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"I will take one," says Oko, falling back to walk alongside the Monk and Kiray. He notices Kiray's look of confusion and chuckles gruffly. "Don't worry about the history of Bella and Simon and Bernard. Who they are hardly matters - as long as you can stick them with the pointy end of your sword, you'll do alright.

Bobby scuffs his foot on the floor, having trouble making eye contact with the woman. He feels in his heart that she deserves to know who had given away her song... but he is afraid for her son's friendship and for betraying Bellanotte. But he blushes a little - who is he to doubt a mother's love for her son? Surely petty feuds would not cause the kind hearted woman to force her own son from his friend.

"The Angelic Legion serve essentially the same role that the Warrior Priests serve for the Paladins. They are the best of the best, the elite of the elite." "She is from a small kingdom called Bultaruss. It is located north of Duplovia. It's never been a major political player for the area."

The Party Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Party Leader* 264 year old female Elven Minstrel Level 35 *2x XP**Counterstriking**immune to sealed* Power bonus:,+8 (quest #102) Defence: 7 (Darksteel armor 6 +lesser etherial cloak 1) Health: 53/53 (Base Cleric 9 +Level bonus 35 -Quest #102 5 +Minstrel Bonus 11 +3 Darksteel armour) Ether: 45/48 (Base Cleric 5 +Level bonus 35 +Minstrel Bonus 4 +zoot cookie #102 1 +Lesser Etherial cloak 3) Gold: 399 Equipment: Nocturne Flute (WP:6, causes asleep-effect, instrument), Lesser etherial cloak (SP:1, Max. ether +3, immune to sealed; backwear), Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves, Darksteel Armour (SP:6, Max. Health +3; bodywear), Inventory: Mutt's Flute (WP:10, inflicts Weakened-effect, instrument), Party Maracas (WP:4, user is hastened, instrument), Battered wooden flute (WP:6, Darkness-elemental), Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14, Light-Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Mourning Star (WP: 10; Fire-elemental; inflicts Fragile-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is Slowed and Immune to Hastened; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), longsword, Shield (SP: 5), •Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to Light and Jinxed, Suitable for Knights), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear), Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3, Immunity to Ice and Water, Bodywear, Suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors), Leather armour (SP:1; Bodywear), •Opal (2), Topaz (2), Diamond, Amethyst • Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Hundred Hero Hymn (Inspired-effect to all allies for 10 ether, song), •Grand Tonics (3), Potions (7), Elixirs (2), Remedies (7), Nostrum, Tiger Balm, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (4), Fire Bomb, Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bomb, Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bomb, Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Ether Core(2), Grand potion(2), Ambrosia (4), Health Core, Phoenix Essence (2), Red Death Blood (Once applied to a weapon the first successful hit deals doomed, consumable) (2), Neautralizers (2), Smelling Salts (4), Sushi (restores 5 health and ether) •Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Telescope Avery the Red Assassin Level 38 Assassin Health: 1/49 Equipment: Red Assassin’s Dagger (WP: 10, Deals Cursed), Cape of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination 1/3) Inventory: Light Throwing Knife (WP: 8, Light-Elemental, 1/3 to Deal Doomed), Dark Throwing Knife (WP: 8, Darkness-Elemental, 1/3 Chance to Deal Doomed), Smelling Salts Yu Shu Enzima Level 36 1/4 Paladin Health: 56/56 SP: 16 Ether: 35/35 Equipment: Double Fanged Stave (WP: 12, Duel-Strike, Hero Hastened if not holding shield), Pegesus Shield (SP: 14, Immune to Slowed and Light Damage), Golden Helm (SP: 2, Immune to Afraid), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins) Inventory: Phoenix Essence x2, Mead x2, Mulled Wine, Potion x2, Tonic, Military Grade Light Bomb x6, Military Grade Darkness Bomb x6 Monk Pretzel and His 99 Pieces, the Super Sleuth (Played by Palathadric) 463-year-old male "hermit" Artisan *reinforced* Level: 32 2/4 Power: 39 32 + 7 Defense: 36 Health: 57/57 9 + 15 + 31 + 2* Gold: 1460 Equipment: Dual Staff (WP: 7, Ice, Lightning, Fire, Wind, Light; dual strike; staff), Heavy Armour (SP:5, Immune to Fragile), Marauder’s Mantle (Grants permanent reinforced-effect; suitable to marauders; backwear), Armour of Dark Arts (Takes up: Bodywear, Handwear, Footwear slots; counts as one artifact; SP:10; Suitable to Knight classes, Dragoons, Skirmishers), Cloak of the Barbaric Runecaster (SP: 3; wearer creates and deploys a Skeleton Decoy at the start of every battle; suitable for Battle Mages, Necromancers, and Scholars; backwear) Inventory: Weapons and Shields: Flying Cross (WP: 9, Darkness; broomstick), Splinter Broom (WP:8; broomstick; defies SP), Whip of Savage Overlords (WP: 9; ⅙ chance of inflicting the Slowed-effect; Whip), Steak (WP: 1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits; suitable for all), Staff of the Necromancer (WP: 12; damages Undead; +1 Level to raised Undead; Staff), Soul Link Chain (Allows the user to pair up with another party member, each of them gaining all the effects that the other has. The partner has to equip the chain as well (ie. one chain can be shared by two people); accessory), Artifacts: Duplovian Helmet (SP:2, immune to Magic and Healing; headwear), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, Vermin with level less than half of the wearers are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear), Rock Gauntlets (Suitable for anyone, grants the wearer Iron Fist at no ether cost, handwear), Counterstrike Gloves (handwear), Soothing Slippers (meditation restores 5 ether; footwear), Magic Viper Skin (heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle unless knocked out; accessory), Shackles of War (accessory) Gems: 2 Amethysts, Emerald, Garnet, 2 