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Results of Round Two of the Rafflesia Battle: >Sorrow vs. Vampiric Vine F - Lethal Hit/Special Damage (Vine F: 3 hits remaining) >Sorrow vs. Vampiric Vine E - Critical Lethal Hit/Shield (Grim Reaper - Vine C & E: sudden death) >Amorith uses a Potion on Gimbur does nothing Karie vs. Vampiric Vine C F - Poisoned Hit (Vine F: 2 hits remaining) Karie vs. Vampiric Vine C F - Poison (Vine F: no effect) >Thalion vs. Vampiric Vine C F - Hit (Vine F: 1 hit remaining) >Noel vs. Vampiric Vine F- Miss >Heckz vs. Vampiric Vine B - Shield (Razzmatazz of Darkness - Rafflesia: 636 health-35 dmg=601 health; Vine A: 5 hits remaining+stunned; Vine B: 0 hits remaining; Vine F: 0 hits remaining; Heckz: -1 ether) Erik (Twin Axe) vs. Vampiric Vine C Rafflesia (twice) - Hit (Rafflesia: 601 health-(22+22=44 dmg)=557 health) Vampiric Vine B transfers 10 health to Rafflesia The heroes manage to free all the students, but the biology teacher is still left tangling from the last remaining vine. Heckz's spell stuns the vine, so the party can relax a bit. Enemies: Rafflesia *Immune to stunned, asleep, blinded, poisoned, cursed, bleeding, petrified, doomed and sudden death* Type: Plant Level: 31 Health: 567/636 Special: Perilous Pollen – Causes 13 wood-elemental damage and poisoned by 3-effect to all opponents. Drops: Demeter Bomb (Causes 100 wood-elemental damage to all enemies when used) Vampiric Vine A *Immune to poisoned and cursed* *Stunned* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 5 out of 7 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Professor Guyland Hawke, Flora & Fauna (Health: 80/100) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 *Immune to sealed* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 5 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, 4 Bones, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 *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: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), 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 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 22/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 117 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: 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 Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 21 1/3 *Poisonous Attacks* *Gain Double Experience* *Money Maker* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 32 (21+11) Defense: 2 Health: 37/37 (7+20+8+2) Ether: 12/27 (21+4+2) Gold: 7 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), 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.) 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), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; 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 Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 54 (26+27+1) Defense: 6 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27 Ice and Darkness Elemental), 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), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), 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, 11 Meads, 11 Smelling Salts, 10 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 22/33 (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), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear) 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, Grand Tonic, 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 Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 *Protected from Free Hits* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 10/15 (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) Inventory: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, 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) Followers: Siobhan, female "Midget" Gimbur, male "Midget" Qurm, male "Greenie" Ewald, male student Ubert, male student Leigh, female student Fiora, female student Missing: 50/73 Found: 23/73 Saved: 11/73 Dead: 1/73

Indeed, must I do everything around here myself...

"Alright, daddy, but I do find it strange that these people do not seem to know of the Wolfgang. Maybe it operates under an alias here... Harrison, do you frequent here in this square in case we should come to need you later? Or could we just hire a street urchin to fetch you?" After the werejackal answers, Ellaria gathers everyone and leads them up the stairs to the upper city.

