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Who made up that rule? I sure didn't... It makes no sense that a Level 1 enemy can damage a hero with 10 SP. In my opinion it's up to the QMs to challenge players, and vice versa. I know that if Docken even returns to my quest, I'll put him through hell.

The bear turned to look at the druid. "Roaawwwrrr!!! [but I'm hungry! But there's more to eat in you than those two scrawny pups, anyway, so thank you for offering yourself to me.]" The others rush to Sylph's aid against the famished bear. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemy: Hungry Bear Type: Beast Level: 21 Health: 386/386 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) Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) unknown age, unknown race Druid ***Party Leader*** Level 15 Power: 22 (15+7) Defense: 0 Health: 30/30 (9+14+7) Ether: 20/20 (5+14+1) Gold: 50 Equipment: Mockthril Rod (WP:7) Inventory: Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, 2 Tonics, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 8 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth Dak Shadeaux (Darth Nihilus) 35 years old half-elven, half-Mopag Black Knight Level 15 *Immune to Badly Poisoned and Fragile* Power: 25 (15+10) (20 for ranged attacks (15+5)) Defense: 12 (7+5) Health: 30/30 (7+14+9) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 3 Equipment: Black Sword (WP:10, lightning-elemental), Fauxthril Shield (SP:7), Trendy Handbag (protects wearer from whatever bad effect was last inflicted to someone else in a battle), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect) Inventory: Throwing Knife (WP:5), Twin Longswords (WP:3), 5 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Elixir, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 3 Meads, 2 Venoms, Nostrum, Mythril Shard, Bedroll, Shovel, Aquamarine Johon (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Raider Level 17 *Natural Respite* *Lucky* Power: 25 (17+8) Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 (8+16+1+7) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 186 Equipment: Sword of Decay (WP:8; once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns; the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes; suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians), Helmet (+1 max health), Dog Statuette (SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.) Inventory: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Healing Staff (WP:5, Healing effect; lent to Arthur G Regulus- usable by mages and clerics), Focal Staff (WP:5; focus fire: roll a 3 for 5 ether; suitable for clerics and mages), Aquamarine, 3 Potions, 2 Venoms, Ice Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, 2 Pick-axes, Magnifying Glass, Magic Compass En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 30 year old male human Battle Mage Level 18 *Lucky* *Natural Respite* *Immune to Fragile, Sealed and Blinded* *Encouraged* Power: 30 60 (18+12) Defense: 5 Health: 27/27 (5+17+5) Ether: 12/23 (5+17+1) Gold: 288 Equipment: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects), Loaded Die (Lucky effect), Inventory: En & Sabah & Nur (Shurikens 3/3, WP: 5), Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), Helmet (+1 HP), Traveler's Cloak (SP: 1), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Luck, 3 Potions, 2 Grand Tonics, 3 Phoenix Essences, Remedy, 4 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Venom, 2 Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Garnet Lamp of Summoning Party Leader, post the order of action. Everybody, choose your actions and targets.

Current sign-ups for Quest #44: My Best Friend: (Note that the sign-up closing time has been postponed to the end of this month.) 1. Althior Emorith (K-Nut) 2. Nagure (Costy) 3. Raven Ashcroft (Raven Brickroft) 4. Durkon (RPGer) 5. Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) 6. Cinna the Dark (darkdragon) 7. Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 8. Mizuki Kimura (zakura) 9. Namyrra Uq (Quarryman) 10. Sir Christopher Daggerfall (Fred Fred Burger) 11. Siercon (Siercon and Coral) 12. Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-) 13. Zark (Pharos712) 14. Lycan Dean (TheBoyWonder)

