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"It's Guffington's funeral," he mutters as he passes by. "Everyone treats the Founder's Day batch like they were some heroes, but they didn't stay to clean up their own mess. I was one of the four who carried that Moon Elf out. Damn things are near dead, its just another one." "He invited you, not I, Master Guts, though I'm more than happy that you'll be there. Master Guffington hosts parties like this all the time. I can think of two other times when members of Heroica came. Once there was a strange pale creature with what appeared to be ink blotches on her face, and before that, a young Hestia Bonaparte with another young lad who died in the line of duty. I believe Master Guffington likes to cultivate the image of opening his doors to the world. Though I do not know if you are only here for pleasantries. There is something afoot, of this I am sure that there is something afoot."

"Of course. There are a great many important people coming to this party. Lord Guffington casts a wider net than just Eubric, so you may find yourself out of your element as Lord Guffington casts a wider net than just Eubric." This is the U'Kin's moment to shine. His eyes gloss over slightly as he recalls all of his master's contacts and friends. "From this grand city comes Henry Hinckwell, brother to Henreich. He is in charge of a great deal of the Hinckwell affairs over-seas, doing most of the actual traveling for the family. He is the father of the missing Roderick Hinckwell, who was last seen in service to your great hall. Also there is Samuel Shawe, younger brother of Issac Shawe of the House Shadeuax. He crates and delivers most weapons for the family. I believe he accompanied Umbra on her most recent trip to Dastan. I hope to visit some day. Madame Ladybug is well known in the city, I believe. She has never attended one of my Master's parties before. I can't imagine why he invited her." U'Or's face goes slightly red, but he continues. "Also from Uland is Lord Chauncey. He is a affluent member of the Bric'Lin community, as far as I know. He and Lord Guffington have visited once or twice before, but have long been in contact. Their correspondence has increased the beginning of this year." "Lady Felix hails from Kalma but is a world traveller, and has been our guest numerous times in the past. Lord and Lady Marsh are merchants from the city of Gull on Leland. Lord Marsh has stayed with us numerous times before though it is the Lady's first visit. Both they and Lady Felix have been here for a couple of days." "Doctor Everstein is... questionable. I cannot understand his past at all. He bills himself only as a problem solver, and has told me things about myself that I have not told him first. I do not trust him, but it may just be my race. Rito and U'Kin have had a long history, and Wereravens are the nearest thing to the Rito outside of Dastan."

"Thank you. That is exactly what I've been trying to tell Andrew. Though I hardly think this qualifies us as working for the highest bidder, Imp. We're being paid to keep out, not to come in." "Which is ridiculous. The man is putting himself into danger for no reason." "I'm afraid he's right," U'Or whispers to anyone who will hear. "You may be on your way, heroes. But please, if you need help, come to us. We are here to serve." The Watchmen continue on their way, Andrew baring his teeth at Nyx, and Andrew giving a polite nod. The heroes look up and realize they are outside the Theatre. "I guess we better be on our way, I guess."

But okay! That Rod is pretty damn powerful.

"No, we'll be on our way. Have a pleasant day." "That damn Gerald Guffington is having a party. After the events of Founder's Day, you'd think that they'd allow us in, but Guffington somehow has finagled a way to host a party with only private security. More damn heroes from that damned Hall. You can tell Severan is fuming, but Patricia says the Guffington is a friend of the Watch... hey, wait a minute." Andrew stares at Nyx. "I know you! You were there when that band of looters attacked that Hinckwell shop way back on Grogmas." "Let them be on their way, Andrew."

"The Doctor is good. His work has consumed him lately. He always has more than one project going on, but whatever he is working on, it has consumed him. All of his projects have been, according to him, 'fast tracked'. I do not think that the Ji Pei have called him in to consult as of late, and if they have, he has declined the offer, as he is too busy if they called him." The heroes hear some argument up ahead. They round the corner to find two members of the town watch bickering. "But its ridiculous!" "Look, I agree, what with all the dangerous things that have been happening in Eubric recently, but these orders come directly from Serevan, who got his orders directly from Patricia. Apparently wealth affords you a little luxury in this city." "We can't just allow people to walk all over us all the time." Andrew snarls as he spots the heroes. "What are you lot looking at? Where are you going?"

