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QM Note: You are in a battle, so please follow the battle mechanics. I appreciate creativity, but you're taking it a tad too far... And reviving someone usually means they are not going to die...

Results of Round Three of the Library Battle: >Amorith (Lightning) vs. Blue Schoolbook - Meditate (Amorith: +1 ether) >Thalion (Lightning) vs. Turquoise Schoolbook (& Saga) - Special Damage (Bad Education - Thalion: all ether depleted) >Heckz tries to put out the fire with water - (Heckz: fail, -1 ether) >Karie uses Grand Potion on Sorrow - (Sorrow: +25 health) Sorrow (Shark Jaw Scythe) vs. Saga - Damage/Critical Lethal Hit (Saga: 353 health-(59x2/2=59 dmg)=294 health) Sorrow (Shark Jaw Scythe) vs. Saga - Critical Lethal Hit/Special Damage (Saga: 294 health-(59x2/2=59 dmg)=235 health) >Drucilla (Arc Lightning) vs. Saga - Damage (Drucilla: 38 health+3 SP-42 dmg= 0 health) >Sorsha does nothing >Noel does nothing Erik vs. Pink Schoolbook - Shield (Blood Ritual - Saga: 235 health-(1+1+18+14+1+1+1=37 dmg)=198 health; All allies: full health restored) Red Schoolbook - Free Hit vs. Amorith (Amorith: 27 health+9 SP-20 dmg=16 health) Green Schoolbook - Free Hit vs. Thalion (Thalion: 31 health+7 SP-20 dmg=18 health) The raging fire in the room causes 2 fire-elemental damage to all combatants in the room, regardless of row or defense. The heat gets stronger and the damage it causes increases each passing round. As Amorith meditates to regain ether, Thalion is struck by the special move of an enchanted schoolbook and loses all of his ether. Heckz attempts to undo his reckless action, but a mere splash of water isn't enough to put out the spreading fire. Karie heals Sorrow, and the assassin deals some damage to Saga. The demon counters by knocking out Drucilla. Erik heals everyone with another ritual. Everyone gets burned worse than last round. Enemies: Flying Schoolbook (Pink II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 178/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Blue II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 178/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Red II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 178/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Green II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 178/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Turquoise II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 178/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Saga, the Storytelling Demon *Immune to all effects and sudden death* Type: Flying/Demon Level: 42 Health: 196/1234 Special I: War Story – All opponents become enraged. Special II: Bedtime Story – All opponents fall fast asleep. Special III: Sob Story – All opponents become fragile. Special IV: Horror Story – All opponents become afraid. Special V: Love Story – All opponents become enamored. Special VI: Short Story – All opponents become minimized. Drops: Ether Core, Manafont (Raises max. ether by 5) Note: Saga is ranged and fights from the back row. Special attack is chosen randomly. At the end of each round, Saga replaces all defeated Flying Schoolbooks with a new book of the same color. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 1/2 *Immune to sealed* *Circle of Mages* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 14/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 21/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 20 Equipment: Staff of Light (WP:10), Crow Cursed Cloak (SP:6), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3 max ether +5, immune to sealed) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Garnet (Earth), Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, 4 Potions, 9 Tonics, 4 Remedies, Elixir, Newtralizer (Like a neutralizer but with a 'w' instead of a 'u'), 2 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrums, 5 Mead, 2 Mulled Wines, Ambrosia, Venom, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 1/2 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 30 (17+13) Defense: 4 Health: 36/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to fragile-effect; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear) Inventory: Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), Torch (WP:2, fire-elemental, breaks after one use, suitable to all), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory), Talisman of Enlightenment (Protects from hexed-effect; accessory), Hundred Hero Hymn (Battle Song that gives Inspired-effect to all allies for as long as the song is sung at the cost of 10 ether per round), Potion, 2 Tonics, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Venom John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer *Party Leader* Level 18 1/2 *Immune to Sealed* *Circle of Mages* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 24/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 16/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 52 Equipment: Darkstar Wand (WP:12; has 1/2 chance of inflicting hexed-effect; Darkness-elemental wand), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed) Inventory: Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Lovelorn Wand (WP 6, deals enamored-effect), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Grand Potion, Health Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Soma, Smoke Bomb, Seal Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the sealed-effect to all opponents when used), Bedroll, Shovel, Wicked Perfume (Makes all male humanoid enemies enamored to the user, but makes all female humanoid enemies encouraged; consumable), Blue Jelly, 15 Bones, Turquoise Book (quest item) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* *Circle of Mages* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 16/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 0/33 (5+22+1+5) Gold: 1 Equipment: Alpha and Omega (WP:13, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether; staves), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, Immunity to Sealed; bodywear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immunity toPoisoned and Bleeding; handwear) Inventory: Weapons: Sleeper (WP:5, deals Asleep to enemies it hits, Hollow [Grand Potion], melee/throwing weapon), Ratsbane (WP:10, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, dagger), Batarang (WP:13 darkness-elemental, throwing weapon) Artifacts: Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing; headwear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear) Gems: Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep Consumables: 3 Grand Potions, Ether Core, 2 Remedies, Elixir, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 3 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended andinspired-effects for the duration of one battle), Venom, Smoke Bomb, Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Bone, Magic Lamp? (quest item) Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 22 *Poisonous Attacks* *Immune to Hexed* *Money Maker* Power: 33 (22+11) Defense: 2 Health: 36/38 (7+21+8+2) Ether: 12/28 (22+4+2) Gold: 15 Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle; whip), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear),Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; accessory) Inventory: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP; longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Rusty Dagger (WP:2; deals Poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 hits), Doppleganger (WP:10; Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits; longsword), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Medal of Valor (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience from battles. accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (Turns target into a newt for 1 round; costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), Grand Potion, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 3 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, Water Bomb, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned by 1, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Military Grade Darkness Bomb, 2x Love Potion (Makes target enamoured with user for three rounds), Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Telescope, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 1/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 44 (26+15+1+2) Defense: 7 Health: 35/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), Armor of the Croise (SP:1, +2 power; bodywear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear) Inventory: Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe), Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27 Ice and Darkness Elemental), Longsword (WP: 5), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory), 4 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 2 Phoenix Essences, 10 Meads, 10 Smelling Salts, 9 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Sunset Shimmer (quest item) Noel Ziegfried, male "Gothic"(NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 1/2 *Immune to Free Hits and Water* *Circle of Mages* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 1 Health: 13/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 14/15 (5+9+1) Gold: 274 Equipment: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear) Inventory: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, Demeter Bomb (Deals 100 wood-elemental damage to all enemies when used), Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once) Sorsha the Savage, female student (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 16 years old female human Barbarian Level 10 *Immune to Ice, Wind and Water* Power: 15 (10+4+1) Defense: 3 (2+1) Health: 16/18 (8+9+1) Gold: 15 Equipment: Chair (WP:4, club), Woolly Hat (SP:2, immunity to ice, wind and water; suitable to Sorsha only; headwear), Dark Cloak (SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians; backwear) Inventory: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Potion, Remedy Professor Drucilla Eldritch, Magic & Healing (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 31 years old female human Archmage Level 42 *Arcane Wisdom* *Circle of Mages* *Knocked Out* Power: 43 (42+1) (Spellpower: 87 (42+45)) Defense: 3 Health: 0/56 (5+41+10) Ether: 53/61 (5+41+10+5) Gold: 922 Equipment: Eldritch Wand (WP:1, Spellpower: 45; suitable to members of the Eldritch family only; wand), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect, suitable for mages, clerics and necromancers.), Ruby Slippers (Can teleport the wearer anywhere they've already been to; footwear) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Garnet (Earth), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Topaz (Lightning), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness), Ether Core Followers: Leigh, female student Arges, male "Greenie" Missing: 45/73 Found: 28/73 Saved: 17/73 Dead: 4/73

