Pyrovisionary

"I suppose If you're one of those feckwits what names their weapons you can rely on 'Moonwanker' Or whatever it is they call their swords, but you don't seem to be that sort of man. It's a hard life as a merc, but hey, it pays well, as we both know well enough!" Sarge pauses a second and reflects on the past quest, trying to justify his actions "I think the Wolfgang've got some ideological cause but at the end of the day they're doing the right thing, right?"

Sarge smiles, contented in someone taking interest in him. Taking another puff of his cigar, he speaks "I was a stowaway, saw the world. Well the bloody crystalline sea at the least. Lost me leg in Vartland, a finger in the mistlands and me heart in Charis. I suppose that's about a meter from being true at the least but metaphorically....."

> Darksten vs Male elf sorcerer: 4 - Aim (60-6=54 health!) > Grimwlad vs Male elf sorcerer: 2 - Great spell (2*13=26 +17=43 *2=86 54-86=0) > Deus vs Male elf sorcerer: 4 - Aim Darksten sends a weak shot into the elf, then Grimwald sends a mighty spell at the elf, turning him into dust. The battle is victorious! The party: Deus Spiranius (Lego Spy) *Immune to water, Weakened* 23 year old Male Human Ranger Level: 8 Power: 11 Defense: 3 Health: 11/11 Ether: 0 Gold: 0 Equipment: Bow (WP: 3), Portston Guard helm (SP:3; Immune to Water and Weakened ) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, 2x Venoms, Smelling Salts, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors.), Mythril Shard x1, Mead, Tricorne (Headwear: SP: +1) Darksten (Comrade Commander) 35 year old Male Human Ranger Level 12 Power: 17 Health: 17/17 SP: 2 Gold: 2 Equipment: Crossbow (WP: 6); Sand-Worn Hide (SP: 2) Inventory: Consumables:Potion x3, Remedy,,Grand Potion x2, Phoenix Essence x2, Ambrosia, Mead x4, 3x Venom, Smelling Salt, Soma, Root Beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against undead enemies for 20 damage. The Root Beer does not affect non-undead enemies), Floral Bomb (Bomb, 5 Wood Elemental damage), Smoke bomb, Nostrum Weapons: Spider String Bow (WP: 4, Darkness Elemental Bow), Equipment: Safety Blanket (SP: 1, protects from Afraid, backwear), Roleplay: Bedroll, Utility Knife (roleplay item), Fang of Kos (roleplay item), Fang of Lolth (Roleplay item), Hint Coin (Gives the user a hint about a puzzle or tricky situation. Usable only once. Has no monetary value.) Grimwald Gjinko 69 year old male gnome Sage *Party leader* Level: 17.5 Power: 22 (15 + 8 + permanent boost of 1) SP: 0 Health: 30/30 Ether: 26/26 Gold: 258 (Owes Nerwen 300) Equipment: Splinter Broom (WP: 8, broomstick, defies SP), Spellbound Gloves (Increases the power of spells by 5, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element), Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 max. health, +5 max. ether, meditation restores 2 ether, body-wear) Inventory: *Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll *Opal, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz *Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep *Mead x4, Remedy x3, Potion x2, Bone x2, Grand Potion, Bunch of Cherries (10/10 cherries that each restore 1 ether when eaten, user can choose how many are eaten at a time), Ice Bomb, Root beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against Undead enemies for 20 damage (Does not affect non-Undead enemies)), Ambrosia, Smoke Bomb, Plague Venom, Grand Tonic x2, Nostrum x3, Sushi (restores 5 HP and 5 Ether) x2, Smelling Salts x4, Mythril Shard, Phoenix Essence, Mulled Wine x2, Bright polish, Grating stone x2 Party leader please Divide the loot: Tribal amulet ( Wearer is Immune to poisoned, bleeding, cursed, jinxed and blinded ,acessory, suitable to barbarians, rangers, beast warriors) (Sp: 2, Increases the power of spells by 3, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element, headwear, suitable for Mages, clerics, necromancers) 150 gold Both elves lie dead on the floor, the forest lies ahead of them. What will the party do?