QM Note: No, the damage done to the vines is not doubled by elements or encouragement. Just to keep the battle more challenging... Results of Round One of the Rafflesia Battle: >Sorrow (Mockthril Longbow) vs. Vampiric Vine A - Lethal Aim/Critical Lethal Hit (Vine A: 6 hits remaining) >Sorrow (Mockthril Longbow) vs. Vampiric Vine C - Lethal Aim/Damage (Vine C: 2 hits remaining) >Amorith does nothing Karie (Oculoid's Palm) vs. Vampiric Vine D - Shield (Mass Hallucination - Vampiric Vines A, B, E & F: hexed; Karie: -1 ether) Karie (Oculoid's Palm) vs. Vampiric Vine E - Shield (Mass Hallucination - Rafflesia: hexed; Vampiric Vines C & D: hexed; Karie: -1 ether) >Thalion (Fire) vs. Vampiric Vine E (& F) - Sleight of Hand (Vampiric Vines E & F: confused; Thalion: -2 ether) >Noel (Ice) vs. Vampiric Vine E - Special Damage (Vine Whack - Noel Vampiric Vine B: 3 hits remaining, stunned) >Heckz (Fire) vs. Vampiric Vine B - Damage (Vine B: recover from stunned) >Erik (Twin Axe) vs. Vampiric Vine D (twice) - Extra Critical Hit (Vine D: 0 hits remaining; Leigh is freed) Rafflesia - Free Hit vs. Sorrow (Sorrow Vine B: 2 hits remaining) Vampiric Vine F - Free Hit vs. Amorith (Amorith Vine B: 1 hit remaining) Vampiric Vines A, B, C, E & F transfer 50 health to Rafflesia Faced with the life-sucking plant, the party scramble at what to do. Sorrow delivers solid hits to two of the vines with his crossbow. Amorith freezes and fails to act at all. Karie tries a different approach by hexing all the enemies. Thalion follows by confusing two of the vines. One of the hexed vines stuns another. Erik keeps his head, and chops one of the thinner vines with a blow of his twin axe, freeing one of the students. "Oh, thank you sir! You're my hero! " The hexed plant keeps hitting itself, but none of the other vines break yet. Rafflesia still has five vines and five captives remaining. Enemies: Rafflesia *Immune to stunned, asleep, blinded, poisoned, cursed, bleeding, petrified, doomed and sudden death* *Hexed* Type: Plant Level: 31 Health: 636/636 Special: Perilous Pollen – Causes 13 wood-elemental damage and poisoned by 3-effect to all opponents. Drops: Demeter Bomb (Causes 100 wood-elemental damage to all enemies when used) Vampiric Vine A *Immune to poisoned and cursed* *Hexed* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 6 out of 7 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Professor Guyland Hawke, Flora & Fauna (Health: 90/100) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Vampiric Vine B *Immune to poisoned and cursed* *Hexed* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 1 out of 4 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Fiora, female student (Health: 20/30) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Vampiric Vine C *Immune to poisoned and cursed* *Hexed* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 2 out of 3 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Gimbur, male "Midget" (Health: 10/20) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Vampiric Vine E *Immune to poisoned and cursed* *Hexed* *Confused for 3 rounds* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 3 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Qurm, male "Greenie" (Health: 20/30) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Vampiric Vine F *Immune to poisoned and cursed* *Hexed* *Confused for 3 rounds* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 4 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Ubert, male student (Health: 20/30) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 *Immune to sealed* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 5 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, 4 Bones, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 *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: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), 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 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 23/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 117 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: 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 Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 21 1/3 *Poisonous Attacks* *Gain Double Experience* *Money Maker* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 32 (21+11) Defense: 2 Health: 37/37 (7+20+8+2) Ether: 12/27 (21+4+2) Gold: 7 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), 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.) 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), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; 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 Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 54 (26+27+1) Defense: 6 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27 Ice and Darkness Elemental), 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), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), 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, 11 Meads, 11 Smelling Salts, 10 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 22/33 (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), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear) 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, Grand Tonic, 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 Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 *Protected from Free Hits* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 10/15 (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) Inventory: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, 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) Followers: Siobhan, female "Midget" Ewald, male student Leigh, female student Missing: 50/73 Found: 23/73 Saved: 11/73 Dead: 1/73

"On the contrary, my friend. There are multiple ways you can help me. You can start by telling us your name and everything you know about the Wolfgang's actions here in Strivvi." Ellaria winks at Boomingham.