Ellaria heals Boomingham from the back row. Battle Order: Atramor Skrall Ellaria Nyx Boomingham

Results of Round Two of the Library Battle: >Heckz tries to burn down the library - (Heckz: starts a fire in the room, -1 ether) >Drucilla (Arc Lightning) vs. Saga - Damage (Drucilla: 56 health+3 SP-42 dmg=17 health) >Sorrow vs. Saga - Damage/Damage (Sorrow: 37 health+7 SP-42 dmg=2 health) >Sorrow vs. Saga - Lethal Hit/Lethal Hit (Saga: no effect) >Thalion (Lightning) vs. Saga (twice) - Great Spell (Saga: 624 health-(49x2=98+98=196 dmg)=428 health; Thalion: -2 ether) >Noel does nothing >Amorith uses Phoenix Essence on Erik - (Erik: revived with full health) Erik vs. Pink Schoolbook - Shield (Blood Ritual - Saga: 428 health-(35+39=74 dmg)=354 health; Sorrow & Drucilla: full health restored) >Sorsha is knocked out >Karie uses Phoenix Essence on Sorsha - (Sorsha: revived with full health) Blue Schoolbook - Free Hit vs. Heckz (Heckz: 26 health+3 SP-20 dmg=9 health) Red Schoolbook - Free Hit vs. Drucilla (Drucilla: 56 health+3 SP-20 dmg=39 health) Green Schoolbook - Free Hit vs. Sorrow (Sorrow: 37 health+7 SP-20 dmg=24 health) Turquoise Schoolbook - Free Hit vs. Thalion (Thalion: 31 health+7 SP-20 dmg=18 health) The raging fire in the room causes 1 fire-elemental damage to all combatants in the room, regardless of row or defense. The heat gets stronger and the damage it causes increases each passing round. Heckz decides to resort to desperate measures, and sets the library aflame. The dusty books catch fire easily, and Saga's ability to summon them to aid is prevented, but the fire also damages everyone in the room. "Ouch! The yellow skin is crazy!" "You're not my hero anymore. " Both Drucilla and Sorrow get damaged by Saga, but once revived, Erik manages to heal them. The storytelling demon is damaged further, but the schoolbooks that are left unattended injure several party members. The fire intensifies... Enemies: Flying Schoolbook (Pink II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 180/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Blue II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 180/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Red II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 180/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Green II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 180/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Turquoise II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 180/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Saga, the Storytelling Demon *Immune to all effects and sudden death* Type: Flying/Demon Level: 42 Health: 353/1234 Special I: War Story – All opponents become enraged. Special II: Bedtime Story – All opponents fall fast asleep. Special III: Sob Story – All opponents become fragile. Special IV: Horror Story – All opponents become afraid. Special V: Love Story – All opponents become enamored. Special VI: Short Story – All opponents become minimized. Drops: Ether Core, Manafont (Raises max. ether by 5) Note: Saga is ranged and fights from the back row. Special attack is chosen randomly. At the end of each round, Saga replaces all defeated Flying Schoolbooks with a new book of the same color. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 1/2 *Immune to sealed* *Circle of Mages* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 26/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 20/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 20 Equipment: Staff of Light (WP:10), Crow Cursed Cloak (SP:6), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3 max ether +5, immune to sealed) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Garnet (Earth), Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, 4 Potions, 9 Tonics, 4 Remedies, Elixir, Newtralizer (Like a neutralizer but with a 'w' instead of a 'u'), 2 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrums, 5 Mead, 2 Mulled Wines, Ambrosia, Venom, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 1/2 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 30 (17+13) Defense: 4 Health: 37/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to fragile-effect; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear) Inventory: Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), Torch (WP:2, fire-elemental, breaks after one use, suitable to all), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory), Talisman of Enlightenment (Protects from hexed-effect; accessory), Hundred Hero Hymn (Battle Song that gives Inspired-effect to all allies for as long as the song is sung at the cost of 10 ether per round), Potion, 2 Tonics, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Venom John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer *Party Leader* Level 18 1/2 *Immune to Sealed* *Circle of Mages* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 8/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 17/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 52 Equipment: Darkstar Wand (WP:12; has 1/2 chance of inflicting hexed-effect; Darkness-elemental wand), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed) Inventory: Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Lovelorn Wand (WP 6, deals enamored-effect), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Grand Potion, Health Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Soma, Smoke Bomb, Seal Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the