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"Ellaria Arbour, at your service. Me and my companions are here to meet one Mr. Fru", she said loudly on purpose, so everyone in the room would hear. "He is supposed to have an assignment for us."

I have to admit that this sick leave of mine has made me totally overblow Quest#130 with content. Luckily to my questies most of it is optional...

QM Note: Strictly speaking, the Guardian Angel shouldn't happen since Boomingham was knocked down, but I will let it slide since you revived him. QM Note: They didn't, that's the "0" in the calculations. Sterope did, and Periwinkle dodged her Free Hit so Boomingham got hit instead.

It would be multiplied with each Chrysopoeia, yes, but only until the point the Alchemist sells the treasure. Ah, yes. I will change it so the dragon's health is 30 + Dragoon's level.

What if an attack with a guaranteed stun to all enemies was added to the Minstrel's Shield-skill, along with the free random battle song? Would that be enough incentive for a minstrel to attack? We are talking about job class changes here, not (admittedly overpowered) items. You can't really compare the two. But what if CHRYSOPOEIA would double the value of any treasure-type items in the Alchemist's inventory? It would still keep the flavor of the skill, and the Alchemist could affect when to sell away his treasures, but still not be able to become a millionaire over one quest.

QM Note: No, they aren't - especially not know when they are on a ship full of healers. I have usually emphasized when an allied NPC is in danger of dying permanently if knocked out. Results of Round Three of the Battle at the Helm: >Boomingham (Frozen Saber) vs. Siren Songstress A - Shield (Guardian Angel - All allies: protected from damage and effects on the next round) Eric vs. Flock of Albatrosses - Damage (no effect) Eric vs. Siren Songstress B - Extra Critical Hit (Songstress B: 873 health-(82x2=164 dmg)=709 health+blinded) >Periwinkle vs. Flock of Albatrosses - Critical Hit (Albatrosses: 610 health-(32x2=64 dmg)=546 health; one Albatross killed) Flock of Albatrosses + Sterope - Free Hit on Boomingham (Boomingham: 42 health+11 SP-(0+99/2=50 dmg)=3 health+hexed) Siren Temptress A - Free Hit on Eric (Eric: 50 health+5 SP-(51/2=26 dmg)=29 health+enamored) Siren Temptress B - Free Hit on Periwinkle (Periwinkle: attack diverted to Boomingham; Boomingham: 3 health+11 SP-(51/2=26 dmg)=0 health) Siren Songstress A - Bleeding by 5, Poisoned by 10 (-15 dmg) Sterope does not switch side Boomingham calls for Barty to rush to the party's aid in the perilous situation. Eric manages to blind one of the sirens, and Periwinkle takes down one of the albatrosses, but the remaining sirens, with their queen in the lead, knock out Boomingham in return. Nine enemies are left. "Eric! What do we do now?!" Enemies at the Helm: Flock of Albatrosses at the Helm (x4) *Blinded for 2 rounds* Type: Flying/Aquatic Level: 60 (15x4) Health: 546/576 (144x4) Special: Wingspan – Increases the level of all allies by 1 Drops: nothing Note: The flock will always get a Free Hit if they outnumber the party. Every albatross defeated weakens the flock. Siren Songstress A *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* *Bleeding by 5* *Poisoned by 10* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 787/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Songstress B *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* *Blinded for 3 rounds* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 709/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress A *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress B *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Sterope, the Queen of the Sirens *Attacks cause hexed* *Immune to negative effects and sudden death* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 99 Health: 1774/1774 Special I: Siren’s Song – Causes confused-effect to all opponents. Special II: Mass Suicide – Makes all confused and hexed opponents throw themselves over the edge of the ship, preventing them from acting. Their allies can retrieve them from the water by spending a turn. Unless they are not retrieved by the end of the next round, they will be removed from battle. Drops: Sterope’s Headdress (Grants the ability to spend a turn to fly out of a battle and return to it later if it is still going; the wearer cannot affect the battle in any way when they are away from it; suitable to winged warriors only; headwear), Feather of Flight, Feather of Lithe, Feather of White Note: Specials alternate. Sterope has a 1/2 chance to fly to the other end of the ship after every round. Party at the Helm: Eric (Khorne) *Party Second-in-Command* 30 year old norseman Raider Level 26 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Asleep, Water and Earth* *Hastened* *Encouraged* *Enamored with Siren Temptress A for 3 rounds* Power: 46 (26+18+2) Defense: 5 Health: 29/50 (8+7+26+4+5) Gold: 223 Equipment: Conspirator (WP:18, causes Blinded; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from Weakened; handwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from Fragile; bodywear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row + Immunity to Water, Earth and Asleep; footwear) Inventory: Weapons: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; greatsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth) Consumables: Potion, 10 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 1 Phoenix Essence, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 5 Mulled Wine, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, 2 Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Bone Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) 48 years old human Paladin Level 33 2/4 *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Fragile, Stunned, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* *Knocked Out* Power: 52 (33+14+4+1) Defense: 11 (7+4) Health: 0/56 (10+32+11+2+1) Ether: 33/33 Gold: 1335 Equipment: Frozen Saber (WP: 14; light-, ice- and wind-elemental; inflicts stunned; great sword), Round Metal Shield (SP:7), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; grants immunity to fragile, asleep, weakened, blindness, darkness and fire; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear.), Scarlet Hood (SP:4, grants immunity to stunned) Inventory: Weapons: Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep), Silver Sword (WP: 18, Longsword), Scupperer (WP: 17; darkness-, fire- and earth-elemental; inflicts bleeding and poisoned by 10; great