QM Note: if you had asked first before using Z-mail, I probably would have said no, but now it's water under the bridge. Since I got no clear indication of what you want to do, I'm regrouping all four of you back together. While Nur and Johon wait for the others at the edge of the Eubric Forest, the Battle Mage downs a mead and successfully casts the lucky-effect on Johon at the cost of 10 ether. Sylph and Dak soon catch up with them, but the two boys have already ventured deep into the forest. Following the Brobric road, the heroes eventually spot them again. Nuitan and Lyren have stopped to eat some breakfast. The delicious smell of the freshly-baked croissants and hot berry juice reminds the party of their own missed breakfast, but it also attracts unwanted attention towards the boys... Party: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) unknown age, unknown race Druid ***Party Leader*** Level 15 Power: 22 (15+7) Defense: 0 Health: 30/30 (9+14+7) Ether: 20/20 (5+14+1) Gold: 50 Equipment: Mockthril Rod (WP:7) Inventory: Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, 2 Tonics, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 8 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth Dak Shadeaux (Darth Nihilus) 35 years old half-elven, half-Mopag Black Knight Level 15 *Immune to Badly Poisoned and Fragile* Power: 25 (15+10) (20 for ranged attacks (15+5)) Defense: 12 (7+5) Health: 30/30 (7+14+9) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 3 Equipment: Black Sword (WP:10, lightning-elemental), Fauxthril Shield (SP:7), Trendy Handbag (protects wearer from whatever bad effect was last inflicted to someone else in a battle), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect) Inventory: Throwing Knife (WP:5), Twin Longswords (WP:3), 5 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Elixir, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 3 Meads, 2 Venoms, Nostrum, Mythril Shard, Bedroll, Shovel, Aquamarine Johon (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Raider Level 17 *Natural Respite* *Lucky* Power: 25 (17+8) Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 (8+16+1+7) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 186 Equipment: Sword of Decay (WP:8; once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns; the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes; suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians), Helmet (+1 max health), Dog Statuette (SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.) Inventory: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Healing Staff (WP:5, Healing effect; lent to Arthur G Regulus- usable by mages and clerics), Focal Staff (WP:5; focus fire: roll a 3 for 5 ether; suitable for clerics and mages), Aquamarine, 3 Potions, 2 Venoms, Ice Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, 2 Pick-axes, Magnifying Glass, Magic Compass En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 30 year old male human Battle Mage Level 18 *Lucky* *Natural Respite* *Immune to Fragile, Sealed and Blinded* *Encouraged* Power: 30 60 (18+12) Defense: 5 Health: 27/27 (5+17+5) Ether: 12/23 (5+17+1) Gold: 288 Equipment: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects), Loaded Die (Lucky effect), Inventory: En & Sabah & Nur (Shurikens 3/3, WP: 5), Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), Helmet (+1 HP), Traveler's Cloak (SP: 1), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Luck, 3 Potions, 2 Grand Tonics, 3 Phoenix Essences, Remedy, 4 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Venom, 2 Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Garnet Lamp of Summoning

QM Note: I transferred the Cat-o'-Nine-Tails to Jess, even though she didn't specifically state she wanted it. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies: Bloody Bug A Type: Vermin Level: 6 Health: 66/66 Special: Leech – Transfers 6 health from the target to self, and continues to do so automatically at the end of each round until either the target or the Bloody Bug itself is defeated. Drops: nothing Bloody Bug B Type: Vermin Level: 6 Health: 66/66 Special: Leech – Transfers 6 health from the target to self, and continues to do so automatically at the end of each round until either the target or the Bloody Bug itself is defeated. Drops: nothing Mad Cow Type: Beast Level: 20 Health: 343/343 Special: Moo! – Causes the confused- and afraid-effect to the target. Drops: Raw Meat (Max. health +5), Milk (Restores 15 health and 15 ether) Mutterfly A Type: Vermin/Flying Level: 7 Health: 29/29 Special: Hush Wing – Causes sealed-effect on the target. Drops: nothing Mutterfly B Type: Vermin/Flying Level: 7 Health: 29/29 Special: Hush Wing – Causes sealed-effect on the target. Drops: nothing Mutterfly C Type: Vermin/Flying Level: 7 Health: 29/29 Special: Hush Wing – Causes sealed-effect on the target. Drops: nothing Splatterfly A Type: Vermin/Flying Level: 9 Health: 42/42 Special: Butterfly Effect – Transmits all of the target’s effects (both positive and negative) onto all opponents. Drops: Remedy Splatterfly B Type: Vermin/Flying Level: 9 Health: 42/42 Special: Butterfly Effect – Transmits all of the target’s effects (both positive and negative) onto all opponents. Drops: Remedy Party: Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) 22 years old female human Berserker ***Party Leader*** Level 24 *Natural Respite* Power: 42 (24+14+3+1) Defence: 11 (5+2+4) Health: 44/44 (8+23+10+2+1) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 605 GP: 1 Equipment: Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental longsword), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, +2 max health) Inventory: Mellt (WP:10, lightning- and ice-elemental hammer), Cysgodion (WP: 11, darkness-elemental greatsword), Spiked Club (WP:8), Cryfder (WP:6), Wooden Club (WP:2), Old Boot (WP:1, ranged, retrievable), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, Remedy, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 5 Venoms, Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Minimizing Dust, Chain, 2 Bones Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) 19 years old female elven Evoker Level 21 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 31 (21+10) (24 for Flute (21+3)) Defense: 3 Health: 7/29 (6+20+3) Ether: 16/22 (21+1) Gold: 92 GP: 1 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Tonic, Grand Tonic, 2 Meads, Nostrum, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby) Jess Islanti (Sisco) 74 year old female Elf Assassin Level 19 *Immune to Weakened* Power: 37 (19+14+2+2) Defense: 0 Health: 1/31 (7+18+5+1) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 57 GP: 1 Equipment: Blohdhurm (WP: 14, fire-elemental, permanently poisoned), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, immune to the weakened-effect) Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, suitable for rogues), Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), Sword of the Vampir (WP: 17, user is jinxed), Potion, 4 Grand Potions, Remedy, Mead, 3 Venoms Party Leader, post the order of action. Everybody, choose your actions.

