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Results of Round Five of the Automaton Battle: >Ad-Hoh uses a Potion on himself Eric vs. Automaton Beta - Special Damage Christopher vs. Automaton Delta - Damage >Erdathcath uses an Ice Bomb >Hybros (Shuriken of Mercutio) vs. Automaton Gamma - Critical Hit >Maurice uses Scroll of Sleep on Automaton Alpha The battle is long and arduous. Ad-Hoh takes this chance to rest by consuming a potion that restores 10 health to him. Automaton Beta uses Tri-Dazer on Eric again, bringing his health and power even lower. Christopher gets attacked by Automaton Delta for 16 damage. Erdathcath throws an Ice Bomb that deals 5 damage to all of the automatons. Hybros throws his Shuriken of Mercutio at Automaton Gamma and gets a critical hit that causes 17 damage. Maurice puts Automaton Alpha to sleep again. All enemies still remain. Enemies: Tritech Automaton Alpha *asleep* Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 65/100 Special: Tri-Dazer - Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Beta Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 26/100 Special: Tri-Dazer - Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Gamma Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 16/100 Special: Tri-Dazer - Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Delta Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 3/100 Special: Tri-Dazer - Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Party: Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) Level 13 Mage *resistant to magic* Power: 18 Health: 17/17 Ether: 10/17 Gold: 10 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance, Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire) 3 Potions, 3 Tonics, Mead, 2 Rums, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Banana Sir Christopher Daggerfall (Fred Fred Burger) Level 12 Knight Power: 20 15 Defence: 4 Health: 4/21 Gold: 19 Inventory: Great Sword (WP:7), Mockthril Shield (WP:4), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Erdathcath Madilinas (played by The_Customizer) Level 12 Ranger Power: 17 12 Health: 13/18 Gold: 92 Inventory: Longbow (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Potion, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, 3 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, Water Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Greasy Sausage Eric (played by Khorne) *Party Leader* Level 15 Barbarian Power: 23 13 (20 10 for dual strike) Health: 12/23 Gold: 8 Inventory: Godricsleif (WP:8, ice-elemental), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:5, dual strike), Potion, Mead, 3 Rums, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Hybros (played by JimButcher) Level 12½ Rogue Power: 22 17 (17 12 for ranged weapons) Health: 15/20 Gold: 270 Inventory: Zoot's Reaper (WP:10), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5), Throwing Knife (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Maurice Ratibor (played by Etzel) Level 11½ Cleric *lucky* Power: 15 Health: 20/20 Ether: 5/15 Gold: 32 Inventory: Diamond Mace (WP:4, light-elemental), Helmet (+1 max. health), Scroll of Sleep, 2 Potions, 3 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Mead, Nostrum, Rum, Lightning Bomb, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Party Leader, choose the order of action. All of you, choose your targets and the row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone have acted.

We've discussed about this before, and I don't think a gambling topic is a good idea at this point. If you have a more detailed concept you'd like to suggest, I'm willing to listen, though.

~A new quest has been posted on the Quest Board (#24 by Capt.JohnPaul)!~

My what a pickle we're in! We've lost some and gained some, but at this stage we seem to be very close to victory over the cultists. Let's see how today goes... Could Sheila really be the last remaining cultist?

~A new quest has been posted on the Quest Board (#23 by Scubacarrot)! Scheherazade has a new rumour to share!~

CallMePie is right, the green tentacle pieces come from the City of Atlantis set (which really is a wonderful set well worth the price for any fantasy fan). No, none of the effects stack. You cannot be affected by the same effect (whether negative or positive) that you're already inflicted with. That's the simplest solution.

The party promises to do their best to get rid of the wyvern, since it coincides with their own goals. "I would be most thankful! Listen, navigating Kalakita might be somewhat perplexing, but it might help you if you know that the paths that run across the swamp form a flowery shape, with us standing on the edge of one "petal" and Danab's Fountain being located on the "petal" opposite to us. Do not ask me where Baba's hut is, though. It moves so it can be anywhere within the bog. Good luck, and mind the man-eating flora!" Bidding goodbye to the Cobra Priest, the party enters the Kalakita Bog. They come to a pathway that curves both to the left and the right. Which way will the party proceed to?

"Huh? I don't think the Ziegfrieds want to see Atticus ever again, that's why they sealed him on this island. Mind you that he has not escaped yet. Now what would the wizarding family think if we brought him to them and just say 'Look who we bumped into!' I don't believe they would be exactly thrilled..."