Aquamarines, Ruby Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blinding, Scroll of Arc Sleep Consumables: 2 Potions, 13 Grand Potions, Cherry (Restores 1 ether), 4 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 7 Remedies, Neutralizer, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), 2 Phoenix Incenses, 5 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Nostrums, 5 Venoms, 5 Deadly Venoms, 2 Paralyzing Venoms, 2 Jinxy Juices, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Fire Bombs, Holy Bomb, Military Grade Fire Bomb, 2 Blind Bombs, 2 Seal Bombs, 2 Sleep Bombs, 13 Bones, Raw Meat (+5 max. health upon consumption), Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Level-Up Mushroom, Strong Wasabi (-2 poisoned permanently) Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Shovel, Magic Compass, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest) Oko Enzima Level 32 1/4 Paladin *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Wind, Stunned, and Instant Death* Health: 52/52 SP: 17 Ether: 32/32 Equipment: Single Fanged Stave (WP: 20), Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash replaces Meditate), Helm (SP: 2), Clan Enzima Armor (SP: 8, Immune to Fire, Wind, Stunned and Instant Death, Suitable to Enzimas) Inventory: Mulled Wine x2, Mead x2, Ambrosia, Nostrum x2 Marcellus Level 25 1/3 Black Knight *Immune to Stunned and Blinded* Health: 43/43 SP: 8 Equipment: Whip (WP: 16), Dark Knight Armor (SP:6, Immune to Stunned), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to Blind) Inventory: Mead, Grand Potion x3 Grimwald Gjinko 69 year old male gnome Sage Level: 20 Power Bonus: +1 permanent, +5 spells SP: 0 Health: 33/33 Ether: 29/29 Gold: 435 (Owed 38 by Benji) Glory Points: 8 Equipment: Magical Staff (WP:15; Staff), Spellbound Gloves (Increases the power of spells by 5, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element), Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 max. health, +5 max. ether, meditation restores 2 ether, body-wear) Inventory: • Spellbound hood (SP: 2, Increases the power of spells by 3, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element, headwear, suitable for Mages, Clerics and Necromancers), Strategist's Shako (+5 power while in the front row, +5 SP while in the back; headwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4; back wear) • Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll • Opal, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Garnet, Sapphire, Emerald,Aquamarine, Ruby • Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep • Potion x7, Tonic x7, Grand Tonic x4, Sushi (restores 5 HP and 5 Ether) x4, Remedy x2, Elixir x4, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead x4, Nostrum x3, Smelling Salts x4, Mulled Wine x2, Ambrosia, Bone x5, Ice Bomb, Root Beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against Undead enemies for 20 damage (Does not affect non-Undead enemies)), Plague Venom, Health Core, Neptune Bomb, Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Absorbs Water* *Immune to Fire* 24 year old female human Level 13 Knight Power Bonus: 6 Defense: 29 Health: 21/21 Gold: 167 Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, provides Special Guard against Undead enemies; back wear) Inventory: - x3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Remedy, 3x Nostrum, Ambrosia, 2x Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), 5 Bones - Bedroll, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom, Sharp Tip (-2 bleeding) -Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Inert Blade (Greatsword, WP 5) , Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP:11; shield), Crescent Shield (SP: 5, halved damage from elemental attacks), Shadeaux Mace (WP:9; deals fragile effect), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, causes fragile; mace), Anointed Gladius (WP: 8, damages Undead; great sword) The party's travels are fairly safe sailing from there on in, though they do run into one miserable storm and have to buckle down the hatches. Oko grins through the whole thing, but Marcellus is forced to be tied to a pillar after he continuously loses his balance. Eventually they reach the coast of the High Kingdoms and sail along that, Marcellus watching the forest every day. One day his gaze narrows. He turns to Yu Shu. "Here." The ship finds a good place to lay anchor near by and Yu Shu pays the crew before the party rows ashore in a row boat. She tells them they can return home - she will contract a ship out of Newharbour for their return trip. Once on shore, Marcellus takes the lead. "It shouldn't take more than a day or two," he assures them. "Good." Yu Shu rolls her neck. "Now listen up. I've told you I don't know exactly who we'll be facing, or how many their numbers are, but I do have a good guess as to one or two of their leaders. The Order Imperial is spread wide, sure, but so are the Paladins. It seems likely that Bella Artesia is the Grand Master of this faction. She and her brother, Simon Artesia, are the children of a noble family in one of the smaller kingdoms. Around her eighteenth birthday she became the advisor and most likely concubine to the King, advised radical militarization of the kingdom and attempted deport all those who did not follow Ennoc. Paladins in the area went to investigate, and were attacked shortly after arriving within the Kingdom. They questioned her. She attempted to kill them all, and nearly did too, revealing herself to be a powerful mage. When the battle turned against her, she fled." "The Paladins attempted to question her brother, a young lad they assumed could not be involved in his sister's misdeeds. He simply chuckled at them the whole time, and disappeared in the dead of the night. His parents let us know that he is a prophet." "Its also likely that we'll run into Ser Bernard the Never Blessed. He is a faceless knight, a member of the Angelic Legion. He often raids small villages in the High Kingdoms, stealing their food and purging them of the heathen. He's never made any attempt to hide his identity or his deeds. We can hope he is out on a raid, but be prepared." The group falls to silence then. Oko growls deeply.