QM Note: Thanks for the questions! I should've elaborated from the get-go... The thickness of the vines is only affected by attacks and spells, not items. Negative effects (other than petrification and sudden death) will not stop the siphoning effect. The captives can be healed through potions or healing, though. I've also added descriptions of the victims to the stats, in case you need to make some tough choices.

QM Note: To speed things up, I'm going to move you ahead to the Greenhouse, where you undoubtedly would have headed next. "Sure thing, Miss. I'm no thief, after all." Noel hands back the heirloom dagger to Karie. The group heads to the last remaining room along the hallway, the Greenhouse, next. Upon opening the door, they are met with a putrid, thick odour and great humidity. At the center of the interior garden there is an enormous flower with a devilish face, and a total of five students and one teacher are dangling from vines growing out of it. "That's Professor Hawke and my classmates!" "Gulp! And the rafflesia..." The captives squirm helplessly as the vines choke them. It seems the plant is sapping away their health slowly but steadily. The heroes would have to cut down the plant fast, or face more casualties. PREPARE FOR A BATTLE! Enemies: Rafflesia *Immune to stunned, asleep, blinded, poisoned, cursed, bleeding, petrified, doomed and sudden death* Type: Plant Level: 31 Health: 636/636 Special: Perilous Pollen – Causes 13 wood-elemental damage and poisoned by 3-effect to all opponents. Drops: Demeter Bomb (Causes 100 wood-elemental damage to all enemies when used) Vampiric Vine A *Immune to poisoned and cursed* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 7 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Professor Guyland Hawke, Flora & Fauna (Health: 100/100) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Vampiric Vine B *Immune to poisoned and cursed* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 4 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Fiora, female student (Health: 30/30) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Vampiric Vine C *Immune to poisoned and cursed* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 3 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Gimbur, male "Midget" (Health: 20/20) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Vampiric Vine D *Immune to poisoned and cursed* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 2 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Leigh, female student (Health: 20/20) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Vampiric Vine E *Immune to poisoned and cursed* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 3 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Qurm, male "Greenie" (Health: 30/30) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Vampiric Vine F *Immune to poisoned and cursed* Type: Plant Level: 10 Thickness: 4 hits Special: Vine Whack – Causes 10 wood-elemental damage and stunned-effect to the target. Drops: nothing Holds: Ubert, male student (Health: 30/30) Note: The Vampiric Vine transfers 10 health from its victim to Rafflesia at the end of each round until it is cut or Rafflesia is defeated. If the victim’s health is dropped to zero, it is killed and the Vampiric Vine is free to snatch a new victim. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 *Immune to sealed* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 5 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, 4 Bones, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 28 (17+11) Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; 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), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), 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 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 23/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 117 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: 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 Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 21 1/3 *Poisonous Attacks* *Gain Double Experience* *Money Maker* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 31 (21+10) Defense: 2 Health: 37/37 (7+20+8+2) Ether: 14/27 (21+4+2) Gold: 7 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), 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), 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.) Inventory: 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), 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), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; 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 Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 42 (26+15+1) Defense: 6 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), 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, 11 Meads, 11 Smelling Salts, 10 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 24/33 (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), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear) 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, Grand Tonic, 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 Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 *Protected from Free Hits* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 10/15 (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) Inventory: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, 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) Followers: Siobhan, female "Midget" Ewald, male student Missing: 50/73 Found: 23/73 Saved: 11/73 Dead: 1/73

