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Valentine is Zed's cousin, ie. Fahrenheit's niece. The name of her father and Fahrenheit's brother is Celsius, naturally.

I don't think so - it pays to keep up with the lore. I doubt I've even mentioned the name in a quest before...

"Ah, the intruders. Well, I guess I have you to thank for allowing Lilly to overcome her inhibitions so quickly, although this matter is between me and my great granddaughter. I have been presumed dead because I did die, at least physically. However, thanks to some precautionary measures, my soul has lingered on. Can you imagine what it feels like to be free of the shackles of your mortal body, to roam the world without mundane burdens? No, I do not think you can." "Lilly here has the potential to become the greatest sorceress of all time", Fahrenheit said, smiling at Lilly. "However, a diamond needs great pressure to be born. I found a way to extend my natural lifespan just for this moment - to find the True Heir of Ziegfried among all my countless relatives. I found it in Lilly, at long last, and I will not let anyone get in the way." "Umm... Don't I get a say in this?" "Little one, are you having second thoughts of yourself? I have seen your heart and know you have it in you. You did not just conquer all your inner fears to back down now, did you?" "But I don't know what this 'True Hair' is even supposed to do!" "It's heir, little one, not hair. But that is exactly why I am here. Now, send those intruders away so we can begin." "Who are you?" Fahrenheit looked at Arthur scornfully. "I am certainly not the grandfather of such a dime-in-a-dozen magician! Will you now excuse me while I discuss family matters with my true relative?"