"I have no shame. Whatever punishment you devise... that will be for you to implement and me to withstand." Boomingham picks up his swords and sheaths them all. "We're only responsible for ourselves, after all." He spits one final time. "I hope that ship still has booze. I need a drink."

"None. It has been..." and she trails off. "Don't worry." Yu Shu supports Avery. "We'll get you into bed." The two of them head under deck. Marcellus frowns and starts to polish his shield, though it was not even used in the battle.

Boomingham burps when hit in the stomach, and then spits as he is hit in the jaw. He drops his sword. "It's done, Karie." He spits again. "No one good deed can repair what he's done. Think of the lives he stole. Ah, but what the Hel. This isn't a debate." Boomingham looks up at Barty. "Some help you were." "You should have killed him." "Yeah yeah, I know." Boomingham retches, but controls himself. "Alright, enough, Karie. I left him alive. He's paid his debt to me, as far as I care. So we'll leave it. I'm done. The Reaper is dead, and the Stealer has paid his debt. That's it. Punching me won't bring his arm back anymore than cutting off his arm gave back those folks lives. We're done."

It's alright! At least since I was an Oak I still get to enjoy this lovely sun as a stump! Let me get caught up on what all the stumps are chatting about, and then I'll see if I can use my brains to try to catch some Maples!

What a lovely day to be a stump in this lovely forest! Down with the Maples! Simon, you owe me. Catch the last few! Chester, sorry, turns out you're Oaky, just like me. I think 2-3 Maples is a safe guess. It depends on if we think the SK is still around or not - we have 4 felled unconfirmed, which means either 4 maples and an active SK, or 3 maples and a dead SK.

"You have earned my respect, surely. That was a swift battle. Perhaps we should spar some time. That is a great tradition in Terra Chima. My father nearly lost an eye to the man who is now his best friend." Oko chuckles. "My parents nearly killed each other one time before they were married, and it is often said that is how they fell in love. Not that I want to fall in love with you." His snarling laugh erupts again. "But that was one creature. We are facing an army. So still, I advise bracing yourself for the worst." "I will. She will have time to rest before we arrive." "My apologies. That will not happen again," Avery says, looking each hero in the eye in turn.

Bobby repeats. "Yo man, this is over, yo. You should bounce while you still can!"