Hi, Gilence, and welcome to join the game! You can find links to everything in this game from the Heroica RPG Index. You should start by going over the rules (located on the first page of this topic), then create your character and post his/her statistics on the Hero Statistics -topic, and then introduce your character and join quests in the Heroica Hall -topic. Oh, and have fun while you're at it!

Or maybe I just always forget to take it into a count.

"The Hinckwells and the Shadeaux have been at each other's throats ever since the two families heard of each other, but there is always a hope that sons do not repeat the mistakes of their fathers. Young Master Lyren certainly gets Nuitan into a great deal of trouble at the Academy, but he does not have the wits to make up any grand schemes as you are suggesting. If there is a sinister plot between the companionship of the two boys, it must be orchestrated by someone else. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get prepared for next week's lessons." With a nod, the provost leaves Sylph and Dak. Nur's magical pet rock pulls the two heroes towards north-east.

Nice climax to the final Dastan battle! Well done, everyone. It was a bit hard to follow the course of the battle from an outsider's point of view, but it certainly was fittingly epic for the trilogy. Apparently we now have two Heavy Armours (one created by me for Fabian and one created by JimBee) with very different stats. Try not to get confused, people.

QM Note: You can be, but do you really want to follow through with your proposed action? Your given task is to protect Nuitan, and in your plan Nur would be the only one actually doing that. And what do the other questers say about this? The two boys ventured to the countryside outside Eubric Freeport. The party was unsure what course of action they should take, but now they at least knew where Lyren was taking Nuitan: to the infamous Suicide Cliffs at the south edge of the eastern peninsula of Uland. In an hour, Nuitan and Lyren reached the edge of the great Eubric Forest. There were many dangers lurking in the woods, so the boys decided to follow the Brobric road for the time being.

Umm, the description of the item in the Marketplace is different... "Sticky Gloves – Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues."