sword) Artifacts: Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear), Cloak of Blood Magic (+5 ether, attacks made with darkness magic cause weakened; suitable for mages, necromancers and chi monks; bodywear), Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle), Amulet of Optimism (Adds the confused-effect to all attacks; accessory, suitable to Erdathcath only) Spell Items: Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Emerald Lamp of Summoning (0/3) Consumables: Potion, Health Core, x2 Remedy, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, x6 Mead, x3 Nostrum, Ambrosia, x2 Smelling Salts, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immune to Ice), Fireball Whiskey (Immunity to Fire One Battle OR 20 Fire Damage All Enemies), Hamantasch (Lucky, Blessed), Jinxy Juice, Hair of the Dog, x2 Grating Stone, Oculoid Miasma, Oculoid Fireworks, Saber Teeth, Mythril Shard Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Cleric Level 30 3/4 *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 31 (30+1) Health: 38/38 (9+29) Ether: 34/34 (5+29) Gold: 43 Equipment: Jaws' Mop (WP:1, double damage against aquatic enemies; broomstick), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert all attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm Aunt Zarissa (NPC, controlled by Zepher) 62 years old female gnome Sage Level 33 *Immune to Poisoned and Cursed* *Knocked Out* Power: 48 (38+10) Defense: 2 Health: 0/47 (9+32+6) Ether: 39/39 (5+32+2) Gold: 376 Equipment: Sense Knocker (WP:20, staff), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Scroll of Sealing ~~~~~ Results of Round Three of the Battle at the Stern >Hymnessamine sings Lucky Chant - (All other allies: lucky until Hymn's next turn; Hymn: -3 ether) >Sarge vs. Siren Songstress D (twice) - Steal & Hide/Damage >Sarge vs. Flock of Albatrosses (twice) - Damage/Mortal Hit (Albatrosses: 494 health-(48+48=96/2=48 dmg)=446 health) >Heckz (Darkness) vs. Siren Temptress D - Shield/Damage/Damage/Sleight of Hand (Razzmatazz of Darkness - Albatrosses: 446 health-47 dmg=399 health+stunned+jinxed, one albatross killed; Songstress C: 824 health-(47x2=94 dmg)=730 health+stunned+jinxed; Songstress D: 681 health-(47x2=94 dmg)=587 health+stunned+jinxed; Temptress C: 887 health-(47x2=94 dmg)=793 health+stunned; Temptress D: 769 health-(47x2=94 dmg)=675 health+stunned; Heckz: -2 ether) >Hymnessamine vs. Siren Temptress C - Cheer Up/Special Damage (Hymn: +5 ether) >Theresa vs. Siren Songstress C - Poison/Shield (Mass Hallucination - Temptress C: hexed; Theresa: -1 ether) Siren Songstress C - Poisoned by 1 (-1 dmg) Aunt Hymnessamine keeps everyone lucky for a while, allowing Heckz to perform a razzmatazz that makes all enemies jinxed. One more albatross falls as well, leaving seven addled enemies remaining. Enemies at the Stern: Flock of Albatrosses at the Stern (x3) *Stunned* *Jinxed* Type: Flying/Aquatic Level: 45 (15x3) Health: 399/432 (144x3) Special: Wingspan – Increases the level of all allies by 1 Drops: nothing Note: The flock will always get a Free Hit if they outnumber the party. Every albatross defeated weakens the flock. Siren Songstress C *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* *Poisoned by 1* *Stunned* *Jinxed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 729/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Songstress D *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* *Stunned* *Jinxed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 587/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress C *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* *Confused for 1 round* *Stunned* *Jinxed* *Hexed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 793/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress D *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* *Stunned* *Jinxed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 675/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Party at the Stern: John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 25 1/3 *Immune to Sealed* *Jinxed Spells at Double Cost* Power: 37 (25+12) (Spellpower: 47 (25+12+10)) Defense: 3 Health: 33/33 (5+24+4) Ether: 30/36 (5+24+1+5+1) Gold: 730 Equipment: Solemn Scythe (WP: 12, darkness-elemental scythe, 1/2 chance of causing sealed), Magician's Gloves (Spellpower +10; suitable for mages; handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional jinxed-effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory) Inventory: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear),Watt's Artifact (Makes the user’s attacks and spells three times more effective against demons; accessory), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 3x Mead, 2x Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, 2x Deadly Venom, 7 Bones, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Blue Jelly Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* Power: 48 (23+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3) Gold: 400 Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental, Hollow [Potion], dagger), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Swift boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding) Inventory: Weapons Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear) Artifacts Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Sleep Bomb, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), 2 Bones, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card Aunt Hymnessamine (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 44 years old female human Minstrel Level 38 1/4 *Hits Restore Ether* *Immune to Poisoned, Cursed, Blinded and Darkness* *Hastened* Power: 48 (38+10) Defense: 2 Health: 57/57 (9+37+11) Ether: 43/46 (5+37+4) Gold: 462 Equipment: Epic Saxophone (WP:10, each successful hit restores 1 ether, instrument), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear), Blue-rimmed Glasses (Immune to darkness and blinded; suitable to near-sighted people only; accessory) Inventory: Grand Potion, Grand Tonic Aunt Theresa (NPC, controlled by Pyrovisionary) 37 years old female human Witch Level 36 *Permanently Poisoned Attacks* *Immune to Poisoned and Cursed* Power: 50 (36+14) Defense: 2 Health: 49/50 (7+35+8) Ether: 35/36 Gold: 512 Equipment: Merry Whip (WP:14, steals 1 gold upon each successful hit; whip), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear) Inventory: Scroll of Blindness, Smoke Bomb Skeleton Decoy (Condition: 20/20)

That would be counter-intuitive. I do not want to make the class less potent at healing, I just want to make sure ether is spent more across the board.

