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Results of Round Six of the Taxidermy Battle: >Amorith (Light) vs. Undead Aepyornis - Meditate (Amorith: +1 ether) >Sorrow vs. Undead Mellow Crab - Special Damage/Damage (Mellow Crab: confused; Aepyornis: 11 health-12 dmg=0 health) >Sorrow vs. Undead Red Rattlesnake - Critical Lethal Hit/Shield (Grim Reaper - no assassinations) >Noel does nothing >Heckz (Light) vs. Undead Mellow Crab - Great Spell (Mellow Crab: 227 health-(46x2=92 dmg)=135 health; Heckz: -1 ether) >Karie vs. Undead Red Rattlesnake - Critical Poisoned Hit (Rattlesnake: 208 health-(40/2=20 dmg)=188 health+poisoned by 2) >Thalion (Light) vs. Undead Red Rattlesnake (twice) - Damage (Thalion: 30 health+7 SP-(24/2=12 dmg)=25 health) Erik (Titanic Axe) vs. Undead Mellow Crab - Hit (Mellow Crab: 135 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=81 health, no petrification) Red Rattlesnake - Poisoned by 2 (-2 dmg) Amorith - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Erik - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Karie - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Sorrow - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) The confused Mellow Crab accidentally kills the Aepyornis instead of attacking one of the heroes, leaving two enemies left. Enemies: Undead Mellow Crab Type: Undead/Aquatic Level: 12 Health: 81/900 Special: Rage Up – The Undead Mellow Crab turns into an Undead Angry Crab. Drops: Nostrum Undead Red Rattlesnake *Poisoned by 2* Type: Undead/Vermin Level: 24 Health: 186/488 Special: Constrict – The rattlesnake throttles the target, knocking it out after three rounds have passed unless the rattlesnake is defeated before it. The target can only attack the rattlesnake with close-ranged weapons. Drops: Phoenix Essence Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 16 *Immune to sealed* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 27 (16+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 11/26 (5+15+6) Ether: 24/27 (5+15+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, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, 4 Bones Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 16 *Immune to Fragile* *Natural Respite* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 27 (11+16) Defense: 4 Health: 18/32 (8+15+9) Ether: 13/17 (16+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), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory) Inventory: Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), 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, Tonic, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Bone John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra) 32 year old male Sorcerer *Party Leader* Level 17 *Immune to Sealed* *Hastened* *Slowed* Power: 29 (17+12) (Spellpower: 34 (17+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 18/25 (5+16+4) Ether: 25/28 (5+16+1+5+1) Gold: 112 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: Rawr (WP:9), 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), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), 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, Grand Tonic, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Smoke Bomb, 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) Level 20 1/3 Witch *Poisonous Attacks* *Evasion* *Immune to hexed* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 30 (20+10) Defense: 2 Health: 22/36 (7+19+8+2) Ether: 24/26 (20+4+2) Gold: 12 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), 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) 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), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), 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.), 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.), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 3 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, 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 25 1/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Hastened* *Lucky* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 53 (25+27+1) Defense: 6 Health: 22/36 (7+24+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: Longsword (WP: 5), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), 5 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 3 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 14 Meads, 13 Smelling Salts, 13 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Exterium (Can be used on an enemy to make them confused and plagued (15 damage, -1 SP) for 3 rounds), Bedroll Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 22 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 35 (22+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 25/30 (5+21+4) Ether: 26/32 (5+21+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 to Poisoned 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), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, 2 Scrolls 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, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended andinspired-effects for the duration of one battle), Smoke Bomb, Bone Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Heckz) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 8 *Immune to sealed* Power: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 13/13 (5+7+1) Ether: 8/13 (5+7+1) Gold: 274 Equipment: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear) Inventory: Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether)

"But I have no intention of working with demons! I seek knowledge, you see, as knowledge is power. The Pandemonicon might be the one of the most potent books in history, but it is still just a book. Books don't kill people." Byblos wheezes and bursts into another coughing fit.

Byblos glares at Atramor angrily as he reaches for the book. As he clutches the Pandemonicon begins to look nauseous again. "What would you understand? Nothing..." Byblos is slowed, weakened and fragile again.

They worked even if the hero in question was not damaged (thanks to high SP and sitting in the back row), which lead to the enemies getting defeated automatically. I shall change the description once again, then! Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level.)

Byblos turns to Atramor in confusion. "Serve who...? No! I would never stab you in the back! It's this book... It... whispers to me... It promises me things I... I have always dreamed of. Listen, I deeply apologize for not telling you this earlier, but I went on this quest to prove my strength to the Pandemonicon, so that it would open itself up to me completely, but I failed. I did not get the chance to show him that I could bend even an archdemon to my will. Unless... Ahriman mentioned another archdemon called Naamah. Remember what the obelisk read? The Eye Watches Above, The Widow Cries Below. Naamah must be nearby here. I know it wasn't part of our task, but could you find her with me, and allow me to show my true prowess to the Pandemonicon?" Byblos looks at the others, pleading. The light surrounding the book begins to fade, as if the book was forgiving the Metasimian's failure.

If I keep the nerf, nobody will use the gloves, but if I unnerf them, we will be back to square one. So maybe the description should read: "If the wearer takes damage from a Free Hit, they hit the attacker back with strength equal to their level". Would that sound like a compromise?

Gah, I'm so confused (and tired) now that I don't know what to do about the gloves! I blame Brickdoctor for having the old description in his stats and making me forget the whole nerf!