Sarge takes a deep puff of his Cigar, before spluttering slightly and turning to Althior. "Should be, but I figured we'd go there after Eubric. Aparently not. You been there?"

I was overjoyed when i found out I had been picked for Quest #100, it did not disappoint. I have an awful memory for things, which is advantage when playing an old man like Sarge but a pain in the big behind when looking at things in retrospect. What I can say though is that I enjoyed Quest #100 thoroughly. I especially loved the sense of agency we got from deciding the fate of the tower, and indirectly Eubric. The story was well done and the characters well fleshed out. Walbartan was a zealous Wolfgang fanatic but she was still nice at heart, Peri was a romantic but also extremely defensive, etc. Or that's at least what I got from them . So everything you did was great Sandy. As Knut pointed out Vega was a bit of a contrast with the pacing of the rest of the quest but like I said, bad memory. Onto the party. I loved the party dynamic, though it was mostly quarreling and that held us up until after Vega. I feel had we not lost avalanche the quest would have gone differently, mainly because one of us would have had a conciounce to hold us back! Nonetheless Sarge likes arguing (It probably being an annoying trait ) so I'm sorry if I did to much of that. But as the ragtag bunch of mercs we all ended up as, it was alot of fun! Khorne/Eric: You can portray your character's thoughts in a wonderful way as many of us picked up, and Eric has his own rather unique opinions, which in turn makes him a unique character. I know Sarge and Eric got off to a rocky start but they united in their dislike for Throlar. I don't know what it is about eric but he's so... I can't put my finger on it but he's got his view on everything as a norseman and as compared to evry other character it's incredibly original and very effective. Like with Peri, he claims his undying love then after eloping regrets it. Althior/Knut: I don't know what to make of Althior, he seems like a not bad person making morally dubious choices that he justifies are for the better, but nonetheless feels guilty for. I'm not good with assessong characters but he was consistant throughout and took responisbility as leader; Which meant he had to keep Sarge from killing Throlar. Sorry bout that. I think as two of the higher level characters in the hall we'll be questing again soon, and I can't wait! Nur/Jeb: Sarge and Nur had very little interaction on this quest but my observations of him as a player have been fantastic! He's such a quirky character, and is very entertaining to read! I don't think any character would react to a situation like nur, like in the golembattle when I wasn't paying attention and did nothing for a round. Throlar/Duvors: I'd very much like to lie and be nice but I won't . Throlar was difficult, stubborn and annoying. That was all I saw of him and he could be perfectly amazing in other quests but Sarge didn't get on with him and so I never saw his good side. That may have been my fault somewhat though . And back in the hall he seems completely calm and I'm surprised why he isn't angry. I just think this wasn't the right sort of party for throlar what with us being morally ambiguous and him... A white knight in comparison. The arguing probably ruined it for the other party members and for that I take equal blame and apologise. Nonetheless, when he's calm he's well roleplayed and quite reasonable I can't deny. Sarge/Me: Roleplaying has never been my strong point and Sarge hasn't advanced much staistically so I'll talk about the former; He argued too much with Throlar which must have been annoying; I once again am sorry! battle actions were often brief and under-roleplayed but I am rather pleased with his little bit with the keeper. I should have sent him off to Salmanda or something but honestly greed got the better of me . I hope he was consistant the way though but he sucked up a bit to Eric at the begining so he wouldn't have to fight an argument on two fronts as it very much were. Flattery will get you everywhere Knut I'm glad I didn't start with the Male teenage rogue, because it gives me the chance to have my being grumpy and forgettful reflect on my character with a useful scapegoat of age.

Sarge hesitates, then answers, confused and angry. "Don't matter?" Sarge grumbles under his breath, before looking dejectedly back at the dwarf "No drink, I'll only humiliate meself." He sighs, then mutters "We should've sent the dwarf against you. Bit'a Dwarf-on-Dwarf action liven things up a bit" Sarge sniggers under his breath before looking deathly serious. There is a long pause. "And you murdered Orokai."