sealed-effect to all opponents when used), Bedroll, Shovel, Wicked Perfume (Makes all male humanoid enemies enamored to the user, but makes all female humanoid enemies encouraged; consumable), Blue Jelly, 15 Bones, Turquoise Book (quest item) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* *Circle of Mages* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 17/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 14/33 (5+22+1+5) Gold: 1 Equipment: Alpha and Omega (WP:13, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether; staves), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, Immunity to Sealed; bodywear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immunity toPoisoned and Bleeding; handwear) Inventory: Weapons: Sleeper (WP:5, deals Asleep to enemies it hits, Hollow [Grand Potion], melee/throwing weapon), Ratsbane (WP:10, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, dagger), Batarang (WP:13 darkness-elemental, throwing weapon) Artifacts: Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing; headwear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear) Gems: Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep Consumables: 3 Grand Potions, Ether Core, 2 Remedies, Elixir, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 3 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended andinspired-effects for the duration of one battle), Venom, Smoke Bomb, Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Bone, Magic Lamp? (quest item) Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 22 *Poisonous Attacks* *Immune to Hexed* *Money Maker* Power: 33 (22+11) Defense: 2 Health: 37/38 (7+21+8+2) Ether: 12/28 (22+4+2) Gold: 15 Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle; whip), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear),Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; accessory) Inventory: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP; longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Rusty Dagger (WP:2; deals Poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 hits), Doppleganger (WP:10; Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits; longsword), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Medal of Valor (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience from battles. accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (Turns target into a newt for 1 round; costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 3 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, Water Bomb, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned by 1, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Military Grade Darkness Bomb, 2x Love Potion (Makes target enamoured with user for three rounds), Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Telescope, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 1/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 56 (26+27+1+2) Defense: 7 Health: 23/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27 Ice and Darkness Elemental), Armor of the Croise (SP:1, +2 power; bodywear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear) Inventory: Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), Longsword (WP: 5), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory), 4 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 2 Phoenix Essences, 10 Meads, 10 Smelling Salts, 9 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Sunset Shimmer (quest item) Noel Ziegfried, male "Gothic"(NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 1/2 *Immune to Free Hits and Water* *Circle of Mages* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 1 Health: 14/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 14/15 (5+9+1) Gold: 274 Equipment: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear) Inventory: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, Demeter Bomb (Deals 100 wood-elemental damage to all enemies when used), Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once) Sorsha the Savage, female student (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 16 years old female human Barbarian Level 10 *Immune to Ice, Wind and Water* Power: 15 (10+4+1) Defense: 3 (2+1) Health: 17/18 (8+9+1) Gold: 15 Equipment: Chair (WP:4, club), Woolly Hat (SP:2, immunity to ice, wind and water; suitable to Sorsha only; headwear), Dark Cloak (SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians; backwear) Inventory: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Potion, Remedy Professor Drucilla Eldritch, Magic & Healing (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 31 years old female human Archmage Level 42 *Arcane Wisdom* *Circle of Mages* Power: 43 (42+1) (Spellpower: 87 (42+45)) Defense: 3 Health: 38/56 (5+41+10) Ether: 53/61 (5+41+10+5) Gold: 922 Equipment: Eldritch Wand (WP:1, Spellpower: 45; suitable to members of the Eldritch family only; wand), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect, suitable for mages, clerics and necromancers.), Ruby Slippers (Can teleport the wearer anywhere they've already been to; footwear) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Garnet (Earth), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Topaz (Lightning), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness), Ether Core Followers: Leigh, female student Arges, male "Greenie" Missing: 45/73 Found: 28/73 Saved: 17/73 Dead: 4/73