Results of Round Eleven of the Ahriman Battle: >Docken switches Counterstrike Gloves to Medal of Glory >Atramor uses Phoenix Essence on Nyx - (Nyx: revived with full health) >Namyrra (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Amplified Hit (Ahriman's Eye: 818 health-(440x4=1760 dmg)=0 health; Namyrra: -1 ether) >Nyx (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye >Byblos wakes up from trance Docken - Cursed (-3 max. health) Namyrra - Cursed (-3 max. health) Byblos - Cursed (-3 max. health) Docken swaps his artefacts to get the best possible experience out of the battle. Atramor revives Nyx to let her see the archdemon fall, as Namyrra shoots another amplified spell at Ahriman. The weakened demon is flung backwards. "CURSED BE YOU! I COULD HAVE RESTORED THIS LAND TO ITS FORMER GLORY, BUT YOU SPOILED EVERYTHING! THIS ISN'T FAAAIIIIRRRR...." As the archdemon disperses to return to Azazot, Byblos awakes from his trance. "Hwhat?! Is it over already?! But the book told me to... AHHH!" Byblos throws the Pandemonicon from his hand as if it had burned him. Sure enough, a dark light emanates from the cursed tome. "You have failed me." "You have failed me." "You have failed me." The others watch in pity as Byblos crawls across the roof to the book. "P-please, I beg of you! I was so close! Just give me another chance!" The librarian is left sobbing in front of the Pandemonicon as the others gather what the demons dropped. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Docken and Namyrra gain three fourths of a level. Byblos gains two fourths of a level. Atramor gains a fourth, and Nyx gains a third of a level. Party leader, please divide the spoils of the battle: Iris Shield (SP:0; reflects physical damage back to the attacker regardless of row or defense, if the user survives the attack.) Gaia Bomb (Deals 100 earth-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Aeolus Bomb (Deals 100 wind-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Agni Bomb (Deals 100 fire-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Rudra Bomb (Deals 100 lightning-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Skadi Bomb (Deals 100 ice-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Party: Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) 31 year old male human Regulator Level 30 3/4 *Immune to Fire, Water, Lightning, Wood, Light, Darkness, and Doomed* *Negative Effects Last 1 Round* *Battle Style: Orderly* Power: 37 (30+7) Defense: 25 (6+12+3+4) Health: 54/60 (7+29+12+6+6) Gold: 23 Equipment: General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger),Robust Shield (SP: 12, shield), Galactic Armor (SP: 6, +6 max health, immune to fire,light,darkness, and doomed, bodywear),Rat's Hide (SP: 4, backwear), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear), Amulet of the Court (negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to water, lightning, and wood, accessory) Inventory: Pheles Rod (WP: 20, has 1/2 chance of inflicting Aura each turn, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them, fire, ice, lightning, earth, wind, light, darkness elemental staff), Tiger Claws (WP: 15, double WP against humanoids, darkness elemental, dual strike, daggers), Sylvania's Cowl (Grants Animal Talk, headwear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Health Core, 2 Elixirs, Phoenix Essence, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Agni Bomb (Cause 100 fire-elemental damage on all enemies when used.), Pickaxe, Shovel Bartholomew Docken, The Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 32-year-old male human Warden Level 34 3/4 *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Gain Triple Experience* *Scary* *Immune to Fire, Earth, Wind, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Sudden Death, Confusion, Blindness, Badly Poisoned, and Fragile* Power: 44 (34+10) Defense: 23 (20+3) Health: 45/65 (6+33+8+18) Gold: 581 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent Scary-effect; immune to Fire, Earth, Wind, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Badly Poisoned, and Fragile; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; damage of all Free Hits is halved; bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to sudden death; backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory) Inventory: Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club) • Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear) • Grand Potions (5), Health Cores (3), Remedies (5), Phoenix Incense, Smoke Bombs (3), Bones (7), Teleportapple, Adamantite Shard (1/4 Adamantite) • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Namyrra Uq (Quarryman) 1337 years old female Fenarian Necromancer ***Party Leader*** Level 35 3/4 *Immune to Sealed* *Gain Triple Experience* Power: 80 (35+45) Defence: 10 (5+3+2) Health: 40/49 (5+34+5+5) Ether: 14/52 (5+34+1+1+5+4) Gold: 58 Equipment: Crystal Mace (WP:45 (5 multiplied by the amount of gems imbued), fire, ice, wind, water, lightning, earth, wood, light and darkness elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear), Medal of Glory (gain triple XP; accessory) Inventory: Empyreal Staff (WP:15), Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Sabre (WP:8, longsword), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Amethyst, Emerald, Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Sapphire,Ruby, Aquamarine, 5 Potions, 5 Grand Potions, Health Core, Tonic, 4 Ether Cores, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 6 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 3 Ambrosia, 11 Venom, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, 8 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Flash Bomb, Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Skeleton Decoy, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), 4 Bones Crimson Scorpion A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Crimson Scorpion B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Saracen Nomad A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Saracen Nomad B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Saracen Sabredancer A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 28 Element: Darkness Saracen Sabredancer B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 28 Element: Darkness Dune Ghoul A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 38 Element: Darkness Saracen Pyromancer (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 40 Element: Darkness Saladdin, the Prince of Thieves (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 50 Element: Darkness Nyx (played by Pandora) 19 years old female human Battle Mage Level 30 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep, Sealed, Confused and Hexed* Power: 46 (15+30+1) Defense: 4 Health: 41/41 (5+29+5+2) Ether: 26/42 (5+29+5+1+1+1) Gold: 19 Equipment: Zee Standard (WP: 15, ice-, light- and darkness-elemental, necromancers raise enemies with 2 extra levels, staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:4, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect; bodywear), Mirage Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- andwind-elements and confused- and hexed-effects), Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects; accessory), Inventory: Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep; wand), Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero, suitable to everyone), Explosive Staff (WP: 12; does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row); staff), Healing Staff (WP: 5; staff), Dagger of the Blue Assassin (WP: 4, Aims become Hits; dagger), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health; headwear), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened; accessory), High Heels (+1 power; footwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Chef’s Apron (Immunity to fire and poisons; bodywear), Phoenix Dress (Max. Ether +5, full ether restored upon revival, immunity to fire and lightning, suitable only to female mages, clerics, chi monks, minstrels and necromancers; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Ruby, Diamond, 2Amethysts, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Aquamarine, Opal, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 4 Phoenix Essences, Oneupshroom Cap (works as a Phoenix Essence when eaten), 3 Cosmic Essences (Revives a knocked out ally with full health and ether and gives them the blessed-effect), 2 Meads, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Ambrosia Deadly Venoms, Fire Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2 Chaotic Bombs (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bomb 'X2' (May be combined with a bomb to get it to ignore SP), Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed and confused to all enemies), 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones Byblos (NPC, controlled by Quarryman) 28 years old male Metasimian Scholar Level 31 2/4 *Well-read* *Fast Learner* *Immune to Fire, Earth & Wind* Power: 61 (31+30) Health: 1/41 (10+30+1) Ether: 25/41 (10+30+1) Gold: 0 Water: 1/3 Equipment: Pandemonicon (WP:30 [equal to user's level], inflicts hexed on demons and doomed on humanoids; retrievable book), Tattered Robe (Max. Health +1, Max. Ether +1; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory) Inventory: "Gone With the Mind" (WP:12, inflicts enamored; retrievable book), "Classical Philosophic Theories" (WP:11, inflicts fast asleep; retrievable book) "100 Venoms for Beginners" (WP:10, inflicts badly poisoned; retrievable book), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Banana (restores full health to user)

Duh, it means that the SP (=Shield Points) in the shield-equipment reduces the damage taken. Once upon a time, shields were the only source of SP in this game. And I know why the Counterstrike Gloves were nerfed in the past, but apparently the nerf was so inconsequential that even I forgot about it. Did any QM even use the new way the gloves worked in calculating their battles? You see, the only place the "nerf" was made was in the Marketplace description. Most of the gloves in people's stats still have the old description, which totally threw me off the loop. I know I'm being wishy-washy about this, but the nerf didn't catch wind, so I guess I'm changing it back now.