"Fahrenheit... Yes, that's it! I remember it now! The ghost of my great grandfather came to see me some time after Bluto's disappearance!" Arthur, Althior and Lilly all felt somewhat more experienced after the joint effort in unraveling the memories. "He was the one whispering to me at night all along! Well, at least one of the voices was his... But that means he must be here somewhere." Suddenly the dollhouse began to shake and tremble. "What is happening?!" "I AM SORRY, BARK. ALL SEVEN LOCKS HAVE BEEN OPENED, SO THIS HOUSE YOUR MIND HAS CONSTRUED FOR THEM CAN NO LONGER STAY INTACT." "Be careful, my little pup! Remember that this is your mind, so you are in charge." "See you in your dreams, woof!" "Thanks, I guess... Huh, I never would've thought dogs could be that nice. I guess that's what conkerending your fears does to you!" As the three dogs vanished, the shaking got worse, and the floor and the ceiling of the attic started to crack around them. "Don't worry, guys!" Lilly shouted to the heroes in the midst of the rumbling. "I'll keep you safe!" The whole house fell apart in a whirlwind around them, but miraculously the party remained unharmed. Just as suddenly as it had started, the rumbling settled, with the dollhouse having been reconstructed in a chaotic way. Walls were smashed and piled on top of each other, windows and doors and staircases were scattered everywhere and furniture was placed haphazardly all over. "All right, the locks are open. You can come out now, great grandfather Fahrenheit!" "As you wish, little one. I have to say I am pleasantly surprised by your determination. It bodes well for your future." The wizard from Lilly's memory had appeared on the couch. He was dressed in dark brown, and he sported a long, flowy beard that hung to his thighs. "It seems you have grown old enough for your training to truly begin, little one." "Huh?!" Lilly glanced at the heroes, confused. What would the heroes do? Party: Althior Emorith, The Dragonslayer (K-Nut) *Party Leader* 35 years old male human Necromancer Level 47 1/5 *Gains Triple Experience* *Absorbs Earth* *Immune to Petrified and Darkness* *Encouraged* Power: 68 (47+21) (Spellpower: 73 (47+21+5)) Defense: 7 (2+5) Health: 44/57 (5+46+5+1) Ether: 58/62 (5+46+5+4+2) Gold: 1745 (owed 65g by Warlen Meliname) Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:21, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on successful spells and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 spellpower; handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4; backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience; accessory), Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified and darkness elemental damage; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear), Inventory: Artifacts: Lieutenant's Helm (SP:3, protects from fragile; headwear), Robes of Illumination (SP: 5, +10 Max Ether, wearer is permanently transcended, suitable to prophets; bodywear), Coat Hanger (Allows wearing a second bodywear artifact regardless of the amount limit for artifacts; accessory) Spell Items: Scroll of Frailty (Enables casting the fragile-effect to the target, causing it to take double damage for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Scroll of Love (Enables casting the enamored-effect to the target, making it unable to damage the caster for three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.)Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), 2 Opals (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood) Consumables: 6 Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Phoenix Incense, 4 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Skeleton Decoy, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.), Skadi Bomb (Causes 100 Ice Elemental Damage to all opponents when used), Mythril Tools etc.: Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, 2 Bones Alexis Fenral, Orc-kin (Masked Builder) 24 year old female elven Assassin Level 50 *Immune to Bound and Slowed* *Gains Triple Experience* Power: 73 (50+11+12) Defense: 0 Health: 72/72 (6+6+49+5+5+1) Gold: 56 Equipment: Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; accessory), Winged Sandals (protects from bound and slowed effects; footwear), Big Bear Suit (Doubles base and class bonus health and ether; bodywear), Inventory: Weapons: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP: 20, damage divided between all enemies, whip), Steel Fan (WP:20, ice-, lightning-, and darkness-elemental, dagger), Toy Cannon (WP:30, damages all opponents; has 1/6 chance to break when used; handcannon), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5, light-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Fang Dagger (WP: 4), Town Watch Halberd (WP: 6), Artifacts: Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to rangers, backwear), Electro Gear (Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory), Smelly Hide (Suitable for barbarians and beast warriors, half damage from beasts and humanoids on Damage, bodywear), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing; headwear), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded; accessory), Regret's Cape (Backwear, grants immunity to first negative effect afflicted each battle), Aventine's Cape (SP:1, immunity to darkness and water; backwear), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear), Special Curtain (Changes SPECIAL DAMAGE roll into a SPECIAL GUARD, giving a 1/2 chance to be protected from any negative effects caused by the opponent’s special skill; backwear) Spell Items: Scroll of Deep Sleep (Enables casting the fast asleep-effect to the target, forcing it to miss its turn for six rounds or until woken up by an attack. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning) Consumables: 6 Potions, 8 Grand Potions, Health Core, 7 Remedies, 9 Meads, 2 Somas, Mulled Wine, 5 Venoms, 3 Deadly Venom, Crimson Venom (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects for the duration of one battle), Red Death Blood (If applied to a weapon the Doomed effect is dealt on first blow), 2 Lightning Bombs, 7 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs, Skeleton Decoy, 7 Bones, 2 Grating Stones, Zoot's Cookie, Adamantite Tools etc.: Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Shovel, Venom, Bedroll, Fifty Shades of Bley (Grants access to the Harlot expert job class), Silver Ore (worth 60 gold) Arthur Justus Regulus VII, a Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something (Flipz) 22 year old male human Weather Mage Level 36 2/4 *Overkill* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 56 (36+20) Defense: 0 Health: 41/50 (5+35+4+6) Ether: 28/48 (5+35+6+2) Gold: 1537 (Owed 128 gold by Boomingham) Equipment: Zoot's Rebel (WP:20 "broomstick", suitable to Arthur only), Overkill Gloves (Gives the wearer 1 gold for every point of damage they do extra when they defeat an enemy; handwear), Lens