OoC: Sorry guys, the die is not on your side at the moment... Results of Round Four of the Automaton Battle: >Ad-Hoh (Wood) vs. Automaton Gamma - Damage Eric (Twin Axe) vs. Automaton Beta - Special Damage Christopher vs. Automaton Delta - Special Damage >Erdathcath vs. Automaton Beta - Hit Hybros (Throwing Knife) vs. Automaton Gamma - Special Damage Maurice vs. Automaton Delta - Damage/Miss The battle takes a turn for the worse as the effects of Christopher's Sentinel wear out. Tritech Automaton Gamma attacks Ad-Hoh for 10 damage. Eric gets zapped by Automaton Beta's Tri-Dazer, losing 5 health and 5 power. Christopher is also hit by a Tri-Dazer, but due to his shield he only takes 1 damage but loses 5 power as well. Erdathcath manages to get a shot at Automaton Beta, hitting it for the reduced 12 damage. Automaton Gamma uses Tri-Dazer on Hybros who also loses 5 power and suffers 5 damage. Maurice misses his attack, despite being under the influence of the nostrum. Automaton Alpha wakes up and rejoins the battle in the next round. All four enemies still remain. Enemies: Tritech Automaton Alpha Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 70/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Beta Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 31/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Gamma Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 38/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Delta Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 8/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Party: Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) Level 13 Mage *resistant to magic* Power: 18 Health: 7/17 Ether: 10/17 Gold: 10 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance, Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire) 4 Potions, 3 Tonics, Mead, 2 Rums, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Banana Sir Christopher Daggerfall (Fred Fred Burger) Level 12 Knight Power: 20 15 Defence: 4 Health: 20/21 Gold: 19 Inventory: Great Sword (WP:7), Mockthril Shield (WP:4), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Erdathcath Madilinas (played by The_Customizer) Level 12 Ranger Power: 17 12 Health: 13/18 Gold: 92 Inventory: Longbow (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Potion, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, 3 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, Water Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Greasy Sausage Eric (played by Khorne) *Party Leader* Level 15 Barbarian Power: 23 18 (20 15 for dual strike) Health: 17/23 Gold: 8 Inventory: Godricsleif (WP:8, ice-elemental), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:5, dual strike), Potion, Mead, 3 Rums, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Hybros (played by JimButcher) Level 12½ Rogue Power: 22 17 (17 12 for ranged weapons) Health: 15/20 Gold: 270 Inventory: Zoot's Reaper (WP:10), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5), Throwing Knife (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Maurice Ratibor (played by Etzel) Level 11½ Cleric *lucky* Power: 15 Health: 20/20 Ether: 6/15 Gold: 32 Inventory: Diamond Mace (WP:4, light-elemental), Helmet (+1 max. health), Scroll of Sleep, 2 Potions, 3 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Mead, Nostrum, Rum, Lightning Bomb, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Party Leader, choose the order of action. All of you, choose your targets and the row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone have acted.

"That is unfortunate indeed. I was already looking forward to it. But yes, you can find the witch Baba in these swamps if you are cunning enough. As you have probably heard, her house is elusive to say the least. As for me, I'm stuck here because the foul wyvern still has not left the spring on the southern end of the bog. I'd pay heftily if someone could remove that pest so I can return home to Kalma Badlands..."

OoC: Sorry for the delay, been busy busy busy and I have an equally busy weekend ahead. The heroes quietly sneak out of the menagerie, leaving the bones of the now hornless unicorn to be discovered upon the opening of the park. The party heads out of the city through the south gate, and as the sun appears on the horizon they reach the lush, vibrant and stinking bog of Kalakita. ~FOURTH DAY IN SALMANDA~ At the edge of the dense march they are greeted by a vaguely familiar figure. "So we meet again!", the man with the serpent staff says. "Did you ever find that Golden Scorpion Venom we discussed about? I got my businesses in Salmanda done and I now have my purse full of gold ready to be exchanged. Didn't we agree on 1000 gold?" What will the party reply?

Ellaria hesitates about her companions' eagerness to fight the wizard. "I just hope we can locate our ship if we take down Atticus... I wouldn't want to be stuck here on this island for the rest of my life, after all."

I noticed that too, and already removed his character from the gallery.