OoC: My reasoning is this: Aura seems to "absorb" abilities. If it slowed the "hero", it'd be you, but it slows the whole party - it doesn't matter who it hits, it effects the whole party. But yes, with Sandy on my quest, there is little question about the rules.

"Thou thinkst we have been below this Theatre for years? We are the originals." "The master brings us. Thou art the defenders of lies. We give our lives time and time again to defend the Master from these lies of Stirlance." "Nightmarish play. This is true. A farce. Thou speakest truly. This play entraps lives. Now, let us play our parts." Round 8 Act IV >Atramor v. Guard C - Poison (No Effect) Soldier B v. Guard B - (48-10=40 Damage, -1 ether Althior) Tesni v. Guard Master - Shield ([39*2]-10=KO) >Ellaria v. Guard C - Damage ([50/2]-4=21 Damage Atramor) Russel v. Guard C - Special Damage (Party Slowed) Russel v. Guard C - Hit ([21*2]-10=32) >Althior v. Guard B - Amplified Spell (([8*5]+37)*2*2-8=300, KO) Free Hits Door Keeper v. Atramor (30/2=15, OoC: +4 from last round that I forgot) (Counterstrike: [27*2/2]-30=0) The heroes attack with ferocity, and down two of their opponents, but the final two foes look like they will be difficult. The Enemies Door Keeper Level 30 Rock Water *Immune to Negative Effects and Instant Death* SP: 30 Health: 350/350 Special: Protect the Bridge – Deals 30 damage rock/water elemental damage, ignoring row. Also strips hero of all effects. Passive Special: All SP of other guards are added to the Gate Keeper’s SP. Drops: Garnet Summoning Lamp, Aquamarine Summoning Lamp Guard C Level 50 Rock *Immune to all effects but slowed, immune to sudden death* *Slowed* Defense: 10 Health: 218/500 Special: Wisdom of Stone – Causes the slowed-effect to all enemies. Drops: Gaia Bomb (100 earth-elemental damage to all enemies) The Party Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 32 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* *Afflicted* *Encouraged* Power: 40 (45 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 4 Health: 41/41 Ether: 27/42 Gold: 440 Equipment: Dragoro (WP:8), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element), Pointy Hat (+2 maximum ether), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4) Inventory: Twin Sai Blades (WP:10, Dual Strike), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x9, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x4, Venom x4, Shovel, Bedroll, Remedy x7, Mead, Smelling Salts, Amulet of Elven Horse Rider (Accessory), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Fire Bomb, Water Bomb x5, Lightning Bomb x3, Bone x3, Smoke Bomb, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Essence x2, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales x2, Royal Dagger (WP: 5, can be sold for double its value), Rebel Soldier B Level 24 Rebel Captain 
A Level 5 Rebel Captain
 B Level 5 Rebel Footsoldier A Level 2 Rebel Footsoldier B Level 2 Tesni Hightribe Level 30 1/4 Beserker *Natural Respite* *Immune to Afraid* *Encouraged* Power: 39 Power Bonus: +3 WP Defense: 14 Health: 49/49 Gold: 1158 Equipped: Cryfder (WP:6), Sir Roderick’s Shield (SP:8, Immunity to afraid), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2; handwear), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, Max. Health +2; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Changes “Natural Respite” job trait into “Restoration”, restoring full health after every battle) Inventory: Fàelàn (Fiery Sawblade (Fire)(WP:20, 8x damage to enemies weak to fire, longsword)), Mellt (WP:10, ice- and lightning-elemental; hammer), Cysgodion (WP:11, darkness-elemental; greatsword), Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental; longsword), Party Maracas (WP:4, user is hastened, instrument), Shackles of War (prevents all fleeing, accessory), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them; accessory), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Sleep, Remedy, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Soma, 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Red Dragon Plume (artifact, accessory, immunity to Weakened and Fire, suitable to Barbarians, Knights, Skirmishers, Winged Warriors), Gaia Bomb (100 Earth-elemental damage to all enemies), Samurai Helmet (WP:4, suitable to knights, dragoons, regulators, winged warriors), Cannon Parts, Rebel's Dagger (WP: 5), Magic Mirror (user reflects all ether-based attacks to the caster without getting damaged, accessory) Atramor Gibbin (Party Leader) Level 27 1/3 Witch *Counterstriking* *Immune to Water, Lightning, and Wood* *Aura* *Negative Effects Last One Round* *Inspired* *Encouraged* *Slowed (1 Round)* Power: 47 Defense: 4 Health: 116/188 Ether: 3/25 Gold: 392 Equipment: Pheles Rod (WP: 20, user generates an Aura, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them, staff), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), Amulet of the Court (Suitable for anyone, negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to water, lightning, and wood, accessory) Inventory: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental, dagger), Shovel, Pickaxe, Amethyst, Diamond, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Elixir, Ether Core, 2 Grand Potions, 2 Grand Tonics, 3 Health Cores, Phoenix Essence, 3 Smelling Salts, Guard's Dagger (WP: 4), Guard's Shield (SP: 6), Rat's Hide (Suitable for anyone, SP: 4, backwear), Ellaria Arbour Level 22 Druid *Immune to Sealing* *Encouraged* Power: 35 Power Bonus: +3 Health: 37/37 Ether: 14/28 Gold: 105 Equipment: Ignis Fatuus (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Mage's Muffler (protects from sealing) Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits. Backwear) Inventory: Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:6, wood-elemental crossbow), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and badly poisoned, handwear), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance), Potion, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 6 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 2 Elixirs, Remedy, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Soma, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bone, Magnifying Glass, Bone, Wizard's Staff (WP:1, Fire, Wind, Water and Earth elemental) Russel Ruffers & Pigley Level 6 Rogue *Hastened* *Encouraged* Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 275 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 15, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health), Pigley (+4 Max Health, Hastened) Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11)