OoC: Kinto, humanoid enemies aren't immune to any elements... Light included. They're just weak to darkness. Ellaria attempts to seal Eddie again, then attacks the minstrel from the front row.

Hmmm, odd... The description on the gloves is off. They should deal damage equal to the user's level, not return the damage taken. Apparently I changed it and forgot to implement the change at some point. Edit: No wait! Now I remember that they were nerfed at some point to prevent countering attacks that do not cause damage at all. But I've been calculating them the old way all along... Whatever, I'm changing them back to the way they used to be (and what reads on everyone's statistics anyway).

Results of Round Five of the Taxidermy Battle: >Amorith (Light) vs. Undead Aepyornis - Shield (Magical Vortex of Light - Aepyornis: 72 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=18 health; Crimson Scorpion: 156 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=102 health; Hungry Bear: 10 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=0 health; Mellow Crab: 383 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=329 health; Red Rattlesnake: 278 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=224 health; All party members: 27 health restored; Amorith: -2 ether) >Sorrow vs. Undead Crimson Scorpion - Special Damage/Lethal Aim (Crimson Scorpion: 102 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=48 health) >Sorrow vs. Undead Crimson Scorpion - Lethal Hit/Lethal Hit (Crimson Scorpion: 48 health-(53x2=106 dmg)=0 health) >Noel does nothing >Heckz (Light) vs. Undead Aepyornis - Mirror Damage (Heckz: 23 health+3 SP-(19/2=10 dmg)=16 health; Aepyornis: 18 health-7 dmg=11 health) >Karie vs. Undead Red Rattlesnake - Poisoned Hit (Rattlesnake: 224 health-(30/2=15 dmg)=209 health+poisoned by 1) >Thalion (Light) vs. Undead Hungry Bear Mellow Crab (& Undead Mellow Crab Red Rattlesnake) - Mirror Damage (Mellow Crab: not confused; Thalion: 30 health+7 SP-(12/2=6 dmg)=30 health; Mellow Crab: no damage) Erik (Titanic Axe) vs. Undead Mellow Crab - Extra Critical Hit (Mellow Crab: 329 health-(51x2=102 dmg)=227 health, no petrification) Aepyornis - Free Hit vs. Amorith (Amorith: 26 health+9 SP-(19/2=10 dmg)=25 health) Red Rattlesnake - Poisoned by 1 (-1 dmg) Amorith - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Erik - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Karie - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Sorrow - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Again Amorith conjures up a Magical Vortex, this time taking out the bear. Sorrow's attacks defeat the scorpion. The others get good hits in, but also take some damage themselves. Three enemies remain. Enemies: Undead Aepyornis *Hastened* Type: Undead/Flying? Level: 19 Health: 11/282 Special: Road Runner – Causes slowed-effect to the target. Drops: Smelling Salts Undead Mellow Crab *Confused for 1 rounds* Type: Undead/Aquatic Level: 12 Health: 227/900 Special: Rage Up – The Undead Mellow Crab turns into an Undead Angry Crab. Drops: Nostrum Undead Red Rattlesnake *Poisoned by 1* Type: Undead/Vermin Level: 24 Health: 208/488 Special: Constrict – The rattlesnake throttles the target, knocking it out after three rounds have passed unless the rattlesnake is defeated before it. The target can only attack the rattlesnake with close-ranged weapons. Drops: Phoenix Essence Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 16 *Immune to sealed* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 27 (16+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 18/26 (5+15+6) Ether: 23/27 (5+15+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, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, 4 Bones Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 16 *Immune to Fragile* *Natural Respite* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 29 (13+16) Defense: 4 Health: 25/32 (8+15+9) Ether: 13/17 (16+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), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory) Inventory: Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), 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, Tonic, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Bone John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra) 32 year old male Sorcerer *Party Leader* Level 17 *Immune to Sealed* *Hastened* *Slowed* Power: 29 (17+12) (Spellpower: 34 (17+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 16/23 (5+14+4) Ether: 24/26 (5+14+1+5+1) Gold: 112 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: Rawr (WP:9), 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), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), 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, Grand Tonic, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Smoke Bomb, 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) Level 20 1/3 Witch *Poisonous Attacks* *Evasion* *Immune to hexed* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 30 (20+10) Defense: 2 Health: 29/36 (7+19+8+2) Ether: 24/26 (20+4+2) Gold: 12 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), 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) 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), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), 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.), 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.), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 3 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, 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 25 1/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Hastened* *Lucky* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 53 (25+27+1) Defense: 6 Health: 29/36 (7+24+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: Longsword (WP: 5), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), 5 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 3 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 14 Meads, 13 Smelling Salts, 13 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Exterium (Can be used on an enemy to make them confused and plagued (15 damage, -1 SP) for 3 rounds), Bedroll Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 22 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 35 (22+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 30/30 (5+21+4) Ether: 26/32 (5+21+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 to Poisoned 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), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, 2 Scrolls 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, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended andinspired-effects for the duration of one battle), Smoke Bomb, Bone Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Heckz) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 8 *Immune to sealed* Power: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 13/13 (5+7+1) Ether: 8/13 (5+7+1) Gold: 274 Equipment: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear) Inventory: Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether)

It was. I changed it.

Ellaria raises her eyebrow at Boomingham. He forgot again! "I don't mean to insinuate that you are in any way forgetful, but what order should we attack in, o noble leader?"

Here's some new consumable items I've cooked up. They will show up only in quests for now, but anyone's free to use them as drops without asking me first. Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once) Blind Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the blinded-effect to all opponents when used.) Confuse Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the confused-effect to all opponents when used.) Poison Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the poisoned by 1-effect to all opponents when used.) Seal Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the sealed-effect to all opponents when used.) Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the asleep-effect to all opponents when used.) Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the stunned-effect to all opponents when used.) Aeolus Bomb (Deals 100 wind-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Agni Bomb (Deals 100 fire-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Baldur Bomb (Deals 100 light-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Demeter Bomb (Deals 100 wood-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Gaia Bomb (Deals 100 earth-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Neptune Bomb (Deals 100 water-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Rudra Bomb (Deals 100 lightning-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) Skadi Bomb (Deals 100 ice-elemental damage to all opponents when used.)