"It has a lot of plants, that's fer sure." "Yeah, even a huge, ugly rafflesia flower that Professor Hawke brought from the Eversummer Isles. I don't study biology, but my pal Ubert showed it to me once." At that moment the others return to the classroom. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 *Immune to sealed* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 5 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, 4 Bones, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 28 (17+11) Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; 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), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), 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 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 23/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 117 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: 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 Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 21 1/3 *Poisonous Attacks* *Gain Double Experience* *Money Maker* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 31 (21+10) Defense: 2 Health: 37/37 (7+20+8+2) Ether: 14/27 (21+4+2) Gold: 7 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), 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), 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.) Inventory: 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), Sexy (WP: 8, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Rusty Dagger (WP:2 - Deals the Badly Poisoned Effect, Breaks After 3 Uses), 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), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; 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 Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 42 (26+15+1) Defense: 6 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), 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, 11 Meads, 11 Smelling Salts, 10 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 24/33 (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), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear) 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, Grand Tonic, 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 Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 *Protected from Free Hits* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 10/15 (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) Inventory: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, 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) Followers: Siobhan, female "Midget" Ewald, male student Missing: 56/73 Found: 17/73 Saved: 11/73 Dead: 1/73

"Sorry, my mistake. Carry on." Ellaria gives up on the drowsy werewolf and walks to Boomingham who is calling her. Ellaria smiles at Boomingham. His fatherly act was a bit over the top... "I will do my best, father." She turns to the sick werecreature. "I am Elpis, daughter of Blackhood, at your service. I would like to hear more about this disease you have, so I can help you better." Ellaria spends ether to heal the werecreature nevertheless. "Just a moment", Ellaria whispers. "I think we were sent here for a reason, so it shouldn't do harm to poke around some more. Try to ask about the Wolfgang, at least. If their position here is anywhere close to what it is in Eubric, these are the people who should be affiliated with them."

You're correct; the Terra Chiman werefolk have lost the ability to shapeshift. They can make other people into werefolk, though. Here's the "canon lore" for werefolk from the Embassy, as a reminder: Werefolk Appearance: The prefix of "were" is attached to two types of creatures: humanoids born with bestial features and humanoids turned into beasts later in their lives. There are a multitude of werefolk in Olegaia, ranging from werewolves to werepanthers, werehyenas to werehounds, wererats to werebats. An infected person who becomes a wereperson may gain additional strength and copious hair in their normal shape, but can only reveal their true form when under the light of the full moon. However, the mentally strongest infected werepeople may learn to enact the transformation at will. History: The origins of all werefolk lies in ancient shapeshifting magic. Originally all shapeshifters could change their form at will, but over the ages the magic changed, and most of the shifters got accustomed to a certain form. Some could only change their appearance partially, while others could turn into an animal completely. Thus were born the various tribes of werefolk. The magic can be transferred by blood, so all children of werefolk were born with the same talent as their parents. Blood infusion or biting can also change a normal non-wereperson into one, but it is a risky process that often leads to death.

The others leave Karie and Sorrow behind again, and return to the Physics Classroom, where Noel does his magic and sends Utulië, Feldir, Vicalyn, Leela, Jobs and Olivar to safety. "Noel, please find Hél and the other Gothics before it's too late!" "Mommy, here I come!" The box returns empty again. The party has saved a total of 11 captives now. Party at the Physics Classroom: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 *Immune to sealed* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 5 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, 4 Bones, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 28 (17+11) Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; 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), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), 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 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 23/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 117 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: 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 Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 24/33 (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), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear) 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, Grand Tonic, 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 Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 *Protected from Free Hits* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 10/15 (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) Inventory: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, 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) Followers: Party at the Biology Classroom: Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 21 1/3 *Poisonous Attacks* *Gain Double Experience* *Money Maker* Power: 31 (21+10) Defense: 2 Health: 37/37 (7+20+8+2) Ether: 14/27 (21+4+2) Gold: 7 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), 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), 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.) Inventory: 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), Sexy (WP: 8, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Rusty Dagger (WP:2 - Deals the Badly Poisoned Effect, Breaks After 3 Uses), 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), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; 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, 3 Meads, 3 Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 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 Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 42 (26+15+1) Defense: 6 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), 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, 11 Meads, 11 Smelling Salts, 10 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Followers: Siobhan, female "Midget" Ewald, male student Missing: 56/73 Found: 17/73 Saved: 11/73 Dead: 1/73

"Maybe they're in disguise. Or maybe the spell teleported us to the wrong place. I do see a couple of lupine faces around, though... Scatter around, everyone, and talk to as many of these people as you can. We have to find out the status quo." Ellaria walked to the werewolf lying on the ground. She put on a pretense of helplessness. "Excuse me, mister. I am in deep trouble, and I heard the Wolfgang could help me. You're one of them, right?"