"We were both disappointed in it, yes, but for different reasons. Master Guffington is simply happy that no one died - though I fear he is now very taken with that songstress witch. I personally... I am afraid of her. And for the city. But I let others worry about that." "He won't tell me, exactly what sort of trouble he won't tell me. Master Guffington has never really had any fear of trouble. He has always referred to danger as 'adventure' is how he's always referred to danger. I do know that his old rival and friend Sir Hughes was found dead a month or two ago. Some people say that he was murdered. I think Guffington is among them who say that he was murdered." The U'Kin clearly stumbles over his words, and in his terror his accent, which usually is subdued, comes back in full force. "Yes, we both saw you there, I believe. I think that Master Guffington remembers you. He rarely forgets a face. As for my duties for Master Guffington, I essentially run his household entirely is my basic duty for Master Guffington. Though he is quite rich, he does not own a large estate, as he is the only member of his family. He, Daneeka and I live there, usually with a guest or two. It is not too much work, generally." "I think the events of the Foundation Day Ball is why he is having this party. He has invited many people we have only seen a few times, all from the surrounding areas. Very few of the Houses in Eubric are coming... it is a very specific group. I can't figure out how he selected them."

"Karie, stop wasting your potions. I'm able to protect the party." Boomingham heals Em from the back row, and, only if successful, attacks Samantha as well. If not, he tries again. "Ranger, if I heal you, fire on that bomb toting enemy." Battle Order Boomingham Boomingham Arthur Karie Arthur Em

The four heroes meet outside the Hall, unsure exactly where to go. They are... Hybros *Party Leader* Level 26 Assassin *Hastened* *Immune to Cursed, Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, Weakened* *Immune to all elements* Power: 32 Defense: 0 Health: 40/40 Gold: 728 Equipment: Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it, light- and darkness-elemental; longsword), Golden Armor (user is permanently hastened and cursed, fire-, water-, earth-, wind-, wood-, ice-, lightning-, darkness-, light-elemental, grants immunity to Sleep, Blindness, Confusion, Frailty, and Weakening; bodywear), Blessed Amulet (protects from cursed-effect; accessory), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up); handwear) Inventory: Zoot's Reaper (WP:15, earth-elemental; scythe), Clock Cog (WP: 14, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Eye-poking Sai (WP:8, blinded-effect, dagger), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike, dagger), Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1, retrievable), 14 Potions, 14 Grand Potions, 22 Health Cores, 12 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, 2 Elixirs, 5 Phoenix Essences, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, 3 Lightning Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 15 Nostrums, 2 Meads, 5 Mulled Wines, Minimizing Dust, Bedroll, Shovel, Skeleton Decoy, Bone, Certificate for a Cloak of a Red Assassin (The next red assassin met is forced to give up his cloak) Bartholomew Docken, Dragonslayer Level 31.5 Warden *Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Counterstriking* *Immune to Defense Reduction, Confusion, Blindness, Badly Poisoned, and Fragile* Power: 41 Defense: 23 Health: 60/60 Gold: 865 GP: 4 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent Scary-effect; immune to Defense Reduction, Confusion, Blindness, Badly