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It's a consumable that back in my first hosting job I didn't imagine others would attempt to abuse.

Apparently not. Did you really post all that information earlier today. It sounds crazy to me. Two investigators... but, on the other hand... I mean, it'd be crazier to claim that if it weren't true. So fine, I guess I have to trust you and Bruce. And I stick by my trust of William. That's four people I won't vote for today. Maybe we'll have to do this process of elimination, but I'm at least getting closer.

"Yo, I can dig that. That's groovy." Bobby blushes too. There's a whole lot of blushing going around. "Nuitan is your bro, right? Do you know where he's at, yo? I friggin' love that song, I want to know if he thought it up or what's the deal, you know? It's cool that you gave it to Carly though, that was super generous. But I'm sure you're voice is rad too."

Look, I don't mean to be rude, but I don't think you really have any case against me. What do you mean I knew you were lying? Were you lying? I was just trying to figure out what the heck you two were talking about because the order of events didn't make even a little bit of sense and you were asking us all to trust you on it, but you refused to answer, so that was my answer in a lot of ways! Also, if you had been framed on Night Two... wasn't that the night you were cleared? So how even would that have happened if you were cleared...? Are you saying now that you weren't cleared then? This is exactly what I'm talking about. I don't only respond to accusations against me. I've spoken up against many people who have never accused me. I'm going to talk against people if they accuse me or not! Because quite frankly that's their concern, not mine. My concern is catching the Maples!

"Yo, what about the song Lovebird? You know that one? That one is tight. I bet you'd dig it." Bobby starts to hum it. "Ever heard of that one? It's a pretty new one."

Good point. Basically their play styles seem terrible regardless of their side, is my point. Do you believe that Hazel is a maple?

"Yes." Oko stares out at the waves. "I feel compelled often to travel. The sea is a great friend. It is always changing, but always the same." He smiles tightly. "Where did you grow up, Grimwald? The places we are reared stick with us the rest of our lives. It is good to know those you're going into combat with." "That was also Thistlethorp's doing, and the Red Death's. He brought me back, and he and the Red Death sustain me now. I believe when he death I should have as well, but I didn't. The Red Death almost ended my life then as well, but it couldn't. I don't know why I survived. I hardly understand magic at all."

I know. It's the reason I haven't placed a vote for you. The codes ping me, and your behavior over-all pings me, but it seems like the codes were a genuine effort to help the town. It's possible that it's something for a scum to hide behind... but that's not a good enough reason to vote for someone, and is, as you said, not really your fault. I feel very much like Simon. I just have some people I'm not super confident on voting for, and that's it. Hey, I didn't clog up the thread with it. I don't feel bad for discussing crazy theories. I know. I should have worded it better. Discussion is good, of mechanics as well as of suspicious activity. I found any (prolonged) discussion of Barry's claims to be ludicrous because they were clearly farfetched insanity. Again, should have worded it better to begin with. I still absolutely don't trust you. I won't until I have a reason to, and I have no reason to yet. Boo. Latched on to Sammy and William's scrutiny? Heck no! I've been accusing you since... Oh, since the last two days as well? So... not starting today and trying to "latch on". I don't think William is a Maple. I don't trust you or Bruce. Adelaide still tickles me a little, but not enough to really warrant a vote. Maggie and Sue won't talk. Berty claimed Miller randomly at the end of Day One for no discernible reason. Chester spouts nothingness. It's a bit of a cloudy game for me, so far. I don't feel super confident voting for anyone. Even those who's play style has frustrated me insanely (Maggie, Hazel) are impossible for me to suss out - either inexperienced Oaks or very quiet Maples. I can just keep bringing my suspicions forward as they arise.

Oh, little ol' me? Well, I'll tell you, since apparently you're asking me! I didn't know that I warranted so much attention! Must be one of the perks of being a tall tree! If you could present a case against someone that wasn't stated by the tree who spoke directly before you, that'd be awesome! Thanks so much!

If the PGO knew, don't you think they would have told us by now? It again circles back to the idea that there's really no way to prove this thing either way - it's the same reason we shelved the discussion of the Pear on Day Two - there's simply no conclusive evidence either direction. I think it's important to debate, and it certainly has raised important questions (again, before today I would have never considered the theory that maples were instantly removed without their identity being revealed, but now it seems possible though not probable). But at a certain point we have to give it up and lynch. Why can't there be three kills? Maples, SK, Vig. Maybe some have been blocked previous days, or their targets protected. It is not uncommon for the big to hold off for a day at the beginning. Didn't all three claim to the stumps yesterday? Wouldn't they know if they were bombs? That would certainly help clear some things up, for us. I don't think oaks would lie about that... even if they're clinging to their roles bombs aren't the absolute worst roles to have out in the open.