Noel drinks the tonic and regains full ether. "I can just summon the big box here with 5 ether, if you don't want to split up again." "You're so out of the loop, ma'am... We call a bunch of highborn bullies "Rogues" around here. They don't care about schoolwork, and the only reason they come here is because their folks make them. Nobody wants to associate with them, so they're not popular with the other students, either." "Didn't I already tell you all of that?" Noel grumbles.

"R-really? Can you send me home to my mommy as well?" The Biology Classroom contained three more students. "Ah, good to see you, Leela. I was beginning to think I would die with these two numbskulls with no one intelligent to talk to." "Hey, what's yer problem, Jobs? Get a grip, will ye?!" "Legovia have mercy, another Midget!" "Crap, caught between another faction feud. Maybe I should just join the Rogues so I could make all of your lives a hell..." The "Foureyes" Jobs and the male student Ewald begin to follow the party, but the leprechaun "Midget" Siobhan refuses to join them. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 *Immune to sealed* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 5 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, 4 Bones, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 28 (17+11) Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; 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), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), 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 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 23/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 117 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: 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 Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 21 1/3 *Poisonous Attacks* *Gain Double Experience* *Money Maker* Power: 31 (21+10) Defense: 2 Health: 37/37 (7+20+8+2) Ether: 14/27 (21+4+2) Gold: 7 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), 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), 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.) Inventory: 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), Sexy (WP: 8, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Rusty Dagger (WP:2 - Deals the Badly Poisoned Effect, Breaks After 3 Uses), 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), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; 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, 3 Meads, 3 Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 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 Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 42 (26+15+1) Defense: 6 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), 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, 11 Meads, 11 Smelling Salts, 10 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 24/33 (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), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear) 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, Grand Tonic, 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 Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 *Protected from Free Hits* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 0/15 (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) Inventory: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Grand Tonic, Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once) Followers: Utulië, female "Pointer" Feldir, male "Pointer" Vicalyn, female "Gothic" Leela, female "Foureyes" Jobs, male "Foureyes" Olivar, male student Ewald, male student Missing: 56/73 Found: 17/73 Saved: 5/73 Dead: 1/73

"Hold on fast!" Ellaria shouted to the others before the world around them warped.

Yes, the hexed hero has no say what their action will be for the round. They just attack a random ally. Progression sure is fun, but not if you don't have to make an effort for it. I know nowadays it's usual to get "achievements" and "trophies" from videogames just by watching the starting cutscene, but I've always scoffed at that stuff. If there's no challenge or chance of failing, why should you feel like you've achieved something? The same applies to battles - if you will get the same reward no matter how well or poorly you did in it, what's the point anymore? This game is not just an RPG, it is an RPG with battle mechanics. There already was a plain RPG in EuroBricks years ago, but it didn't last long because there was no sense of achievement - it was all about writing a collaborative story from the perspective of your own character. Heroica RPG does that, but also includes battles, equipment, items, loot, statistics etc. to play with. It's not playing if you win by default.

That's true, but if the party would gain experience no matter how poorly they did in the battle - just as long as one of them survives - there would really be no incentive to strategize. Victory would lose it's meaning, because it would be pretty much guaranteed unless the QM wants to make every single battle a matter of life or death. Just think about it from the QM's point-of-view: you pour a massive time into planning a quest, taking pictures, planning enemies and spinning an interesting plot. If individual players wouldn't care if they lived or died in a battle, the chances of the whole party losing the battle would grow, and all your hard work would go down the drain that much easier. The alternative would be that all battles save the boss battle would have to be a walk in the park, and wouldn't that suck all the fun from the battles? Trust me, the current way is the right way. To give another example, have you played some of those modern video games where if you fall down into a pit, you're magically transported to the edge of the cliff you dropped off of with no consequences? That's just lame, unchallenging game design in my opinion. If there's no challenge, there's no "game".