Poisoned, and Fragile; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; Bodywear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear) Inventory: Cobweb Cowl (immune to Instant-KO; Backwear), Health Cores (3), Grand Potions (5), Remedies (5), Phoenix Incense, Phoenix Essences (2), Bones (7), Smoke Bombs (4), Teleportapple, Bedroll Nyx Level 27 1/3 Battle Mage *Natural Respite* *Immune to Sealed effects* *Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects* Power: 42 Power Bonus: 1 Defense: 3 Health: 38/38 Ether: 37/37 Gold: 61 Equipment: Zee Standard (Staff, WP: 14 Ice and Darkness Elemental, Necromancers Raise Enemies with 2 extra levels), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect), High Heels (+1 Power), Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects) Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Explosive Staff – WP: 12 (Does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row)), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened), Ruby (Fire), Diamond (Light), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water) Opal (Ice), Scroll of Sleep, 2 Meads, 4 Deadly Venoms, 3 Cosmic Essences (Revives a knocked out ally with full health and ether and gives them the blessed-effect), Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Fire Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 2 Chaotic Bombs (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bomb 'X2' (May be combined with a bomb to get it to ignore SP), 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones Guts Holla Level 26 1/3 Raider *Immune to Weakened, Fragile, Asleep, Confused and Blinded**Immune to Darkness, Light, Water, Fire, Air, Earth, Wood, Lightning and Ice Elemental Damage* Power: 57 (37 for ranged attacks) Power Bonus: 2 Health: 39/39 Defense: 4 Gold: 47 Equipment: Lifestealer (WP: 29, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 health, dagger), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Asleep, Confused, Fragile and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness, Light, Fire, Air, Earth, Wood, Lightningand Ice Elemental Damage, footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Crocodile Armour (+4 Defense +Immunity to Water Magic, bodywear) Inventory: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation, halberd), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable),1x Ambrosia 13x Mead, 12x Smelling Salts, 12x Nostrum, 20x Grand Potion, 4x Health Core, 1x Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 12x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, 5x Smoke Bomb, 4x Deadly Venom, 3x Neutralizer, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, 4x Mythril Shard, Metasimian Ale, Opal, Scroll of Weakening, Grating Stone They are greeted by a face familiar to all, who comes bustling down the street, bumping into a few people as he goes. Finally he stops in front of them, panting and out of breath, suitcase at the side. He greets them very officially. "Hello, heroes, I am here to direct you to Guffington Manor and to answer questions that you might have on the way to Guffington Manor, heroes." Then, in a less official voice, he leans forward as if to tell a secret. "I am very happy to see you again, Guts, Hybros, Docken, I am very happy to see you again. I am afraid that Guffington has gotten himself into too much trouble, again." He straightens himself up and continues in his all too commanding tone. "Well, you can talk and walk, can't you talk and walk? Let's set off. Wouldn't want to be late. Guffington is demanding that we arrive at precisely 7:55!" OoC: BD, if you want to do a banner, I'd be very grateful.