Results of Round Six of the Apple Orchard Battle: Tesni (Cysgodion) vs. Dryad - Shield/Shield (War Cry - Tesni & Alexis: encouraged) >Alexis (Darkness) vs. Dryad - Damage (Alexis: (11 health+3 SP)-(16/2=8 dmg)=6 health) >Alexis (Darkness) vs. Dryad - Spell Aim (Dryad: 130 health-(10x4=40 dmg)=90 health; Alexis: -1 ether) Tesni lets out a War Cry that encouraged her and Alexis. The Dryad attacks Alexis again, dealing 5 damage. Alexis carefully aims her dark spell at the Dryad, causing 40 damage. One enemy still remains. Enemies: Dryad Type: Humanoid/Plant Level: 16 Health: 90/242 Special: Poison Ivy – Causes the bound- and poisoned-effects to the target. Drops: Remedy, Venom Party: Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) 22 years old female human Berserker ***Party Leader*** Level 23 2/3 *Jinxed* *Encouraged* Power: 41 81 (23+14+3+1) Defence: 11 (5+2+4) Health: 38/43 (41+2) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 605 Equipment: Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental longsword), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, +2 max health) Inventory: Mellt (WP:10, lightning- and ice-elemental hammer), Cysgodion (WP: 11, darkness-elemental greatsword), Spiked Club (WP:8), Cryfder (WP:6), Wooden Club (WP:2), Old Boot (WP:1, ranged, retrievable), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 4 Venoms, Nostrum, Minimizing Dust, Chain, 2 Bones Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) 19 Year Old Female Elf Evoker Level 20 2/3 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* *Encouraged* Power: 30 60 (20+10) (23 46 for Flute (20+3)) Defense: 3 Health: 6/28 (6+19+3) Ether: 16/21 (20+1) Gold: 92 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), 2 Meads, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby) Jess Islanti (Sisco) 74 year old female Elf Assassin Level 19 *Immune to Weakened* *Hastened* *Knocked Out* Power: 37 (19+14+2+2) Defense: 0 Health: 0/31 (7+18+5+1) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 57 Equipment: Blohdhurm (WP: 14, fire-elemental, permanently poisoned), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, immune to the weakened-effect) Inventory: Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), Sword of the Vampir (WP: 17, user is jinxed), 4 Grand Potions, Remedy, Mead, 2 Venoms Results of Round Seven of the Apple Orchard Battle: Tesni (Cysgodion) vs. Dryad - Damage/Special Damage (Poison Ivy - Tesni: poisoned, bound) >Alexis (Darkness) vs. Dryad - Shield (Summon - Skorpios appears) >Alexis (Darkness) vs. Dryad - Great Spell (Dryad: 90 health-(40x4=160 dmg)=0 health; Alexis: -1 ether) The Dryad whips her poison ivy at Tesni, binding her feet and poisoning her. Alexis summons Skorpios by her side, and then flings a powerful spell of darkness at the Dryad. The super-effective spell disintegrates the last foe. Tesni suffers a loss of health before the poison vanishes, along with the jinxed status. Skorpios disappears. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Tesni and Alexis gain one third of a level, and they both level up. The whole party gets 1 Glory Point each. The enemies drop a Smoke Bomb, a Potion, a Nostrum, a Remedy and three Venoms. Party: Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) 22 years old female human Berserker ***Party Leader*** Level 24 *Natural Respite* Power: 42 (24+14+3+1) Defence: 11 (5+2+4) Health: 44/44 (8+23+10+2+1) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 605 GP: 1 Equipment: Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental longsword), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, +2 max health) Inventory: Mellt (WP:10, lightning- and ice-elemental hammer), Cysgodion (WP: 11, darkness-elemental greatsword), Spiked Club (WP:8), Cryfder (WP:6), Wooden Club (WP:2), Old Boot (WP:1, ranged, retrievable), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 4 Venoms, Nostrum, Minimizing Dust, Chain, 2 Bones Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) 19 Year Old Female Elf Evoker Level 21 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 31 (21+10) (24 for Flute (21+3)) Defense: 3 Health: 7/29 (6+20+3) Ether: 16/22 (21+1) Gold: 92 GP: 1 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), 2 Meads, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby) Jess Islanti (Sisco) 74 year old female Elf Assassin Level 19 *Immune to Weakened* Power: 37 (19+14+2+2) Defense: 0 Health: 1/31 (7+18+5+1) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 57 GP: 1 Equipment: Blohdhurm (WP: 14, fire-elemental, permanently poisoned), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, immune to the weakened-effect) Inventory: Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), Sword of the Vampir (WP: 17, user is jinxed), 4 Grand Potions, Remedy, Mead, 2 Venoms Party Leader, please divide the spoils of the battle: Smoke Bomb – Allows the party to escape the battle. Potion – Restores 10 health to the target. 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. Remedy – Removes all negative effects from the target. 3x Venom – Use on a weapon to make it cause a poisoned-effect on any enemy it hits for the duration of one battle. A poisoned enemy loses 1 health each turn. Where will the party head next?

Of course it applies to all stealing skills. In your case, you'll get 50% more gold from both "Ravage" and "Steal". I'm not aware that there would be any other means of stealing...

Great analyses, CMP! You actually got the idea behind both families spot on correct. I just love when people pay attention to my little stories.