My apologies if you feel slighted. I just felt that the battles in the quest have been way too easy until now, so a little surprise twist was in order. And I don't think it's too farfetched to think that if the demon could summon books initially, she could do that again. The amount of minions is limited, anyway, and you get a Tonic from each one. As for the issue with gold, I just haven't found a good excuse to make stuffed animals, carnivorous plants and schoolbooks carry gold thus far. But your concern have been noted.

Ellaria utters a thank you to her goddess as she drinks an Elixir from the back row. Battle Order: Atramor Boomingham Skrall Nyx Ellaria

Results of Round One of the Library Battle: >Sorrow uses a Pumpkin Bomb - (All enemies except Saga: stunned, poisoned by 1, asleep, blinded, sealed and confused) >Sorrow does nothing >Drucilla (Arc Lightning) vs. Saga - Great Arc Spell (All Schoolbooks: 181 health-(132x2=264 dmg)=0 health; Saga: 1234 health-(132x2=264 dmg)=970 health; Drucilla: -6 ether) Karie vs. Red Schoolbook Saga - Poison (no effect) >Heckz (Lightning) vs. Blue Schoolbook Saga - Great Spell (Saga: 970 health-(47x2=94 dmg)=876 health; Heckz: -1 ether) >Thalion (Lightning) vs. Turquoise Schoolbook Saga (twice) - Great Spell (Saga: 876 health-(49x2=98+98=196 dmg)=680 health; Thalion: -2 ether) Sorsha (Chair) vs. Pink Schoolbook Saga - Damage (Sorsha: 18 health+3 SP-42 dmg=0 health) >Amorith (Lightning) vs. Green Schoolbook Saga - Shield (Magical Vortex of Lightning - Saga: 680 health-(28x2=56 dmg)=624 health; All allies: +28 health; Amorith: -2 ether) >Noel does nothing Erik (Voltedge) vs. Pink Schoolbook Saga - Damage (Erik: 38 health+4 SP-42 dmg=0 health) The enraged Sorrow tossed a Pumpkin Bomb at the books, greatly weakening all the enchanted schoolbooks. Professor Eldritch followed suite with a great arching spell of lightning that tore all the schoolbooks to shreds. The party then focused on Saga herself, dealing massive damage to the demon. However, both Sorsha and Erik were knocked out in the scuffle. "Knowledge is power, and it lasts forever. You can burn all the books, however someone will just write another." Much to everyone's ire, Saga summons five new schoolbooks from the shelves to fight by her side. Enemies: Flying Schoolbook (Pink II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Blue II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Red II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Green II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Turquoise II) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Saga, the Storytelling Demon *Immune to all effects and sudden death* Type: Flying/Demon Level: 42 Health: 624/1234 Special I: War Story – All opponents become enraged. Special II: Bedtime Story – All opponents fall fast asleep. Special III: Sob Story – All opponents become fragile. Special IV: Horror Story – All opponents become afraid. Special V: Love Story – All opponents become enamored. Special VI: Short Story – All opponents become minimized. Drops: Ether Core, Manafont (Raises max. ether by 5) Note: Saga is ranged and fights from the back row. Special attack is chosen randomly. At the end of each round, Saga replaces all defeated Flying Schoolbooks with a new book of the same color. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 1/2 *Immune to sealed* *Circle of Mages* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 20/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 20 Equipment: Staff of Light (WP:10), Crow Cursed Cloak (SP:6), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3 max ether +5, immune to sealed) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Garnet (Earth), Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, 4 Potions, 9 Tonics, 4 Remedies, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer (Like a neutralizer but with a 'w' instead of a 'u'), 2 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrums, 5 Mead, 2 Mulled Wines, Ambrosia, Venom, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 1/2 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* *Knocked Out* Power: 30 (17+13) Defense: 4 Health: 0/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to fragile-effect; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear) Inventory: Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), Torch (WP:2, fire-elemental, breaks after one use, suitable to all), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory), Talisman of Enlightenment (Protects from hexed-effect; accessory), Hundred Hero Hymn (Battle Song that gives Inspired-effect to all allies for as long as the song is sung at the cost of 10 ether per round), Potion, 2 Tonics, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Venom John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer *Party Leader* Level 18 1/2 *Immune to Sealed* *Circle of Mages* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 18/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 52 Equipment: Darkstar Wand (WP:12; has 1/2 chance of inflicting hexed-effect; Darkness-elemental wand), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed) Inventory: Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Lovelorn Wand (WP 6, deals enamored-effect), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Grand Potion, Health Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Soma, Smoke