Just wondering, what type of camera does everyone use? I use either a borrowed Canon EOS 1100d or a bad Canon IXUS 1000hs (A good DSLR and an ok Point and shoot digital camera.)

Ooc: So it's Throla then. Sarge takes a seat next to the dwarf, and lights a cigar. Through clenched teeth he speaks "The score where you effed us over in Vega. Score that left me all the richer. I should be buying you the drinks but I aint gonna"

Sarge returns to his meagre apartment, being sure to avoid his daughter - Although luckily she had a customer at the time. Closing his door quietly and with a sigh of relief he changes his attire to be more fitting of a black knight, with a dashing red cape; although it was unlikely that he would attract any ladies. After that he slowly goes down the stairs onto the street and back to the hall. With nothing of hism calibre on the quest board - Yet - he goes to find a table at the bar. He notices Throlar's small helm and stops in his tracks. Smiling with glee he walks with a bit of swagger up to the dwarf with a manical grin on his face. "It seems me and you have a score to settle matey."

Sarge grins happily at Dain, before heading back to the hall. It had been a good quest. Ooc: Thank you Sandy! This has been a pleasure!

> Darksten vs Female Elf Brawler: 5 - Damage (20/2-2=8 damage) > Grimwlad vs Male elf sorcerer: 1 - Shield ( 13+17=30*2=60 damage, Allies + 60 health) > Deus vs female elf brawler Male elf sorcerer: 4 - Aim (63-3=60 health!) Darksten gets his arm scratched by the female elf's saber, however he is quickly healed when Grimwald conjures a magical vortex, oblitering the female elf and knock the Male sorcerer to the ground. Deus gets one last shot onto the elf, but it just grazes the elf. The enemy: Male Elf Sorcerer, Level 9 Humanoid/Fiery Hp: 60/150 Ether: 5/5 Specials (alternate): 1. Fireball - The sorcerer hurls a fireball at the hero who rolled special damage, causing 20 damage 2. Confuse - The hero who rolled special damage becomes confused Passive specials: Back row battlemage - The sorcerer takes half damage from melee attacks, and deals full damage to heroes in the back row Ether user - every time damage or special damage is rolled, the Sorcerer expends one ether, once his ether is expended he takes one turn to meditate. Drops: 75 gold, Spellbound hood (Sp: 2, Increases the power of spells by 3, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element, headwear, suitable for Mages, clerics, necromancers) The party: Deus Spiranius (Lego Spy) *Immune to water, Weakened* 23 year old Male Human Ranger Level: 7 Power: 9 Defense: 3 Health: 10/10 Ether: 0 Gold: 0 Equipment: Bow (WP: 3), Portston Guard helm (SP:3; Immune to Water and Weakened ) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, 2x Venoms, Smelling Salts, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors.), Mythril Shard x1, Mead, Tricorne (Headwear: SP: +1) Darksten (Comrade Commander) 35 year old Male Human Ranger Level 11.5 Power: 16 Health: 16/16 SP: 2 Gold: 2 Equipment: Crossbow (WP: 6); Sand-Worn Hide (SP: 2) Inventory: Consumables:Potion x3, Remedy,,Grand Potion x2, Phoenix Essence x2, Ambrosia, Mead x4, 3x Venom, Smelling Salt, Soma, Root Beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against undead enemies for 20 damage. The Root Beer does not affect non-undead enemies), Floral Bomb (Bomb, 5 Wood Elemental damage), Smoke bomb, Nostrum Weapons: Spider String Bow (WP: 4, Darkness Elemental Bow), Equipment: Safety Blanket (SP: 1, protects from Afraid, backwear), Roleplay: Bedroll, Utility Knife (roleplay item), Fang of Kos (roleplay item), Fang of Lolth (Roleplay item), Hint Coin (Gives the user a hint about a puzzle or tricky situation. Usable only once. Has no monetary value.) Grimwald Gjinko 69 year old male gnome Sage *Party leader* Level: 17 Power: 22 (15 + 8 + permanent boost of 1) SP: 0 Health: 30/30 Ether: 26/26 Gold: 258 (Owes Nerwen 300) Equipment: Splinter Broom (WP: 8, broomstick, defies SP), Spellbound Gloves (Increases the power of spells by 5, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element), Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 max. health, +5 max. ether, meditation restores 2 ether, body-wear) Inventory: *Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll *Opal, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz *Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep *Mead x4, Remedy x3, Potion x2, Bone x2, Grand Potion, Bunch of Cherries (10/10 cherries that each restore 1 ether when eaten, user can choose how many are eaten at a time), Ice Bomb, Root beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against Undead enemies for 20 damage (Does not affect non-Undead enemies)), Ambrosia, Smoke Bomb, Plague Venom, Grand Tonic x2, Nostrum x3, Sushi (restores 5 HP and 5 Ether) x2, Smelling Salts x4, Mythril Shard, Phoenix Essence, Mulled Wine x2, Bright polish, Grating stone x2 "Sister!!!"