Results of Round Five of the Apple Orchard Battle: Tesni vs. Dryad - Defended Counter (Tesni: (43 health+11 SP)-16 dmg=38 health; Dryad: 172 health-(11x2=22 dmg)=150 health) >Alexis (Darkness) vs. Dryad - Spell Aim (Dryad: 150 health-(10x2=20 dmg)=130 health; Alexis: -1 ether) >Alexis (Fire) vs. Green Viper B - Great Spell (Green Viper B: 21 health-(40x2=80 dmg)=0 health; Alexis: -1 ether) The Dryad assaults Tesni, but she blocks most of the strike, only suffering 5 damage and counters right back with Cysgodion for 22 damage. Alexis aims her dark spell at the Dryad, causing it 20 more damage. Then Alexis blasts the remaining viper away with her great fire spell. Only one enemy remains. Enemies: Dryad Type: Humanoid/Plant Level: 16 Health: 130/242 Special: Poison Ivy – Causes the bound- and poisoned-effects to the target. Drops: Remedy, Venom Party: Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) 22 years old female human Berserker ***Party Leader*** Level 23 2/3 *Jinxed* Power: 41 (23+14+3+1) Defence: 11 (5+2+4) Health: 38/43 (41+2) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 605 Equipment: Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental longsword), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, +2 max health) Inventory: Mellt (WP:10, lightning- and ice-elemental hammer), Cysgodion (WP: 11, darkness-elemental greatsword), Spiked Club (WP:8), Cryfder (WP:6), Wooden Club (WP:2), Old Boot (WP:1, ranged, retrievable), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 4 Venoms, Nostrum, Minimizing Dust, Chain, 2 Bones Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) 19 Year Old Female Elf Evoker Level 20 2/3 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 30 (20+10) (23 for Flute (20+3)) Defense: 3 Health: 11/28 (6+19+3) Ether: 17/21 (20+1) Gold: 92 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), 2 Meads, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby) Jess Islanti (Sisco) 74 year old female Elf Assassin Level 19 *Immune to Weakened* *Hastened* *Knocked Out* Power: 37 (19+14+2+2) Defense: 0 Health: 0/31 (7+18+5+1) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 57 Equipment: Blohdhurm (WP: 14, fire-elemental, permanently poisoned), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, immune to the weakened-effect) Inventory: Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), Sword of the Vampir (WP: 17, user is jinxed), 4 Grand Potions, Remedy, Mead, 2 Venoms Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions. QM Note: Sorry, no auto-round since I'm off to work again. Just state your desired actions and I'll finish the battle once I get back home.

Actually, I was talking about the Mountains of Titaan east of the High Kingdoms. Dwarves can be found almost anywhere, living in small colonies or in huge underground cities.

"From Heroica, you say? That's a relief to hear. I was just robbed two days ago, but that's life in Eubric, as you know. What comes to Young Masters Shadeaux and Hinckwell, trickery is all you can expect from them nowadays. Nuitan used to be such a devoted and bright student, whereas the Hinckwell boy is only at the Academy because his parents forced him. He does not care about education, and much to my chagrin, he is dragging Nuitan Shadeaux down with him. Some might argue that pranks and adventures belong to the life of teenage boys, but I beg to differ. I wouldn't be at the position I am today if I had slacked off all day long. No, education is the most noble road to success! I just had a stern talking to Young Master Shadeaux, and he promised to correct his ways. I have high hopes for that young man, with his intelligence he could very well be my follower one day. Is there anymore questions I can answer to help you?"