Round One Tentacle Tussle Pretzel uses Demeter Bomb - 200 Damage All Foes Nerwen sings Lucky Chant (-3 ether) Grimwald v. Serrated Tentacle - Critical Hit ([15+6+19]*2*2-160, KO) Kiray v. Strong Tentacle - Special Damage/Hit (22 Damage) Avery v. Strong Tentacle - Damage/Damage (KO) >Yu Shu v. Strong Tentacle - Critical Hit/Critical Hit (KO) Pretzel throws a bomb that bursts into rapidly growing flowers and vines that cover the deck and slice through a number of the tentacles. The rest of the party sees an opening and Grimwald is able to electrocute one of the larger tentacles. It's charred remains slam pathetically on the deck before tumbling down into the sea. Kiray is able to hack at the remaining tentacle, and Avery flies towards it though it whacks her out of the air and she lands on the deck with a heavy thud. Eventually it is Yu Shu who bounds forward and with a clever twist of her whole body is able to bring her blades around twice, severing the tentacle. The party is safe and victorious! The Party Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Party Leader* 264 year old female Elven Minstrel Level 35 *2x XP**Counterstriking**immune to sealed* Power bonus:,+8 (quest #102) Defence: 4 (Darksteel armor 3 +lesser etherial cloak 1) Health: 53/53 (Base Cleric 9 +Level bonus 35 -Quest #102 5 +Minstrel Bonus 11 +3 Darksteel armour) Ether: 45/48 (Base Cleric 5 +Level bonus 35 +Minstrel Bonus 4 +zoot cookie #102 1 +Lesser Etherial cloak 3) Gold: 399 Equipment: Nocturne Flute (WP:6, causes asleep-effect, instrument), Lesser etherial cloak (SP:1, Max. ether +3, immune to sealed; backwear), Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves, Darksteel Armour (SP:6, Max. Health +3; bodywear), Inventory: Mutt's Flute (WP:10, inflicts Weakened-effect, instrument), Party Maracas (WP:4, user is hastened, instrument), Battered wooden flute (WP:6, Darkness-elemental), Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14, Light-Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Mourning Star (WP: 10; Fire-elemental; inflicts Fragile-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is Slowed and Immune to Hastened; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), longsword, Shield (SP: 5), •Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to Light and Jinxed, Suitable for Knights), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear), Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3, Immunity to Ice and Water, Bodywear, Suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors), Leather armour (SP:1; Bodywear), •Opal (2), Topaz (2), Diamond, Amethyst • Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Hundred Hero Hymn (Inspired-effect to all allies for 10 ether, song), •Grand Tonics (3), Potions (7), Elixirs (2), Remedies (7), Nostrum, Tiger Balm, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (4), Fire Bomb, Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bomb, Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bomb, Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Ether Core(2), Grand potion(2), Ambrosia (4), Health Core, Phoenix Essence (2), Red Death Blood (Once applied to a weapon the first successful hit deals doomed, consumable) (2), Neautralizers (2), Smelling Salts (4), •Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Telescope Avery the Red Assassin Level 38 Assassin Health: 1/49 Equipment: Red Assassin’s Dagger (WP: 10, Deals Cursed), Cape of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination 1/3) Inventory: Light Throwing Knife (WP: 8, Light-Elemental, 1/3 to Deal Doomed), Dark Throwing Knife (WP: 8, Darkness-Elemental, 1/3 Chance to Deal Doomed), Smelling Salts Yu Shu Enzima Level 36 1/4 Paladin Health: 56/56 SP: 16 Ether: 35/35 Equipment: Double Fanged Stave (WP: 12, Duel-Strike, Hero Hastened if not holding shield), Pegesus Shield (SP: 14, Immune to Slowed and Light Damage), Golden Helm (SP: 2, Immune to Afraid), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins) Inventory: Phoenix Essence x2, Mead x2, Mulled Wine, Potion x2, Tonic, Military Grade Light Bomb x6, Military Grade Darkness Bomb x6 Monk Pretzel and His 99 Pieces, the Super Sleuth (Played by Palathadric) 463-year-old male "hermit" Artisan *reinforced* Level: 32 2/4 Power: 39 32 + 7 Defense: 36 Health: 57/57 9 + 15 + 31 + 2* Gold: 1380 Equipment: Dual Staff (WP: 7, Ice, Lightning, Fire, Wind, Light; dual strike; staff), Heavy Armour (SP:5, Immune to Fragile), Marauder’s Mantle (Grants permanent reinforced-effect; suitable to marauders; backwear), Armour of Dark Arts (Takes up: Bodywear, Handwear, Footwear slots; counts as one artifact; SP:10; Suitable to Knight classes, Dragoons, Skirmishers), Cloak of the Barbaric Runecaster (SP: 3; wearer creates and deploys a Skeleton Decoy at the start of every battle; suitable for Battle Mages, Necromancers, and Scholars; backwear) Inventory: Weapons and Shields: Flying Cross (WP: 9, Darkness; broomstick), Splinter Broom (WP:8; broomstick; defies SP), Whip of Savage Overlords (WP: 9; ⅙ chance of inflicting the Slowed-effect; Whip), Steak (WP: 1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits; suitable for all), Staff of the Necromancer (WP: 12; damages