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I just got another little project of mine finished! Here is the pantheon of 21 deities created for the purposes of this game, with new or updated pictures! Included are the five gods created by other people than me; Akkaba, Amphibiannoc, Legovia, Orang Pendek and Pseudos. I'm going to put these up to the Library-topic with their flavor texts soon.

That store looks exactly like the San Jose LEGO Store where I bought my Orthanc - a couple of days early, since there was still this "available only to VIP members"-campaign going on. The store clerk just said they won't make a deal about not selling the set to non-VIP members.

"Knights of Patuqun, you say? So they keep their base here... Let us leave them be for now, and head to the third warehouse that we haven't visited first." Again Ellaria checks the surroundings and listens at the door before even attempting to enter the warehouse.

Yes, you will of course need to inform me about any item trades you make in private. I'll adjust your stats accordingly then.

Results of Round Eleven of the Constellation Battle: Atramor vs. Nine-tattoeed Dragon - Poison (Dragon: poisoned) >Atramor vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Hit (Dragon: 1829 health-(48x8=384 dmg)=1445 health) Tarn (Veritas/Equitas) vs. Protector of Justice (twice) - Steal (Tarn: +60 gold) Tarn (Veritas/Equitas) vs. Protector of Justice (twice) - Steal (Tarn: +60 gold) Tesni vs. Protector of Justice - Deflected Counter (Tesni Atramor: 192 health+6 SP-(60/2=30 dmg)=168 health; Protector: 220 health+6 SP-(58x2=116 dmg)=110 health) Tesni vs. Protector of Justice - Furious Hit (Protector: 110 health+6 SP-(58x2=116 dmg)=0 health) Nagure (Stone Hammer) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Deflected Counter (Nagure Atramor: 168 health+6 SP-(44/2=22 dmg)=152 health; Dragon: 1445 health-(34x8=272 dmg)=1173 health) Nagure (Stone Hammer) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Special Damage (Dragon's Mane - Atramor: stunned) Benji vs. Protector of Justice Nine-tattooed Dragon - Extra Critical Hit (Dragon: 1173 health-(67x2=134 dmg)=1039 health) Benji vs. Protector of Justice Nine-tattooed Dragon - Special Damage (Dragon's Mane - Atramor: stunned) >Thalion (Darkness through Batarang) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Damage (Thalion Atramor: 152 health+6 SP-(44/2=22 dmg)=136 health) Lee (Darkness) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Special Guard (Dragon's Mane - Atramor: stunned) Lee (Darkness) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Damage (Thalion Atramor: 136 health+6 SP-(44/2=22 dmg)=120 health) Nine-tattoeed Dragon - Poisoned (-1 health) Lee - Blessed & Transcended (+3 health, +1 ether) Atramor poisons the Nine-tattooed Dragon, while Tarn steals gold from the Protector all he can. It is unsurprisingly Tesni that deals the finishing blow to the leader of the Stars. To celebrate her victory, she chops of the aoi's head and holds it up while letting out a war cry. The revived Star is left alone to fend against the indomitable heroes. He manages to stun Atramor, though. Results of Round Twelve of the Constellation Battle: Atramor recovers from stunned >Atramor vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Damage (Atramor: 120 health+6 SP-(44/2=22 dmg)=104 health) Tarn (Veritas/Equitas) vs. Nine-tattoeed Dragon (twice) - Steal (Tarn: nothing to steal) Tarn (Veritas/Equitas) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon (twice) - Damage (Tarn Atramor: 104 health+6 SP-(44/2=22 dmg)=88 health) Tesni vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Extra Critical Furious Hit (Dragon: 1038 health-(104x208 dmg)=830 health) Tesni vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Deflected Counter (Tesni Atramor: 88 health+6 SP-(44/2=22 dmg)=72 health; 830 health-(58x2=116 dmg)=714 health) Nagure (Stone Hammer) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Furious Hit (Dragon: 714 health-(34x8=272 dmg)=442 health) Nagure (Stone Hammer) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon - Extra Critical Furious Hit (Dragon: 442 health-(64x8=512 dmg)=0 health) Benji vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon Benji vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon >Thalion (Darkness through Batarang) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon Lee (Darkness) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon Lee (Darkness) vs. Nine-tattooed Dragon Lee - Blessed & Transcended (+3 health, +1 ether) Finally, after twelve grueling rounds, the final Star falls and the battle is over. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Lee gains a fifth of a level. Benji gains three fourths. Tesni gains a fourth, while Atramor and Tarn gain a third. Thalion and Nagure gain half of a level. The enemies drop a plethora of items and gold. Party: Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) 30 year old male human Witch Level 29 *Poisoned Hits* *Counterstrike* *Immune to Magic and Healing* *Aura* Power: 49 (29+20) Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 73/98 49/49 (7+28+8+6) Ether: 15/27 (1+29-3) Gold: 916 Equipment: Pheles Rod (WP: 20, user generates an Aura, doubling health but drawing all attacks to them, fire, ice, earth, wind, light, darkness elemental staff), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing),Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), Rat's Hide (SP:4, backwear) Inventory: Tiger Claws (WP:12/24 against humanoids; dual strike dagger), Conspirator (WP: 15, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger), Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, dagger), Robust Shield (SP: 8, shield), Amulet of the Court (Suitable for anyone, negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to water, lightning, and wood, accessory), Sylvania's Cowl (Suitable for anyone, grants Animal Talk, headwear), Ruby (Fire), Potion, Grand Potion, 3 Health Cores, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Mulled Wines, Soma, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Shovel, Pickaxe Benji Carvenhall, the Dragonslayer (Flare) 28 years old male half-elven Beast Warrior Level 35 *Natural Respite* *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened Effects and Wood Element* Power: 48 (35+10+3) Defense: 10 (4+6) Health: 56/56 (6+34+15+1) Gold: 1410 (owes 500 to Alexis Fenral) Equipment: Kusarigama (WP:10, whip), Medal of Glory (gain triple experience from battles, immunity to asleep, blinded, confused, frail, and weakened effects; accessory), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile; headwear),Brown Dragon Girdle (Power +3; immunity to wood; suitable to rangers, rogues, alchemists and beast warriors; bodywear), Scaly Skin of the Allanoid (SP:6, suitable for rangers, barbarians and Beast Warriors; backwear) Inventory: Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP:15; darkness-, ice-, fire-, wind-, earth-elemental), Grogmas Handcannon (WP:12 + the number of the round of battle), Flagpole (WP:3, +3 SP to the whole party whenever equipped, lance), Ratmancer's Cowl (headgear, the wearer's physical attacks deal double damage against vermin), Tricorne (headwear, SP:3), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Potion (2), Grand Potion (12), Health Core (8),Remedy (6), Phoenix Essence (4), Phoenix Incense (2), Dragon Scales (3), Nostrum (3), Smelling