Continuous battle; Like in Quest #50. Used in Quests where there is constant combat.

Once again amazing! Top job man.

Sarge quickly returns Nur's medal of Glory

Sarge is disappointed by Babarrica's answer. Weak and lowly my big behind. He stands and watches the conversation ensue. Dejectadly as the two people and Dire wolf leave, Sarge turns to Dain. "Yeah, course mate. After what you done for us, It's the least you derserve." Sarge leads Dain to the guild of Invision

For just 200 gold you could give me a question to have Sarge ask! Joking aside, I haven't much to ask Ulric. Maybe: "What is your favourite cheese" I see him as more a cheddar person.

"Quite frankly Wolfy I think what your doing is right; The houses are basically ruling this city for their own benefit and gain aint they. But if you want to overthrow them, you need Us, Heroica. We heroes are very easily bought out, we're a fickle lot. This being a great example. So if you want to beat us, cut down on the ideology and cut up on the cash. Just my two doubloon." Sarge turns to Barbarrica, rolling up the sleeve to his skeletal arm. "Right, I got this arm, see. And I gotta go all the way to sisters of Danab, salamanda to fix it aparently. So, if you'd know how to fix me up, or anything, I'm a capable fighter you need more people."

> Darksten vs Female Elf Brawler: 4 - Aim ( 6 Female elf brawler = 34/100 health ) > Grimwlad vs Male elf sorcerer: 4 - Meditate ( Ether+2 ) > Deus vs female elf brawler: 3 - Hit ( 3+7=10 Female elf brawler = 24/100 health ) Darksten fires a weak shot into the brawler whilst Grimwald meditaates on his ethereal usage. Finally, Deus fires another shot, this time into the Feamle elf. The enemy: Male Elf Sorcerer, Level 9 Humanoid/Fiery Hp: 123/150 Ether: 5/5 Specials (alternate): 1. Fireball - The sorcerer hurls a fireball at the hero who rolled special damage, causing 20 damage 2. Confuse - The hero who rolled special damage becomes confused Passive specials: Back row battlemage - The sorcerer takes half damage from melee attacks, and deals full damage to heroes in the back row Ether user - every time damage or special damage is rolled, the Sorcerer expends one ether, once his ether is expended he takes one turn to meditate. Drops: 75 gold, Spellbound hood (Sp: 2, Increases the power of spells by 3, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element, headwear, suitable for Mages, clerics, necromancers) Female elf brawler, Level 20 humanoid/fiery Hp: 34/100 Specials: 1. Slash - deals 10 damage to the party 2. Stab stab stab! - Deals 25 damage to the hero who rolled special damage Drops: 75 gold, Tribal amulet ( Wearer is Immune to poisoned, bleeding, cursed, jinxed and blinded ,acessory, suitable to barbarians, rangers, beast warriors) The party: Deus Spiranius (Lego Spy) *Immune to water, Weakened* 23 year old Male Human Ranger Level: 7 Power: 9 Defense: 3 Health: 10/10 Ether: 0 Gold: 0 Equipment: Bow (WP: 3), Portston Guard helm (SP:3; Immune to Water and Weakened ) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, 2x Venoms, Smelling Salts, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors.), Mythril Shard x1, Mead, Tricorne (Headwear: SP: +1) Darksten (Comrade Commander) 35 year old Male Human Ranger Level 11.5 Power: 16 Health: 12/16 SP: 2 Gold: 2 Equipment: Crossbow (WP: 6); Sand-Worn Hide (SP: 2) Inventory: Consumables:Potion x3, Remedy,,Grand Potion x2, Phoenix Essence x2, Ambrosia, Mead x4, 3x Venom, Smelling Salt, Soma, Root Beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against undead enemies for 20 damage. The Root