Results of Round Ten of the Ahriman Battle: >Docken does nothing >Namyrra (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Amplified Spell (Ahriman's Eye: 2578 health-(440x4=1760 dmg)=818 health; Namyrra: -1 ether) >Nyx (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Special Damage (Envious Gaze - Nyx:24 health-(80/2=40 dmg)=0 health) >Atramor (General's Dagger) vs. Byblos - Rally (Byblos: 38 health-37 dmg=1 health; All party members: protected from Free Hits) >Byblos is in trance Ahriman's Eye - Free Hit vs. Docken (no effect) Atramor - Cursed (-3 max. health; curse fades) Docken - Cursed (-3 max. health) Namyrra - Cursed (-3 max. health) Byblos - Cursed (-3 max. health) It is Docken's turn to sit back and watch as Namyrra's amplified spell of light scorches the archdemon. The badly injured Ahriman takes it back on Nyx, knocking her out with one envious glance. Atramor, thinking that Byblos is about to turn agains the party, drives a dagger into the librarian's limp body, but he cannot quite knock him out. Then he rallies the rest of the party to negate Ahriman's attack. The curse continues to work on all the heroes that are still standing. "See, even the fools that escorted you fear you enough to attack you! But you are above the physical pain and the sorrow it causes you. Seize this moment, rise above it all, and make that archdemon obey you! It is your destiny! It is why I chose you as my carrier!" Enemies: Ahriman’s Eye *Immune to asleep, cursed, hexed, petrified, doomed and sudden death* *Negative effects only last 1 round* *Hastened* *Lucky* Type: Demon/Flying Level: 80 Health: 818/3240 Ether: 4/8 Special I: Evil Eye – Causes the cursed-effect to all opponents. Costs 2 ether. Special II: Envious Gaze – Causes 80 damage and jinxed-effect to the target regardless of defense. Used only if all opponents are cursed or if ether is at zero. Drops: Iris Shield (SP:0; reflects physical damage back to the attacker regardless of row or defense, if the user survives the attack.) Note: Ahriman’s normal attacks ignore defense. Party: Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) 31 year old male human Regulator Level 30 2/4 *Immune to Fire, Water, Lightning, Wood, Light, Darkness, and Doomed* *Negative Effects Last 1 Round* *Battle Style: Orderly* Power: 37 (30+7) Defense: 25 (6+12+3+4) Health: 54/60 (7+29+12+6+6) Gold: 23 Equipment: General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger),Robust Shield (SP: 12, shield), Galactic Armor (SP: 6, +6 max health, immune to fire,light,darkness, and doomed, bodywear),Rat's Hide (SP: 4, backwear), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear), Amulet of the Court (negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to water, lightning, and wood, accessory) Inventory: Pheles Rod (WP: 20, has 1/2 chance of inflicting Aura each turn, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them, fire, ice, lightning, earth, wind, light, darkness elemental staff), Tiger Claws (WP: 15, double WP against humanoids, darkness elemental, dual strike, daggers), Sylvania's Cowl (Grants Animal Talk, headwear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Health Core, 2 Elixirs, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Agni Bomb (Cause 100 fire-elemental damage on all enemies when used.), Pickaxe, Shovel Bartholomew Docken, The Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 32-year-old male human Warden Level 34 *Counterstrike* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Fire, Earth, Wind, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Sudden Death, Confusion, Blindness, Badly Poisoned, and Fragile* *Cursed* Power: 44 (34+10) Defense: 23 (20+3) Health: 45/6559 (6+33+8+18) Gold: 581 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent Scary-effect; immune to Fire, Earth, Wind, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Badly Poisoned, and Fragile; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; damage of all Free Hits is halved; bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to sudden death; backwear), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear) Inventory: Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club) • Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory), Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory) • Grand Potions (5), Health Cores (3), Remedies (5), Phoenix Incense, Smoke Bombs (3), Bones (7), Teleportapple, Adamantite Shard (1/4 Adamantite) • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Namyrra Uq (Quarryman) 1337 years old female Fenarian Necromancer ***Party Leader*** Level 35 *Immune to Sealed* *Gain Triple Experience* *Encouraged* *Lucky* *Cursed* Power: 80 (35+45) Defence: 10 (5+3+2) Health: 43/4943 (5+34+5+5) Ether: 15/52 (5+34+1+1+5+4) Gold: 58 Equipment: Crystal Mace (WP:45 (5 multiplied by the amount of gems imbued), fire, ice, wind, water, lightning, earth, wood, light and darkness elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear), Medal of Glory (gain triple XP; accessory) Inventory: Empyreal Staff (WP:15), Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Sabre (WP:8, longsword), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Amethyst, Emerald, Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Sapphire,Ruby, Aquamarine, 5 Potions, 5 Grand Potions, Health Core, Tonic, 4 Ether Cores, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 6 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 3 Ambrosia, 11 Venom, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, 8 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Flash Bomb, Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Skeleton Decoy, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), 4 Bones Crimson Scorpion A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Crimson Scorpion B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Saracen Nomad A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Saracen Nomad B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Saracen Sabredancer A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 28 Element: Darkness Saracen Sabredancer B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 28 Element: Darkness Dune Ghoul A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 38 Element: Darkness Saracen Pyromancer (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 40 Element: Darkness Saladdin, the Prince of Thieves (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 50 Element: Darkness Nyx (played by Pandora) 19 years old female human Battle Mage Level 29 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep, Sealed, Confused and Hexed* *Knocked Out* Power: 45 (15+29+1) Defense: 4 Health: 0/40 (5+28+5+2) Ether: 25/41 (5+28+5+1+1+1) Gold: 19 Equipment: Zee Standard (WP: 15, ice-, light- and darkness-elemental, necromancers raise enemies with 2 extra levels, staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:4, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect; bodywear), Mirage Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- andwind-elements and confused- and hexed-effects), Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects; accessory), Inventory: Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep; wand), Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero, suitable to everyone), Explosive Staff (WP: 12; does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row); staff), Healing Staff (WP: 5; staff), Dagger of the Blue Assassin (WP: 4, Aims become Hits; dagger), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health; headwear), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened; accessory), High Heels (+1 power; footwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Chef’s Apron (Immunity to fire and poisons; bodywear), Phoenix Dress (Max. Ether +5, full ether restored upon revival, immunity to fire and lightning, suitable only to female mages, clerics, chi monks, minstrels and necromancers; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Ruby, Diamond, 2Amethysts, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Aquamarine, Opal, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 4 Phoenix Essences, Oneupshroom Cap (works as a Phoenix Essence when eaten), 3 Cosmic Essences (Revives a knocked out ally with full health and ether and gives them the blessed-effect), 2 Meads, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Ambrosia Deadly Venoms, Fire Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2 Chaotic Bombs (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bomb 'X2' (May be combined with a bomb to get it to ignore SP), Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed and confused to all enemies), 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones Byblos (NPC, controlled by Quarryman) 28 years old male Metasimian Scholar Level 31 *Well-read* *Fast Learner* *Immune to Fire, Earth & Wind* *In Trance for 1 round* *Cursed* Power: 61 (31+30) Health: 1/4135 (10+30+1) Ether: 25/41 (10+30+1) Gold: 0 Water: 1/3 Equipment: Pandemonicon (WP:30 [equal to user's level], inflicts hexed on demons and doomed on humanoids; retrievable book), Tattered Robe (Max. Health +1, Max. Ether +1; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory) Inventory: "Gone With the Mind" (WP:12, inflicts enamored; retrievable book), "Classical Philosophic Theories" (WP:11, inflicts fast asleep; retrievable book) "100 Venoms for Beginners" (WP:10, inflicts badly poisoned; retrievable book), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Banana (restores full health to user)