Salts (3), Mead (5), Mulled Wine (3), Venom, Smoke Bomb (3), Lightning Bomb, Fire Bomb 2x, Water Bomb, Magic Compass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Shovel,Skeleton Decoy, Bone, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Nagure (Costy) 34 year old Male Yeti Berserker. Level 20 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Ice, Fire, Fragile and Blinded* *Counterstrike* Power: 35 (20+15) Defense: 22 (12+10) Health: 37/37 (8+19+10) Gold: 49 Equipment: Stone Hammer (WP: 15, Earth & Darkness-elemental, hammer), Shield (SP:10), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact, bodywear, SP:12, immunity to Ice,Fire, Fragile and Blindness; suitable for yetis only), Counterstrike Gloves (Artefact, handwear; After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his level) Inventory: Tiger Slayer (WP:10/20 against enemies with “tiger” in their name; spear),Axe of the Croise (WP: 10, Light-elemental axe),Helmet (SP:1), Potion x2, Grand Potion x8, Remedy x2, Phoenix Essences x2, Phoenix Incense, Mead x2, Deadly Venom x2, Smoke Bomb x3,Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Pickaxe, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Tarn Valco (Rumble Strike) *Party Leader* 22 year old human male Raider Level 24 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Weakened* *Counterstrike* Power: 34 (24+10) Defense: 6 Health: 40/40 (7+23+7+3) Gold: 1984 Equipment: Veritas/Equitas (WP:10, Dual Strike; daggers), Darksteel Armor (SP:6, Max. Health +3, Immunity to Weakened; bodywear), Noble Mask (Wearer gains gold equal to the number of enemies after each victorious battle; headwear), Counterstrike Gloves (handwear, after the wearer is struck by a Free Hit they counter with strength equal to their level) Inventory: Helbaerend (WP:10; water-, ice- and lightning-elemental; hollow (-); axe), Lion’s Heart (WP:13, darkness-elemental, stun-effect; greatsword),Bagpipes (WP:8, wind-elemental instrument), Fauxthril Spear (WP:6, spear), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness; suitable to Black Knights only), Amulet of U'Kin Nobility (Grants Diplomacy to wearer when addressing a U'Kin), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3; suitable to assassins; headwear), Horned Hat (SP +1, Power +1, suitable for barbarians and beast warriors; headwear), Opal (Ice), Potion, Grand Potion x3, Health Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2,Mead x5, Nostrum x5, Venom x2, Smoke Bomb x2, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bucket, Bone x2, Cannon Parts (quest item), Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) Level 31 2/4 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Afraid* Power: 58 (31+20+3+4) Defense: 14 (8+2+4) Health: 36/50 (8+29+10+2) Gold: 1135 Equipment: Fàelàn (WP:20, 8x damage to enemies weak to fire, fire-elemental longsword)),Sir Roderick’s Shield (SP:8, Immunity to afraid), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2; handwear), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, Max. Health +2; bodywear) Inventory: Ġeofon (WP:20, 4x damage to enemies weak to water, axe), Mellt (WP:10, ice- and lightning-elemental; hammer), Cysgodion (WP:11, darkness-elemental; greatsword), Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental; longsword), Cryfder (WP:6),Party Maracas (WP:4, user is hastened, instrument), Rebel's Dagger (WP: 5), 2 Shackles of War (prevents all fleeing, accessory), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them; accessory), Red Dragon Plume (artifact, accessory, immunity to Weakened and Fire, suitable to Barbarians, Knights, Skirmishers, Winged Warriors), Samurai Helmet (WP:4, suitable to knights, dragoons, regulators, winged warriors), King's Crown (Headwear, protects against Doom and Petrified, Suitable for all classes), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Sleep, Remedy, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, 5 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Soma, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Cannon Parts (quest item), Aquamarine Lamp of Summoning, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 19 1/2 *Dual Strike* *Immune to Sealed* Power: 32 (19+13) Defense: 3 (3) Health: 27/27 (5+18+4) Ether: 22/29 (5+18+1+5) Gold: 361 Equipment: Batarang (WP:13, darkness-elemental throwing weapon),Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from Sealed-effect) Inventory: Sleeper (WP:5, melee/throwing weapon, deals Asleep, Hollow [-]), Cloak of Espionage (allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear), Snake Eye Charm (Protects from Petrified-effect), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Ruby (Fire), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Potion, Grand Potion (3), Health Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Bone, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Lee Long (NPC, controlled by Rumble Strike) 42 years old male human Chi Monk Level 50 3/5 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Blinded, Sealed, Confused, Asleep & Weakened* *Dragons cause halved damage* Power: 52 (50+2) Defense: 20 10 Health: 62/62 (12+50) Ether: 51/53 (3+50) Gold: 0 Equipment: Chi Facepaint (protects from blinded-, sealed-, confused- & asleep-effect; suitable for Lee only; accessory) Long Changbao (SP:10, halves damage done by enemies named "dragon"; suitable for Lee only; bodywear), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect; handwear) Inventory: Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness) Party leader, please divide the spoils of the battle: Xiaolin’s Bident (WP:16; instantly kills Aoi; ice- and lightning-elemental spear) White Dragon’s Greaves (SP:3, avoid traps on the ground, immunity to earth and petrified; suitable to knights, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; footwear) 2 Phoenix Essences (Revives a fallen ally with full health during a battle.) 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) Unicorn Helmet (SP:1; the wearer can only receive one negative effect at a time, with a new effect replacing the old one; usable by barbarians, knights, dragoons, infiltrators, regulators, skirmishers, and winged warriors; headwear) Great Blade (WP:25, cannot be equipped with a shield, greatsword) Nunchaku (Dual strike, suitable to Chi Monks; handwear) 6 Elixirs (Restores 50 health and 10 ether to the target and removes all negative effects from the target.) Galactic Armor (SP:6, Max. Health +6, immunity to light, darkness and doomed; bodywear) Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment) 936 Gold Lee walks to Jun, who is huddling the lifeless body of Xiaolin. "Jun, come. Let us bury her." "Get lost, Lee! I don't need you meddling in my life anymore! Trying to be a father to me, even though you never could!" "I'm not trying anything but to get you back home to your mother. Now get over yourself and give your first love the honor she deserves." Jun looks like he's going to rebute, but then he looks into Xiaolin's blank eyes and nods. Together he and Lee start to carry the body to the elevator. Meanwhile, the other heroes gather around the two automata who also lost the spark of life. No longer would Topazor boss the other automata around, nor would Emeray ask questions about what it's like to be made of flesh and bone. Is there anything the heroes wish to do within the caves, or will they descend down to the entrance below?