Undead; +1 Level to raised Undead; Staff), Soul Link Chain (Allows the user to pair up with another party member, each of them gaining all the effects that the other has. The partner has to equip the chain as well (ie. one chain can be shared by two people); accessory), Artifacts: Duplovian Helmet (SP:2, immune to Magic and Healing; headwear), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, Vermin with level less than half of the wearers are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear), Rock Gauntlets (Suitable for anyone, grants the wearer Iron Fist at no ether cost, handwear), Counterstrike Gloves (handwear), Soothing Slippers (meditation restores 5 ether; footwear), Magic Viper Skin (heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle unless knocked out; accessory), Shackles of War (accessory) Gems: 2 Amethysts, Emerald, Garnet, 2 Aquamarines, Ruby Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blinding, Scroll of Arc Sleep Consumables: 2 Potions, 13 Grand Potions, Cherry (Restores 1 ether), 4 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 7 Remedies, Neutralizer, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), 2 Phoenix Incenses, 5 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Nostrums, 5 Venoms, 5 Deadly Venoms, 2 Paralyzing Venoms, 2 Jinxy Juices, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Fire Bombs, Holy Bomb, Military Grade Fire Bomb, 2 Blind Bombs, 2 Seal Bombs, 2 Sleep Bombs, 13 Bones, Raw Meat (+5 max. health upon consumption), Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Level-Up Mushroom Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Shovel, Magic Compass, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest) Oko Enzima Level 32 1/4 Paladin *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Wind, Stunned, and Instant Death* Health: 52/52 SP: 17 Ether: 32/32 Equipment: Single Fanged Stave (WP: 20), Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash replaces Meditate), Helm (SP: 2), Clan Enzima Armor (SP: 8, Immune to Fire, Wind, Stunned and Instant Death, Suitable to Enzimas) Inventory: Mulled Wine x2, Mead x2, Ambrosia, Nostrum x2 Marcellus Level 25 1/3 Black Knight *Immune to Stunned and Blinded* Health: 43/43 SP: 8 Equipment: Whip (WP: 16), Dark Knight Armor (SP:6, Immune to Stunned), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to Blind) Inventory: Mead, Grand Potion x3 Grimwald Gjinko 69 year old male gnome Sage Level: 20 Power Bonus: +1 permanent, +5 spells SP: 0 Health: 33/33 Ether: 29/29 Gold: 435 (Owed 38 by Benji) Glory Points: 8 Equipment: Magical Staff (WP:15; Staff), Spellbound Gloves (Increases the power of spells by 5, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element), Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 max. health, +5 max. ether, meditation restores 2 ether, body-wear) Inventory: • Spellbound hood (SP: 2, Increases the power of spells by 3, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element, headwear, suitable for Mages, Clerics and Necromancers), Strategist's Shako (+5 power while in the front row, +5 SP while in the back; headwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4; back wear) • Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll • Opal, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Garnet, Sapphire, Emerald,Aquamarine, Ruby • Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep • Potion x7, Tonic x7, Grand Tonic x4, Sushi (restores 5 HP and 5 Ether) x2, Remedy x2, Elixir x4, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead x4, Nostrum x3, Smelling Salts x4, Mulled Wine x2, Ambrosia, Bone x5, Ice Bomb, Root Beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against Undead enemies for 20 damage (Does not affect non-Undead enemies)), Plague Venom, Health Core, Neptune Bomb Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Absorbs Water* *Immune to Fire* 24 year old female human Level 13 Knight Power Bonus: 6 Defense: 29 Health: 21/21 Gold: 167 Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, provides Special Guard against Undead enemies; back wear) Inventory: - x3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Remedy, 3x Nostrum, Ambrosia, 2x Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), 5 Bones - Bedroll, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom -Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Inert Blade (Greatsword, WP 5) , Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP:11; shield), Crescent Shield (SP: 5, halved damage from elemental attacks), Shadeaux Mace (WP:9; deals fragile effect), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, causes fragile; mace), Anointed Gladius (WP: 8, damages Undead; great sword) Loot -80 Gold -Sushi (Restores 5 health and ether) x3 -Strong Wasabi (-2 poisoned, permanent) -Sharp Tip (-2 bleeding, permanent) "This is a weapon that has been in my ancestry for many generations, Grimwald. I will hold it in battle, and should I die, it will be sent back to Terra Chima." She smiles fiercely. "No hard feelings." She walks towards Avery, who is struggling to stand back up. "Impressive," chuckles Oko, kicking the one tentacle left onboard. It makes a squelching noise.