QM Note: Cutcobra, Noel cannot be permanently killed in the battles, if you're asking that. He doesn't revive automatically, though, since he's not in Heroica. Results of Round Four of the Taxidermy Battle: >Amorith (Light) vs. Undead Aepyornis - Shield (Magical Vortex of Light - Aepyornis: 126 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=72 health; Crimson Scorpion: 265 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=211 health; Hungry Bear: 160 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=106 health; Mellow Crab: 635 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=581 health; Raindeer: 53 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=0 health; Red Rattlesnake: 332 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=278 health; Simian: 22 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=0 health; White Rabbit: 33 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=0 health; All party members: 27 health restored; Amorith: -2 ether) >Sorrow vs. Undead Crimson Scorpion - Lethal Aim/Damage (Crimson Scorpion: 211 health-(27x2=54 dmg)=157 health) >Sorrow vs. Undead Raindeer - Shield/Lethal Critical Hit (Grim Reaper - no assassinations) >Noel does nothing >Heckz (Light) vs. Undead White Rabbit Aepyornis - Special Damage (Road Runner - Heckz: slowed) >Heckz (Light) vs. Undead Crimson Scorpion >Karie uses Remedy on Noel - (Noel: poisoned removed) >Thalion (Light) vs. Undead Hungry Bear (& Undead Mellow Crab) - Great Spell (Hungry Bear: 106 health-(48x2=96 dmg)=10 health; Mellow Crab: 581 health-(48x2=96 dmg)=485 health; Thalion: -2 ether) Erik (Titanic Axe) vs. Undead Mellow Crab - Extra Critical Hit (Mellow Crab: 485 health-(51x2=102 dmg)=383 health, no petrification) Aepyornis - Free Hit vs. Amorith (Amorith: 26 health+9 SP-(19/2=10 dmg)=25 health) Red Rattlesnake - Free Hit vs. Sorrow (no effect) Crimson Scorpion - Poisoned by 1 (-1 dmg) Amorith - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Erik - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Karie - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Sorrow - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Amorith's Magical Vortex takes out three more enemies and restores all party members to full health. Sorrow deals some damage to the scorpion, but all his attempts of assassination fail. Noel stays put as Karie removes his poisoning with a remedy. The aepyornis slows Heckz again. Thalion blasts the bear and the crab with a mighty spell, and Erik follows with a strong blow on the sturdy crab. The hastened aepyornis gets a hit on Amorith, but the blinded snake doesn't find any target to bite. The scorpion and some of the heroes are still poisoned, and suffer the effects. Five more enemies are standing. Enemies: Undead Aepyornis *Hastened* Type: Undead/Flying? Level: 19 Health: 72/282 Special: Road Runner – Causes slowed-effect to the target. Drops: Smelling Salts Undead Crimson Scorpion *Stunned* *Poisoned by 1* Type: Undead/Vermin Level: 27 Health: 156/442 Special: Poison Spray – Causes poisoned by 7-effect to all opponents. Drops: Venom Undead Hungry Bear *Stunned* *Confused for 2 rounds* Type: Undead/Beast Level: 21 Health: 10/386 Special: Berserk – The bear goes mad and focuses its sight on the attacker, causing 21 damage to the target as well as dealing extra 21 damage each upcoming round to that target until it is defeated. Drops: Raw Meat (max. health +5 upon consumption) Undead Mellow Crab *Confused for 2 rounds* Type: Undead/Aquatic Level: 12 Health: 383/900 Special: Rage Up – The Undead Mellow Crab turns into an Undead Angry Crab. Drops: Nostrum Undead Red Rattlesnake Type: Undead/Vermin Level: 24 Health: 278/488 Special: Constrict – The rattlesnake throttles the target, knocking it out after three rounds have passed unless the rattlesnake is defeated before it. The target can only attack the rattlesnake with close-ranged weapons. Drops: Phoenix Essence Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 16 *Immune to sealed* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 27 (16+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 18/26 (5+15+6) Ether: 25/27 (5+15+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, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, 4 Bones Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 16 *Immune to Fragile* *Natural Respite* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 29 (13+16) Defense: 4 Health: 25/32 (8+15+9) Ether: 13/17 (16+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), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory) Inventory: Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), 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, Tonic, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Bone John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra) 32 year old male Sorcerer *Party Leader* Level 17 *Immune to Sealed* *Hastened* *Slowed* Power: 29 (17+12) (Spellpower: 34 (17+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 23/23 (5+14+4) Ether: 24/26 (5+14+1+5+1) Gold: 112 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: Rawr (WP:9), 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), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), 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, Grand Tonic, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Smoke Bomb, 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) Level 20 1/3 Witch *Poisonous Attacks* *Evasion* *Immune to hexed* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 30 (20+10) Defense: 2 Health: 29/36 (7+19+8+2) Ether: 24/26 (20+4+2) Gold: 12 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), 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) 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), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), 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.), 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.), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 3 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, 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 25 1/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Hastened* *Lucky* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 53 (25+27+1) Defense: 6 Health: 29/36 (7+24+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: Longsword (WP: 5), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), 5 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 3 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 14 Meads, 13 Smelling Salts, 13 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Exterium (Can be used on an enemy to make them confused and plagued (15 damage, -1 SP) for 3 rounds), Bedroll Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 22 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 35 (22+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 30/30 (5+21+4) Ether: 26/32 (5+21+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 to Poisoned 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), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, 2 Scrolls 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, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended andinspired-effects for the duration of one battle), Smoke Bomb, Bone Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Heckz) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 8 *Immune to sealed* Power: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 13/13 (5+7+1) Ether: 8/13 (5+7+1) Gold: 274 Equipment: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear) Inventory: Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether)

OoC: I shouldn't be buffed anymore, the effects only last for one battle. Ellaria consumes some Smelling Salts to make herself quicker and then uses a scroll to seal Eddie the Entertainer from the back row.