The Barry situation seems pretty clear cut to me... though not easy to tell in either direction. Essentially there are two ways things could have fallen out, though I have no way to know which is correct: a) The scum CAN janitor. It seems almost certain that Barry was maple in that case. Before today, there was little indication that he was a player of particular prominence who would deserve to be janitored if he were oak, right? I can't imagine why they'd pick over, say, the lynch. b) The scum CAN'T janitor, and all maples/SKs are removed from the forest upon their death, not becoming oaks. In this case, he was probably the SK. The thing is, I find b both less and more believable. It's weird that we'd have to figure out removed=maple/SK, because... I don't know, that's not really a twist so much as the town has to sort of just figure out how results are revealed over a long time. Right? It doesn't seem as normal as a janitor. On the other hand, his claims seem to be concocted in a vacuum - how could his fellow maples possibly allow for him to make such crazy claims?! The point is there's literally no way to know! So we might as well all enjoy the sun while we can and focus instead on getting a lynch today.

Um... what? When did I mention Waldorf at all? What are you talking about? I personally feel William is an oak. Why would a maple out themselves this way? It doesn't really make any sense. I can't think of an advantage, EVEN assuming that he's vengeful. Right? It won't really harm the town block too much (sorry Simon) and no trusts the town block all that much anyway. And maples can't win now if they trade one for one. I have gone back and looked over Adelaide's activity over the last few days. It is still very questionable. She put a lot of effort into developing the codes, which SEEMS to have been genuine effort (she explained them at least 100 times to Simon!) but what have the codes really gotten us? She's also been close to the hammer of a band wagon three times. Could easily be a scum pushing that final push, but seeming reluctant. I may vote for her. But there are so many floating under the radar. Where is Maggie? Why does Chester never contribute anything but confusion?! If he a player who got his brains scrambled by the lovely warm sun, or is he sowing seeds of confusion deliberately?! Has Sue Sumac done anything even remotely noteworthy?

"We killed him. That's what I was sent there to do, so I did it. I hated him then, too. For using me against my will." She takes out her knife and starts flipping and catching it. "So we killed him."

Bobby sputters for just a second before finding his voice. "Yo- yo, what's up? Yo, I'm Bobby Buck Jr. My pals call me Young Bucks. Just a stupid nickname, yo, you probs don't want to call me that, yo. Just some stupid thing. But you can if you want, that'd be tight. You know, whatever, yo." Bobby bobs his head a little, and then looks at the others, apparently having forgotten why they'd come.

OoC: You're right of course. Sorry, was losing my mind a little after re-organizing all the artifacts, I must have mistaken the shield for an artifact. "Terse?" asks Avery, staring into the churning waves below them. "I didn't know I was terse." She smiles dreamily. "I have some joys in life. They've been... muted since my death. But I still enjoy things. Conversation is not one of them, is all. The Red Assassins lead a life mostly alone. It is fitting for me. Even fewer people approach me now that I look like this. Thistlethorp did me a favor."

"Travel often?" "I do not know her," states Avery. OoC: Kiray, you cannot equip the cloak of necromatic shielding because you have too many artifacts on. 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: 2 (Leather armour 1 +lesser etherial cloak 1) Health: 49/49 (Base Cleric 9 +Level bonus 34 -Quest #102 5 +Minstrel Bonus 11) Ether: 47/47 (Base Cleric 5 +Level bonus 34 +Minstrel Bonus 4 +zoot cookie #102 1 +Lesser Etherial cloak 3) Gold: 649 Equipment: Nocturne Flute (WP:6, causes asleep-effect, instrument), Lesser etherial cloak (SP:1, Max. ether +3, immune to sealed; backwear), Leather armour (SP:1; Bodywear), Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves. 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 of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to Blind), Shield (SP: 5), •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), 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), Darksteel Armour (SP:6, Max. Health +3; 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, Red Death Blood (Once applied to a weapon the first successful hit deals doomed, consumable) (2) •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) 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* Health: 43/43 SP: 6 Equipment: Whip (WP: 16), Dark Knight Armor (SP:6, Immune to Stunned) 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: 26 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), 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)[/color], Shadeaux Mace (WP:9; deals fragile effect), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, causes fragile; mace), Anointed Gladius (WP: 8, damages Undead; great sword), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, provides Special Guard against Undead enemies; back wear)