I'm still missing night actions from 10 players. You have a little over 24 hours to send them to me via your character PM. Oh, and some people asked me about this, so I should clarify it in public: you can trade items with other players via PM as well, but you cannot buy anything during the night. Also, no conditional actions, please! You can only choose one ability to use, come what may. You can change your ability during the 48 hour period, but you cannot say "if I get attacked, I do this, but if not, I do that".

The conclusion to Day One is now up! Thank you Kintobor and Purpearljellyblob for your active participation, as brief as it was. By the way, 32 out of 42 managed to send in their action for the first day. Not too bad, but you can do better than that. I have a nifty Excel-file, but that still doesn't make me able to post the results in ten minutes.

I'm working on it! Please have patience, there's 42 of you. Yes, you can use all consumable items on anyone.

DAY ONE IS OVER! Here are a few minor changes I wish to announce: - Player levels will no longer be public knowledge after this day. It would be an unfair way of telling who killed during the night. - Certain status effects - stunned, asleep and blindness - will get the added effect that the victim will not be able to see anything during the night after being inflicted with one of these for as long as the effect lasts. They will be able to see what happened to them before the status was inflicted, including the one who inflicted it. You can start sending in your actions for the night now, but here's the conclusion with the day's results. Piro the Visionary and Retak Ysp made Sham Poo a happy man by doing some business with him. "See you tomorrow, eh?" Zelphie enhanced her staff while Theodor Legion created a bomb - for the hard days to come. Calico Meatpie and Kharybdis tagteamed on Luridan Voros, making his pouch significantly lighter. Fleyra took to the heights as Luridan mixed himself a new item to replace those he lost. U'dargan released his pet dragon. Cromeo Nightingale showered Kharybdis with sloppy kisses while whispering words of encouragement to her ear. Then things got ugly as someone sent a stunning attack on Kob. Ezeal saw his opportunity coming and rushed to finish the orcish mage with his axe. Pauline Jillian Boyle was also attacked twice, once by a handcannon bullet and then a lightning strike, resulting in her death. Usharnam and Calico were also attacked from a distance, but both lived to see the night. These events shocked the entire populace of Heroica Hall. It was until Scheherazade came swinging her broomstick that they all decided to call it a night. "Go on, the lot of you! I've got to mop up all this blood from the floor!" When things quieted down, the Veterans gathered around the bodies of Kob and Pauline. "There is nothing suggesting that these two were anything but loyal heroes of Heroica. How tragic it had to come to this..." "Trust me, Falconer - things will get a lot worse from here-on out." "Yes, my visions have become clearer. The dark wings will engulf us all soon, if we cannot turn the tide." "We'll just have to see how this situation pans down. I still have faith in our champions, a rag-tag bunch as they may be." "So do I - for now. But be prepared to take matters to our own hands if this doesn't work." The others nodded in bleak silence. The rain that had continued rapping on the windows throughout the entire day subsided, leaving the Hall in ominous silence.

Ellaria agrees to the plan. At least they would get a good look at who was inside. "Do it, Ahvialyn, but very stealthily, please!"

QM Note: I did? Haha, I'm always contradicting myself when it comes to these mechanical details, aren't I?

Ellaria whispers to Alexander and Ahvialyn. "There's people inside this warehouse, and they are doing something that emits a clinking sound, perhaps smithing or fencing. Prepare yourselves for the worst." Ellaria drinks her mead.

QM Note: You have Special Mirror, but Lee doesn't. Aura draws the damage to you, but it isn't your roll. Have you noticed how during the counters by Tesni and Nagure, you take the damage but they make the counter hit?