QM Note: I've fixed the love potion and the weapon, but I've already transfered the drinks from Sorrow to Karie pages back. "Umm... Professor Watt was bleeding a whole lot when the demon struck him. I've never seen a person die before..." Noel acts nonchalantly. "Nah, me and Hél are just hanging out. You know, holding hands and stuff. She's a Nôrn, so she's not really used to dating guys." Stepping out on the hallway, Heckz realizes there are actually two doors they haven't opened on the opposite side, one on each side of the Taxidermy Storage. "The one on the right leads to the Greenhouse, and the left one to the Biology Classroom. That last door on the other end of the hallway leads to the western staircase." Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 *Immune to sealed* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 5 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, 4 Bones, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 28 (17+11) Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; 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), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), 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 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 23/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 117 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: 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 Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 21 1/3 *Poisonous Attacks* *Gain Double Experience* *Money Maker* Power: 31 (21+10) Defense: 2 Health: 37/37 (7+20+8+2) Ether: 14/27 (21+4+2) Gold: 7 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), 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), 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.) Inventory: 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), Sexy (WP: 8, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Rusty Dagger (WP:2 - Deals the Badly Poisoned Effect, Breaks After 3 Uses), 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), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; 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, 3 Meads, 3 Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 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 Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 42 (26+15+1) Defense: 6 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), 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, 11 Meads, 11 Smelling Salts, 10 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 24/33 (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), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear) 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, Grand Tonic, 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 Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 *Protected from Free Hits* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 0/15 (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) Inventory: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Grand Tonic, Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once) Followers: Utulië, female "Pointer" Feldir, male "Pointer" Vicalyn, female "Gothic" Leela, female "Foureyes" Olivar, male student Missing: 59/73 Found: 14/73 Saved: 5/73 Dead: 1/73

Ellaria is a bit flustered by the decision to elect her the party leader. "T-thank you, everyone! I will do the best I can! With you guys by my side, it should all work out fine." She takes the keystone from Patricia, struggling to stop her hands from shaking. "I will guard this item with my life, Captain Cousland." She then takes out her notebook and pen. "Now, let's jot down everything we have to do in Strivvi..." TO DO LIST: 1. Talk to Purple and the other infiltrators. 2. Locate the Strivvian branch of the Wolfgang and take out its leader. 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. "I also distinctively remember some sort of feud in the ruling family of Strivvi, as well as a troubling situation with slave trade in the city, but I'm unsure if we can do anything about those things. But if I've gotten everything jotted down correctly, we should step into the pentagram and be on our way." Ellaria bows to Patricia. "Heroica will not bring you disappointment."

Thanks for voicing out your thoughts, WBD, but the "no experience if you're killed in battle" is a very common RPG trope, and for a good reason: it raises the stakes and encourages strategic thinking. Sure, it might enforce the power gap in unbalanced parties, but that's really a minor issue in comparison to the alternative. If getting knocked out would have no consequences (apart from failing the quest if everyone is KO'd), then what would be the point of battles in the first place?