Many of those changes was me trying to make the classes spend more ether, which in turn balances ether-based classes in comparison to those without ether in a way that doesn't take away their power. I agree that for Paladins, the change would tilt the balance too much. For Necromancers, the main reason I want to reduce the ether cost of the SHIELD is that all other classes whose SHIELD revive allies the ether cost is much lower. Shamans and Druids will definitely get a increase in their ether cost, at least. Minstrels are a tricky case. If the ether cost was changed to depend on the amount of allies/enemies, all the bonus Battle Songs that have been dropped in the past would have to be individually readjusted as well. Of course if the change was implemented, the songs would cost 1 or 2 ether per target, not 5 or 10...

"Hands off!", Ellaria quipped at the pongcanae, going into full cleric mode. Then she realized she would have to rely on her potions rather than Sylvania's blessing, if she was to keep up with her current training. "Do not worry, mister, I am a healer. Let us see... An elixir should join the muscles together, prevent infections and stop the bleeding all at once. Tesni, if you would kindly attach the gentleman's hand back to his arm and hold it there." Ellaria poured an elixir onto the severed hand that Tesni was holding in place. "How does that feel, sir?"

Alright, with my day off from work, I got time to think through the job class changes. Here are my suggestions, based on balancing and making ether more meaningful. Shaman: Blood Ritual costs 1 ether. Paladin: Guardian Angel removes negative effects as well for 1 ether. Druid: Roots of Life costs 1 additional ether per revival. Black Knight: Arrogant Prick causes damage equal to 3x WP + level. Evoker: Summoned spirits cause damage equal to 2x summoner’s level. Minstrel: Nanny’s Lullaby removed, Battle Songs cost either 5 or 10 ether. Dragoon: Mistrust removed. Necromancer: Raise Army’s revivals costs 5 ether in total. Cannoneer: Track Down trait replaced by Perquisite to Dain Almight’s Bomb Shelter. BOMBARD adds the bomb’s power, element and effect to the attack. Barrage uses the same chosen bomb three consecutive times (if bomb was not chosen, three attacks against the target). CRAFT BOMB recreates the last bomb that was used in BOMBARD or Barrage. Alchemist: CHRYSOPOEIA gives gold equal to the alchemist’s level. Beast Warrior: Beast Unleashed causes bleeding with each consecutive hit. Weather Mage: MIST causes additional ”misty” weather that affects all combatants by making them susceptible to all elements during the next round. High Cleric: Hallowed Ascension costs ether equal to the amount of heroes. Archmage: Magic Cataclysm costs ether equal to the amount of enemies. Mime: Cannot use equipment that are unique to opposite gender, another race or specific character. Prophet: Alea Iacta Est healing costs ether equal to the amount of heroes. Any thoughts?

Ellaria blushes. "Oh, me? No, I have never played it in my life. I beg your pardon, but it doesn't look like something I would enjoy... You wouldn't happen to be Mr. Fru, would you?" she asks the elf.