I will be traveling for the next 3 days. Hopefully I will find wifi, but I simply don't know. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Hey all! I'm going to be doing some traveling this weekend, and unfortunately am not sure if I will have wifi. If I do, I will be sure to check in. If I don't, then things will pick back up on Sunday when I return. 127, hopefully we've been going at a quick enough pace that this is forgivable. 124 Darksten is in charge. 105, Kinto can call the shots. Thanks all for your understanding, and fingers crossed that I'll be able to communicate!

Bobby repeats from the front row. "Yo, Laureline, hang on you! We got you in a few!"

The heroes follow Nerwen's lead and go to bed for the night. The next day passes calmly. Yu Shu sits in the sun most of the day, a slight smile on her face. Marcellus and Avery keep mostly to themselves, and Oko continues to fish, catching a few and cooking them for his dinner. As the sun begins to fall in the sky Oko gives a cry. "Look alive." The heroes look over to see tentacles over the side of the ship! Avery and Marcellus are already there, weapons drawn, and Yu Shu pads forward confidently to stand alongside her brother. A fight is afoot! Pre-Battle Rolls Seal of the Warrior Priestess - 454 (No Buffs) The Enemies Minor Tentacle A Level 40 Aquatic *Immune to Stunned* Health: 120/120 Special: Ticklish Squeeze – The target is made stunned. Passive Special: Very Ticklish – On free hits, the Minor Tentacle also deals stunned. Drops: 20 Gold Minor Tentacle B Level 40 Aquatic *Immune to Stunned* Health: 120/120 Special: Ticklish Squeeze – The target is made stunned. Passive Special: Very Ticklish – On free hits, the Minor Tentacle also deals stunned. Drops: 20 Gold Minor Tentacle C Level 40 Aquatic *Immune to Stunned* Health: 120/120 Special: Ticklish Squeeze – The target is made stunned. Passive Special: Very Ticklish – On free hits, the Minor Tentacle also deals stunned. Drops: 20 Gold Minor Tentacle D Level 40 Aquatic *Immune to Stunned* Health: 120/120 Special: Ticklish Squeeze – The target is made stunned. Passive Special: Very Ticklish – On free hits, the Minor Tentacle also deals stunned. Drops: 20 Gold Major Tentacle A Level 60 Aquatic *Immune to Sealed, Blinded, Asleep and Enamored* Health: 200/200 Special: Happy Dopey Sleepy Squeeze – The target is made sealed, blinded, asleep and enamored for 3 rounds. Drops: Sushi (Restores 5 ether and 5 health) Major Tentacle B Level 60 Aquatic *Immune to Sealed, Blinded, Asleep and Enamored* Health: 200/200 Special: Happy Dopey Sleepy Squeeze – The target is made sealed, blinded, asleep and enamored for 3 rounds. Drops: Sushi (Restores 5 ether and 5 health) Major Tentacle C Level 60 Aquatic *Immune to Sealed, Blinded, Asleep and Enamored* Health: 200/200 Special: Happy Dopey Sleepy Squeeze – The target is made sealed, blinded, asleep and enamored for 3 rounds. Drops: Sushi (Restores 5 ether and 5 health) Strong Tentacle Level 120 Aquatic *Immune to Negative Effects and Instant Kill* Health: 290/290 SP: 20 Special: Strong as as Tentacle – The hero and the hero directly below them in the battle order become enraged, weakened and fragile. Drops: Strong Wasabi (-2 Poisoned when applied to a weapon, permanently) Serrated Tentacle Level 100 Aquatic *Lucky* *Immune to Negative Effects and Instant Kill* Health: 310/310 Special: Wild Blades – The tentacle sweeps across the deck, dealing -6 poisoned and -6 bleeding to the entire party. Drops: Sharp Tip (-2 Bleeding when applied to a weapon, permanently) The Party Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) *Party Leader* 264 year old female Elven Minstrel Level 34 2/4 *2x XP**Counterstriking**immune to sealed* *Blessed* Power bonus:,+8 (quest #102) Defence: 4 (Darksteel armor 3 +lesser etherial cloak 1) Health: 52/52 (Base Cleric 9 +Level bonus 34 -Quest #102 5 +Minstrel Bonus 11 +3 Darksteel armour) Ether: 47/47 (Base Cleric 5 +Level bonus 34 +Minstrel Bonus 4 +zoot cookie #102 1 +Lesser Etherial cloak 3) Gold: 399 Equipment: Nocturne Flute (WP:6, causes asleep-effect, instrument), Lesser etherial cloak (SP:1, Max. ether +3, immune to sealed; backwear), Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves, Darksteel Armour (SP:6, Max. Health +3; bodywear), Inventory: Mutt's Flute (WP:10, inflicts Weakened-effect, instrument), Party Maracas (WP:4, user is hastened, instrument), Battered wooden flute (WP:6, Darkness-elemental), Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14, Light-Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Mourning Star (WP: 10; Fire-elemental; inflicts Fragile-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is Slowed and Immune to Hastened; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), longsword, Shield (SP: 5), •Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to Light and Jinxed, Suitable for Knights), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear), Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3, Immunity to Ice and Water, Bodywear, Suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors), Leather armour (SP:1; Bodywear), •Opal (2), Topaz (2), Diamond, Amethyst • Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Hundred Hero Hymn (Inspired-effect to all allies for 10 ether, song), •Grand Tonics (3), Potions (7), Elixirs (2), Remedies (7), Nostrum, Tiger Balm, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (4), Fire Bomb, Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bomb, Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bomb, Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Ether Core(2), Grand potion(2), Ambrosia (4), Health Core, Phoenix Essence (2), Red Death Blood (Once applied to a weapon the first successful hit deals doomed, consumable) (2), Neautralizers (2), Smelling Salts (4), •Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Telescope Avery the Red Assassin Level 38 Assassin Health: 49/49 Equipment: Red Assassin’s Dagger (WP: 10, Deals Cursed), Cape of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination 1/3) Inventory: Light Throwing Knife (WP: 8, Light-Elemental, 1/3 to Deal Doomed), Dark Throwing Knife (WP: 8, Darkness-Elemental, 1/3 Chance to Deal Doomed), Smelling Salts Yu Shu Enzima Level 