Results of Round Four of the Apple Orchard Battle: Tesni vs. Cheshire Cat - Furious Hit/Shield (Cheshire Cat: 79 health-(41x2=82 dmg=0 health) Jess vs. Green Viper B - Damage (Jess: 21 health-5 dmg=16 health) Jess vs. Dryad - Damage (Jess: 16 health-16 damage=0 health) >Alexis (Darkness) vs. Dryad - Damage (Alexis: (21 health+3 SP)-(16/2=8 dmg)=16 health) >Alexis (Darkness) vs. Dryad - Damage (Alexis: (16 health+3 SP)-(16/2=8 dmg)=11 health) The unlucky Tesni defeats the grinning Cheshire Cat with one last swing of the luminous Dryw ar Zoot. Her team mates suffer a streak of worse luck, however. Jess is knocked out by consecutive hits by the Green Viper and the Dryad, and then the Dryad deals a total of 10 damage to Alexis by striking her twice. Two enemies remain against two heroes. Enemies: Dryad Type: Humanoid/Plant Level: 16 Health: 172/242 Special: Poison Ivy – Causes the bound- and poisoned-effects to the target. Drops: Remedy, Venom Green Viper B Type: Vermin Level: 6 Health: 21/41 Special: Poisonous Bite – Causes poisoned-effect to the target. Drops: Venom Party: Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) 22 years old female human Berserker ***Party Leader*** Level 23 2/3 *Jinxed* Power: 41 (23+14+3+1) Defence: 11 (5+2+4) Health: 43/43 (41+2) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 605 Equipment: Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental longsword), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, +2 max health) Inventory: Mellt (WP:10, lightning- and ice-elemental hammer), Cysgodion (WP: 11, darkness-elemental greatsword), Spiked Club (WP:8), Cryfder (WP:6), Wooden Club (WP:2), Old Boot (WP:1, ranged, retrievable), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 4 Venoms, Nostrum, Minimizing Dust, Chain, 2 Bones Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) 19 Year Old Female Elf Evoker Level 20 2/3 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 30 (20+10) (23 for Flute (20+3)) Defense: 3 Health: 11/28 (6+19+3) Ether: 19/21 (20+1) Gold: 92 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), 2 Meads, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby) Jess Islanti (Sisco) 74 year old female Elf Assassin Level 19 *Immune to Weakened* *Hastened* *Knocked Out* Power: 37 (19+14+2+2) Defense: 0 Health: 0/31 (7+18+5+1) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 57 Equipment: Blohdhurm (WP: 14, fire-elemental, permanently poisoned), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, immune to the weakened-effect) Inventory: Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), Sword of the Vampir (WP: 17, user is jinxed), 4 Grand Potions, Remedy, Mead, 2 Venoms Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

The party decides to split up. Nur spends on ether to conjure an enchanted rock that will lead Sylph and Dak to him as he and Johon follow Nuitan. As the provost of the Academy of Enlightenment walks past them, Sylph and Dak step into his way. "Uh, good morning, gentlemen... Listen, I don't have my purse with me, so please take your business somewhere else." How will Sylph and Dak reply? Party A: Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) unknown age, unknown race Druid ***Party Leader*** Level 15 Power: 22 (15+7) Defense: 0 Health: 30/30 (9+14+7) Ether: 20/20 (5+14+1) Gold: 50 Equipment: Mockthril Rod (WP:7) Inventory: Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, 2 Tonics, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 8 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth Dak Shadeaux (Darth Nihilus) 35 years old half-elven, half-Mopag Black Knight Level 15 *Immune to Badly Poisoned and Fragile* Power: 25 (15+10) (20 for ranged attacks (15+5)) Defense: 12 (7+5) Health: 30/30 (7+14+9) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 3 Equipment: Black Sword (WP:10, lightning-elemental), Fauxthril Shield (SP:7), Trendy Handbag (protects wearer from whatever bad effect was last inflicted to someone else in a battle), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect) Inventory: Throwing Knife (WP:5), Twin Longswords (WP:3), 5 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Elixir, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 3 Meads, 2 Venoms, Nostrum, Mythril Shard, Bedroll, Shovel, Aquamarine Meanwhile, Nur and Johon stay hot on Nuitan's tracks. His sister was right, the boy is surprisingly fast, but luckily he slows down after a few blocks. He heads north-east until he comes to the wall encircling Eubric. At the gate there, a young man with blue hair is waiting for him. "Yo, Nute! What took ya so long? You didn't get caught, did ya?" "Nah, just ran into Squarehead along the way. He was going to tell father about the two of us, but I talked him out of it." "'Atta boy! Let's go already, we've got to reach the Suicide Cliffs before sundown. Oh man, you'll be totally flabbersmacked!" The two boys walked through the wide open gate, chatting and laughing. Nuitan seemed like a totally different person when he was with Lyren, even forgetting his stutter. Nuitan and Lyren walk slowly along the Brobric Road, but if they wait too long, Johon and Nur will lose sight of them. What will they do? Party B: Johon (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Raider Level 17 *Natural Respite* Power: 25 (17+8) Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 (8+16+1+7) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 186 Equipment: Sword of Decay (WP:8; once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns; the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes; suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians), Helmet (+1 max health), Dog Statuette (SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.) Inventory: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Healing Staff (WP:5, Healing effect; lent to Arthur G Regulus- usable by mages and clerics), Focal Staff (WP:5; focus fire: roll a 3 for 5 ether; suitable for clerics and mages), Aquamarine, 3 Potions, 2 Venoms, Ice Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, 2 Pick-axes, Magnifying Glass, Magic Compass En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs) 30 year old male human Battle Mage Level 18 *Lucky* *Natural Respite* *Immune to Fragile, Sealed and Blinded* Power: 30 (18+12) Defense: 5 Health: 27/27 (5+17+5) Ether: 22/23 (5+17+1) Gold: 288 Equipment: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects), Loaded Die (Lucky effect), Inventory: En & Sabah & Nur (Shurikens 3/3, WP: 5), Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), Helmet (+1 HP), Traveler's Cloak (SP: 1), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Luck, 3 Potions, 2 Grand Tonics, 3 Phoenix Essences, Remedy, 4 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Venom, 2 Deadly Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Garnet Lamp of Summoning