Bomb, Seal Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the sealed-effect to all opponents when used), Bedroll, Shovel, Wicked Perfume (Makes all male humanoid enemies enamored to the user, but makes all female humanoid enemies encouraged; consumable), Blue Jelly, 15 Bones, Turquoise Book (quest item) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* *Circle of Mages* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 16/33 (5+22+1+5) Gold: 1 Equipment: Alpha and Omega (WP:13, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether; staves), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, Immunity to Sealed; bodywear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immunity toPoisoned and Bleeding; handwear) Inventory: Weapons: Sleeper (WP:5, deals Asleep to enemies it hits, Hollow [Grand Potion], melee/throwing weapon), Ratsbane (WP:10, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, dagger), Batarang (WP:13 darkness-elemental, throwing weapon) Artifacts: Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing; headwear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear) Gems: Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep Consumables: 3 Grand Potions, Ether Core, 2 Remedies, Elixir, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 3 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended andinspired-effects for the duration of one battle), Venom, Smoke Bomb, Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Bone, Magic Lamp? (quest item) Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 22 *Poisonous Attacks* *Immune to Hexed* *Money Maker* Power: 33 (22+11) Defense: 2 Health: 38/38 (7+21+8+2) Ether: 12/28 (22+4+2) Gold: 15 Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle; whip), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear),Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; accessory) Inventory: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP; longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Rusty Dagger (WP:2; deals Poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 hits), Doppleganger (WP:10; Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits; longsword), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), , Medal of Valor (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience from battles. accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (Turns target into a newt for 1 round; costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, 3 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, Water Bomb, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned by 1, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Military Grade Darkness Bomb, 2x Love Potion (Makes target enamoured with user for three rounds), Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Telescope, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 1/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 56 (26+27+1+2) Defense: 7 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27 Ice and Darkness Elemental), Armor of the Croise (SP:1, +2 power; bodywear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear) Inventory: Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), Longsword (WP: 5), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory), 4 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 2 Phoenix Essences, 10 Meads, 10 Smelling Salts, 9 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Sunset Shimmer (quest item) Noel Ziegfried, male "Gothic"(NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 1/2 *Immune to Free Hits and Water* *Circle of Mages* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 1 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 14/15 (5+9+1) Gold: 274 Equipment: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear) Inventory: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, Demeter Bomb (Deals 100 wood-elemental damage to all enemies when used), Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once) Sorsha the Savage, female student (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 16 years old female human Barbarian Level 10 *Immune to Ice, Wind and Water* *Knocked Out* Power: 15 (10+4+1) Defense: 3 (2+1) Health: 0/18 (8+9+1) Gold: 15 Equipment: Chair (WP:4, club), Woolly Hat (SP:2, immunity to ice, wind and water; suitable to Sorsha only; headwear), Dark Cloak (SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians; backwear) Inventory: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Potion, Remedy Professor Drucilla Eldritch, Magic & Healing (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 31 years old female human Archmage Level 42 *Arcane Wisdom* *Circle of Mages* Power: 43 (42+1) (Spellpower: 87 (42+45)) Defense: 3 Health: 56/56 (5+41+10) Ether: 53/61 (5+41+10+5) Gold: 922 Equipment: Eldritch Wand (WP:1, Spellpower: 45; suitable to members of the Eldritch family only; wand), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect, suitable for mages, clerics and necromancers.), Ruby Slippers (Can teleport the wearer anywhere they've already been to; footwear) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Garnet (Earth), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Topaz (Lightning), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness), Ether Core Followers: Leigh, female student Arges, male "Greenie" Missing: 45/73 Found: 28/73 Saved: 17/73 Dead: 4/73