Results of Round Nine of the Ahriman Battle: >Docken uses Phoenix Essence on Atramor - (Atramor: revived with full health) >Namyrra (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Spell (Ahriman: 2915 health-(80x4=320 dmg)=2595 health; Namyrra: -1 ether) >Nyx (Light) vs. Ahriman's Eye - Special Damage (Evil Eye - All party members: cursed; Ahriman: -2 ether) >Atramor does nothing - (Atramor: no Aura) >Byblos is in trance Ahriman's Eye - Free Hit vs. Docken (Counterstrike - Docken: 65 health-(80/4=20 dmg)=45 health; Ahriman: 2595 health-(34/2=17 dmg)=2578 health) Atramor - Cursed (-3 max. health) Docken - Cursed (-3 max. health) Namyrra - Cursed (-3 max. health) Nyx - Cursed (-3 max. health) Byblos - Cursed (-3 max. health) Docken brings Atramor back into his wits by spending his last Phoenix Essence. Namyrra blasts the archdemon with a bright spell. Ahriman counters by cursing everyone with an evil eye. Atramor thinks it best to stand back, and Byblos is still in his trance, mumbling by himself. "The power is within you. You just have to unleash it! This is what you have been prepared for during all those months spent in solitude. Do not let me down now! Overcome your feeble mortality and become something far greater!" The battle against the envious eye continues! Enemies: Ahriman’s Eye *Immune to asleep, cursed, hexed, petrified, doomed and sudden death* *Negative effects only last 1 round* *Hastened* *Lucky* Type: Demon/Flying Level: 80 Health: 2578/3240 Ether: 4/8 Special I: Evil Eye – Causes the cursed-effect to all opponents. Costs 2 ether. Special II: Envious Gaze – Causes 80 damage and jinxed-effect to the target regardless of defense. Used only if all opponents are cursed or if ether is at zero. Drops: Iris Shield (SP:0; reflects physical damage back to the attacker regardless of row or defense, if the user survives the attack.) Note: Ahriman’s normal attacks ignore defense. Party: Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) 31 year old male human Regulator Level 30 2/4 *Immune to Fire, Water, Lightning, Wood, Light, Darkness, and Doomed* *Negative Effects Last 1 Round* *Battle Style: Orderly* *Cursed for 1 round* Power: 45 (30+15) Defense: 25 (6+12+3+4) Health: 57/6057 (7+29+12+6+6) Gold: 23 Equipment: Pheles Rod (WP: 20, has 1/2 chance of inflicting Aura each turn, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them, fire, ice, lightning, earth, wind, light, darkness elemental staff), Robust Shield (SP: 12, shield), Galactic Armor (SP: 6, +6 max health, immune to fire,light,darkness, and doomed, bodywear),Rat's Hide (SP: 4, backwear), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear), Amulet of the Court (negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to water, lightning, and wood, accessory) Inventory: Tiger Claws (WP: 15, double WP against humanoids, darkness elemental, dual strike, daggers), General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger), Sylvania's Cowl (Grants Animal Talk, headwear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Health Core, 2 Elixirs, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mulled Wine, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Agni Bomb (Cause 100 fire-elemental damage on all enemies when used.), Pickaxe, Shovel Bartholomew Docken, The Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 32-year-old male human Warden Level 34 *Counterstrike* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Fire, Earth, Wind, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Sudden Death, Confusion, Blindness, Badly Poisoned, and Fragile* *Cursed* Power: 44 (34+10) Defense: 23 (20+3) Health: 45/6562 (6+33+8+18) Gold: 581 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent Scary-effect; immune to Fire, Earth, Wind, Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Badly Poisoned, and Fragile; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; damage of all Free Hits is halved; bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to sudden death; backwear), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear) Inventory: Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club) • Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory), Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory) • Grand Potions (5), Health Cores (3), Remedies (5), Phoenix Incense, Smoke Bombs (3), Bones (7), Teleportapple, Adamantite Shard (1/4 Adamantite) • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Namyrra Uq (Quarryman) 1337 years old female Fenarian Necromancer ***Party Leader*** Level 35 *Immune to Sealed* *Gain Triple Experience* *Encouraged* *Lucky* *Cursed* Power: 80 (35+45) Defence: 10 (5+3+2) Health: 46/4946 (5+34+5+5) Ether: 16/52 (5+34+1+1+5+4) Gold: 58 Equipment: Crystal Mace (WP:45 (5 multiplied by the amount of gems imbued), fire, ice, wind, water, lightning, earth, wood, light and darkness elemental), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Ether:5. immune to Sealing, bodywear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, backwear), Medal of Glory (gain triple XP; accessory) Inventory: Empyreal Staff (WP:15), Staff of the Necromancer (WP:12; damages undead; +1 level to raised undead; staff), Oriental Crossbow (WP:7, Crossbow), Nocturne Flute (WP:6, asleep effect, instrument), Sabre (WP:8, longsword), Gold Dragon Crown (+6 max ether, immunity to lightning and stunned), Seductive Perfume (adds Enamored effect to all attacks), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Amethyst, Emerald, Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Sapphire,Ruby, Aquamarine, 5 Potions, 5 Grand Potions, Health Core, Tonic, 4 Ether Cores, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 6 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 3 Ambrosia, 11 Venom, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, 8 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Flash Bomb, Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle), Soul Cage (doomed-effect to all combatants), Skeleton Decoy, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Jade Lamp of Summoning (summons Mediq), 4 Bones Crimson Scorpion A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Crimson Scorpion B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Saracen Nomad A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Saracen Nomad B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 27 Element: Darkness Saracen Sabredancer A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 28 Element: Darkness Saracen Sabredancer B (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 28 Element: Darkness Dune Ghoul A (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 38 Element: Darkness Saracen Pyromancer (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 40 Element: Darkness Saladdin, the Prince of Thieves (Undead, controlled by Namyrra) Level: 50 Element: Darkness Nyx (played by Pandora) 19 years old female human Battle Mage Level 29 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep, Sealed, Confused and Hexed* *Encouraged* *Lucky* *Cursed* Power: 45 (15+29+1) Defense: 4 Health: 24/4037 (5+28+5+2) Ether: 25/41 (5+28+5+1+1+1) Gold: 19 Equipment: Zee Standard (WP: 15, ice-, light- and darkness-elemental, necromancers raise enemies with 2 extra levels, staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:4, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect; bodywear), Mirage Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- andwind-elements and confused- and hexed-effects), Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects; accessory), Inventory: Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep; wand), Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero, suitable to everyone), Explosive Staff (WP: 12; does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row); staff), Healing Staff (WP: 5; staff), Dagger of the Blue Assassin (WP: 4, Aims become Hits; dagger), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health; headwear), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened; accessory), High Heels (+1 power; footwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory), Chef’s Apron (Immunity to fire and poisons; bodywear), Phoenix Dress (Max. Ether +5, full ether restored upon revival, immunity to fire and lightning, suitable only to female mages, clerics, chi monks, minstrels and necromancers; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Ruby, Diamond, 2Amethysts, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Aquamarine, Opal, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 4 Phoenix Essences, Oneupshroom Cap (works as a Phoenix Essence when eaten), 3 Cosmic Essences (Revives a knocked out ally with full health and ether and gives them the blessed-effect), 2 Meads, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Ambrosia Deadly Venoms, Fire Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2 Chaotic Bombs (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bomb 'X2' (May be combined with a bomb to get it to ignore SP), Pumpkin Bomb (Causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed and confused to all enemies), 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones Byblos (NPC, controlled by Quarryman) 28 years old male Metasimian Scholar Level 31 *Well-read* *Fast Learner* *Immune to Fire, Earth & Wind* *In Trance for 2 rounds* *Cursed* Power: 61 (31+30) Health: 38/4138 (10+30+1) Ether: 25/41 (10+30+1) Gold: 0 Water: 1/3 Equipment: Pandemonicon (WP:30 [equal to user's level], inflicts hexed on demons and doomed on humanoids; retrievable book), Tattered Robe (Max. Health +1, Max. Ether +1; bodywear), Desert Cloak (Immunity to fire-, earth- and wind-elemental damage; backwear), Water Canteen (Carries 3 portions of water; essential in deserts to avoid dehydration; accessory) Inventory: "Gone With the Mind" (WP:12, inflicts enamored; retrievable book), "Classical Philosophic Theories" (WP:11, inflicts fast asleep; retrievable book) "100 Venoms for Beginners" (WP:10, inflicts badly poisoned; retrievable book), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Banana (restores full health to user)