36 Paladin Health: 56/56 SP: 16 Ether: 35/35 Equipment: Double Fanged Stave (WP: 12, Duel-Strike, Hero Hastened if not holding shield), Pegesus Shield (SP: 14, Immune to Slowed and Light Damage), Golden Helm (SP: 2, Immune to Afraid), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins) Inventory: Phoenix Essence x2, Mead x2, Mulled Wine, Potion x2, Tonic, Military Grade Light Bomb x6, Military Grade Darkness Bomb x6 Monk Pretzel and His 99 Pieces, the Super Sleuth (Played by Palathadric) 463-year-old male "hermit" Artisan *reinforced* *Blessed* Level: 32 1/4 Power: 39 32 + 7 Defense: 36 Health: 57/57 9 + 15 + 31 + 2* Gold: 1380 Equipment: Dual Staff (WP: 7, Ice, Lightning, Fire, Wind, Light; dual strike; staff), Heavy Armour (SP:5, Immune to Fragile), Marauder’s Mantle (Grants permanent reinforced-effect; suitable to marauders; backwear), Armour of Dark Arts (Takes up: Bodywear, Handwear, Footwear slots; counts as one artifact; SP:10; Suitable to Knight classes, Dragoons, Skirmishers), Cloak of the Barbaric Runecaster (SP: 3; wearer creates and deploys a Skeleton Decoy at the start of every battle; suitable for Battle Mages, Necromancers, and Scholars; backwear) Inventory: Weapons and Shields: Flying Cross (WP: 9, Darkness; broomstick), Splinter Broom (WP:8; broomstick; defies SP), Whip of Savage Overlords (WP: 9; ⅙ chance of inflicting the Slowed-effect; Whip), Steak (WP: 1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits; suitable for all), Staff of the Necromancer (WP: 12; damages Undead; +1 Level to raised Undead; Staff), Soul Link Chain (Allows the user to pair up with another party member, each of them gaining all the effects that the other has. The partner has to equip the chain as well (ie. one chain can be shared by two people); accessory), Artifacts: Duplovian Helmet (SP:2, immune to Magic and Healing; headwear), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, Vermin with level less than half of the wearers are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear), Rock Gauntlets (Suitable for anyone, grants the wearer Iron Fist at no ether cost, handwear), Counterstrike Gloves (handwear), Soothing Slippers (meditation restores 5 ether; footwear), Magic Viper Skin (heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle unless knocked out; accessory), Shackles of War (accessory) Gems: 2 Amethysts, Emerald, Garnet, 2 Aquamarines, Ruby Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blinding, Scroll of Arc Sleep Consumables: 2 Potions, 13 Grand Potions, Cherry (Restores 1 ether), 4 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 7 Remedies, Neutralizer, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), 2 Phoenix Incenses, 5 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Nostrums, 5 Venoms, 5 Deadly Venoms, 2 Paralyzing Venoms, 2 Jinxy Juices, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Fire Bombs, Holy Bomb, Military Grade Fire Bomb, 2 Blind Bombs, 2 Seal Bombs, 2 Sleep Bombs, Demeter Bomb, 13 Bones, Raw Meat (+5 max. health upon consumption), Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Level-Up Mushroom Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Shovel, Magic Compass, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest) Oko Enzima Level 32 Paladin *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Wind, Stunned, and Instant Death* Health: 52/52 SP: 17 Ether: 32/32 Equipment: Single Fanged Stave (WP: 20), Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash replaces Meditate), Helm (SP: 2), Clan Enzima Armor (SP: 8, Immune to Fire, Wind, Stunned and Instant Death, Suitable to Enzimas) Inventory: Mulled Wine x2, Mead x2, Ambrosia, Nostrum x2 Marcellus Level 25 Black Knight *Immune to Stunned and Blinded* Health: 43/43 SP: 8 Equipment: Whip (WP: 16), Dark Knight Armor (SP:6, Immune to Stunned), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to Blind) Inventory: Mead, Grand Potion x3 Grimwald Gjinko 69 year old male gnome Sage Level: 19.5 Power Bonus: +1 permanent, +5 spells SP: 0 Health: 32/32 Ether: 28/28 Gold: 435 (Owed 38 by Benji) Glory Points: 8 Equipment: Magical Staff (WP:15; Staff), Spellbound Gloves (Increases the power of spells by 5, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element), Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 max. health, +5 max. ether, meditation restores 2 ether, body-wear) Inventory: • Spellbound hood (SP: 2, Increases the power of spells by 3, doubled if the enemy is weak to the element, headwear, suitable for Mages, Clerics and Necromancers), Strategist's Shako (+5 power while in the front row, +5 SP while in the back; headwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4; back wear) • Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll • Opal, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Garnet, Sapphire, Emerald,Aquamarine, Ruby • Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep • Potion x7, Tonic x7, Grand Tonic x4, Sushi (restores 5 HP and 5 Ether) x2, Remedy x2, Elixir x4, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead x4, Nostrum x3, Smelling Salts x4, Mulled Wine x2, Ambrosia, Bone x5, Ice Bomb, Root Beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against Undead enemies for 20 damage (Does not affect non-Undead enemies)), Plague Venom, Health Core, Neptune Bomb Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Absorbs Water* *Immune to Fire* 24 year old female human Level 12.5 Knight Power Bonus: 6 Defense: 29 Health: 20/20 Gold: 167 Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, provides Special Guard against Undead enemies; back wear) Inventory: - x3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Remedy, 3x Nostrum, Ambrosia, 2x Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), 5 Bones - Bedroll, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom -Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Inert Blade (Greatsword, WP 5) , Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP:11; shield), Crescent Shield (SP: 5, halved damage from elemental attacks), Shadeaux Mace (WP:9; deals fragile effect), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, causes fragile; mace), Anointed Gladius (WP: 8, damages Undead; great sword) Skeleton Decoy Health: 20/20