QM Note: Sorry, Zeph, I rolled the last round in haste. Results of Round Two of the Battle at the Helm: Boomingham vs. Siren Songstress A - Hit (Songstress A: 873 health-(55x2/2=55 dmg)=818 health+bleeding+poisoned by 10) >Eric uses Mead on himself - (Eric: encouraged) Eric vs. Siren Temptress A - Steal (no effect) >Periwinkle vs. Flock of Albatrosses - Critical Hit (Albatrosses: 674 health-(32x2=64 dmg)=610 health) Flock of Albatrosses + Sterope - Free Hit on Boomingham (no effect) Siren Songstress B - Free Hit on Eric (no effect) Siren Temptress B - Free Hit on Periwinkle (no effect) Siren Songstress A - Bleeding by 5, Poisoned by 10 (-15 dmg) Sterope does not switch side Eric makes himself encouraged, but does not reach the siren he tries to attack. Both Boomingham and Periwinkle get their attacks through while Barty protects them from all harm. All enemies are still standing, though. Enemies at the Helm: Flock of Albatrosses at the Helm (x5) *Blinded for 2 rounds* Type: Flying/Aquatic Level: 75 (15x5) Health: 610/720 (144x5) Special: Wingspan – Increases the level of all allies by 1 Drops: nothing Note: The flock will always get a Free Hit if they outnumber the party. Every albatross defeated weakens the flock. Siren Songstress A *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* *Bleeding by 5* *Poisoned by 10* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 803/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Songstress B *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 873/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress A *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress B *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Sterope, the Queen of the Sirens *Attacks cause hexed* *Immune to negative effects and sudden death* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 99 Health: 1774/1774 Special I: Siren’s Song – Causes confused-effect to all opponents. Special II: Mass Suicide – Makes all confused and hexed opponents throw themselves over the edge of the ship, preventing them from acting. Their allies can retrieve them from the water by spending a turn. Unless they are not retrieved by the end of the next round, they will be removed from battle. Drops: Sterope’s Headdress (Grants the ability to spend a turn to fly out of a battle and return to it later if it is still going; the wearer cannot affect the battle in any way when they are away from it; suitable to winged warriors only; headwear), Feather of Flight, Feather of Lithe, Feather of White Note: Specials alternate. Sterope has a 1/2 chance to fly to the other end of the ship after every round. Party at the Helm: Eric (Khorne) *Party Second-in-Command* 30 year old norseman Raider Level 26 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Asleep, Water and Earth* *Hastened* *Encouraged* Power: 46 (26+18+2) Defense: 5 Health: 50/50 (8+7+26+4+5) Gold: 223 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 18, causes Blinded; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from Weakened; handwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from Fragile; bodywear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row + Immunity to Water, Earth and Asleep; footwear) Inventory: Weapons: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; greatsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth) Consumables: Potion, 10 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 1 Phoenix Essence, 8 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 5 Mulled Wine, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, 2 Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Bone Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) 48 years old human Paladin Level 33 2/4 *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Fragile, Stunned, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* *Sealed for 2 rounds* Power: 55 (33+17+4+1) Defense: 11 (7+4) Health: 42/56 (10+32+11+2+1) Ether: 33/33 Gold: 1335 Equipment: Scupperer (WP: 17; darkness-, fire- and earth-elemental; inflicts bleeding and poisoned by 10; great sword) Round Metal Shield (SP:7), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; grants immunity to fragile, asleep, weakened, blindness, darkness and fire; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear.), Scarlet Hood (SP:4, grants immunity to stunned) Inventory: Weapons: Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep), Silver Sword (WP: 18, Longsword), Frozen Saber (WP: 14; light-, ice- and wind-elemental; inflicts stunned; great sword) Artifacts: Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear), Cloak of Blood Magic (+5 ether, attacks made with darkness magic cause weakened; suitable for mages, necromancers and chi monks; bodywear), Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle), Amulet of Optimism (Adds the confused-effect to all attacks; accessory, suitable to Erdathcath only) Spell Items: Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Emerald Lamp of Summoning (0/3) Consumables: Potion, Health Core, x2 Remedy, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, x6 Mead, x3 Nostrum, Ambrosia, x2 Smelling Salts, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immune to Ice), Fireball Whiskey (Immunity to Fire One Battle OR 20 Fire Damage All Enemies), Hamantasch (Lucky, Blessed), Jinxy Juice, Hair of the Dog, x2 Grating Stone, Oculoid Miasma, Oculoid Fireworks, Saber Teeth, Mythril Shard Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Cleric Level 30 3/4 *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 31 (30+1) Health: 38/38 (9+29) Ether: 34/34 (5+29) Gold: 43 Equipment: Jaws' Mop (WP:1, double damage against aquatic enemies; broomstick), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert all attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm Aunt Zarissa (NPC, controlled by Zepher) 62 years old female gnome Sage Level 33 *Immune to Poisoned and Cursed* *Knocked Out* Power: 48 (38+10) Defense: 2 Health: 0/47 (9+32+6) Ether: 39/39 (5+32+2) Gold: 376 Equipment: Sense Knocker (WP:20, staff), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear), Inventory: Opal (Ice), Scroll of Sealing ~~~~~ Results of Round Two of the Battle at the Stern >Hymnessamine sings Lucky Chant - (All other allies: lucky until Hymn's next turn; Hymn: -3 ether) >Sarge vs. Siren Songstress D (twice) - Damage/Critical Mortal Hit (Songstress D: 798 health-(69x2/2=69 dmg)=729 health) >Sarge vs. Flock of Albatrosses (twice) - Special Damage/Critical Mortal Hit (Albatrosses: 582 health-(69/2=35 dmg)=547 health, one Albatross defeated) >Heckz (Darkness) vs. Siren Temptress D - Special Damage/Great Spell (Temptress D: 935 health-(59x2=118 dmg)=817 health+jinxed; Heckz: -2 ether) >Hymnessamine vs. Siren Temptress C - Cacophony/Special Damage (Albatrosses: 542 health-48 dmg=494 health; Songstress C: 873 health-48 dmg=825 health; Songstress D: 729 health-48 dmg=681 health; Temptress C: 935 health-48 dmg=887 health; Temptress D: 817 health-48 dmg=769 health; no enemies stunned; Hymn: +1 ether) >Theresa vs. Siren Songstress C - Poison (Songstress C: poisoned by 1) Siren Songstress C - Poisoned by 1 (-1 dmg) Aunt Hymnessamine bravely sings first this time around, boosting the men's luck. Sarge and Heckz deliver great hits, and one of the albatrosses falls down into the sea. When Aunt Hymnessamine's turn comes around again, she plays a cacophonic tune that hurts all enemies. Aunt Theresa merely manages to poison one of the sirens. Eight enemies are left! Enemies at the Stern: Flock of Albatrosses at the Stern (x4) Type: Flying/Aquatic Level: 60 (15x4) Health: 494/576 (144x4) Special: Wingspan – Increases the level of all allies by 1 Drops: nothing Note: The flock will always get a Free Hit if they outnumber the party. Every albatross defeated weakens the flock. Siren Songstress C *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* *Poisoned by 1* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 824/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Songstress D *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 681/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress C *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* *Confused for 3 rounds* *Jinxed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 887/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress D *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* *Jinxed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 769/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Party at the Stern: John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 25 1/3 *Immune to Sealed* *Jinxed Spells at Double Cost* Power: 37 (25+12) (Spellpower: 47 (25+12+10)) Defense: 3 Health: 33/33 (5+24+4) Ether: 32/36 (5+24+1+5+1) Gold: 730 Equipment: Solemn Scythe (WP: 12, darkness-elemental scythe, 1/2 chance of causing sealed), Magician's Gloves (Spellpower +10; suitable for mages; handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional jinxed-effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory) Inventory: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear),Watt's Artifact (Makes the user’s attacks and spells three times more effective against demons; accessory), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 3x Mead, 2x Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, 2x Deadly Venom, 7 Bones, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Blue Jelly Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* Power: 48 (23+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3) Gold: 400 Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental, Hollow [Potion], dagger), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Swift boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding) Inventory: Weapons Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear) Artifacts Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Sleep Bomb, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), 2 Bones, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card Aunt Hymnessamine (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 44 years old female human Minstrel Level 38 1/4 *Hits Restore Ether* *Immune to Poisoned, Cursed, Blinded and Darkness* *Hastened* Power: 48 (38+10) Defense: 2 Health: 57/57 (9+37+11) Ether: 41/46 (5+37+4) Gold: 462 Equipment: Epic Saxophone (WP:10, each successful hit restores 1 ether, instrument), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear), Blue-rimmed Glasses (Immune to darkness and blinded; suitable to near-sighted people only; accessory) Inventory: Grand Potion, Grand Tonic Aunt Theresa (NPC, controlled by Pyrovisionary) 37 years old female human Witch Level 36 *Permanently Poisoned Attacks* *Immune to Poisoned and Cursed* Power: 50 (36+14) Defense: 2 Health: 50/50 (7+35+8) Ether: 35/36 Gold: 512 Equipment: Merry Whip (WP:14, steals 1 gold upon each successful hit; whip), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear) Inventory: Scroll of Blindness, Smoke Bomb Skeleton Decoy (Condition: 20/20)