QM Note: damn all these mistakes I'm making! Feel free to notify me if something doesn't look right. Results of Round Three of the Apple Orchard Battle: Tesni vs. Cheshire Cat - Special Damage/Shield (Big Grin - nothing happens) Jess vs. Green Viper B - Damage (Jess: 26 health-5 dmg=21 health) Jess vs. Dryad - Shield (Gold Reaper - Bugbear Healer: sudden death; Jess: 9+7+13+16+6=51 gold) >Alexis (Darkness) vs. Dryad - Damage (Alexis: (26 health+3 SP)-(16/2=8 dmg)=21 health) >Alexis (Ice) vs. Bugbear Archer - Great Spell (Bugbear Archer: 67 health-(40x2=80 dmg)=0 health; Alexis: -1 ether) The Cheshire Cat tries it's big grin at Tesni again, with no effect. The remaining viper bites Jess again for 5 damage. Jess then counters with Gold Reaper, managing to kill the Bugbear Healer and reap a total of 51 gold. The dryad lashes its sharp vine at Alexis, dealing a greatly decreased amount of 5 damage. Alexis slams a great spell of ice at the Bugbear Archer, taking it out. Three enemies remain. Enemies: Cheshire Cat Type: Beast/Demon Level: 13 Health: 79/131 Special: Big Grin – Causes the jinxed-effect to the target. Drops: Nostrum Dryad Type: Humanoid/Plant Level: 16 Health: 172/242 Special: Poison Ivy – Causes the bound- and poisoned-effects to the target. Drops: Remedy, Venom Green Viper B Type: Vermin Level: 6 Health: 21/41 Special: Poisonous Bite – Causes poisoned-effect to the target. Drops: Venom Party: Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) 22 years old female human Berserker ***Party Leader*** Level 23 2/3 *Jinxed* Power: 41 (23+14+3+1) Defence: 11 (5+2+4) Health: 43/43 (41+2) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 605 Equipment: Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental longsword), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, +2 max health) Inventory: Mellt (WP:10, lightning- and ice-elemental hammer), Cysgodion (WP: 11, darkness-elemental greatsword), Spiked Club (WP:8), Cryfder (WP:6), Wooden Club (WP:2), Old Boot (WP:1, ranged, retrievable), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 4 Venoms, Nostrum, Minimizing Dust, Chain, 2 Bones Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) 19 Year Old Female Elf Evoker Level 20 2/3 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 30 (20+10) (23 for Flute (20+3)) Defense: 3 Health: 21/28 (6+19+3) Ether: 19/21 (20+1) Gold: 92 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), 2 Meads, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby) Jess Islanti (Sisco) 74 year old female Elf Assassin Level 19 *Immune to Weakened* *Hastened* Power: 37 (19+14+2+2) Defense: 0 Health: 21/31 (7+18+5+1) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 57 Equipment: Blohdhurm (WP: 14, fire-elemental, permanently poisoned), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, immune to the weakened-effect) Inventory: Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), Sword of the Vampir (WP: 17, user is jinxed), 4 Grand Potions, Remedy, Mead, 2 Venoms Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

1. In the bottles were captured souls that Zed Ziegfried was feeding Abraxas. The souls were released by the Ziegfrieds. 2. Zelda fully recovered at the end of Quest#14, and the Ziegfried plotline is all about fighting the demon. I just have to run many plotlines at the same time, so it'll have to wait for its turn. But boy, will the story finale be a fun one! The entire High Kingdoms were not destroyed, just the Kingdom of Ennon. The other kingdoms are prospering, although there's some skirmishes between them. There's also the Low Kingdoms to the south of them, but they are poorer, having suffered from the Orcish Invasion more during the past.