Results of Round Three of the Automaton Battle: >Ad-Hoh (Wood) vs. Automaton Gamma - Miss Eric (Twin Axe) vs. Automaton Beta - Damage Christopher vs. Automaton Delta - Hit >Erdathcath vs. Automaton Beta - Damage Hybros vs. Automaton Gamma - Critical Hit Maurice (lucky) vs. Automaton Delta - Miss/Damage The party is protected by Christopher's Sentinel during this round. This prevents Automaton Beta from hurting both Eric and Erdathcath. Ad-Hoh's spell misses the target, but Christopher scores a hit against Automaton Delta, dealing 20 damage. Hybros sees this and raises the bet by damaging Automaton Gamma for 32 points of health. Tritech Automaton Alpha will sleep for the next turn unless it is attacked. All four enemies are still in fighting condition. Enemies: Tritech Automaton Alpha *asleep* Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 70/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Beta Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 43/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Gamma Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 38/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Delta Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 8/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Party: Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) Level 13 Mage *resistant to magic* Power: 18 Health: 17/17 Ether: 10/17 Gold: 10 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance, Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire) 4 Potions, 3 Tonics, Mead, 2 Rums, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Banana Sir Christopher Daggerfall (Fred Fred Burger) Level 12 Knight Power: 20 Defence: 4 Health: 21/21 Gold: 19 Inventory: Great Sword (WP:7), Mockthril Shield (WP:4), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Erdathcath Madilinas (played by The_Customizer) Level 12 Ranger Power: 17 12 Health: 13/18 Gold: 92 Inventory: Longbow (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Potion, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, 3 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, Water Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Greasy Sausage Eric (played by Khorne) *Party Leader* Level 15 Barbarian Power: 23 (20 for dual strike) Health: 22/23 Gold: 8 Inventory: Godricsleif (WP:8, ice-elemental), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:5, dual strike), Potion, Mead, 3 Rums, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Hybros (played by JimButcher) Level 12½ Rogue Power: 22 (17 for ranged weapons) Health: 20/20 Gold: 270 Inventory: Zoot's Reaper (WP:10), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5), Throwing Knife (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Maurice Ratibor (played by Etzel) Level 11½ Cleric *lucky* Power: 15 Health: 20/20 Ether: 6/15 Gold: 32 Inventory: Diamond Mace (WP:4, light-elemental), Helmet (+1 max. health), Scroll of Sleep, 2 Potions, 3 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Mead, Nostrum, Rum, Lightning Bomb, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Party Leader, choose the order of action. All of you, choose your targets and the row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone have acted.

Ellaria listens to the old mage's story. "What exactly do you intend to do if you get back to Eubric, Atticus? You know better than any of us how influential and powerful your family is. You cannot think you can single-handedly defy the Ziegfrieds, can you? They will only lock you away again, and probably to a place where you cannot escape, I'd imagine. Wouldn't you rather just leave Eubric and your family be and search for a new life elsewhere? This world is a vast place, as you know..." Ellaria hoped her talk would make the wizard reconsider his terms.

That's right, I used my l33t photoshopping skillz. And I don't think it's that genius of an idea, it was my first thought when I saw the Lady Liberty preliminary picture: "that would make a fine head for a young female orc".

Thanks! She was just something I whipped up quickly in the spur of the moment, I did not plan for it. But if you're jealous, Zepher, I can make a picture of Barty as well.

Well, I never expected to hear that sort of a reason in this day and age, but if that's your belief then the others just have to respect that. I just want to make a claimer that no magic spells or pagan rituals were used in the creation of this game.

As the orcish knight wandered in the Training Room, one of the armors used in the training started to follow him surreptitiously. Cronk drew his sword and points it to the armor. The moving armor then lifted the vizor up to reveal the smirking face of The Copper Fox. "Ah, Sir Cronk, I've heard a lot about you. Nothing bad, I promise. You've shown your worthiness as a champion of Heroica, so your wish shall be fulfilled. Let us train you to become a noble Paladin!" The orc was determined and focused, and in no time he had mastered the arts of protection and healing. Feeling the light of Ennoc fill his soul, Cronk suddenly sensed a presence behind him. He turned around and was nearly blinded by the sight. It was an angel, no doubt, bright as the sun and beautiful as the day, hovering in midair and holding a golden sword. And just like her protégé, she was greenskinned as well. "The followers of Ennoc may err from the path of righteousness", Cronk's angel announced. "But Ennoc is the truth. The Light that Reveals All does not discriminate mortal souls based on the color of their skin nor the deeds of their forebearers. If you serve the Light with truth in your heart, Cronk" - and the way the angel said his name roused desire and adoration within the orc - "the Light will always show you the truth from a lie. Your faith in truth is strong, and for that, I am strong. Together, we are indomitable." The angel then disappeared in a bright flash, leaving Cronk's eyes teary and bedazzled. The Copper Fox tapped him to the shoulder. "I think you made the right choice, my friend. Rarely have I seen such a potent guardian angel. Go now and make her proud."

