took some Smelling Salts and rolled his shoulders once more. "Let's bash some skulls." Eric drinks a Mead and uses Smelling Salts.

Okay, first battle post of the Quest is up! I'm not a very battle-orientated, mathematically-talented QM, so if any of the more experienced people here could read over the results and point out any mistakes I made, that'd be great !

Results of Round One of the Red Dragon Raid Orel Cayne vs. Drowned draugr Berserker - Sentinel (The party is immune to Damage next Round.) Leofwein vs. Red Dragon - Miss (Nothing happens.) >Polly & Mr. Sanders vs. Arn the Drowned - Special Damage (Call to Arms: Summons Drowned Sailor) >Lynne vs. Drowned draugr Berserker - Heal More ( (WP3*2)+1) = 7 Damage, Berserker is KO ) Drowned draugr Spearman A - Free Hit against Orel Cayne (Orel Cayne: 12HP + 2SP - 3 Dmg = 11HP) Drowned draugr Spearman B - Free Hit against Leofwein (Leofwein: 8HP - 3 Dmg = 5HP) The party of new Heroes starts off on a bad foot and only Lynne manages to lay a finger on the opponents. With a blast of simmering Light, she takes out the draugr Berserker before he could even participate in the fight. The others are less lucky, Leofwein misses his attack and Polly encourages the fallen priest of Njordon to summon a new Drowned Servant to the fight. Both Orel and Leofwein get shanked by the undead Spearman. The battle continues. Five enemies stand against four heroes. The Enemies: "The Fire of Eldur burns inside me!" The Red Dragon Fiery Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 25/25 Defense: 1 Special I: Ring of Fire - The Red Dragon engulfs herself in a Ring of Fire for one turn, restoring 3 HP to herself and rendering her untargetable. Special II: Dragon of the North - The Red Dragon demonstrates why she earned her monniker and unleashed her fiery breath, dealing 3 Damage to all enemies. Drops: 25 Gold, Phoenix Essence Note: Once The Red Dragon's HP hit 0, she will Flee the battle She will drop her spoils, just to be clear.. "May my ancestors watch over me." Arn the Drowned Watery Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 15/15 Defense: 0 Special I: Call to Arms - Arn summons another drowned sailor from Njordon's Hall to aid him in combat. Special II: Blessing of Njordon - Arn bestows the Blessing of Njordon upon a random ally. Drops: 5 Gold, Remedy Note: Once Arn the Drowned's HP hit 0, he will Flee the battle "If I had a heart, it'd beat for you, pale woman!" Drowned draugr Spearman A Undead Level: 3 Health: 8/8 Defense: 1 Special: Block - The Spearman uses his shield to block an incoming attack, taking no Damage during the next Round. Drops: Nothing "Water, water, everywhere!" Drowned draugr Spearman B Undead Level: 3 Health: 8/8 Defense: 1 Special: Block - The Spearman uses his shield to block an incoming attack, taking no Damage during the next Round. Drops: Nothing "Plenty mo' fish where I came from!" Drowned Sailor Undead Level: 3 Health: 6/6 Defense: 0 Special: Riverside, motherflecker - The Sailor shanks his opponent with a rusty dagger, Poisoning him or her by 1. Drops: Nothing The Party: Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader* 18 Year Old Human Barbarian Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Defense: 0 Health: 5/8 (8) Gold: 10 Equipment: War Axe (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Mead, First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.) Lynne (Endgame) *Blessed* (20)24 Year Old Human Cleric Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 9/9 (9) Ether: 4/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Oak Staff (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Remedy Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down) *Blessed* 9 year old female human Mage Level 1 Power: 4 (1 + 3) Health: 5/5 (5) Ether: 5/5 (5) Gold: 10 Equipment: Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger) Inventory: Potion, Amethyst Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) *Sentinel* 41 year old male human Knight Level 3 Power: 6 (3 + 3) Defense: 2 Health: 11/12 (10 + 2) Gold: 4 Equipment: Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion Party Leader, choose the order of actions. All combatants, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, cast a magic spell, use an item instead of attacking, or attempt something else outside the box. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted. QM Note: Endgame, I let Lynne use 'Heal' instead of a physical attack, since physical attacks don't harm Undead, if I'm not mistaken.

Surprisingly, even over the sounds of clashing swords and the turmoil of battle, the pirate captain heard Lynne. She let out a childish giggle, which was quite creepy, considering the murderous profession of the Red Dragon. "I seek to return what was taken from me. I want vengeance for the wrongs done to me! I fight for gold, because I love how it shines. I sail the seas and fight to redeem my debt to Njordon. Mere piracy? Girl, there's some much more to it for me!" The red-headed pirate let out a roar, which was only vaguely human. It was rough and unsettling. She grinned widely and then plunged into combat. Battle post has been updated!