The party proceeds through the next door down the hall. They arrive to the Arithmetics Classroom, where four students are hiding. "Feldir! I'm so glad you are safe, cousin!" "Utulië! I'm sorry I ran out on you. I thought you were following us, but then we saw Professor Watt getting pierced by the specter on the hallway and just ducked through the nearest door." Noel sees a familiar face as well. "Vicalyn! Have you seen Hél around?" "She ran downstairs. I tried to stop her... I'm sorry, Noel." "It's alright, we'll find her. I've got some friends with me who can kick some monster megablocks. Come with us, everyone!" "The odds of our survival out there are minimal at best." "I want my mommy..." The four students agree to follow the party without any grudges. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 *Immune to sealed* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 5 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, 4 Bones, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 28 (17+11) Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; 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), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), 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 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 23/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 117 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: 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 Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 21 1/3 *Poisonous Attacks* *Gain Double Experience* *Money Maker* Power: 31 (21+10) Defense: 2 Health: 37/37 (7+20+8+2) Ether: 14/27 (21+4+2) Gold: 7 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), 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), 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.) Inventory: 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), Sexy (WP: 8, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Rusty Dagger (WP:2 - Deals the Badly Poisoned Effect, Breaks After 3 Uses), Doppleganger (Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits.), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; 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, 3 Meads, 3 Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 8 Venoms, Water Bomb, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Military Grade Darkness Bomb, 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 Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 42 (26+15+1) Defense: 6 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), 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, 11 Meads, 11 Smelling Salts, 10 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 24/33 (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), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear) 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, Grand Tonic, 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 Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 *Protected from Free Hits* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 0/15 (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) Inventory: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Grand Tonic, Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once) Followers: Utulië, female "Pointer" Feldir, male "Pointer" Vicalyn, female "Gothic" Leela, female "Foureyes" Olivar, male student Missing: 59/73 Found: 14/73 Saved: 5/73 Dead: 1/73

"Thank you, Mr. Gibbin", Ellaria says with a blush. "I've never been a party leader, though, so I do not know if I am up to the task..."

My calendar looks quite empty for the rest of the week, and I have absolutely no plans for the next weekend, so I should be able to wrap them up this week.

"I'm not your personal scribe. Just get me out of here!" The heroes at the Gallery return to the Physics Classroom carrying the big box there. They are lucky not to run into any enemies on their way. They are reunited with Karie, Sorrow and Utulië. Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 17 *Immune to sealed* Power: 28 (17+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 27/27 (5+16+6) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+2+5) Gold: 5 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, 4 Bones, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 17 *Immune to Fragile* *Restoration* Power: 28 (17+11) Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 (8+16+9+5) Ether: 8/18 (17+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; 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), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), 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 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 30 (18+12) (Spellpower: 35 (18+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 (5+17+4) Ether: 23/29 (5+17+1+5+1) Gold: 117 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: 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 Karie Alderflask (Kintobor) 22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command* Level 21 1/3 *Poisonous Attacks* *Gain Double Experience* *Money Maker* Power: 31 (21+10) Defense: 2 Health: 37/37 (7+20+8+2) Ether: 14/27 (21+4+2) Gold: 7 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), 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), 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.) Inventory: 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), Sexy (WP: 8, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Rusty Dagger (WP:2 - Deals the Badly Poisoned Effect, Breaks After 3 Uses), Doppleganger (Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits.), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; 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, 3 Meads, 3 Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 8 Venoms, Water Bomb, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Military Grade Darkness Bomb, 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 Sorrow (Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 26 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 42 (26+15+1) Defense: 6 Health: 37/37 (7+25+5) Gold: 274 Equipment: Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), 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, 11 Meads, 11 Smelling Salts, 10 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 23 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 36 (23+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 31/31 (5+22+4) Ether: 24/33 (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), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear) 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, Grand Tonic, 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 Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 10 *Protected from Free Hits* Power: 19 (10+9) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (5+9+1) Ether: 0/15 (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) Inventory: Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Scroll of Blinding, Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Grand Tonic, Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once) Followers: Utulië, female "Pointer" Missing: 63/73 Found: 10/73 Saved: 5/73 Dead: 1/73

Ellaria raises her hand shyly. "Great to see you too, Mr. Gibbin. I think my ether capacity is greater than that of Lawrence's, so I should probably hold that scroll for you."