Larry: QW. You're the first stump I have codes with!! Also, I think any bomb claims are crazy. Clearly Barry was janitored. I don't know why we're even discussing something else. Even if William is a vengeful scum, shouldn't this plan still be followed? 1 town for 1 scum isn't bad. Unless one gets janitored. Maybe that was the plan? This sounds a lot like you want to keep Simon around. I have felt for days that the codes are a sort of BS non-helpful thing a Maple would suggest to appear helpful but really confuse the town. Your attitude towards Simon weirds me out too - here you call him out, but earlier you tried to pull him out of harm's way by not having him vote for a possible "vengeful tree" - which is a claim I feel obliged to believe, because if not wouldn't it just be a lynch against him for no real reason? It feels like you're trying to distant yourself but also protect him. I think it's time for Adelaide or Simon to go. I think many oaks agree with me. Stop voting people off for asterisks, starting getting real stuff done. Simon called on us yesterday to stop only focusing on those younger saplings and start to focus on people who know how to play this sort of game. I agree.

Bobby helps Leofwein to his feet. "Yo dude, my bad, I didn't think they'd split so soon, I just wanted to make sure we didn't all hit the ground, you know? Yo, Darksten, Leofwein can have my portion of the loot to make up for it, that's on me, I screwed up."

"Nothing to fear," murmurs Avery, but it's impossible to tell if she's agreeing or simply repeating the phrase. "I don't feel the need to be alive again. There's no harm in being dead. I am what I am." And then she wanders away to the edge of the ship. As Nerwen and Pretzel discuss lights and gods the sails of the ship unfurl and it slips out to see. Oko inhales deeply. "Good to be out to sea again. Too much time in that city would drive me mad. I don't know how you stand it, Yu Shu." "I couldn't coordinate the warrior priests if they didn't know where to find me. I do miss the adventure, though. We are all called to serve in different ways." The waters are fair, and the heroes have little to worry about at the moment. They can take some time to relax, talk to their companions or each other, and prepare for what lies ahead.

"Sometimes we kill them. They rarely kill us."

Personally, it says level, so I guess the incremental level would be fine. We could look up how it was done in the past, but that seems fine to me.

OoC: I believe that means I should be KO'd - use of items does not prevent a free hit. Scratch that, actually, Leofwein should be KO'd, since Donna is enamored with me. Bobby tries his luck again from the back row. "Yo dude, once we get this chick to lay off we can get Leofwein back up!"

"I hand-picked Samuel and he turned his back on me. When people work in shadows, it is not possible to trust anyone but yourself. What good would hand picked sailors do us? But enough of that." "I have always had a good time with heroes. It is nice to meet you, Kiray."

"Thank you." The gremlin bows stiffly to the two heroes. "I'm sure you know what it's like to have a duty to someone. I hope you don't know the shame that comes when you fail. I owe it to both her and myself to get her back." Yu Shu laughs and claps Nerwen on the shoulder. "I think you and I are going to get along, Lady Nerwen. I'll let you know - on this mission, I'll be treating you all with the same respect and trust I'd give to my Warrior Priests. But at the same time, I expect you to treat me as a commander. Because I am one." She grins fiercely, and bares her sharp teeth. "Now, enough talking about how actions speak louder than words. Let us take action." The heroes make their way towards the docks, where an impressive ship with a white hull waits for them. Sailors are lugging on some supplies. Yu Shu turns to the heroes. "Aboard the ship it is absolutely imperative that you do not mention what we are doing, or where we are headed. Any one of these sailors could be on the wrong side." The heroes head up the gangplank and onto the boat. Marcellus drifts away towards the sailors, keeping an intent eye on all of them and the crates they were carrying on. Oko goes to glance over the railing, but not without a reproachful glance towards the Red Assassin standing next to Yu Shu. "This is our final traveling companion. Her name is Avery. She has survived the Red Death - I have done thorough research on the Red Assassins after almost losing my life to one - which will allow her to fight alongside us. In most cases, if anyone saw a Red Assassin fighting, they would also need to be killed or the assassin would perish. Avery comes without this complication." "Hello, heroes," says Avery vacantly, staring past them. But then her lips quiver, verging on a smile. "I've tried to kill one of you before."

"Hey Erdy," Boomingham sighs. "Hope you're off to better places. I did what I thought was right by you with your body. And I'll bring this back to the Hall," Boomingham lifts the medal. "Something for folks to remember you by, I suppose."