Deciding to steer away from the pongcanae for now, lest they recognized her from the siege, Ellaria walked to the others. She saw Atramor start a game of cards with an elf, so she stood behind him to observe the game. "Umm, I do not know much about Decamon, but I am pretty sure it was invented in Babeleth by some 'Emerald Emperor'. That's what it said on the leaflet that advertised the Decamon Tournament a while back, at least."

I don't know if it's cured, but I sure got a huge syringe stuck into my buttock. It took the pain away for now, but the doctor didn't really give a clear answer about what caused the pain. I got a sick leave from work for today, anyway, and I'm back home now.

I'm currently at a hospital for stomach pain, so updates will continue once I get out.

Coincidentally the locations of both Quest#14 and #15 (which I hosted simultaneously) are making a comeback at the same time.

"I beg your pardon, kind host, we are certainly willing to spend some time at your fine establishment", said Ellaria with her kindest smile. Hearing the pongcanae talk about R'kilf, Ellaria moved closer to listen in on them. She had been in a battle at R'kilf, after all, and the pongcanae had not fought on the same side as her.

QM Note: I've decided to remove the "fights from the back row"-ability from the Sirens, as well as Sterope's ability to call more Sirens, to make this battle less longwinded. I also forgot to mention that you can switch to the other battle by spending a turn, but you will only get experience once during this dual battle. Results of Round One of the Battle at the Helm: >Eric uses Smelling Salts on himself Eric vs. Flock of Albatrosses - Hit (Albatross: 720 health-46 dmg=674 health+blinded) >Boomingham vs. Siren Songstress A - Shield (Guardian Angel - All allies: protected from damage and effects for the next round) >Zarissa (Ice) vs. Siren Temptress A - Damage (Zarissa: 47 health+2 SP-(51/2=26 dmg)=23 health+enamored) >Periwinkle vs. Sterope - Miss Flock of Albatrosses - Free Hit on Eric (Albatross: blinded, no effect) Siren Songstress B - Free Hit on Boomingham (Boomingham: 56 health+11 SP-(50/2=25 dmg)=42 health+sealed) Siren Temptress B - Free Hit on Zarissa (Zarissa: 23 health+2 SP-(51/2=26 dmg)=0 health) Sterope does not switch side. At the helm of the ship, Eric hastens himself and delivers a blinding blow to the flock of Albatross. Boomingham calls Barty for help, but in the meanwhile Zarissa gets knocked out by the sirens. Periwinkle is of no help, either. All enemies still remain, but at least the party will be protected for the next round. Enemies at the Helm: Flock of Albatrosses at the Helm (x5) *Blinded for 3 rounds* Type: Flying/Aquatic Level: 75 (15x5) Health: 674/720 (144x5) Special: Wingspan – Increases the level of all allies by 1 Drops: nothing Note: The flock will always get a Free Hit if they outnumber the party. Every albatross defeated weakens the flock. Siren Songstress A *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 873/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Songstress B *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 873/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress A *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress B *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Sterope, the Queen of the Sirens *Attacks cause hexed* *Immune to negative effects and sudden death* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 99 Health: 1774/1774 Special I: Siren’s Song – Causes confused-effect to all opponents. Special II: Mass Suicide – Makes all confused and hexed opponents throw themselves over the edge of the ship, preventing them from acting. Their allies can retrieve them from the water by spending a turn. Unless they are not retrieved by the end of the next round, they will be removed from battle. Drops: Sterope’s Headdress (Grants the ability to spend a turn to fly out of a battle and return to it later if it is still going; the wearer cannot affect the battle in any way when they are away from it; suitable to winged warriors only; headwear), Feather of Flight, Feather of Lithe, Feather of White Note: Specials alternate. Sterope has a 1/2 chance to fly to the other end of the ship after every round. Party at the Helm: Eric (Khorne) *Party Second-in-Command* 30 year old norseman Raider Level 26 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Asleep, Water and Earth* *Hastened* Power: 46 (26+18+2) Defense: 5 Health: 50/50 (8+7+26+4+5) Gold: 223 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 18, causes Blinded; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from Weakened; handwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from Fragile; bodywear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row + Immunity to Water, Earth and Asleep; footwear) Inventory: Weapons: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; greatsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth) Consumables: Potion, 10 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 1 Phoenix Essence, 8 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 5 Mulled Wine, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, 2 Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Bone Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) 48 years old human Paladin Level 33 2/4 *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Fragile, Stunned, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* *Sealed for 3 rounds* *Guardian Angel* Power: 55 (33+17+4+1) Defense: 11 (7+4) Health: 42/56 (10+32+11+2+1) Ether: 33/33 Gold: 1335 Equipment: Scupperer (WP: 17; darkness-, fire- and earth-elemental; inflicts bleeding and poisoned by 10; great sword) Round Metal Shield (SP:7), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; grants immunity to fragile, asleep, weakened, blindness, darkness and fire; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear.), Scarlet Hood (SP:4, grants immunity to stunned) Inventory: Weapons: Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep), Silver