"These guys have some heavy-duty defenses, so if you don't mind I'll just focus on weakening them and keeping you in good health for the time being", Ellaria explains, stepping into the back row to cast a spell from the Scroll of Arch Frailty against all enemies. Battle Order: Atramor Boomingham Skrall Ellaria Nyx

Nothing stops you from trying, but as Doc said, the QM has the final word. If you have a good reason to ask the NPC for gold, then it might work out, but the NPCs aren't mindless robots just because you "control" them.

This has been discussed before, and I still hold the stance that there will be no level caps for weapons. It just adds unnecessary complexity to this game. Individual weapons can of course have level caps, if the creator so wishes.

QM Note: Welcome back! Hope you had fun with the sidequests, and my apologies that they weren't very well coordinated, since some of you had to wait for the others to finish. But now we're back on track! A falcon's cry snaps the party back to reality. They are all lying on the cold stone floor of the library, dazed by their perilous adventures inside the demon book. It still floats above them, but it's pages look tattered and torn. "You win some, you lose some. Life can be gruesome. Not all of you could be defeated by fantasy, so I just have to finish you in reality." The heroes rose to face the demon as it conjured other tomes to fly off the shelves to aid it. Alongside the six heroes rose Noel and Sorsha, and Leigh and a young cyclopean orc, as well as a stoic woman in a dark dress. "Your story is finished, demon. You will suffer for what you did to these children!" And true enough, two students - an elf and a dwarf - lay dead on the floor. So did Professor Hawke. His falcon Guinevere landed on his chest, letting out another sorrowful cry. The black-clad woman turned towards the party. "We'll leave introductions for later, now it is time to burn some books!" Professor Drucilla Eldritch (Level 42 Archmage) joins the party! PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies: Flying Schoolbook (Pink) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Blue) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Red) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Green) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Flying Schoolbook (Turquoise) Type: Flying Level: 20 Health: 181/181 Special I: Bad Education – Completely depletes the ether of the target. Used if the target has ether. Special II: Lesson Learned – Deal damage according to the target’s level, regardless of defense or distance. Used if the target has no ether. Drops: Tonic Note: Flying Schoolbook is ranged and fights from the back row. Saga, the Storytelling Demon *Immune to all effects and sudden death* Type: Flying/Demon Level: 42 Health: 1234/1234 Special I: War Story – All opponents become enraged. Special II: Bedtime Story – All opponents fall fast asleep. Special III: Sob Story – All opponents become fragile. Special IV: Horror Story – All opponents become afraid. Special V: Love Story – All opponents become enamored. Special VI: Short Story – All opponents become minimized. Drops: Ether Core, Manafont (Raises max. ether by 5) Note: Saga is ranged and fights from the back row. Special attack is chosen randomly. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 1/2 *Immune to sealed* *Circle of Mages* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 22/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 20 Equipment: Staff of Light (WP:10), Crow Cursed Cloak (SP:6), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3 max ether +5, immune to sealed) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Garnet (Earth), Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, 4 Potions, 9 Tonics, 4 Remedies, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer (Like a neutralizer but with a 'w' instead of a 'u'), 2 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrums, 5 Mead, 2 Mulled Wines, Ambrosia, Venom, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 1/2 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 22 (17+5) Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to fragile-effect; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear) Inventory: Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Torch (WP:2, fire-elemental, breaks after one use, suitable to all), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory), Talisman of Enlightenment (Protects from hexed-effect; accessory), Hundred Hero Hymn (Battle Song that gives Inspired-effect to all allies for as long as the song is sung at the cost of 10 ether per round), Potion, 2 Tonics, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Venom John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer *Party Leader* Level 18 1/2 *Immune to Sealed* *Circle of Mages* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 19/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 52 Equipment: Darkstar Wand (WP:12; has 1/2 chance of inflicting hexed-effect; Darkness-elemental wand), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed) Inventory: Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Lovelorn Wand (WP 6, deals enamored-effect), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Grand Potion, Health Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Soma, Smoke Bomb, Seal Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the sealed-effect to all opponents when used), Bedroll, Shovel, Wicked Perfume (Makes all male humanoid enemies enamored to the user, but makes all female humanoid enemies encouraged; consumable), Blue Jelly, 15 Bones, Turquoise Book (quest item) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* *Circle of Mages* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 18/33 (5+22+1+5) Gold: 1 Equipment: Alpha and Omega (WP:13, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether; staves), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, Immunity to