Results of Round Two of the Apple Orchard Battle: Tesni vs. Cheshire Cat - Special Damage (Big Grin - Tesni: jinxed) >Alexis (Darkness) vs. Dryad - Shield (Summon - Skorpios appears) >Alexis (Ice) vs. Bugbear Archer - Shield (Summon Burst of Darkness - Bugbear Archer: 87 health-20 dmg=67 health; Bugbear Healer: 96 health-20 dmg=76 health; Cheshire Cat: 0 dmg; Dryad: 212 health-(20x2 dmg)=172 health; Green Viper A&B: 41 health-20 dmg=21 health) Jess vs. Green Viper A - Lethal Hit (Green Viper A: sudden death) Jess vs. Green Viper B - Damage (Jess: 31 health-5 dmg=26 health) Bugbear Healer - Free Hit vs. Tesni (Tesni: (43 health+11 SP)-9 dmg=43 health) Tesni is affected by the Cheshire Cat's Big Grin, which makes her feel unlucky. Alexis summons the dark Skorpios, and then immediately bursts it, showering the enemies with darkness. The Cheshire Cat is unaffected while the half-humanoid Dryad suffers 40 damage. The other enemies take 20 damage. Jess kills the first Green Viper with her assassin powers, but the other bites her instead, causing 5 damage. The Bugbear Healer tries to attack Tesni, but cannot harm her. Five out of the six enemies are still standing. Enemies: Bugbear Archer Type: Beast Level: 9 Health: 67/87 Special: Hail of Arrows – Causes 9 damage to all opponents, regardless of row. Drops: Smoke Bomb Bugbear Healer Type: Beast Level: 7 Health: 76/96 Special: Bear Hug – restores 30 health to self and all allies. Drops: Potion Cheshire Cat Type: Beast/Demon Level: 13 Health: 79/131 Special: Big Grin – Causes the jinxed-effect to the target. Drops: Nostrum Dryad Type: Humanoid/Plant Level: 16 Health: 172/242 Special: Poison Ivy – Causes the bound- and poisoned-effects to the target. Drops: Remedy, Venom Green Viper B Type: Vermin Level: 6 Health: 21/41 Special: Poisonous Bite – Causes poisoned-effect to the target. Drops: Venom Party: Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) 22 years old female human Berserker ***Party Leader*** Level 23 2/3 *Jinxed* Power: 41 (23+14+3+1) Defence: 11 (5+2+4) Health: 43/43 (41+2) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 605 Equipment: Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental longsword), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, +2 max health) Inventory: Mellt (WP:10, lightning- and ice-elemental hammer), Cysgodion (WP: 11, darkness-elemental greatsword), Spiked Club (WP:8), Cryfder (WP:6), Wooden Club (WP:2), Old Boot (WP:1, ranged, retrievable), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 4 Venoms, Nostrum, Minimizing Dust, Chain, 2 Bones Alexis Fenral (Played by Masked Builder) 19 Year Old Female Elf Evoker Level 20 2/3 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 30 (20+10) (23 for Flute (20+3)) Defense: 3 Health: 26/28 (6+19+3) Ether: 20/21 (20+1) Gold: 92 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), 2 Meads, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby) Jess Islanti (Sisco) 74 year old female Elf Assassin Level 19 *Immune to Weakened* *Hastened* Power: 37 (19+14+2+2) Defense: 0 Health: 26/31 (7+18+5+1) Ether: 0/0 Gold: 6 Equipment: Blohdhurm (WP: 14, fire-elemental, permanently poisoned), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, immune to the weakened-effect) Inventory: Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), Sword of the Vampir (WP: 17, user is jinxed), 4 Grand Potions, Remedy, Mead, 2 Venoms Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your actions.

~A new quest has been posted on the Quest Board (#46 by Endgame)!~

Apologies to my questers, life is in the way of this game again. I'll try to update both quests tonight, so please be patient. Now I gotta run to work.

I'm not sure about the stats, yet, but the same pool of enemies for sure, although in a different formation (another party might face just a Cheshire Cat and Four Green Vipers at the Apple Orchard, for example). Currently I have about 100 different monsters planned for the Fields in total (some of them familiar from my earlier quests), so there's plenty of variety.