D'aww. Thanks so much to Darth Potato, KDM, Tammo and Bob! I hope y'all had a blast.

Round 7 Act IV >Atramor uses Health Core on himself - Full Health Restored Soldier B v. Guard B - (48-10=38 Damage, -1 ether Althior) Tesni v. Head Guard - Shield (Party Encouraged) >Ellaria v. Guard C - Damage ([50/2]-4=21 Damage Atramor) Russel v. Guard B - Damage (No Effect) Russel v. Guard B - Damage (No Effect) >Althior v. Guard B - Special Damage (Rat's Hide De-equipped Free Hits Door Keeper v. Atramor ([30/2]-4=11) (Counterstrike: [27/2]-48=0) Althior's rotten luck continues to be absorbed by Atramor as the guards prove their worth and continue to hold back the heroes. The Enemies Door Keeper Level 30 Rock Water *Immune to Negative Effects and Instant Death* SP: 48 Health: 350/350 Special: Protect the Bridge – Deals 30 damage rock/water elemental damage, ignoring row. Also strips hero of all effects. Passive Special: All SP of other guards are added to the Gate Keeper’s SP. Drops: Garnet Summoning Lamp, Aquamarine Summoning Lamp Guard Master Level 50 Humanoid *Immune to Instant Death* *Blinded (1 Round)* *Poisoned (1 Round)* SP: 10 Health: 8/400 Special: Precision Strike – Halves the target’s health. Passive Special I: On even rounds, pierces SP. Passive Special II: On odd rounds, gains the SP of hero attacking him. Passive Special III: Miracle of the Court – All negative effects last only one round on the Guard Master. Drops: Grating Stone Guard B Level 31 Humanoid *Immune to Asleep, Sealed, Bound* Defense: 8 Health: 293/473 Special: Ugly Truth – De-equips all SP-giving equipment from the target. Drops: Robust Shield (SP:8) Guard C Level 50 Rock *Immune to all effects but slowed, immune to sudden death* *Slowed* Defense: 10 Health: 250/500 Special: Wisdom of Stone – Causes the slowed-effect to all enemies. Drops: Gaia Bomb (100 earth-elemental damage to all enemies) The Party Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 32 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* *Afflicted* *Encouraged* Power: 40 (45 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 4 Health: 41/41 Ether: 27/42 Gold: 440 Equipment: Dragoro (WP:8), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element), Pointy Hat (+2 maximum ether), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4) Inventory: Twin Sai Blades (WP:10, Dual Strike), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x9, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x4, Venom x4, Shovel, Bedroll, Remedy x7, Mead, Smelling Salts, Amulet of Elven Horse Rider (Accessory), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Fire Bomb, Water Bomb x5, Lightning Bomb x3, Bone x3, Smoke Bomb, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Essence x2, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales x2, Royal Dagger (WP: 5, can be sold for double its value), Rebel Soldier B Level 24 Rebel Captain 
A Level 5 Rebel Captain
 B Level 5 Rebel Footsoldier A Level 2 Rebel Footsoldier B Level 2 Tesni Hightribe Level 30 1/4 Beserker *Natural Respite* *Immune to Afraid* *Encouraged* Power: 39 Power Bonus: +3 WP Defense: 14 Health: 49/49 Gold: 1158 Equipped: Cryfder (WP:6), Sir Roderick’s Shield (SP:8, Immunity to afraid), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2; handwear), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, Max. Health +2; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Changes “Natural Respite” job trait into “Restoration”, restoring full health after every battle) Inventory: Fàelàn (Fiery Sawblade (Fire)(WP:20, 8x damage to enemies weak to fire, longsword)), Mellt (WP:10, ice- and lightning-elemental; hammer), Cysgodion (WP:11, darkness-elemental; greatsword), Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental; longsword), Party Maracas (WP:4, user is hastened, instrument), Shackles of War (prevents all fleeing, accessory), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them; accessory), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Sleep, Remedy, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Soma, 