of Speed Reading (Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action; accessory) Inventory: Weapons: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, staff, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light-Elemental, staff, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Healing Staff A (WP: 5, staff, heals instead of damaging), Healing Staff B (WP: 5, staff, heals instead of damaging), Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable throwing weapon, causes Jinxed-effect) (Lent to Docken), Sword of the Vampir (WP:17, user is Jinxed), Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Clockwork Lance (WP:12, has 1/3 chance to cause slowed-effect on the target; lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes bleeding-by-5 effect), Stag Antlers (WP:10, grants Intimidation; halberd), Metasimian Dory (WP:10, pierces defense; spear), Spider Leg (WP:10, doubled against flying enemies; spear), Dauntlet Index (WP: 10, doubled against humanoids; spear), Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, halberd, stuns on successful hits, Hollow [nothing]), Arm Shield (SP:14, shield), Crescent Shield (SP: 5, halved damage from elemental attacks, shield) (Lent to Purpearl), Blue Hand Shield (SP:5, grants immunity to five effects of the user’s choice; these immunities cannot be changed once selected Immune to Hexed, Petrified, Minimized, Jinxed, and Stunned; shield) (Lent to Purpearl), ) Artifacts: Shadeaux Cape (SP:8, Immune to Blind and Confused, suitable to those with reputation among the Shadeaux only; if reputation is great, SP is doubled; if reputation is outstanding, SP is tripled; backwear), Winged Sandals (Protects from bound- and slowed-effects; footwear), Tin Helmet (Immunity to confused- and hexed-effects; headwear.), Tin Greaves (Immunity to stunned-, slowed- and hastened-effects; footwear), Tin Gloves (Power +1, multiplied by the number of “tin” artifacts equipped; suitable to knights, dragoons, skirmishers and vindicators; handwear), Tin Armor (SP:6, multiplied by the number of “tin” artifacts equipped; suitable to knights, dragoons, skirmishers and vindicators; bodywear), White Ninja Cowl (The wearer can choose to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits; the effect ends if the user targets an enemy; suitable to rogues, beast warriors, chi monks and infiltrators; headwear), Pointy Hat (+2 Max Ether), Unicorn Helmet (SP:1; the wearer can only receive one negative effect at a time, with a new effect replacing the old one; headwear, usable by barbarians, knights, dragoons, infiltrators, regulators, skirmishers, and winged warriors), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, headwear), Duke's Coat-of-Arms (SP: 5, Protects against Fragile and all Poisons; bodywear, suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Stingy Gloves (Prevents enemies from ever stealing gold from you; handwear), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; accessory), Zap-Tap Badge (Has a 1/2 chance to deal Electric damage to an opponent who has dealt damage to a hero, equal to the hero's level; accessory), Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round; accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (changes the wearer into an elf of the same gender when worn; accessory), Sandman’s Parasol (Protects from asleep- and fast asleep –effects; accessory), Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from sealed-effect; accessory), Macabre Collar (Provides immunity to Sudden Death and Doomed; accessory), Comfy Pillow (If the user is inflicted by asleep- or fast asleep-effect, they regain full health and ether; accessory.) Spell Items: Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Opal (Ice), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Sapphire (Wind), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing (Lent to De'kra), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Armor Sundering (Has 1/2 chance to reduce target’s SP by 5 at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the Poisoned 10 effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.) (lent to Hybros), Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Minimizing (Has 1/2 chance of causing the minimized-effect on the target; costs 10 ether.), Scroll of Fear (Enables casting the afraid-effect to the target, forcing it to fight from the back row until the end of the battle. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Scroll of Sloth (Enables casting the slowed-effect on the target, making them unable to perform Free Hits. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 10 ether.) Consumables: Potion, 5x Grand Potion, Tonic, Grand Tonic, 7x Remedy, 2x Elixir, 2x Phoenix Essence, Fenghuang Incense, Hurricane, 3x Neutralizer, Exterlate, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the Poisoned-by-10 effect for the duration of the battle and the Confused effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Crumbling Venom (-3 HP/-1 SP per round), Blind Fury, Love Potion, Seal Bomb, 2x Stun Bomb, 4x Smoke Bomb, 2x Bones, Grating Stone, Ella's Pie (Permanently boosts max. ether by 5 but permanently decreases max. health by 5 when consumed.) Tools etc: Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Begone with the Winds (Grants the holder access to the Weather Mage expert job class upon reaching Level 30), 2x Silver Ore Lilly Ziegfried (NPC, controlled by K-Nut) 7 years old female human Puppeteer Level 31 3/4 *Gains gold equal to number of enemies* *Free Hits have 1/6 chance to be redirected at another enemy* *Ignores Free Hits from Beasts* Power: 30 Defense: 1 Health: 31/31 (1+30) Ether: 13/31 (1+30) Gold: 13 Equipment: Noble Mask (Wearer gains gold equal to the number of enemies after each victorious battle; headwear), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent; backwear), Fur Leggings (SP: 1, beast enemies do not deal free hits to the wearer; footwear), Inventory: Pink Ribbon (Max. Ether +3, grants immunity to sealed, afraid and doomed; accessory), 3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Remedies, 2 Elixirs, Smelling Salts, Stun Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 8 Toys (see below) Toy Soldier (Toy) Power: 30 Note: pierces defense; has 1/6 chance to break when used Dour Dolly (Toy) Power: 30 Note: Causes weakened-effect; has 1/6 chance to break when used Morbid Molly (Toy) Power: 30 Note: Causes cursed-effect; has 1/6 chance to break when used Negative Nelly (Toy) Power: 30 Note: Causes jinxed-effect; has 1/6 chance to break when used Baddie Panda (Toy) Power: 45 Note: Causes confused-effect; has 1/6 chance to break when used Deaddy Bear (Toy) Power: 45 Note: Causes doomed-effect; has 1/6 chance to break when used Snooty Bear (Toy) Power: 45 Note: Causes fast asleep-effect; has 1/6 chance to break when used Equestria (Toy) Power: 50 Note: Causes light-elemental damage; cannot break but costs 5 ether to use