Sword (WP: 18, Longsword), Frozen Saber (WP: 14; light-, ice- and wind-elemental; inflicts stunned; great sword) Artifacts: Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear), Cloak of Blood Magic (+5 ether, attacks made with darkness magic cause weakened; suitable for mages, necromancers and chi monks; bodywear), Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle), Amulet of Optimism (Adds the confused-effect to all attacks; accessory, suitable to Erdathcath only) Spell Items: Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Emerald Lamp of Summoning (0/3) Consumables: Potion, Health Core, x2 Remedy, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, x6 Mead, x3 Nostrum, Ambrosia, x2 Smelling Salts, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immune to Ice), Fireball Whiskey (Immunity to Fire One Battle OR 20 Fire Damage All Enemies), Hamantasch (Lucky, Blessed), Jinxy Juice, Hair of the Dog, x2 Grating Stone, Oculoid Miasma, Oculoid Fireworks, Saber Teeth, Mythril Shard Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Cleric Level 30 3/4 *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 31 (30+1) Health: 38/38 (9+29) Ether: 34/34 (5+29) Gold: 43 Equipment: Jaws' Mop (WP:1, double damage against aquatic enemies; broomstick), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert all attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm Aunt Zarissa (NPC, controlled by Zepher) 62 years old female gnome Sage Level 33 *Immune to Poisoned and Cursed* *Knocked Out* Power: 48 (38+10) Defense: 2 Health: 0/47 (9+32+6) Ether: 39/39 (5+32+2) Gold: 376 Equipment: Sense Knocker (WP:20, staff), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear), Inventory: Opal (Ice), Scroll of Sealing ~~~~~ Results of Round One of the Battle at the Stern >Sarge vs. Siren Songstress D (twice) - Special Damage (True Love Serenade - no effect) >Sarge vs. Flock of Albatrosses (twice) - Critical Mortal Hit (Albatrosses: 720 health-(69+69=138 dmg)=582 health) >Heckz (Darkness) vs. Siren Temptress C - Sleight of Hand (Temptress C: confused+jinxed; Heckz: -2 ether) >Hymnessamine vs. Siren Temptress D - Cheer Up (no effect) >Hymnessamine sings Lucky Chant - (All allies: lucky for the rest of the round; Hymn: -3 ether) >Theresa vs. Siren Songstress C - Shield/Poison (Mass Hallucination - Albatrosses, Songstress D, Temptress C: hexed; Theresa: -1 ether) Flock of Albatrosses - Free Hit on Sarge Siren Songstress D (Songstress D: 873 health-75 dmg=798 health) Meanwhile at the Stern, one of the sirens begins to sing a healing song, but the party's disabling spells make the enemies scramble and even attack each other. All enemies remain, though. Enemies at the Stern: Flock of Albatrosses at the Stern (x5) *Hexed* Type: Flying/Aquatic Level: 75 (15x5) Health: 582/720 (144x5) Special: Wingspan – Increases the level of all allies by 1 Drops: nothing Note: The flock will always get a Free Hit if they outnumber the party. Every albatross defeated weakens the flock. Siren Songstress C *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 873/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Songstress D *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* *Hexed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 798/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress C *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* *Confused for 3 rounds* *Jinxed* *Hexed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress D *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Party at the Stern: John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 25 1/3 *Immune to Sealed* *Jinxed Spells at Double Cost* Power: 37 (25+12) (Spellpower: 47 (25+12+10)) Defense: 3 Health: 33/33 (5+24+4) Ether: 34/36 (5+24+1+5+1) Gold: 730 Equipment: Solemn Scythe (WP: 12, darkness-elemental scythe, 1/2 chance of causing sealed), Magician's Gloves (Spellpower +10; suitable for mages; handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional jinxed-effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory) Inventory: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear),Watt's Artifact (Makes the user’s attacks and spells three times more effective against demons; accessory), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 3x Mead, 2x Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, 2x Deadly Venom, 7 Bones, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Blue Jelly Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* Power: 48 (23+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3) Gold: 400 Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental, Hollow [Potion], dagger), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Swift boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding) Inventory: Weapons Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear) Artifacts Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Sleep Bomb, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), 2 Bones, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card Aunt Hymnessamine (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 44 years old female human Minstrel Level 38 1/4 *Hits Restore Ether* *Immune to Poisoned, Cursed, Blinded and Darkness* *Hastened* Power: 48 (38+10) Defense: 2 Health: 57/57 (9+37+11) Ether: 43/46 (5+37+4) Gold: 462 Equipment: Epic Saxophone (WP:10, each successful hit restores 1 ether, instrument), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear), Blue-rimmed Glasses (Immune to darkness and blinded; suitable to near-sighted people only; accessory) Inventory: Grand Potion, Grand Tonic Aunt Theresa (NPC, controlled by Pyrovisionary) 37 years old female human Witch Level 36 *Permanently Poisoned Attacks* *Immune to Poisoned and Cursed* Power: 50 (36+14) Defense: 2 Health: 50/50 (7+35+8) Ether: 35/36 Gold: 512 Equipment: Merry Whip (WP:14, steals 1 gold upon each successful hit; whip), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear) Inventory: Scroll of Blindness, Smoke Bomb Skeleton Decoy (Condition: 20/20)