Beer does not affect non-undead enemies), Floral Bomb (Bomb, 5 Wood Elemental damage), Smoke bomb, Nostrum Weapons: Spider String Bow (WP: 4, Darkness Elemental Bow), Equipment: Safety Blanket (SP: 1, protects from Afraid, backwear), Roleplay: Bedroll, Utility Knife (roleplay item), Fang of Kos (roleplay item), Fang of Lolth (Roleplay item), Hint Coin (Gives the user a hint about a puzzle or tricky situation. Usable only once. Has no monetary value.) Grimwald Gjinko 69 year old male gnome Sage *Party leader* Level: 17 Power: 22 (15 + 8 + permanent boost of 1) SP: 0 Health: 30/30 Ether: 23/26 Gold: 258 (Owes Nerwen 300) Equipment: Splinter Broom (WP: 8, broomstick, defies SP), Spellbound Gloves (Increases the power of spells by 5, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element), Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 max. health, +5 max. ether, meditation restores 2 ether, body-wear) Inventory: *Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll *Opal, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz *Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep *Mead x4, Remedy x3, Potion x2, Bone x2, Grand Potion, Bunch of Cherries (10/10 cherries that each restore 1 ether when eaten, user can choose how many are eaten at a time), Ice Bomb, Root beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against Undead enemies for 20 damage (Does not affect non-Undead enemies)), Ambrosia, Smoke Bomb, Plague Venom, Grand Tonic x2, Nostrum x3, Sushi (restores 5 HP and 5 Ether) x2, Smelling Salts x4, Mythril Shard, Phoenix Essence, Mulled Wine x2, Bright polish, Grating stone x2

Sorry 106, I'll not be able to get an update tonight tomorrow morning I promise!

He needed a ship to Slamanda, but he could surely get that from eubric, one of the biggest ports in Oegia? He lso need to take Dain to the guild. "Eubric it is scarcrow man."

You know what's going to happen, because for some reason I don't think that a party rotation is gonna happen? Some peeps, go to the fields. Some peeps leaves the fields as one/all of them wants to go on a quest. They make a decision on whether a Decamonizer is worth it or to keep their GP. Rinse and repeat, people who go to the fields again may use the decamonizer, but maybe not.

Qm note: I've got to go off now, but I'll get the battle up later today, sorry!

Sarge goes to the door of the tower, waiting for an indicator that they were leaving. "Where's we gonna get a ship from?"

I'm afraid a Wp:41 Demonic scissors is just too much of an amazement. (And a better upgrade than reselling polish I'm afraid.) But it's never going to happen let's be honest. Sarge is on bad enough relations with vega as it is, Secondly we're probably getting payed back in Eubric and thirdly, Sandy'd never allow it. From a roleplay perspective, one should base the weapon around the character and his/her whims... But I can't roleplay for crap because my personal opinion keeps on getting on the way. Whatsmore the Scissors are just to OP to give up. Think of it like an addiction... But to a fantasy weapon. So the scissors are what I'm basing what class I go on. And it'll probably be staying black knight because it's just such a good niche for Sarge.

To be honest though, Guts. I can remember when Lifestealer was Wp: 27 and I thought that was overkill... That reminds me of the days when I first joined and missed loads of things in the rules and apologised way too much.... Hell I'm probably still as annoying as then to a certain extent. It both Awes me and amazes me to think I've spent two years playing Heroica....