So, I heard it through the grapevine that there was going to be some sort of epilogue for the Halloween anthology. Any news about it? I for one would be excited to get one.

~A new quest has been posted on the Quest Board (#132 by Waterbrick Down)!~

Yeah, it's totally okay to reimagine LEGO pieces in different scale than they actually are. Otherwise no hero could wear this. As for the element, how about the obvious choice, earth?

Awesome entries, everyone! Granted, with this many contestants, some ideas got repeated several times, but there were some great, original figs in the mix as well! As an incorrigible figbarfer myself, I also appreciate the use of unconventional parts in creating fantasy figs. I'm giving 2 points to the entry I personally felt was the most original, had most clever parts usage and a great variety of figs from all walks of life. Thus... Entry number 13 (kbcakir) gets 2 points! A good second in my books gets the last point, so... Entry number 14 (Hammerstein NWC) gets 1 point!

"Beautiful it is, in a plain, peasantly way. I can give you 15 gold for it, at most."

"Ah, my dear hulking... muscular... mountaineous... whatever you are, I can only give you 30 gold for the helmet and 60 gold for the stomach guard. I have plenty of artifacts of equal quality, you see?"

Chosen participants for Quest#130: Sisters in Salmanda ~ Lawrence Boomingham, Level 33 2/4 Paladin (Zepher) ~ Heckz Brutenhal, Level 25 1/3 Sorcerer (Cutcobra) ~ Eric, Level 26 2/3 Raider (Khorne) ~ Jon “Sarge” McEncy, Level 23 Black Knight (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* QM Note: I still need time to prepare, so the quest will launch after the weekend. Prepare for a long trip.

QM Note: Close enough. "*sob* That's what I said!" Lilly bawled. "I thought mother only cared about Bluto. After he went missing, *sob sob* she didn't even notice me unless I did something naughty... In the end, *sob* all we did was argue. I want to tell her *sob* how sorry I am!" "That's it, my pup. By realizing your own part in how your mother has been treating you, the second-to-last lock has been opened." The gargantuan dog then laid down until his saucer-sized eyes were on the same level as Lilly. "BARK! MAYBE THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU YET... OPENING THE LAST LOCK WILL UNVEIL THE TRUTH. ARE YOU PREPARED, PUP?" "I admit it! *sob* I've been horrible to everyone! *sob* What more do you want out of me?!" "JUST THE TRUTH. SEE FOR YOURSELF." Everyone saw a third vision hailing from Lilly's memories. "Wake up, little one." "Who are you? And what are you doing in my room in the middle of the night?" "I am %¤&"£+&£{#. Do you recognize my name?" "Umm, I guess..." "I am here to tell you, Lilly, that you are important. You will become much greater than any of your relatives, if only you allow me to guide you." "Mother told me not to trust strangers... But honestly, I don't care what she says anymore. How great do you mean I'll become, exactly?" "Remember the story of Ziegfried and Zieglinde, little one? You have a chance to become what Zieglinde could not, because of her brother's betrayal. Your brother is now out of the picture, so the power is yours alone." "I like the sound of that!" Lilly stared at the dogs in amazement. "When did this happen? Why cannot I remember any of it?" "THE MEMORY HAS BEEN LOCKED AWAY, BARK. SEE HOW YOU CANNOT REMEMBER THE WIZARD'S NAME? HIS NAME IS THE KEY TO THE FINAL LOCK. OPEN IT, AND ALL WILL BECOME CLEAR. BARK." "You can do it, ruff ruff!" "You've done so well so far, my pup!" "Please, can you help me remember one last time?" Lilly begged the heroes.

