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Welcome, Katie! Looking forward to seeing your character in action. If you want an enormous sword, may I recommend this new piece: I just bought Kai's Blade Cycle and tried the blade on my new Samurai X -fig, and the result was fantastic. I must've missed that. But flirt all you want, Ellaria is easily swooned.

I'm as frustrated at Hans as I'm at the whole camp. We made a mistake in convicting him, of course I admit that, but Hans did not really try to defend himself like a virgin should have. I know I fought with my teeth and claws when I was about to get lynched on Day 2, Hans just seemed not to even bother. It's most important that we virgins play this game of life for the whole team, as we are the most valuable pieces in it. Now what we're hearing about Nicholas's apparent immunity to night actions is worrying. But couldn't he also be a neutral player? I'm also wondering why the cultists did not go after claimed virgins such as myself or Sheila. It might've been that Ophelia was just talking to a wrong person... I know we shouldn't take the pictures as much of a hint, but I can't help to wonder what the blank scroll that was dropped with Ophelia is all about. Are night actions presented by scrolls, perhaps? None of the others have dropped a scroll after being fed to the statue, though... Any theories?

Results of Round Three of the Undead Unicorn Battle: >Hoptet nurtures Undead Unicorn - Shield (Roots of Life) >Cinna (Darkness) vs. Undead Unicorn - Spell >Thothwick uses Fire Bomb Thormanil vs. Undead Unicorn - Miss >Bartholomew does nothing Once again Hoptet calls forth the roots of life in vain. Cinna's spell of darkness hits the undead unicorn for 19 damage. Thothwick throws one of his Fire Bombs that takes away 5 health from the enemy. Thormanil's attack misses again. Bartholomew tries to contact the unicorn with his ranger abilities but it does not respond. The battle continues. Enemy: Undead Unicorn Type: Beast, Undead Level: 18 Health: 94/163 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, Fire Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 17 Druid Power: 20 Health: 24/24 Ether: 12/18 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, unsuitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, unsuitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella 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.

I noticed that too after I posted, but even before that some were missing (I believe at least Tanma's). False alarm, then.

Results of Round Two of the Undead Unicorn Battle: >Hoptet nurtures Undead Unicorn - Shield (Roots of Life) >Cinna uses Grand Potion on the Undead Unicorn >Thothwick uses Lightning Bomb Thormanil vs. Undead Unicorn - Miss >Bartholomew uses Potion on the Undead Unicorn Hoptet summons the roots of life but the heroes are already at full health. Cinna throws her Grand Potion at the Undead Unicorn, causing 25 damage. Thothwick uses his Lightning Bomb to cause 5 more damage to the foe. Thormanil's attack misses. Bartholomew decides to use a potion as well, removing 10 more health from the unicorn. The enemy is still standing strong. Enemy: Undead Unicorn Type: Beast, Undead Level: 18 Health: 118/163 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: 16/18 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, 2 Fire Bombs, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 17 Druid Power: 20 Health: 24/24 Ether: 12/18 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, unsuitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, unsuitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella 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.

NOTE TO PLAYERS! I'm seeing many character profile pictures disappearing lately, so please check yours and re-upload it if necessary. The quickest way to see if your picture is missing is via the gallery in Heroica Hall. Thank you!

Results of Round One of the Automaton Battle: >Hybros uses Lightning Bomb >Ad-Hoh uses Lightning Bomb >Erdathcath uses Lightning Bomb Eric vs. Automaton Delta - Damage Christopher vs. Automaton Beta - Critical Hit >Maurice uses Scroll of Sleep on Automaton Alpha Tritech Automaton Gamma - Free Hit against Hybros At the start of the battle Hybros, Ad-Hoh and Erdathcath all throw their Lightning Bombs at the automatons, all causing a total of 30 damage to each of the metallic men. The fourth automaton attacks Eric for 20 damage. Christopher gets a great hit on Automaton Beta, causing 27 damage to it. Maurice puts the first automaton to sleep at the cost of one ether. The third automaton was not targetted directly so it's free to attack Hybros for 10 damage. All enemies still remain. 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: 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.) Party: Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) Level 13 Mage *resistant to magic* Power: 18 Health: 11/17 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 Health: 18/18 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: 3/23 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: 10/20 Gold: 228 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: 18/20 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.

I'm also considering to buy the whole box, but I'll at least get the gorgeous minifig from Bricklink in any case. I'm not sure what I'd do with the rest of the pieces... Thanks for reviewing the set!

OoC: I know some Final Fantasy-games do it that way, but it does not work in this game. It would be too cheap.