Results of Round Ten of the Constellation Battle: >Atramor uses Mulled Wine on himself - (Atramor: inspired) >Atramor does nothing >Nagure uses Tiger Balm on Protector of Justice - (Protector: immune to all effects) Nagure (Tiger Slayer) vs. Protector of Justice - Special Damage (Meteor Shower - Atramor: no effect) Tarn vs. Protector of Justice - Hit (Protector: 908 health+6 SP-(34x2=68 dmg)=846 health) Tarn vs. Protector of Justice - Steal (Tarn: +60 gold) Tesni vs. Protector of Justice - Shield (War Cry - Protector: 846 health+6 SP-(127x2=254 dmg)=598 health) Tesni vs. Protector of Justice - Shield (War Cry - Protector: 598 health+6 SP-(127x2=254 dmg)=350 health) Benji vs. Protector of Justice - Hit (Protector: 350 health+6 SP-(47x2=94 dmg)=262 health) Benji vs. Protector of Justice - Special Damage (Black Hole - Atramor: no effect) Thalion vs. Protector of Justice - Critical Hit (Protector: 262 health+6 SP-(24x2=48 dmg)=220 health) Lee vs. Protector of Justice - Special Damage (Heaven's Gate - Nine-tattooed Dragon joins the battle) Lee vs. Protector of Justice - Special Damage (Meteor Shower - Atramor: no effect) Lee - Blessed & Transcended (+3 health, +1 ether) Atramor comes up with a crafty trick to make the Protector of Justice immune to all effects. Due to Nagure's Tiger Balm, he loses the advantage gained by draining the powers of the automata, but his recovered health remains nevertheless, and the heroes have lost their upper hand as well. The Protector sends all the might of the heavens upon the heroes, but Atramor draws in and absorbs the damage. Finally the Protector opens a portal to the beyond, and pulls out one of his minions that fell in the Pagoda of Nine Elements - the Nine-tattooed Dragon. "My liege, what is this? How did I get here...?" Enemies: Protector of Justice (1st Star) *Immune to Light, Darkness, all effects and sudden death* Type: Humanoid Level: 60 Defense: 6 Health: 220/3026 Special I: Galactic Justice ~ Meteor Shower – Causes 30 light-elemental damage regardless of row to members of the opposing party 2-12 times. The hits are divided as equally as possible. Special II: Galactic Justice ~ Black Hole – Causes 30 darkness-elemental damage to all opponents regardless of row over three rounds, starting from the current round. Special III: Galactic Justice ~ Heaven’s Gate – Restores one random fallen Star of Destiny back to life to join the battle. The revived Star does not drop anything. Drops: Galactic Armor (SP:6, Max. Health +6, immunity to light, darkness and doomed; bodywear), 108 gold Note: Specials alternate. Nine-tattooed Dragon (23rd Star) Type: Humanoid/Electric Level: 44 Health: 1829/1829 Special: Dragon’s Mane – Stuns all opponents. Drops: nothing Note: Immunity to stunned and sudden death. Party: Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) 30 year old male human Witch Level 28 2/3 *Poisoned Hits* *Counterstrike* *Immune to Magic and Healing* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Inspired* *Aura* Power: 48 (28+20) Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 192/192 48/48 (7+27+8+6) Ether: 14/26 (1+28-3) Gold: 916 Equipment: Pheles Rod (WP: 20, user generates an Aura, doubling health but drawing all attacks to them, fire, ice, earth, wind, light, darkness elemental staff), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing),Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), Rat's Hide (SP:4, backwear) Inventory: Tiger Claws (WP:12/24 against humanoids; dual strike dagger), Conspirator (WP: 15, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger), Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, dagger), Robust Shield (SP: 8, shield), Amulet of the Court (Suitable for anyone, negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to water, lightning, and wood, accessory), Sylvania's Cowl (Suitable for anyone, grants Animal Talk, headwear), Ruby (Fire), Potion, Grand Potion, 3 Health Cores, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Mulled Wines, Soma, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Shovel, Pickaxe Benji Carvenhall, the Dragonslayer (Flare) 28 years old male half-elven Beast Warrior Level 34 1/4 *Natural Respite* *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened Effects and Wood Element* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 47 (34+10+3) Defense: 10 (4+6) Health: 55/55 (6+33+15+1) Gold: 1410 (owes 500 to Alexis Fenral) Equipment: Kusarigama (WP:10, whip), Medal of Glory (gain triple experience from battles, immunity to asleep, blinded, confused, frail, and weakened effects; accessory), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile; headwear),Brown Dragon Girdle (Power +3; immunity to wood; suitable to rangers, rogues, alchemists and beast warriors; bodywear), Scaly Skin of the Allanoid (SP:6, suitable for rangers, barbarians and Beast Warriors; backwear) Inventory: Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP:15; darkness-, ice-, fire-, wind-, earth-elemental), Grogmas Handcannon (WP:12 + the number of the round of battle), Flagpole (WP:3, +3 SP to the whole party whenever equipped, lance), Ratmancer's Cowl (headgear, the wearer's physical attacks deal double damage against vermin), Tricorne (headwear, SP:3), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Potion (2), Grand Potion (12), Health Core (8),Remedy (6), Phoenix Essence (4), Phoenix Incense (2), Dragon Scales (3), Nostrum (3), Smelling Salts (3), Mead (5), Mulled Wine (3), Venom, Smoke Bomb (3), Lightning Bomb, Fire Bomb 2x, Water Bomb, Magic Compass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Shovel,Skeleton Decoy, Bone, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Nagure (Costy) 34 year old Male Yeti Berserker. Level 19 1/2 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Ice, Fire, Fragile and Blinded* *Counterstrike* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 34 (19+15) Defense: 22 ( 12+10) Health: 36/36 (8+14+10) Gold: 49 Equipment: Stone Hammer (WP: 15, Earth & Darkness-elemental, hammer), Shield (SP:10), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact, bodywear, SP:12, immunity to Ice,Fire, Fragile and Blindness; suitable for yetis only), Counterstrike Gloves (Artefact, handwear; After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his level) Inventory: Tiger Slayer (WP:10/20 against enemies with “tiger” in their name; spear),Axe of the Croise (WP: 10, Light-elemental axe),Helmet (SP:1), Potion x2, Grand Potion x8, Remedy x2, Phoenix Essences x2, Phoenix Incense, Mead x2, Deadly Venom x2, Smoke Bomb x3,Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Pickaxe, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Tarn Valco (Rumble Strike) *Party Leader* 22 year old human male Raider Level 24 1/3 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Weakened* *Counterstrike* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 34 (24+10) Defense: 6 Health: 40/40 (7+23+7+3) Gold: 1864 Equipment: Helbaerend (WP:10; water-, ice- and lightning-elemental; hollow (-); axe),Darksteel Armor (SP:6, Max. Health +3, Immunity to Weakened; bodywear), Noble Mask (Wearer gains gold equal to the number of enemies after each victorious battle; headwear), Counterstrike Gloves (handwear, after the wearer is struck by a Free Hit they counter with strength equal to their level) Inventory: Veritas/Equitas (WP:10, Dual Strike; daggers),Lion’s Heart (WP:13, darkness-elemental, stun-effect; greatsword),Bagpipes (WP:8, wind-elemental instrument), Fauxthril Spear (WP:6, spear), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness; suitable to Black Knights only), Amulet of U'Kin Nobility (Grants Diplomacy to wearer when addressing a U'Kin), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3; suitable to assassins; headwear), Horned Hat (SP +1, Power +1, suitable for barbarians and beast warriors; headwear), Opal (Ice), Potion, Grand Potion x3, Health Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2,Mead x5, Nostrum x5, Venom x2, Smoke Bomb x2, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bucket, Bone x2, Cannon Parts (quest item), Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) Level 31 1/4 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Afraid* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 58 (31+20+3+4) Defense: 14 (8+2+4) Health: 5/50 (8+29+10+2) Gold: 1135 Equipment: Fàelàn (WP:20, 8x damage to enemies weak to fire, fire-elemental longsword)),Sir Roderick’s Shield (SP:8, Immunity to afraid), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2; handwear), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, Max. Health +2; bodywear) Inventory: Ġeofon (WP:20, 4x damage to enemies weak to water, axe), Mellt (WP:10, ice- and lightning-elemental; hammer), Cysgodion (WP:11, darkness-elemental; greatsword), Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental; longsword), Cryfder (WP:6),Party Maracas (WP:4, user is hastened, instrument), Rebel's Dagger (WP: 5), 2 Shackles of War (prevents all fleeing, accessory), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them; accessory), Red Dragon Plume (artifact, accessory, immunity to Weakened and Fire, suitable to Barbarians, Knights, Skirmishers, Winged Warriors), Samurai Helmet (WP:4, suitable to knights, dragoons, regulators, winged warriors), King's Crown (Headwear, protects against Doom and Petrified, Suitable for all classes), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Sleep, Remedy, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, 5 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Soma, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Cannon Parts (quest item), Aquamarine Lamp of Summoning, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 19 *Dual Strike* *Immune to Sealed* *Encouraged* Power: 24 (19+5) Defense: 3 (3) Health: 27/27 (5+18+4) Ether: 22/29 (5+18+1+5) Gold: 361 Equipment: Sleeper (WP:5, melee/throwing weapon, deals Asleep, Hollow [-]),Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from Sealed-effect) Inventory: Batarang (WP:13, darkness-elemental throwing weapon), Cloak of Espionage (allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear), Snake Eye Charm (Protects from Petrified-effect), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Ruby (Fire), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Potion, Grand Potion (3), Health Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Bone, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Lee Long (NPC, controlled by Rumble Strike) 42 years old male human Chi Monk Level 50 2/5 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Blinded, Sealed, Confused, Asleep & Weakened* *Dragons cause halved damage* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Blessed* *Reinforced* *Transcended* Power: 52 (50+2) Defense: 20 10 Health: 62/62 (12+50) Ether: 50/53 (3+50) Gold: 0 Equipment: Chi Facepaint (protects from blinded-, sealed-, confused- & asleep-effect; suitable for Lee only; accessory) Long Changbao (SP:10, halves damage done by enemies named "dragon"; suitable for Lee only; bodywear), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect; handwear) Inventory: Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness) Party leader, post the battle order. Everyone, post your actions.

The Dragonlord walks around the Hall, checking that things are in order. "Three and a half hours till nightfall, everyone! If you want to do something in broad daylight, better start doing it."

The minifigs look great, but you really need to come up with proper names for the kingdoms. Otherwise the nations will be known as "redlizardians", "goldencrownians" and "fourboulderians". How about these (inspired by the color schemes)? Carmina, the Kingdom of the Red Lizard Ceruleon, the Kingdom of the Golden Crown Brunland, the Kingdom of the Four Boulders

Taking an action is synonymous to using an ability. Your choice of abilities are clearly listed in your character profile PM. Any other type of activity - talking, trading, buying, drinking, flirting etc. - can be done as much as you like. No need for excuses. If you want to defend yourself, do it in-character in the Day-topic.

Ellaria looks around the warehouse. "Raided empty by the Pongcanae, it seems. We have to advance carefully, in case some of them still linger around here." Before heading out, Ellaria picks up the coins from the ground and peeks into the barrel. She then leads the party to the second warehouse in the row, but stops at the door to listen for any sounds coming from inside.