Like I replied in the PM, that sort of items are not good for the balance of this game - I've come to experience it first-hand.

Ellaria was pleased to see only familiar faces in the party. She felt much more comfortable with people she already knew. "Tesni!" she ran to hug the gruff barbarian woman. "And Atramor! And Nur, it has been such a long time. How have all of you been? Looks like we'll be starting this quest like so many others - with drinking."

Eric lead Boomingham, Periwinkle and Aunt Zarissa to the helm of the ship, while Sarge, Heckz, Aunt Theresa and Aunt Hymnessamine stuck to the rear. "Here they come! *gurgle* *gulp*" The sirens reached the ship, accompanied by flocks of albatross. There was one siren that stood out in the flock due to her elaborate headdress. "Skee! Tear the ship down, girls! Skee! For the sake of our nests! Skee!" PREPARE FOR DUAL BATTLE! Enemies at the Helm: Flock of Albatross at the Helm (x5) Type: Flying/Aquatic Level: 75 (15x5) Health: 720/720 (144x5) Special: Wingspan – Increases the level of all allies by 1 Drops: nothing Note: The flock will always get a Free Hit if they outnumber the party. Every albatross defeated weakens the flock. Siren Songstress A *Fights from the back row* *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 873/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Songstress B *Fights from the back row* *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 873/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress A *Fights from the back row* *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress B *Fights from the back row* *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Sterope, the Queen of the Sirens *Fights from the back row* *Attacks cause hexed* *Immune to negative effects and sudden death* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 99 Health: 1774/1774 Special I: Siren’s Song – Causes confused-effect to all opponents. Special II: Mass Suicide – Makes all confused and hexed opponents throw themselves over the edge of the ship, preventing them from acting. Their allies can retrieve them from the water by spending a turn. Unless they are not retrieved by the end of the next round, they will be removed from battle. Drops: Sterope’s Headdress (Grants the ability to spend a turn to fly out of a battle and return to it later if it is still going; the wearer cannot affect the battle in any way when they are away from it; suitable to winged warriors only; headwear), Feather of Flight, Feather of Lithe, Feather of White Note: Specials alternate. Sterope has a 1/2 chance to fly to the other end of the ship after every round, calling a new Siren to take her place whenever she switches sides. Party at the Helm: Eric (Khorne) *Party Second-in-Command* 30 year old norseman Raider Level 26 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Asleep, Water and Earth* Power: 46 (26+18+2) Defense: 5 Health: 50/50 (8+7+26+4+5) Gold: 223 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 18, causes Blinded; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from Weakened; handwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from Fragile; bodywear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row + Immunity to Water, Earth and Asleep; footwear) Inventory: Weapons: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; greatsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth) Consumables: Potion, 10 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 1 Phoenix Essence, 8 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 5 Mulled Wine, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, 2 Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Bone Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) 48 years old human Paladin Level 33 2/4 *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Fragile, Stunned, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* Power: 55 (33+17+4+1) Defense: 11 (7+4) Health: 56/56 (10+32+11+2+1) Ether: 33/33 Gold: 1335 Equipment: Scupperer (WP: 17; darkness-, fire- and earth-elemental; inflicts bleeding and poisoned by 10; great sword) Round Metal Shield (SP:7), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; grants immunity to fragile, asleep, weakened, blindness, darkness and fire; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear.), Scarlet Hood (SP:4, grants immunity to stunned) Inventory: Weapons: Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep), Silver Sword (WP: 18, Longsword), Frozen Saber (WP: 14; light-, ice- and wind-elemental; inflicts stunned; great sword) Artifacts: Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear), Cloak of Blood Magic (+5 ether, attacks made with darkness magic cause weakened; suitable for mages, necromancers and chi monks; bodywear), Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle), Amulet of Optimism (Adds the confused-effect to all attacks; accessory, suitable to Erdathcath only) Spell Items: Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Emerald Lamp of Summoning (0/3) Consumables: Potion, Health Core, x2 Remedy, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, x6 Mead, x3 Nostrum, Ambrosia, x2 Smelling Salts, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immune to Ice), Fireball Whiskey (Immunity to Fire One Battle OR 20 Fire Damage All Enemies), Hamantasch (Lucky, Blessed), Jinxy Juice, Hair of the Dog, x2 Grating Stone, Oculoid Miasma, Oculoid Fireworks, Saber Teeth, Mythril Shard Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Cleric Level 30 3/4 *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 31 (30+1) Health: 38/38 (9+29) Ether: 34/34 (5+29) Gold: 43 Equipment: Jaws' Mop (WP:1, double damage against aquatic enemies; broomstick), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert all attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm Aunt Zarissa (NPC, controlled by Zepher) 62 years old female gnome Sage Level 33 *Immune to Poisoned and Cursed* Power: 48 (38+10) Defense: 2 Health: 47/47 (9+32+6) Ether: 39/39 (5+32+2) Gold: 376 Equipment: Sense Knocker (WP:20, staff), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear), Inventory: Opal (Ice), Scroll of Sealing ~~~~~ Enemies at the Stern: Flock of Albatross at the Stern (x5) Type: Flying/Aquatic Level: 75 (15x5) Health: 720/720 (144x5) Special: Wingspan – Increases the level of all allies by 1 Drops: nothing Note: The flock will always get a Free Hit if they outnumber the party. Every albatross defeated weakens the flock. Siren Songstress C *Fights from the back row* *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 873/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Songstress D *Fights from the back row* *Attacks cause sealed* *Immune to sealed* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 50 Health: 873/873 Special: True Love Serenade – Restores 50 health to all allies, excluding self. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress C *Fights from the back row* *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Siren Temptress D *Fights from the back row* *Attacks cause enamored* *Immune to enamored* Type: Flying/Humanoid Level: 51 Health: 935/935 Special: Love Hurts – Causes 51 damage to all enamored combatants. Drops (varies by roll): 1-3: Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable) 4-6: nothing Party at the Stern: John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 25 1/3 *Immune to Sealed* *Jinxed Spells* Power: 37 (25+12) (Spellpower: 47 (25+12+10)) Defense: 3 Health: 33/33 (5+24+4) Ether: 36/36 (5+24+1+5+1) Gold: 730 Equipment: Solemn Scythe (WP: 12, darkness-elemental scythe, 1/2 chance of causing sealed), Magician's Gloves (Spellpower +10; suitable for mages; handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional jinxed-effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory)[/font][/color] Inventory: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear),Watt's Artifact (Makes the user’s attacks and spells three times more effective against demons; accessory), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 3x Mead, 2x Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, 2x Deadly Venom, 7 Bones, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Blue Jelly Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* Power: 48 (23+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3) Gold: 400 Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental, Hollow [Potion], dagger), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Swift boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding) Inventory: Weapons Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear) Artifacts Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Sleep Bomb, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), 2 Bones, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card Aunt Hymnessamine (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) 44 years old female human Minstrel Level 38 1/4 *Hits Restore Ether* *Immune to Poisoned, Cursed, Blinded and Darkness* *Hastened* Power: 48 (38+10) Defense: 2 Health: 57/57 (9+37+11) Ether: 46/46 (5+37+4) Gold: 462 Equipment: Epic Saxophone (WP:10, each successful hit restores 1 ether, instrument), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear), Blue-rimmed Glasses (Immune to darkness and blinded; suitable to near-sighted people only; accessory) Inventory: Grand Potion, Grand Tonic Aunt Theresa (NPC, controlled by Pyrovisionary) 37 years old female human Witch Level 36 *Permanently Poisoned Attacks* *Immune to Poisoned and Cursed* Power: 50 (36+14) Defense: 2 Health: 50/50 (7+35+8) Ether: 36/36 Gold: 512 Equipment: Merry Whip (WP:14, steals 1 gold upon each successful hit; whip), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear) Inventory: Scroll of Blindness, Smoke Bomb Skeleton Decoy (Condition: 20/20)

While it is of course gorgeous, the Faerie Outpost could have used a little more color in the form of flowers and mushrooms, to give it more distinction from LotR elves. And while the war bee is still awesome and cute, there could have been another giant insect as a steed in this set instead, like a war beetle. I still love the set, just wanted to give some constructive criticism.

Umm, that's exactly what we are doing here. Or did you not notice how all the quests take place in the same world? Sure, crossovers could happen more frequently and more prominently, but every QM has their own branching storylines they want to tell, and finding a common ground is not easy. Speaking of which, I would like to co-host a "Värtland Saga" at some point. I have a few plotlines that lead there (containing the Shaman King, Attina Bonaparte, the Nôrns and the Siege of Helvetia), but I am also very open to other ideas, so if anyone is interested in taking part in such a saga, give me a holler.

No, it does not. The new enemy is basically in the "prepare for battle"-stage when it enters the battle. Maximum health is of course restored when the effect is cured, but not the variable health lost when under the influence of the curse.

QM Note: It happened for sure, but with the lack of player input I felt I should rather move the quest forward. It is a long quest, so you will have plenty of opportunities to get drunk during it.