QM Note: Slowed-effect lasts for the entire battle, unless remedied. I'll just have Erik repeat, if you're not going to post his actions for Myrddyn... Results of Round Three of the Taxidermy Battle: >Amorith (Light) vs. Undead Raindeer - Meditate (Amorith: +1 ether) >Sorrow vs. Undead Crimson Scorpion - Special Damage/Special Damage (Poison Spray - All party members (except Thalion): poisoned by 7) >Sorrow vs. Undead Raindeer - Special Damage/Critical Lethal Hit (Raindeer: 278 health-(80x2=160 dmg)=118 health) >Noel does nothing >Heckz uses a Remedy on himself - (Heckz: slowed and poisoned removed) >Heckz (Light) vs. Undead Silver Carp - Shield (Razzmatazz of Light - Aepyornis: 194 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=126 health+stunned; Albatross: 56 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=0 health; Black Adder: 18 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=0 health; Craven: 41 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=0 health; Crimson Scorpion: 354 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=286 health+stunned; Hungry Bear: 228 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=160 health+stunned; Mellow Crab: 742 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=674 health+stunned; Raindeer: 118 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=50 health+stunned; Red Rattlesnake: 400 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=332 health+stunned; Sea Turtle: 49 health+3 SP-(34x2=68 dmg)=0 health; Silver Carp: 28 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=0 health; Simian: 90 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=22 health+stunned; Tweetybird: 11 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=0 health; White Rabbit: 107 health-(34x2=68 dmg)=39 health+stunned; Heckz: -1 ether, no gold stolen) >Karie vs. Undead Black Adder Crimson Scorpion - Critical Poisoned Hit (Crimson Scorpion: 286 health-(40/2=20 dmg)=266 health+poisoned by 1) >Thalion (Light) vs. Undead Hungry Bear (& Undead Mellow Crab) - Sleight of Hand (Hungry Bear & Mellow Crab: confused for 3 rounds; Thalion: -2 ether, no gold stolen) >Erik vs. Undead Albatross Crimson Scorpion - Shield (Blood Ritual - Mellow Crab: 674 health-(6+11+0+4+9+1+8=39 dmg)=635 health; All party members: full health restored) Aepyornis, Mellow Crab, Red Rattlesnake, Simian & White Rabbit - recover from stunned Aepyornis - Free Hit vs. Amorith (Amorith: 26 health+9 SP-(19/2=10 dmg)=25 health) Crimson Scorpion - Poisoned by 1 (-1 dmg) Raindeer - Blessed (+3 health) Amorith - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Erik - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Karie - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Sorrow - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Noel - Poisoned by 7 (-7 dmg) Amorith meditates again while the scorpion sprays strong poison over the whole party. As Sorrow attacks, Heckz quickly remedies himself. Then the sorcerer performs another razzmatazz, destroying six more mounted animals and stunning the rest. Karie poisons the scorpion as a revenge, and Thalion's sleight of hand confuses both the hungry bear and the mellow crab. Erik transfers enough health from the crab to heal the entire party. Some of the enemies recover from being stunned, and the poison in the heroes' blood does some damage to them. Eight more enemies remain. Enemies: Undead Aepyornis *Hastened* Type: Undead/Flying? Level: 19 Health: 126/282 Special: Road Runner – Causes slowed-effect to the target. Drops: Smelling Salts Undead Crimson Scorpion *Stunned* *Poisoned by 1* Type: Undead/Vermin Level: 27 Health: 265/442 Special: Poison Spray – Causes poisoned by 7-effect to all opponents. Drops: Venom Undead Hungry Bear *Stunned* *Confused for 3 rounds* Type: Undead/Beast Level: 21 Health: 160/386 Special: Berserk – The bear goes mad and focuses its sight on the attacker, causing 21 damage to the target as well as dealing extra 21 damage each upcoming round to that target until it is defeated. Drops: Raw Meat (max. health +5 upon consumption) Undead Mellow Crab *Confused for 3 rounds* Type: Undead/Aquatic Level: 12 Health: 635/900 Special: Rage Up – The Undead Mellow Crab turns into an Undead Angry Crab. Drops: Nostrum Undead Raindeer *Blessed* *Stunned* Type: Undead/Beast/Aquatic Level: 18 Health: 53/292 Special: Blessed Drops – Bestows the blessed-effect to all allies. Drops: Soma Undead Red Rattlesnake *Blinded for 1 round* Type: Undead/Vermin Level: 24 Health: 332/488 Special: Constrict – The rattlesnake throttles the target, knocking it out after three rounds have passed unless the rattlesnake is defeated before it. The target can only attack the rattlesnake with close-ranged weapons. Drops: Phoenix Essence Undead Simian Type: Undead/Beast Level: 16 Health: 22/178 Special I: Eat-A-Banana – The simian eats the banana it’s supposed to drop, restoring full health to itself and removing the drop. Special II: Banana Peel – The target slips into a banana peel and is stunned. Used only if the banana has been eaten. Drops: Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable) Undead White Rabbit Type: Undead/Beast/Icy Level: 17 Health: 33/195 Special: I’m Late! – White Rabbit flees the battle. Drops: Neutralizer Party: Amorith Marvelo (legobodgers) 324 year old elven Sage Level 16 *Immune to sealed* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 27 (16+10+1) Defense: 9 (6+3) Health: 18/26 (5+15+6) Ether: 27/27 (5+15+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, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, 4 Bones Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human Shaman Level 16 *Immune to Fragile* *Natural Respite* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 29 (13+16) Defense: 4 Health: 25/32 (8+15+9) Ether: 13/17 (16+1) Gold: 1 Equipment: Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to fragile-effect; bodywear), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory) Inventory: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth- abd Light-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Twin Axe (WP:5, Darkness-elemental dual strike-axe), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to Water; bodywear), 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, Tonic, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Bone John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra) 32 year old male Sorcerer *Party Leader* Level 17 *Immune to Sealed* *Hastened* Power: 29 (17+12) (Spellpower: 34 (17+12+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 23/23 (5+14+4) Ether: 24/26 (5+14+1+5+1) Gold: 112 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: Rawr (WP:9), 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), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), 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, Grand Tonic, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Smoke Bomb, 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) Level 20 1/3 Witch *Poisonous Attacks* *Evasion* *Immune to hexed* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 30 (20+10) Defense: 2 Health: 25/36 (7+19+8+2) Ether: 24/26 (20+4+2) Gold: 12 Equipment: Grumpy's Staff (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), 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) 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), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), 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.), 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.), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 3 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, 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 25 1/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Hastened* *Lucky* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 53 (25+27+1) Defense: 6 Health: 29/36 (7+24+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: Longsword (WP: 5), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), 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), 5 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 3 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 14 Meads, 13 Smelling Salts, 13 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Exterium (Can be used on an enemy to make them confused and plagued (15 damage, -1 SP) for 3 rounds), Bedroll Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 22 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding* Power: 35 (22+13) Defense: 7 (3+4) Health: 30/30 (5+21+4) Ether: 28/32 (5+21+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 to Poisoned 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), Amethyst (Darkness), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, 2 Scrolls 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, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended andinspired-effects for the duration of one battle), Smoke Bomb, Bone Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll Noel Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by Heckz) 15 years old male half-elven Mage Level 8 *Immune to sealed* *Poisoned by 7* Power: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 6/13 (5+7+1) Ether: 8/13 (5+7+1) Gold: 274 Equipment: Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear) Inventory: Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether)