Results of Round Nine of the Constellation Battle: Atramor vs. Fiery Thunderbolt - Special Mirror/Special Mirror (Heavenly Fireworks - Atramor: no effect; Thunderbolt: -1 ether, no effect; Protector: 1421 health+6 SP-52 dmg=1375 health) >Atramor vs. Fiery Thunderbolt - Shield/Special Mirror (Mass Hallucination - no effect; Atramor: -1 ether) Tarn uses Grand Potion from Hollow Blade on Atramor - (Atramor: +25 health) Tarn (Helbaerend) vs. Protector of Justice - Shield/Hit (Ravage - Thunderbolt: 348 health-(44x2=88 dmg)=260 health; Protector: 1375 health+6 SP-(44x2=88 dmg)=1293 health; Tarn: 52+60=112 gold) Tarn (Helbaerend) vs. Protector of Justice - Damage/Steal (Tarn: +52 gold) Thalion uses Grand Potion from Hollow Blade on Atramor - (Atramor: +25 health) Thalion (Sleeper) vs. Protector of Justice - Damage/Shield (Razzmatazz of Lightning - Thunderbolt: no effect; Protector: 1293 health+6 SP-(24x2=48 dmg)=1251 health; Thalion: -1 ether, 52+60=112 gold) Tesni (Faelan) vs. Protector of Justice - Special Damage/Deflected Counter (Tesni Atramor: 156 health+6 SP-(60/2=30 dmg)=132 health; Protector: 1251 health+6 SP-(58x2=116 dmg)=1141 health) Tesni (Faelan) vs. Protector of Justice - Deflected Counter/Special Damage (Tesni Atramor: 132 health+6 SP-(60/2=30 dmg)=108 health; Protector: 1141 health+6 SP-(58x2=116 dmg)=1031 health) Nagure (Stone Hammer) vs. Fiery Thunderbolt - Deflected Damage/Extra Critical Furious Hit (Thunderbolt: 260 health-(64x8=512 dmg)=0 health) Nagure (Stone Hammer) vs. Fiery Thunderbolt Protector of Justice - Special Damage/Furious Hit (Protector: no effect) Benji (Kusarigama) vs. Protector of Justice - Special Damage/Hit (Protector: 1031 health+6 SP-(47x2=94 dmg)=943 health) Benji (Kusarigama) vs. Protector of Justice - Hit/Special Damage (Protector: 943 health+6 SP-(47x2=94 dmg)=855 health) Emeray vs. Protector of Justice - Critical Elemental Hit (Protector: 855 health+6 SP-(26x2=52 dmg)=809 health) Topazor vs. Protector of Justice - Critical Elemental Hit (Protector: 809 health+6 SP-(27x2=54 dmg)=761 health) Lee vs. Protector of Justice - Special Guard/Shield (Chakra - Lee: no effect) Lee vs. Protector of Justice - Critical Martial Hit/Special Guard (Protector: 761 health+6 SP-(52x6=312 dmg)=454 health) Lee - Blessed & Transcended (+3 health, +1 ether) Seeing his last attendant, the Fiery Thunderblade, hit the ground, Masker Kai Tsi lets out a low growl. "You may have killed my daughter and all my companions, but their spirits live on within me. Justice will prevail, and I will survive to continue the legacy of the 108 Stars of Destiny! For now you have hidden behind those automata, but you shall do it no longer. The spirits of these caves are on my side!" The aoi plunges his two blades into the ground, and iridescent ethereal streams shoot out of the broken stone. The streams hit the two automata fighting with the heroes, and immediately they both cease to function, their fragile circuits fried by the overload of pure ether. Kai Tsi lifts his blades up, and the streams pour into his body, bestowing him with the powers of Topazor and Emeray instead of the heroes. How will the party defeat the leader of the Stars now? Enemies: Protector of Justice (1st Star) *Immune to Light, Darkness, all negative effects and sudden death* *Inspired* *Lucky* Type: Humanoid Level: 60 Defense: 6 Health: 908/6052 Special I: Galactic Justice ~ Meteor Shower – Causes 30 light-elemental damage regardless of row to members of the opposing party 2-12 times. The hits are divided as equally as possible. Special II: Galactic Justice ~ Black Hole – Causes 30 darkness-elemental damage to all opponents regardless of row over three rounds, starting from the current round. Special III: Galactic Justice ~ Heaven’s Gate – Restores one random fallen Star of Destiny back to life to join the battle. The revived Star does not drop anything. Drops: Galactic Armor (SP:6, Max. Health +6, immunity to light, darkness and doomed; bodywear), 108 gold Note: Specials alternate. Party: Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) 30 year old male human Witch Level 28 2/3 *Poisoned Hits* *Counterstrike* *Immune to Magic and Healing* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Aura* Power: 48 (28+20) Defense: 6 (4+2) Health: 96/96 48/48 (7+27+8+6) Ether: 14/26 (1+28-3) Gold: 916 Equipment: Pheles Rod (WP: 20, user generates an Aura, doubling health but drawing all attacks to them, fire, ice, earth, wind, light, darkness elemental staff), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing),Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), Rat's Hide (SP:4, backwear) Inventory: Tiger Claws (WP:12/24 against humanoids; dual strike dagger), Conspirator (WP: 15, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), General's Dagger (WP: 7, pierces SP, cannot be upgraded, dagger), Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, dagger), Robust Shield (SP: 8, shield), Amulet of the Court (Suitable for anyone, negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to water, lightning, and wood, accessory), Sylvania's Cowl (Suitable for anyone, grants Animal Talk, headwear), Ruby (Fire), Potion, Grand Potion, 3 Health Cores, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Mulled Wines, Soma, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Shovel, Pickaxe Benji Carvenhall, the Dragonslayer (Flare) 28 years old male half-elven Beast Warrior Level 34 1/4 *Natural Respite* *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened Effects and Wood Element* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 47 (34+10+3) Defense: 10 (4+6) Health: 55/55 (6+33+15+1) Gold: 1410 (owes 500 to Alexis Fenral) Equipment: Kusarigama (WP:10, whip), Medal of Glory (gain triple experience from battles, immunity to asleep, blinded, confused, frail, and weakened effects; accessory), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile; headwear),Brown Dragon Girdle (Power +3; immunity to wood; suitable to rangers, rogues, alchemists and beast warriors; bodywear), Scaly Skin of the Allanoid (SP:6, suitable for rangers, barbarians and Beast Warriors; backwear) Inventory: Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP:15; darkness-, ice-, fire-, wind-, earth-elemental), Grogmas Handcannon (WP:12 + the number of the