They can, but then they will be trapped in an endless loop of changing in and out of the dress, and cannot do anything else in the game ever again. Okay, the actual answer is obviously no, since they would lose the Fashionista job trait if they did.

Yes, there is. I've kept the yet-unseen 9 and 10 cards a secret for now.

Yes, sleeping enemies wake up from taking any damage, even from indirect attacks.

"*sob* Yes... That's what I said. I made Bluto leave. And he returned all weird... *sob* because of me." The middle-sized dog then spoke. "Good. Now you remember and the lock in your mind has been opened. But things will only get worse until they start getting better. Woof, bear with me and pat my head. I will take you to the next lock." The ashamed Lilly saw no other option but to do as the dog said. Another vision flashed in front of everyone's eyes. "What is the matter here?" "Mrs. Ziegfried, Miss Lilly utterly refuses to go to her bed." "Lilly, what is the meaning of this behaviour?" "I want to stay up, like Merlyn and Morgan! You are all treating me like a little child!" "But you are a little child, Lilly! You do as you are told." "Why are you making me remember this? I don't want to!" Lilly cried out. “Hmr vdert adbut etien on, alye Mnhlo! B arlu wnl, teyomu!” “O noh’w tara oh deya ycgotrh obof oery oreu rtomo! Io ul tot, Utedi!” "You have to be strong, Lilly. This lock is shut tight, woof." Lilly was crying out loud. The heroes had to help her remember what was said again. QM Note: This anagram is even tougher, since the letters have been jumbled between four sentences. Good luck!

"Where do I...? Bah, but I manufacture them myself, of course! Well, with a little help from my fairy underlings, but I personally hold the schematics on each of them. Now, shall we discuss your 'large stock' for a change?" The half-elven merchant winked at Johon.

QM Note: You got the first part right, so you should have the following letters left for the second sentence: bdeehiillmnooorssuwyy. I double checked, and the word length is correct. At least the three letter word should be obvious... If you need more hints, let me know. "I didn't mean to be so... mean!" Lilly began to sob. "But you were mean to your brother. The harder you try to deny it, woof, the harder it is to face the truth. Just try to remember everything you said to him that day. Bark!" "I *sob* said... N... No, I can't! *sob sob*"

Quite. Quite.

~The price of the effect bombs in Dain Almight's Bomb Shelter have been raised to 50 gold!~

But once they're used, they're gone. I can of course raise their price if it feels too low.

"My, that is some strong fabric used in that cape... I can give you 80 gold for it." "Are you trying to start a bidding war, you hunky raider of my innocence?"

Lilly stomped her feet in frustration. "Fine! I'll touch the dog then! Just don't use naughty words like that anymore, Althior, or I'll tell Nanny to wash your mouth with soap." She then marched to the smallest dog and extended her hand with her eyes closed. As soon as she touched the dog's paw, the whole party had a shared vision. "Remember this? *whimpers*" "It's not fair! How come those total strangers get to go find a cure for greatgrandma Zelda?" "They're real heroes, Bluto. You're not." "But I want to sail the seas and see places like Salmanda, too!" "No! I don't want to remember!" “Oeb ygd’w ote uiwu ho, htyi? Jlnyon eors dsth oul mnsy.” "You have to repeat what you said then, ruff! It is the only way to open the lock!" As the vision faded, the small dog then turned to the heroes. "Please, can you help her face the truth?" What did Lilly say in the memory?

QM Note: Approval of what? Please, can I get a clear action from any of you?

Since you are a new player, I feel obligated to say this: it is considered bad form to sign into quests when you know you will be gone for an extended period of time. Granted, four days isn't an awfully long time when it comes to quests - not much will probably happen during your absence -, but if you knew this in advance, you should've at least informed your Quest Master about it before he picked the players. So please remember this in the future.