Sealed; bodywear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immunity toPoisoned and Bleeding; handwear) Inventory: Weapons: Sleeper (WP:5, deals Asleep to enemies it hits, Hollow [Grand Potion], melee/throwing weapon), Ratsbane (WP:10, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, dagger), Batarang (WP:13 darkness-elemental, throwing weapon) Artifacts: Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing; headwear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear) Gems: Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep Consumables: 3 Grand Potions, Ether Core, 2 Remedies, Elixir, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 3 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended andinspired-effects for the duration of one battle), Venom, Smoke Bomb, Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Bone, Magic Lamp? (quest item) Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 22 *Poisonous Attacks* *Immune to Hexed* *Money Maker* Power: 33 (22+11) Defense: 2 Health: 38/38 (7+21+8+2) Ether: 12/28 (22+4+2) Gold: 15 Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle; whip), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear),Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; accessory) Inventory: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP; longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Rusty Dagger (WP:2; deals Poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 hits), Doppleganger (WP:10; Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits; longsword), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), , Medal of Valor (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience from battles. accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (Turns target into a newt for 1 round; costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, 3 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, Water Bomb, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Military Grade Darkness Bomb, 2x Love Potion (Makes target enamoured with user for three rounds), Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Telescope, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 1/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 56 (26+27+1+2) Defense: 7 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27 Ice and Darkness Elemental), Armor of the Croise (SP:1, +2 power; bodywear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear) Inventory: Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), Longsword (WP: 5), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory), 4 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 2 Phoenix Essences, 10 Meads, 10 Smelling Salts, 9 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used.), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Sunset Shimmer (quest item) Noel Ziegfried, male "Gothic"(NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 1/2 *Immune to Free Hits and Water* *Circle of Mages* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 1 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 14/15 (5+9+1) Gold: 274 Equipment: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear) Inventory: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, Demeter Bomb (Deals 100 wood-elemental damage to all enemies when used), Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once) Sorsha the Savage, female student (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 16 years old female human Barbarian Level 10 *Immune to Ice, Wind and Water* Power: 22 (10+11+1) Defense: 3 (2+1) Health: 18/18 (8+9+1) Gold: 15 Equipment: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Woolly Hat (SP:2, immunity to ice, wind and water; suitable to Sorsha only; headwear), Dark Cloak (SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians; backwear) Inventory: Chair (WP:4, club), Potion, Remedy Professor Drucilla Eldritch, Magic & Healing (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 31 years old female human Archmage Level 42 *Arcane Wisdom* *Circle of Mages* Power: 43 (42+1) (Spellpower: 87 (42+45)) Defense: 3 Health: 56/56 (5+41+10) Ether: 59/61 (5+41+10+5) Gold: 922 Equipment: Eldritch Wand (WP:1, Spellpower: 45; suitable to members of the Eldritch family only; wand), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect, suitable for mages, clerics and necromancers.), Ruby Slippers (Can teleport the wearer anywhere they've already been to; footwear) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Ruby (Fire), Garnet (Earth), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Topaz (Lightning), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness), Ether Core Followers: Leigh, female student Arges, male "Greenie" Missing: 45/73 Found: 28/73 Saved: 17/73 Dead: 4/73

"Oh, we should probably have taken a restorative nap back at the safehouse, but I didn't realize you were so severely injured. You hide it so well", Ellaria quips as she heals both Boomingham and Atramor. "Now up you go!"

"So we just need someone to climb through the window and open the door from the other side for the rest of us." She looks to her companions. "Any volunteers? I would do it, but this dress doesn't make for a suitable ninja gear."

"Alright, just blurt it out", Ellaria says to the guard lying on the ground. "What exactly is the other way inside? A secret door, maybe? Remember that we can always make you just scream for help and have your friends come out to see what the fuss is about."

Ellaria sighs. "Look, there's five of us and one of you. Either you summon your friends here and we solve this with blades, or you be a sensible fellow and just let us in. Which one is it?"

I've had to do that once or twice as well, but I'd like to reserve that as a last resort if the inactivity continues. That's true, but from a QM's perspective activity in battles gets more emphasis.

"Hi there!" Ellaria says to the guard with a friendly smile. "We want in, and you are going to let us there. Alright?"