round of battle), Flagpole (WP:3, +3 SP to the whole party whenever equipped, lance), Ratmancer's Cowl (headgear, the wearer's physical attacks deal double damage against vermin), Tricorne (headwear, SP:3), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Potion (2), Grand Potion (12), Health Core (8),Remedy (6), Phoenix Essence (4), Phoenix Incense (2), Dragon Scales (3), Nostrum (3), Smelling Salts (3), Mead (5), Mulled Wine (3), Venom, Smoke Bomb (3), Lightning Bomb, Fire Bomb 2x, Water Bomb, Magic Compass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Shovel,Skeleton Decoy, Bone, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Nagure (Costy) 34 year old Male Yeti Berserker. Level 19 1/2 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Ice, Fire, Fragile and Blinded* *Counterstrike* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 34 (19+15) Defense: 22 ( 12+10) Health: 36/36 (8+14+10) Gold: 49 Equipment: Stone Hammer (WP: 15, Earth & Darkness-elemental, hammer), Shield (SP:10), Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact, bodywear, SP:12, immunity to Ice,Fire, Fragile and Blindness; suitable for yetis only), Counterstrike Gloves (Artefact, handwear; After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his level) Inventory: Tiger Slayer (WP:10/20 against enemies with “tiger” in their name; spear),Axe of the Croise (WP: 10, Light-elemental axe),Helmet (SP:1), Potion x2, Grand Potion x8, Remedy x2, Tiger Balm,Phoenix Essences x2, Phoenix Incense, Mead x2, Deadly Venom x2, Smoke Bomb x3,Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Pickaxe, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Tarn Valco (Rumble Strike) *Party Leader* 22 year old human male Raider Level 24 1/3 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Weakened* *Counterstrike* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 34 (24+10) Defense: 6 Health: 40/40 (7+23+7+3) Gold: 1804 Equipment: Helbaerend (WP:10; water-, ice- and lightning-elemental; hollow (-); axe),Darksteel Armor (SP:6, Max. Health +3, Immunity to Weakened; bodywear), Noble Mask (Wearer gains gold equal to the number of enemies after each victorious battle; headwear), Counterstrike Gloves (handwear, after the wearer is struck by a Free Hit they counter with strength equal to their level) Inventory: Veritas/Equitas (WP:10, Dual Strike; daggers),Lion’s Heart (WP:13, darkness-elemental, stun-effect; greatsword),Bagpipes (WP:8, wind-elemental instrument), Fauxthril Spear (WP:6, spear), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness; suitable to Black Knights only), Amulet of U'Kin Nobility (Grants Diplomacy to wearer when addressing a U'Kin), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3; suitable to assassins; headwear), Horned Hat (SP +1, Power +1, suitable for barbarians and beast warriors; headwear), Opal (Ice), Potion, Grand Potion x3, Health Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence x2,Mead x5, Nostrum x5, Venom x2, Smoke Bomb x2, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bucket, Bone x2, Cannon Parts (quest item), Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) Level 31 1/4 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Afraid* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 58 (31+20+3+4) Defense: 14 (8+2+4) Health: 5/50 (8+29+10+2) Gold: 1135 Equipment: Fàelàn (WP:20, 8x damage to enemies weak to fire, fire-elemental longsword)),Sir Roderick’s Shield (SP:8, Immunity to afraid), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2; handwear), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, Max. Health +2; bodywear) Inventory: Ġeofon (WP:20, 4x damage to enemies weak to water, axe), Mellt (WP:10, ice- and lightning-elemental; hammer), Cysgodion (WP:11, darkness-elemental; greatsword), Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental; longsword), Cryfder (WP:6),Party Maracas (WP:4, user is hastened, instrument), Rebel's Dagger (WP: 5), 2 Shackles of War (prevents all fleeing, accessory), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them; accessory), Red Dragon Plume (artifact, accessory, immunity to Weakened and Fire, suitable to Barbarians, Knights, Skirmishers, Winged Warriors), Samurai Helmet (WP:4, suitable to knights, dragoons, regulators, winged warriors), King's Crown (Headwear, protects against Doom and Petrified, Suitable for all classes), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Sleep, Remedy, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, 5 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Soma, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Cannon Parts (quest item), Aquamarine Lamp of Summoning, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level 19 *Dual Strike* *Immune to Sealed* *Encouraged* Power: 24 (19+5) Defense: 3 (3) Health: 27/27 (5+18+4) Ether: 22/29 (5+18+1+5) Gold: 361 Equipment: Sleeper (WP:5, melee/throwing weapon, deals Asleep, Hollow [-]),Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from Sealed-effect) Inventory: Batarang (WP:13, darkness-elemental throwing weapon), Cloak of Espionage (allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear), Snake Eye Charm (Protects from Petrified-effect), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet (Earth), Ruby (Fire), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Potion, Grand Potion (3), Health Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Bone, Toolbox (Repairs one automaton back to perfect condition once) Lee Long (NPC, controlled by Rumble Strike) 42 years old male human Chi Monk Level 50 2/5 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Blinded, Sealed, Confused, Asleep & Weakened* *Dragons cause halved damage* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Blessed* *Reinforced* *Transcended* Power: 52 (50+2) Defense: 20 10 Health: 62/62 (12+50) Ether: 49/53 (3+50) Gold: 0 Equipment: Chi Facepaint (protects from blinded-, sealed-, confused- & asleep-effect; suitable for Lee only; accessory) Long Changbao (SP:10, halves damage done by enemies named "dragon"; suitable for Lee only; bodywear), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect; handwear) Inventory: Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness) Party leader, post the battle order. Everyone, post your actions.