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not going to stop you from leaving the game, but you do realize that this game does not require constant and on-going participation, don't you? If you don't feel like questing at the moment, you can take as long a break as you like, but if you throw your character away you can't come back to pick up where you left off even if you change your mind. So before you do any drastic decisions you should consider twice.

William is right, I have been verified as a virgin, so I'm going to go with the people I've come to trust. Vote: Nicholas Hoare (Fugazi)

You betcha! I think you'll be seeing it as an acquirable item in a later quest...

OoC: Yes, all enemies that are not targetted (even if they do get damaged) will get a Free Hit. Results of Round Two of the Automaton Battle: >Ad-Hoh (Wood) vs. Automaton Gamma - Miss Christopher vs. Automaton Beta - Shield (Sentinel) >Maurice heals Eric - Shield (Miracle) Eric vs. Automaton Beta - Miss >Erdathcath vs. Automaton Beta - Special Damage Hybros vs. Automaton Delta - Shield (Mug) The battle continues with one of the automatons enchanted to slumber. Ad-Hoh tries to summon up wood-elemental magic, but fails. Christopher takes upon the Sentinel-stance, protecting the party from damage for the next round. The Light that Reveals Everything blesses Maurice with a miracle that restores up to 19 health to the party. Eric's mighty swing misses, and Automaton Beta gets a chance to use Tri-Dazer on Erdathcath, causing 5 damage and temporarily reducing her power by 5. Hybros mugs the fourth Automaton for 42 damage while gaining 42 gold. Automaton Alpha sleeps for another two rounds unless woken up by an attack. The battle continues with all four enemies still standing. Enemies: Tritech Automaton Alpha *asleep* Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 70/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Beta Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 43/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Gamma Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 70/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Tritech Automaton Delta Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 28/100 Special: Tri-Dazer – Removes 5 health, 5 ether and 5 power from the target regardless of row. Lost power will be restored after the battle. Drops: Ether Core (Restores ether completely when consumed.) Party: Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) Level 13 Mage *resistant to magic* Power: 18 Health: 17/17 Ether: 10/17 Gold: 10 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance, Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire) 4 Potions, 3 Tonics, Mead, 2 Rums, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Banana Sir Christopher Daggerfall (Fred Fred Burger) Level 12 Knight *Sentinel* Power: 20 Defence: 4 Health: 21/21 Gold: 19 Inventory: Great Sword (WP:7), Mockthril Shield (WP:4), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Erdathcath Madilinas (played by The_Customizer) Level 12 Ranger Power: 17 12 Health: 13/18 Gold: 92 Inventory: Longbow (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Potion, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, 3 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, Water Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Greasy Sausage Eric (played by Khorne) *Party Leader* Level 15 Barbarian Power: 23 (20 for dual strike) Health: 22/23 Gold: 8 Inventory: Godricsleif (WP:8, ice-elemental), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:5, dual strike), Potion, Mead, 3 Rums, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Hybros (played by JimButcher) Level 12½ Rogue Power: 22 (17 for ranged weapons) Health: 20/20 Gold: 270 Inventory: Zoot's Reaper (WP:10), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5), Throwing Knife (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Maurice Ratibor (played by Etzel) Level 11½ Cleric *lucky* Power: 15 Health: 20/20 Ether: 6/15 Gold: 32 Inventory: Diamond Mace (WP:4, light-elemental), Helmet (+1 max. health), Scroll of Sleep, 2 Potions, 3 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Mead, Nostrum, Rum, Lightning Bomb, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Party Leader, choose the order of action. All of you, choose your targets and the row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone have acted.