"If the Hinckwells want the machine, they should approach the Tritech Company with an honest offer to purchase the rights from them. How low have the Houses fallen if they've started to steal things from each other in broad daylight?!" Ellaria nods to Boomingham. "I am ready to teach these fellows a lesson about the difference between mercenaries and heroes."

Ellaria can only shake her head in disbelief, as yet another group steps in their way. "Excuse me, but you haven't even introduced yourselves. What makes you think we would give you anything without a fight? We are heroes of Heroica - you must be mad to oppose us!"

Ellaria's smile fades into a grimace. "By the goddess, she would soon turn two... Please, let's not discuss this now, we have a mission ahead of us. But trust me, I have not forgotten. Not your promise, nor her. Never."

Ellaria gives the old warrior a warm smile and grabs him by the shoulder. "Oh, Lawrence. I am confident you will never run out of enemies to fight against. Just think of all the enemies you've made on this quest alone!"

"To Mizuki, I, Admiral Bonaparte, the Warden of the Crystalline Ocean, send you my regards. It is not customary to celebrate orcish festivals at Fort Bonaparte, but as a token of my gratitude about the Hovel incident and a sign of good will, I thank you for the gifts you sent and wish you to receive this special bomb. Officially signed and sealed by ~Admiral Nemo Bonaparte" With the letter, Mizuki receives a large bomb. Neptune Bomb (Deals 100 water-elemental damage to all opponents when used.) "My beloved Dyric, I miss you as well. It's like I cannot focus properly if you're not here with me. I would love to go to Duplovia with you, or anywhere you would take me. I am getting sick and tired of this Inn and all the creepy customers in it. Please, I beg off you - come and whisk me away to your adventures! The diamond is gorgeous, I will always cherish it as a token of our love. I have nothing as valuable to give to you, but I will send you these drinks to keep you strong on the road, so you will one day return to me. With love, ~Your Claire" Dyric receives a selection of drinks from Claire. Mead (Causes the Encouraged-effect, doubling the target's attack power for the duration of one battle.) Nostrum (Causes the Lucky-effect, allowing the target to roll the battle die twice and get the better result of the two for the duration of one battle.) Smelling Salts (Causes the Hastened-effect, allowing the target to act twice in one round for the duration of one battle.) Soma (Causes the Blessed-effect, allowing the target to recover 3 health at the end of every round for the duration of one battle.) Mulled Wine (Causes the Inspired-effect, doubling the target's current and maximum health for the duration of one battle.) "Cheers, Boomingham! I looked into these fellows of yers, and I'm sorry to inform you that neither of them is in Eubric currently. The mercenary named Natnail is away on an escort mission in the Low Kingdoms, while the elusive businessman J. Smith has retreated to an unknown residence of his somewhere outside the city. Both are definitely alive, so no worries - ya can deliver yer message to 'em yerself. Thanks fer the mead, they sure do make the holiday merry and bright! Ye shouldn't go dry-mouthed, either. - Gurnam, yer Friendly Neighborhood Sharkling" Gurnam sends Boomingham two drinks in return. 2x Smelling Salts (Causes the Hastened-effect, allowing the target to act twice in one round for the duration of one battle.) Boomingham receives only a short letter back. "Boomingham, I do not expect anything less from you. Til our next encounter, -Masson" "To Guts Holla, While I may not share your sentiments about the goodness of Heroica, I cannot deny that the organization's influence on this city and the surrounding areas is greater than that of the Town Watch, and so far you people have done a better job than us. But the tide is turning for the Watch as well, as I've put my men on a harder training routine than ever. My inflitrators are hard at work as well, rest assured. Sure enough, the crime rate in Eubric is at it's all time lowest. Aye, this holiday I just might grab the wine you sent me, give myself a pat in the back and tell myself that things are heading to the right direction. But I was born a pessimist, so I will not relax until I've been lowered into my grave. To the future, whatever it may bring! ~Patricia" The captain of the Town Watch sends Guts a bottle in return. Ambrosia (Causes the reinforced-effect, double the target's defense for the duration of one battle.)