You are both correct. As the rules state, each phase lasts until everyone has acted, but a maximum of 48 hours.

QM Note: Sorry, I will continue the quest tomorrow. All the C.A.T.tiness today just took too much of my time...

I'm not enforcing the rule, just don't do it excessively. Also, I will write down each action as I see it, so if you sometimes want to change your action before the day ends, rather than editing your previous post you should post again. I think we've got ourselves pretty good "police force" within the players. If someone misbehaves too much, there's nothing better to solve the issue than a few quick swordstrikes.

Day One is up! I got a little carried away writing the intro, but hope you like it despite it's length! I just wanted to introduce all the central NPCs so that even those who don't play HRPG know who they are. Ancestor from two years ago? She must be his great-great-great-grand-sister, then.

DAY ONE ~ AN UNOPPORTUNE VISITOR Heroica Hall, about two years ago... There was a knock at the door. Everyone froze as the Copper Fox, one of the leaders of the organization (who were collectively known as the Veterans), went to unravel the spells and locks placed on the great double doors and pushed one of them open. It was pouring rain outside, and immediately a pool of water appeared on the floor in front of the doors. "What do you want? We're a bit... busy here at the moment." A dripping wet wide-brimmed hat peeked inside, with a toothy grin showing underneath it. "Don't you remember poor Sham Poo, who spent his childhood toddling around this very hall? I'm here to meet my mother, like every good son should." "This really isn't the time for social calls..." "Nonsense! Mother has always said I'm welcome back any time. Besides, it's raining out here. Please let me in, Mr. Fox!" "Very well, but don't say I didn't warn you, Sham." The half-orc (half-who-knows-what) walked in, and the Veteran resealed the door behind him. Everyone present at the hall stared at the visitor incredulously. "Welcome to what's about to become a hell on earth", said the Copper Fox before leaving. Sham Poo wondered what the Veteran was yammering about as he made it up the staircase carrying his fully-loaded backpack. On top of the stairs was his mother Scheherazade's saloon, which she had inherited from the man that saved her from slavery. Greenskins - orcs, goblins, hobgoblins, ogres and gremlins - were not particularly liked in this corner of the world after the Orcish Invasion 250 years ago. The future generations of greenskins had paid dearly for the war ever after that, as they had been taken as slaves by the nations their ancestors sacked. But things were changing, and Sham had been born and raised as a free greenskin. Well, free from everything except his mother's whims. For some reason, Scheherazade was not pleased at all to see her son even after so long had passed since his last visit. "Sham Poo! What in Azazot's flames are you doing here?! Who let you in? I'm going to wrangle that person!" "But mother, I'm here to see you, after a year spent abroad selling my wares and making a fort..." "No, no, no! You must leave, immediately! Follow me, we'll find the Veterans and tell them to let you out." "Mother, it's raining..." But the orcish matron wouldn't hear any of it. She led her son into the library of the Hall, where Byblos the Librarian - a member of the gorilla-like Metasimian race - was searching for books about angels for the Dragonlord and the Sand Queen, two more of the Veterans. Scheherazade explained the situation to the Veterans, but they just shook their heads. "I'm deeply sorry, but we cannot let news of these events pass to anyone outside the Hall. Nobody would be able to trust Heroica if they heard that we were being attacked from the inside." "Sham should not have been let inside in the first place! Now he's stuck with us." "What's going on, mother?" Letting out a heavy sigh, Scheherazade explained the whole situation to his son. Heroica had been inflitrated by a cult calling themselves the Nephilim. Already they had killed several heroes, including one of the Veterans. Nobody knew who they were, except that they were among the members of the organization. Every single member who was present in Eubric Freeport was summoned to the Hall and sealed inside until the Nephilim had been discovered. The Veterans were afraid that there would be no way to avoid bloodshed. Something lit in Sham Poo's eyes. Scheherazade knew that glimmering look all to well. His son was sensing a good business. "Bloodshed, you say? Then they should be very interested in what I have to offer..." Grinding her teeth, Scheherazade led Sham into a recluse corner of the Heroes' Gallery, where portraits of all members of Heroica - past and present - were hanging on the walls. "Here. The place is packed with everyone staying here for now, so this is the only spot for you to run your business. Break a leg." Sham Poo rubbed his hands together. This situation could be lucrative, and mother wouldn't hold a grudge towards him if he bought her a brand new gold necklace after it was all over. Meanwhile, the last two of the surviving five Veterans, the Feathered Serpent and the Falconer, ran into each other. They exchanged worried looks. "Can you feel the tensity in here? I could cut it with a blade... It's only a matter of time before someone snaps." "Yes. The Nephilim won't dare to show themselves in broad daylight, but who is to say it's them who draw the first blood? I am uncertain if locking everyone in here was the best idea..." "We have to protect outsiders from our internal matters. The letter that the Nephilim sent said they wanted to destroy Heroica from the inside. This is the only way we can hope to catch them, even if it means the loss of more valiant souls. I just wish I could have said goodbye to my husband and daughter... But no, they must not know anything about this. Maybe we will survive, and I will get to see them again." "We can only hope that you do." Yes, the way the locked-up champions of Heroica glared at each other and spreaded rumours was a sure sign that things would go downhill sooner than later. Who would make the first move? ***** RULES: 1. ALIGNMENTS: There are two sides in this game, trying to beat each other. Heroica wins if they manage to find and kill all of the Nephilim. The Nephilim win if they outnumber the heroes loyal to Heroica. The Nephilim know each other, but the others don’t know who the Nephilim are. There are also neutral players, who have their own special victory conditions. 2. PHASES: The game is played in two alternating phases - "Days" and "Nights", both lasting up to 48 hours - during which the players can use their abilities on each other. All players can use one ability per phase. During the Night-phase, the game is played through Private Messages between the host and the players, and all actions are private, revealed only to the target. During the Day-phase, all actions are public, and are shown in the Day-topic to everyone. Ranged attacks and spells are anexception, their performer is never revealed. 3. RESULTS: The results of the abilities are tallied at the beginning (for Night-actions) and the end (for Day-actions) of the Day-phase. When a player’s health is completely depleted, they are killed off from the game. The player who delivered the killing blow will get all of the victim’s gold and items, and gain experience (see Leveling Up). The alignment of each killed player is revealed when they die. Anyone who kills a Nephilim will gain 50 extra gold from the Veterans. 4. STATISTICS: Level signifies the player character’s overall experience. Health is initially equal to level, and attacks reduce it while healing restores it. Ether is equal to about a half of the level, and is used for spellcasting, healing and scroll-reading.Defense is gained from shields and most artefacts, and it reduces the damage taken. WP means weapon power, while SP means shield power. All statistics except Level are kept a secret from other players. 5. ABILITIES: All player characters have their own sets of 3-6 abilities they can use during the game, related to their job classes. These skills include (but are not limited to) attacks, spellcasting, healing, tracking, stealing items, blocking, buffing, debilitating and using items. To best make use of these varied skills, the players should consider forming alliances. 