If a player doesn't post and has not given control of their character to someone else, I usually make them either repeat their previous action, or, if seems unfair in the current situation, just have them do nothing. I don't like to give the Party Leader an automatic say over everyone's actions because that could lead into quests where the PL is the only active player and the others just coast along.

"Yes, I remember now", Ellaria says blushing. "I wouldn't want to see this city ever again either if I were in his place." "But time's a-wasting, so let us depart already."

OoC: Once again, I'm terribly sorry for the delays with these letters. I hope to get rest of them done very soon! Still got 16 more to do after this batch... "To Throlar Wineghilm, Your servitude is much appreciated. I have to say that it is unusual for a dwarf to feel such compassion to us elvenkind, but I am honoured nevertheless. If only the rest of our kindred in the world could find mutual understanding, but I fear that is too much to wish. Let me thank you for your token of promise with a gift of my own: a shield which magical properties extend it's defensive powers to all elves in the party with it's wielder, so it is suitable to a knight with a strong will to protect elves. It is attached with this letter. All the best to you in your endeavours! ~*Lady Calaryl of R'kilf*~" Elven Shield (SP:3; All elves in the party gain equal amount of SP as long as the wielder is standing.) "To Mizuki, Thanks for your letter. It warms my old heart as much as all the other letters I've gotten over the past few days. I see you are a drinker yourself, so here's a little something to hasten recovery on the day after. Murdigh Grogmesh! ~Scheherazade" With the letter came two vials of golden liquid. 2x Elixir (Restores 50 health and 10 ether to the target and removes all negative effects from the target.) "To Thormanil (and Arx), Ah, a mighty weapon made of natural material. Always a sight for sore eyes! Please accept the items in the envelope as a thank you for the rare collector's item. Anwyl son of Hammar son of Forgin, aka. Smokebeard" Grating Stone (Increases WP of any weapon by 1.) Bright Polish (Inceases SP of any shield or armor by 1.) "Dear Arthur, I indeed sent out a request for aid, and I hope to see your name among those who sign-up as well. We have so much to catch up to... But better talk in person, would you not agree? I nevertheless thank you for the gift you sent me, I was not even aware that such a family heirloom had been discovered. It does help my homesickness in this foreign city. I know it cannot match the crown, but I have done some experimental baking during my time here at the shrine, so I want to send you one of my pies. I think it turned out okay... See you soon, friend. ~Ella Septrine" Ella's Pie (Permanently boosts max. ether by 5 but permanently decreases max. health by 5 when consumed.) "Dear Mizuki! Thank you so much for the Grogmas gift, I have a bad premonition it might get in handy soon... Me and Shaun are doing swell so far. Did you know he got a job at the Alchemist's Guild? His boss is a vampire, imagine that! I got this bottle from him, but I think you can use it better. Merry Grogmas! Sküld Verdandi" Deadly Venom (Use on a weapon to make it cause the poisoned by 10-effect on any enemy it hits for the duration of one battle, making the poisoned enemy lose 10 health each turn. Several venoms can be used to increase the effect.) "To Vitus, or Sorrow, or whatever your name is, I guess I have to thank you for letting me into your family, even though Karie has not mentioned you before this. I can't say this does not feel strange to me, but on the other hand, I have seen stranger things occur in my rather eventful life. I also thank you for the gifts, they will be put into good use. I am inclined to more aggressive methods, though, so please accept this Pumpkin Bomb in return. It should give an old man such as yourself a breather amidst any battle. Merry Grogmas to you, too. ~Masson" Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used.)

I'll see what I can do about it. But the general rule is that all effects come into effect immediately EXCEPT Sentinel and Guardian Angel which specifically state they only affect the next round.

"Sounds like we have our next destination. Can we get our weapons back now?" "Oh, Purple, do you happen to know what happened to the slave we freed the last time we were here?"

Nobody outside Quest #93 will have any idea what you're talking about.

Ellaria listens to the others talking to Purple intently while writing notes to her little book. "Well, this gets us at least a little further..." she mutters. "Purple, please tell us what you know and also what happened to your colleagues. As you can see from this list, we have an awful lot to do, and we've been delayed long enough for things to get bad to worse in here..." TO-DO LIST: 1. Talk to Purple and the other infiltrators. Found Purple, Roman dead, Zoe incapacitated (?) 2. Locate the Strivvian branch of the Wolfgang and take out its leader, calling himself the Nightmaster. 3. Discover what happened to the missing guards. 4. Find Mortimer and learn the location of the vault that the Keystone opens. 5. Take out the treacherous Captain Lorenzo el Diablo and recover the stolen ship, the Armoury, if we can.

~A new quest has been posted on the Quest Board (#97 by Endgame)!~