Ah, good point. The case against Nash would sure be something that I think would be a strong lead for tomorrow! Oh, wait, I know I'm not a Maple, so that would be an idiotic thing to say!

Vote: Berty Birch (Dragonfire) The cases against Adelaide and Sue both seem to be strong ones to follow up on.

Yeah, it's like I want to continue through with a story. It seems like it'd be good fun - it's something I try to provide for people in my quests. But really Boomingham is just trying to track down Mumbassa again. His only true friend.

Now I'm ready to leave 105. Especially when that next Baba quest comes up. It's been a long time since Boomingham was on a Sandy Quest, and I'd like to take a shot at it.

Wah wah wah. If I had known it would hurt your feelings so much I would have never accused you. You need thicker bark. I still don't understand why you think it's such a crime to not trust two people who have cleared each other. Now that you're actually cleared by a cleared Oak, I'm totally on board. Well now you've gone and hurt my feeling. Are we only allowed to accuse people we've publicly accused before. In that case, Adelaide and Chester, once you're are out of the game I will be done accusing people. But sure, check back. I may have mentioned it before. I'm pretty sure I have actually. I'm not going to put in the leg work because it doesn't matter to me what I've said before, to be honest. (Not saying you shouldn't, obviously that's a good way to catch Maples, but I don't think this is worth even defending against and I don't have to prove to myself that I'm not Maple). Okay, fine, I still don't trust you? Is that the answer that's best? I dunno! I'm just a tree after all. I don't understand what the right reaction would be. The town block seems proven now, so I'm willing to listen to their opinion instead of rebel against it. That's what you've been trying to get from me for the last however many days. But still you're not happy! What a silly tree! And I'm not part of the town block. You guys won't let me hang out with you. And I guess without investigators I won't get to come chill this game. But you know there are ways for united power roles to find people without an investigator, or at least to lead us in the right direction. Blocker, role cop, watcher... any of those can point us in the right direction.

OoC: I have one more thing I'd like to RP. Endgame is in on this, and Kinto can back me up. Boomingham glances around, and sees that the danger is truly over. Erdy's body has been burned to coals. The oozing monsters, the oculoids and their masters, float aimlessly or are gone (who knows yet!). There will be no more battles with the Regret. He's gone. "I still have something to finish up," says Boomingham. "I'm happy I helped that beasty out of this world, but that's not why I was here. Stealer, you know that I'd come for you one day. You committed grave sins. The same sins as the Regret. You took away people's selves, erased them. A fate worse than murder. I won't stand for it. It's time." Boomingham draws his Darksteel Sword. Before anyone can react Barty shoots up a few feet above the Stealer and Boomingham's head and creates a protective barrier. The party watches as the two men square off. Masson hesitantly draws his sword. "Boomingham..." he pleads, but it's too late. Boomingham shows off one of his rare bursts of speed. It is easy, sometimes, to forget that Boomingham once led an army and must have fought tooth and nail years of his life, but every once in a while that old glimmer returns. Boomingham flies at the younger man, knocking his sword aside and dealing a nasty blow above the brow. Blood gushes forward and covers Masson's view. He swings wildly at his retreating foe, but Barty swoops down and deflects the blow. Now Boomingham tosses his Darksteel blade into the snow. He draws Scupperer. "This battle is over already," growls Boomingham, and dodges forward once more, knocking open a gash on Masson's arm that starts to fester. Boomingham takes up a defensive position as the poison spreads through Masson's body. Boomingham's sword moves to meet most of the blows, and though Masson damages him once or twice, Barty is able to heal the wounds swiftly. Eventually the poison does its work. Masson staggers to his knees, and Boomingham towers over him, sword in hand. "Karie!" yells Boomingham. "Watch closely." And then, he turns to the Stealer. "I have done the same to a petty criminal. Your crimes are much greater..." Boomingham glances over at Karie's stomach, "but... but... ah, what the Hels." Boomingham brings his sword down hard... ...and severs Masson's sword arm. The same arm he once held his dastardly device in. Boomingham swiftly heals the stump. "Don't make me regret it, chap. Onwards and upwards. I just gave you your life. Don't make a waste of it." And the magical barrier drops. Boomingham turns to his party. "If you can't stand me, nows the time to say it. We've got a long boat trip ahead of us, I'd hate for it to be awkward."

"Traditions of Terra Chima are often sneered at by the people of the Kingdoms and Eubric. But I think they are strong. We left, and we found our fortune. Who knows what would have happened if we had stayed there. Eubric doesn't have any traditions. It is a lawless system, with little respect for the mystery that is Olegaia." Oko takes out a fishing pole and begins to fish. He chuckles at himself. "But of course it is what it is. I don't mind. It will just take strong men to build a tradition there, a way to view the world and idea of purpose, good and bad, service, all that."

I'm still not 100% sold that they don't have some multi-shot janitor. The stumps are proving a great aid to the Oaks, and I continue to believe they must be balanced out some how. That being said, for the time being I have absolutely no trouble assuming that the non-stump trees are Maples. I'd figure that at least two of them are, so it seems like a better assumption - so we can actually start to get some answers and analyze behavior - is to act like they all are. That being said, its totally possible there is no janitor. But that's all sort of just guesswork that doesn't matter either way because I think it's safe to treat stumps as not Oak regardless of how they're becoming non-stumps. And it seems like Simon is cleared. Chester has been tickling me since Day 2. Berty has as well. I don't know why a Maple would claim Miller so early and while not under scrutiny, but I can understand a Maple claiming Miller (obviously) and he's been very not helpful since then. On top of that, the fact that he claimed so late in the day is interesting. Perhaps he wanted to claim it, but not at a time that he would have been scrutinized (and no lynch could have really built against him). Once the night passed no one really questioned it or discussed it much. I'm also willing to see where the Town Block leads us.

"Yo, Darksten, if I go down help a dude out and get me back up, aight? Whenever it works, you know?" Bobby attacks Shifty from the back row.