"You're doing great, Alf, I believe we are close to solving the puzzle. I think we must push them one by one in a specific order so that all four gems will move to the other side of this wall. Let's see about the elements, if they'll give us a hint... Water (aquamarine) douses fire (ruby), fire burns wood (emerald), wood drinks water... Now how does the wind-elemental sapphire fit into this pattern? Any ideas?"

OoC: Normal, non-elemental attacks cannot damage an undead enemy, but all elemental attacks and healing can (spells, elemental weapons, bombs, potions etc.). Light-elemental attacks are especially effective. Results of Round One of the Undead Unicorn Battle: >Hoptet nurtures Undead Unicorn - No Healing >Cinna uses Lightning Bomb Thothwick uses Potion on Undead Unicorn Thormanil vs. Undead Unicorn - Special Damage >Bartholomew uses Lightning Bomb The battle against the malformed unicorn begins. Hoptet attempts to use his healing abilities to damage the undead foe, but fails. Cinna throws a Lightning Bomb that does 5 damage to the unicorn. Thothwick throws a potion at the unicorn, and its healing capabilities cause 10 damage. The undead unicorn then uses its unhealing horn to restore itself back to full health. Bartholomew also throws a lightning bomb that takes away 5 health from the unicorn. The enemy is still standing strong. Enemy: Undead Unicorn Type: Beast, Undead Level: 18 Health: 158/163 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), Potion, 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: 16/18 Gold: 120 Inventory: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 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, 2 Fire Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 17 Druid Power: 20 Health: 24/24 Ether: 12/18 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, unsuitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, unsuitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella 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.

Why thank you! I'm really trying my best to offer new and more interesting challenges to the players (even though it means longer quests). Hope the players on my quests are still keen on continuing, because both quests will apparently still be going on for a while. I can reveal that I've gotten several new ideas along the way, and just slipped them into the quests (Hoptet might be the most glaring example of tacked-on content, but I really felt the party could use a healer). So not everything was planned from the start, which only makes it more fun for me to host these quests. Any inconsistencies that the players might come across are caused by this fact, though. What, you don't think pirates and robots mix well with knights and wizards? Thank you, anyway. It means a lot to me that people are enjoying this game.

Hybros pushes the buttons on the console randomly, and suddenly the humming turns into a buzz and lights start to flicker. The heroes hear rhythmic clanks approaching from further down the hall. Four of the automatons that the Tritech engineers were working on appear to the room. All four metallic men speak in unison. "[YOU ARE UN-AUTH-OR-IZED. YOU WILL BE EX-TER-MIN-A-TED.]" PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies: Tritech Automaton Alpha Type: Mechanic Level: 20 Health: 100/100 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: 100/100 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: 100/100 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: 100/100 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: 11/17 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, 2 Lightning Bombs, 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 Health: 18/18 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, Lightning Bomb, 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: 23/23 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: 228 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, Lightning Bomb, Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares Maurice Ratibor (played by Etzel) Level 11½ Cleric *lucky* Power: 15 Health: 18/20 Ether: 7/15 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 have to push them, eh?" Ellaria tries to push the ruby.

The party walks to the table, but they cannot make heads nor tails of it. There are buttons that can be pushed, and a panel of glass with an odd light inside. Wires run beneath the table, and the whole table emits a soft hum.

The party continues through the open door on the opposite side of the corridor from the terrace. They come to a small room with a hallway extending onwards. There's nothing in the room but an eccentric table with knobs, panels and buttons on it. There's also two other doors further down the hallway.

As Hoptet nurtures Cinna and Thothwick back to full health, something happens to the unicorn's corpse. First it starts twitching, then suddenly a bright light erupts from its open eyes, mouth and nostrils. The pelt starts tearing apart, and a flash of bright light burns the skin, flesh and intestines away, leaving nothing but a scorched skeleton. It seems the creature's holy nature clashed with the unholy substance he had consumed. Then the skeletal unicorn springs to life, the bony limbs trembling as it gets up. The party is horrified of what they have done, but they cannot turn back now. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemy: Undead Unicorn Type: Beast, Undead Level: 18 Health: 163/163 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), Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 14 Mage Power: 19 Health: 18/18 Ether: 16/18 Gold: 120 Inventory: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smelling Salts, Lightning Bomb, 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), Potion, 2 Venoms, Nostrum, 2 Fire Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 17 Druid Power: 20 Health: 24/24 Ether: 12/18 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, not suitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, not suitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella 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.