Results of Round Four of the Undead Unicorn Battle: >Cinna (Darkness) vs. Undead Unicorn - Shield (Magic Burst of Darkness) >Thothwick uses Fire Bomb Thormanil vs. Undead Unicorn - Extra Critical Hit >Bartholomew does nothing >Hoptet nurtures Undead Unicorn - Nurture More Cinna lets her inate magic of darkness burst over and damage the undead unicorn for 19 points of health. Thothwick's last Fire Bomb deals additional 5 damage to the creature. Thormanil's ferocious attack finally connects, and he causes 33 damage. Bartholomew sits out. Hoptet uses his healing power to inversely take 23 health from the unicorn. The enemy is weak so the battle will be played automatically from here on out. Enemy: Undead Unicorn Type: Beast, Undead Level: 18 Health: 14/163 Special I: Unhealing Horn – Restores up to 50 health to self. Used only at reduced health. Special II: Heartpiercing Charge – Instantly knocks out the target. Used only at full health. Drops: nothing Party: Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 16½ Ranger *scary* Power: 21 Health: 22/22 Gold: 289 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:5), Dread Hat (lower level enemies won't attack directly), Scarab Shield (SP:5, unsuitable), Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 14 Mage Power: 19 Health: 18/18 Ether: 15/18 Gold: 120 Inventory: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 5 Grand Potions, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smelling Salts, Bedroll, Shovel, Gold Ore, Golden Scorpion Venom, Last Wish Powder Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) Level 14½ Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 21/21 Gold: 45 Inventory: Thundering Shadeaux Axes (WP:6, lightning-elemental), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss>Aim), Dull Greataxe (WP:3), Sabre (WP:8, not suitable), 2 Potions, 2 Meads, Pickaxe, Gold Bar Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 10½ Rogue Power: 18 (15 for ranged attacks) Health: 16/16 Gold: 210 Inventory: Sabre (WP:8), Whip Chain (WP:6), Shuriken (WP:5, ranged, retrievable), 2 Venoms, Nostrum, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 17 Druid Power: 20 Health: 24/24 Ether: 11/18 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, unsuitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, unsuitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella Results of Round Five of the Undead Unicorn Battle: >Cinna (Darkness) vs. Undead Unicorn - Miss >Thothwick does nothing Thormanil vs. Undead Unicorn - Hit >Bartholomew does nothing >Hoptet nurtures Undead Unicorn - Nurture More Cinna tries to cast another spell, but fails. Thormanil's thunderous axes finally takes out the undead unicorn. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! All party members gain half of a level. Party: Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 17 Ranger *scary* Power: 22 Health: 23/23 Gold: 289 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:5), Dread Hat (lower level enemies won't attack directly), Scarab Shield (SP:5, unsuitable), Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 14½ Mage Power: 19 Health: 18/18 Ether: 15/18 Gold: 120 Inventory: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 5 Grand Potions, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smelling Salts, Bedroll, Shovel, Gold Ore, Golden Scorpion Venom, Last Wish Powder Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) Level 15 Barbarian Power: 22 Health: 22/22 Gold: 45 Inventory: Thundering Shadeaux Axes (WP:6, lightning-elemental), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss>Aim), Dull Greataxe (WP:3), Sabre (WP:8, not suitable), 2 Potions, 2 Meads, Pickaxe, Gold Bar Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 11 Rogue Power: 19 (16 for ranged attacks) Health: 17/17 Gold: 210 Inventory: Sabre (WP:8), Whip Chain (WP:6), Shuriken (WP:5, ranged, retrievable), 2 Venoms, Nostrum, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 17½ Druid Power: 20 Health: 24/24 Ether: 11/18 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, unsuitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, unsuitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella The skeletal unicorn falls before the watching heroes. Fighting the misfortuned unicorn twice in a row has taken a toll on the party, but in the end they ended up being victorious. In silence Thormanil uses his axe to cut the horn of the once-noble creature, and hands it out to Cinna. Undead Unicorn's Horn - A potent trophy with a twisted nature. The party has now gathered three of the five ingredients needed to restore the Grand Wizardine's soul, as well as the Crystal Chalice where the concoction should be mixed in. They have spent three whole days in Salmanda already. They also still need to find a cure for the stowaway Ziegfried boy before he perishes after two days have passed. Where will the party head next?

Can we at least try to use the nicknames our hosts so graciously bestowed upon us? Referring to people with their screen names kinda kills the immersion, in my opinion... Maybe I'm just too much of a roleplayer, though.