6. ITEMS: All players start out with 10 gold, a weapon with 2-6 WP and a random array of other items, such as restorative potions, artefacts and tools. Like the statistics, these inventories are kept as a secret from other players. During the Day-phases of the game, upgrades and more items can be bought from Sham Poo in exchange for gold. You are free to trade items with other players, but you need to notify the host whenever you do that. 7. LEVELING UP: Gaining a level increases the player character’s current and maximum health and ether by 1. When a player kills another player, they will gain experience according to this chart: - Level 1-9: a full level - Level 10-19: 1/2 of a level - Level 20-29: 1/3 of a level - Level 30-39: 1/4 of a level - Level 40 onwards: 1/5 of a level 8. ELEMENTS & EFFECTS: There are five elements in the game: fire, ice, lighting, light and darkness. Elemental spells and attacks are twice as effective as normal attacks, but consume ether. They can also be blocked with the right piece of equipment. There are both positive and negative effects in the game as well, including encouraged, enforced, stunned, poison, sleep, blinded, sealed, confused and enamored. These can be inflicted by certain abilities and scrolls. Negative effects last until removed by a Remedy or a suitable ability. 9. BEHAVIOR: When you play this game, you are bound by honor to your alignment – even if it changes mid-game. That is why you must not discuss the game outside of the topics and PMs related to it, under the threat that you are instantly killed off if you do. Sharing information via PMs and forming alliances between the players is allowed, but must be done by knowing the risk that the other might be lying or deceiving you. Things will get brutal and cut-throat in this game, and you can get killed off at any time, but any of that is not to be taken as a personal insult. Please post in-character at all times to ensure that your player persona is separated from your real self. Remember that the dead don't talk, so once you are out of the game, you must not speak of what you know to anyone until the whole game is over. You are free to roleplay with your character, and most of all, have fun! PLAYER CHARACTERS: Brienne Deercourt (Brickdoctor) ~ 29 years old female human ~ Level 26 Paladin Calico Meatpie (CallMePie) ~ 16 years old female halfling ~ Level 9 Rogue Capriccia Gianpaolo (Capt.JohnPaul) ~ 123 years old female vampire ~ Level 11 Cleric Corelin Moordog (CorneliusMurdock) ~ 282 years old female dwarf ~ Level 25 Warden Cromeo Nightingale (Chromeknight) ~ 22 years old male half-elf ~ Level 35 Harlot Doranee Grandeur (Dragonator) ~ 44 years old female elf ~ Level 12 Ranger Ein Surefoot (Esurient) ~ 397 years old male dwarf ~ Level 8 Cleric Emmanuelle Janus (emjajoas) ~ 33 years old female human ~ Level 6 Knight Enya Dorgamel (Endgame) ~ 23 years old female human ~ Level 22 Evoker Eris (Eric Su) ~ 26 years old female orc ~ Level 27 Sorcerer Ezeal (Etzel) ~ 28 years old male werelion ~ Level 14 Barbarian Fernandu Elysiam (Fred Daniel Yam) ~ 36 years old male minotaur ~ Level 18 Shaman Fleyra (Flare) ~ 29 years old female Rito ~ Level 38 Winged Warrior Geosmos Phiephyrphoe (joeshmoe554) ~ 52 years old male cyclops ~ Level 32 Infiltrator Heron Jujube (herrJJ) ~ 19 years old male human ~ Level 7 Cleric Jeddam Ashenbow (Jedi master Brick) ~ 25 years old female hobgoblin ~ Level 10 Ranger Jinnipher Buchaire (JimButcher) ~ 71 years old female elf ~ Level 13 Knight Kharybdis (Kadabra) ~ 26 years old female Octopial ~ Level 39 Beast Warrior Kob (Kintobor) ~ 21 years old male orc ~ Level 5 Mage Lorth-Anoob (LordoftheNoobs) ~ 42 years old female Pantanan ~ Level 28 Witch Luridan Voros (Lord Duvors) ~ 53 years old male gremlin ~ Level 41 Alchemist Maxi Ebdul (Masked Builder) ~ 35 years old male Asteriad ~ Level 13 Rogue O’Blix (-obelix-) ~ 27 years old male goblin ~ Level 31 Regulator Pallas Thaddicus (Palathadric) ~ 103 years old male Lucustoid ~ Level 15 Druid Panduin Oreheart (Pandora) ~ 148 years old male dwarf ~ Level 12 Barbarian Pauline Jillian Boyle (Purpearljellyblob) ~ 18 years old female Mopag ~ Level 8 Mage Percival Montmartre (Peppermint_M) ~ 24 years old male human ~ Level 14 Ranger Piro the Visionary (Pyrovisionary) ~ 227 years old male wereturtle ~ Level 20 Battle Mage Retak Ysp (PsyKater) ~ 2013 years old male Fenarian ~ Level 37 Necromancer Sir Rubinstein (Rumble Strike) ~ 47 years old male human ~ Level 34 Skirmisher Scamander Taurros (Scubacarrot) ~ 34 years old male satyr ~ Level 33 Minstrel Shadir Oswain (Shadows) ~ 466 years old male elf ~ Level 21 Mystic Knight Skrupp Oxstrong (Scorpiox) ~ 30 years old male norseman ~ Level 16 Raider Swinehurst (swils) ~ 31 years old male porc ~ Level 19 Berserker Theodor Legion (The Legonater) ~ 73 years old male human ~ Level 30 Cannoneer U’dargan (Darkdragon) ~ 29 years old male U’kin ~ Level 40 Dragoon Usharnam Madima (UsernameMDM) ~ 38 years old male Naga ~ Level 36 Chi Monk Werther Brickton (Waterbrick Down) ~ 49 years old male zombie ~ Level 17 Assassin Weyrdág (Wedge09) ~ 341 years old female Nôrn ~ Level 24 Hunter Zarissa Curie (Zakura) ~ 58 years old female gnome ~ Level 23 Sage Zelphie (Zepher) ~ 815 years old female fairy ~ Level 42 Artisan Zpilf (Flipz) ~ 85 years old male ogre ~ Level 29 Black Knight SHAM POO’S EMERGENCY SHOP FOR HEROES IN NEED: "You can visit my shop any time during the day! Remember that buying stuff only costs you gold, so you won't spend your action by doing business with me." Weapons: Axe (WP:1, melee weapon) – Costs 10 gold Bow (WP:1, ranged weapon) – Costs 10 gold Dagger (WP:1, melee weapon) – Costs 10 gold Handcannon (WP:1, ranged weapon) – Costs 10 gold Hammer (WP:1, melee weapon) – Costs 10 gold Instrument (WP:1, ranged weapon) – Costs 10 gold Spear (WP:1, melee weapon) – Costs 10 gold Staff (WP:1, melee weapon) – Costs 10 gold Sword (WP:1, melee weapon) – Costs 10 gold Whip (WP:1, melee weapon) – Costs 10 gold Shield (SP:1, defensive equipment) – Costs 10 gold Artefacts: Flameproof Armor (Artefact: +1 SP, nullifies fire-elemental damage.) – Costs 25 gold Warm Boots (Artefact: +1 SP, nullifies ice-elemental damage.) – Costs 25 gold Conductor Helmet (Artefact: +1 SP, nullifies lightning-elemental damage.) – Costs 25 gold Sunglasses (Artefact: +1 SP, nullifies light-elemental damage.) – Costs 25 gold Shadow Cloak (Artefact: +1 SP nullifies darkness-elemental damage.) – Costs 25 gold Counterstrike Gloves (Artefact: allows you to instantly counter a close-ranged attack if you survive it, damaging your attacker equal to the damage you received.) – Costs 25 gold Gems & Scrolls: Ruby (Gem: allows casting fire-elemental spells) – Costs 15 gold Opal (Gem: allows casting ice-elemental spells) – Costs 15 gold Topaz (Gem: allows casting lightning-elemental spells) – Costs 15 gold Diamond (Gem: allows casting light-elemental spells) – Costs 15 gold Amethyst (Gem: allows casting darkness-elemental spells) – Costs 15 gold Scroll of Sleep (Scroll: prevents target from taking action until woken up by an attack. Costs 1 ether to use.) – Costs 30 gold Scroll of Blinding (Scroll: prevents target from performing attacks. Costs 1 ether to use.) – Costs 30 gold Scroll of Sealing (Scroll: prevents target from performing ether-based actions. Costs 1 ether to use.) – Costs 30 gold Scroll of Confusion (Scroll: causes target’s actions to hit a random person with a 1/2 chance. Costs 1 ether to use.) – Costs 30 gold Consumable Items: Potion (Consumable: restores full health to target when used.) – Costs 5 gold Tonic (Consumable: restores full ether to target when used.) – Costs 10 gold Remedy (Consumable: removes negative effects from target when used.) – Costs 5 gold Venom (Consumable: causes poison to the target, depleting it’s health by 1 per every phase when used.) – Costs 15 gold Bomb (Consumable: causes 10 damage to the target from a distance when used.) – Costs 20 gold Phoenix Essence (Consumable: revives a dead person with full health when used.) – Costs 100 gold Grating Stone (Consumable: increases a weapon’s WP by 1 when used) – Costs 25 gold Bright Polish (Consumable: increases a shield’s or an artefact’s SP by 1 when used.) – Costs 25 gold. Level-Up Mushroom (Consumable: gain a level when used.) – Costs 50 gold Tools: Bedroll (Tool: restores full health and ether and removes negative effects whenever used.) – Costs 20 gold Telescope (Tool: allows the user to see all actions aimed at the target on the current phase whenever used.) – Costs 40 gold Magnifying Glass (Tool: allows the user to see the target’s alignment whenever used.) – Costs 60 gold Host Note: Welcome to the game! Please read through the rules again, since there has been some important additions, especially to the section about behaviour. Remember that these Day-topics are meant for in-character discussion and using actions only.

There are actually only 34 different classes in play (the Master Classes were left out). There are 14 people playing basic classes. You'll see the whole deal when I get the Day-topic up.