Sorry, Mr. Gubernaculum, all of us real virgins knew that we're counted among the innocent as well. Vote: Hans Gubernaculum (Bob)

Results of Round One of the Unicorn Battle: >Cinna (Darkness) vs. Unicorn - Shield (Magic Burst of Darkness) >Thothwick (Shuriken) vs. Unicorn - Damage Thormanil vs. Unicorn - Special Damage >Bartholomew vs. Unicorn - Special Damage >Hoptet vs Unicorn - Shield (Roots of Life) The battle in the darkened menagerie begins. Cinna's dark magic bursts over, causing 36 damage to the unicorn. The enraged unicorn attacks Thothwick for 9 damage. Then the creature uses his horn to restore full health to himself. He then dashes over all the party members causing a stampede that deals 6 damage to Thormanil and 3 damage to the others. Hoptet summons the roots of life to remedy the situation by restoring the party back to full health as well. Since both the enemy and the party are still at full health, the second round will be played automatically. Enemies: Unicorn Type: Beast, Holy Level: 18 Health: 163/163 Special I: Healing Horn – Restores up to 50 health to self. Used only at reduced health. Special II: Stampede – Causes 6 damage to all opponents. Used only at full health. Drops: nothing Note: Will not attack children. Party: Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 16 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), Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 13½ Mage Power: 18 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 Gold: 120 Inventory: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smelling Salts, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Gold Ore, Golden Scorpion Venom, Last Wish Powder Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) Level 14 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 10 Rogue Power: 18 (15 for ranged attacks) Health: 16/16 Gold: 193 Inventory: Sabre (WP:8), Whip Chain (WP:6), Shuriken (WP:5, ranged, retrievable), Potion, 2 Venoms, Nostrum, 2 Fire Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 16½ Druid Power: 19 Health: 23/23 Ether: 13/17 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, not suitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, not suitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella Results of Round Two of the Unicorn Battle: >Cinna (Darkness) vs. Unicorn - Shield (Magic Burst of Darkness) >Thothwick (Shuriken) vs. Unicorn - Hit Thormanil vs. Unicorn - Hit >Bartholomew vs. Unicorn - Damage >Hoptet vs Unicorn - Critical Hit Cinna experiences another magic burst that again deals 36 damage to the unicorn. Thothwick's shuriken follows the spell, hitting the enemy for 15 damage. Thormanil runs at the unicorn swinging his twin axes, and causes 21 damage. The unicorn retaliates by damaging Bartholomew, who loses 9 health. Meanwhile, Hoptet scores a great hit on the unicorn, dealing 22 damage. The enemy is weak, so the next round will be played automatically as well. Enemies: Unicorn Type: Beast, Holy Level: 18 Health: 69/163 Special I: Healing Horn – Restores up to 50 health to self. Used only at reduced health. Special II: Stampede – Causes 6 damage to all opponents. Used only at full health. Drops: nothing Note: Will not attack children. Party: Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 16 Ranger *scary* Power: 21 Health: 13/22 Gold: 289 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:5), Dread Hat (lower level enemies won't attack directly), Scarab Shield (SP:5), Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 13½ Mage Power: 18 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 Gold: 120 Inventory: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smelling Salts, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Gold Ore, Golden Scorpion Venom, Last Wish Powder Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) Level 14 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 10 Rogue Power: 18 (15 for ranged attacks) Health: 16/16 Gold: 193 Inventory: Sabre (WP:8), Whip Chain (WP:6), Shuriken (WP:5, ranged, retrievable), Potion, 2 Venoms, Nostrum, 2 Fire Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 16½ Druid Power: 19 Health: 23/23 Ether: 13/17 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, not suitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, not suitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella Results of Round Three of the Unicorn Battle: >Cinna (Darkness) vs. Unicorn - Miss >Thothwick vs. Unicorn - Shield (Mug) Thormanil vs. Unicorn - Damage >Bartholomew vs. Unicorn - Critical Hit >Hoptet vs Unicorn - Shield (Roots of Life) As the battle continues, Cinna misses the unicorn as it gallops past her spell. Thothwick manages to mug the unicorn, but because he spends strength from attacking from the back row he only causes 17 damage and gains 17 gold. The unicorn hits Thormanil with his hard hooves, taking 18 health from the barbarian. Bartholomew gets a clear shot on the unicorn and hits it for 26 damage. Hoptet restores full health to everyone with the roots of life again. The enemy is even weaker, so the next round will be played automatically as well. Enemies: Unicorn Type: Beast, Holy Level: 18 Health: 26/163 Special I: Healing Horn – Restores up to 50 health to self. Used only at reduced health. Special II: Stampede – Causes 6 damage to all opponents. Used only at full health. Drops: nothing Note: Will not attack children. Party: Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 16 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), Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 13½ Mage Power: 18 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 Gold: 120 Inventory: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smelling Salts, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Gold Ore, Golden Scorpion Venom, Last Wish Powder Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) Level 14 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 10 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), Potion, 2 Venoms, Nostrum, 2 Fire Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 16½ Druid Power: 19 Health: 23/23 Ether: 13/17 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, not suitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, not suitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella Results of Round Four of the Unicorn Battle: >Cinna (Darkness) vs. Unicorn - Damage >Thothwick vs. Unicorn - Damage Thormanil vs. Unicorn - Hit >Bartholomew vs. Unicorn - Aim >Hoptet vs Unicorn - Special Damage The weakened unicorn goes on a rampage, attacking first Cinna and then Thothwick, both of them losing 9 health. Thormanil causes 21 damage to the unicorn with his attack, while Bartholomew takes a good long aim at the beast that finally takes it down. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! All party members gain half of a level of experience. 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), Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 14 Mage Power: 19 Health: 9/18 Ether: 16/18 Gold: 120 Inventory: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smelling Salts, Lightning Bomb, 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: 7/16 Gold: 210 Inventory: Sabre (WP:8), Whip Chain (WP:6), Shuriken (WP:5, ranged, retrievable), Potion, 2 Venoms, Nostrum, 2 Fire Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 17 Druid Power: 20 Health: 24/24 Ether: 14/18 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, not suitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, not suitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella The party gathers around the unicorn's bloodied corpse. The long golden horn protruding from the creature's forehead glistens dimly in the moonlight. Will they remove it now?

Ellaria taps her lips as she tries to think of a possible solution to this puzzle they had encountered. "Atramor, I like your thinking. Maybe the inlaid gems need an opposing gem to be placed adjacent of them. If that does not work, our mages should use their magical abilities on the gems to see if they react."

Oh dear... We lost two vocal innocents in one night, even though we managed to take out yet another cultist. A heavy price to pay, indeed... I do not think the remaining cultists will go down without a fight anymore. We had an easy last couple of days, but that was mostly thanks to Mehmet (may he rest in peace with 40 heavenly virgins). I fear we will see a lot of confusion and distraction today, so we really have to focus if we want to survive. Let the decisive battle begin!

Cinna opens the pen's gate, letting the furious and agonized unicorn out. The beast instantly charges at the party, who quickly draw their weapons. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies: Unicorn Type: Beast, Holy Level: 18 Health: 163/163 Special I: Healing Horn – Restores up to 50 health to self. Used only at reduced health. Special II: Stampede – Causes 6 damage to all opponents. Used only at full health. Drops: nothing Note: Will not attack children. Party: Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 16 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), Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 13½ Mage Power: 18 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 Gold: 120 Inventory: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Tonic, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smelling Salts, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Gold Ore, Golden Scorpion Venom, Last Wish Powder Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) Level 14 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 10 Rogue Power: 18 (15 for ranged attacks) Health: 13/16 Gold: 193 Inventory: Sabre (WP:8), Whip Chain (WP:6), Shuriken (WP:5, ranged, retrievable), Potion, 2 Venoms, Nostrum, 2 Fire Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 16½ Druid Power: 19 Health: 23/23 Ether: 13/17 Gold: 0 Inventory: Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Anchor (WP:6, not suitable), Harpoon (WP:3, ranged, not suitable), Aquamarine (Water), Nocturne Amorella 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.

Bartholomew takes the spiced-up apple from Thothwick and offers it to the unicorn. "Neigh! <I appreciate the offer, although knowing your kind this apple is probably poisoned. Well, at least it'll end this torment...>" The unicorn chomps down the apple. In a short moment the creature begins moving restlessly. "Neigh!!! Whinny!!! <What was in that apple?! My insides are burning! You devils, you will pay for this!>" The unicorn rams violently onto the fence between him and the party, but it does not give in.

OoC: Yes you can, as long as you don't lock them behind you. Hybros opens the nearest door, and is immediately met with a loud ruckus of blaring cannons and shouting men. The door leads to a terrace filled with gun-smoke. There's a huge cannon with a crew of pirates working on it, aiming it towards the Bonaparte fleet that floats in the sea below. If the party steps onto the terrace, the pirates will see them.

OoC: Okay, I'll stop teasing you now. Hoptet reminds the party through Thothwick that he spent a long time locked inside that very same cage and became familiar with its inhabitants. Laying Bluto on the ground, Hoptet opens the cage's door with the party's key, hisses at the monkey guarding the apples, making it leap away in fear, and grabs an apple from the basket. He hands the apple to Cinna with a nod. "<You are welcome>"