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Red Dragon Plume (artifact, accessory, immunity to Weakened and Fire, suitable to Barbarians, Knights, Skirmishers, Winged Warriors), Gaia Bomb (100 Earth-elemental damage to all enemies), Samurai Helmet (WP:4, suitable to knights, dragoons, regulators, winged warriors), Cannon Parts, Rebel's Dagger (WP: 5), Magic Mirror (user reflects all ether-based attacks to the caster without getting damaged, accessory) Atramor Gibbin (Party Leader) Level 27 1/3 Witch *Counterstriking* *Immune to Water, Lightning, and Wood* *Aura* *Negative Effects Last One Round* *Inspired* *Encouraged* Power: 47 Defense: 4 Health: 156/188 Ether: 3/25 Gold: 392 Equipment: Pheles Rod (WP: 20, user generates an Aura, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them, staff), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), Amulet of the Court (Suitable for anyone, negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to water, lightning, and wood, accessory) Inventory: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental, dagger), Shovel, Pickaxe, Amethyst, Diamond, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Elixir, Ether Core, 2 Grand Potions, 2 Grand Tonics, 3 Health Cores, Phoenix Essence, 3 Smelling Salts, Guard's Dagger (WP: 4), Guard's Shield (SP: 6), Rat's Hide (Suitable for anyone, SP: 4, backwear), Ellaria Arbour Level 22 Druid *Immune to Sealing* *Encouraged* Power: 35 Power Bonus: +3 Health: 37/37 Ether: 14/28 Gold: 105 Equipment: Ignis Fatuus (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Mage's Muffler (protects from sealing) Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits. Backwear) Inventory: Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:6, wood-elemental crossbow), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and badly poisoned, handwear), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance), Potion, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 6 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 2 Elixirs, Remedy, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Soma, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bone, Magnifying Glass, Bone, Wizard's Staff (WP:1, Fire, Wind, Water and Earth elemental) Russel Ruffers & Pigley Level 6 Rogue *Hastened* *Encouraged* Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 275 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 15, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health), Pigley (+4 Max Health, Hastened) Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11) "Ye heathen have no say in this matter. Thou shalt not pass through these doors. The Master will never allow you to. Do you know what you deal with, foolish mortals? You do not know the story."

The Serious Roleplayer sits and relaxes in his finally finished facade. "It feels good to be on top! I can't believe that the scum didn't see my gambit of using the rules against them! Sure, it takes away the whole point of voting, which is the only power some people have in Mafia, but you know what, screw it! Haha!" Suddenly, a dark figure appears. "What if you had done it and been wrong. How radically unfair would that have been to the town?" the figure muses. "Oh, it doesn't matter, I'm the God of the Mafia Plane! I told myself so." "But isn't that a strange power that you have over the scum?" "Yes!" "Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." "How are you still talking? I ripped your head off of your body." BOOM Elsewhere... "Oh, sweet, I'm blacked out, that means I'm safe!" "Oh, no, I'm the BONAD? Shucks." The BONAD wanders around all the parked forms of transportation from the day before. "I hope that announcing that I'm the vig randomly yesterday doesn't somehow come back to haunt me." Shockingly it, does. "Snake Charmer was scum, BONAD was town, Serious Roleplayer was town..." Zepher burps. Bits of Role Cop stuck in his teeth fly out. "Role Cop was town and could have used BBQ sauce." "You need 6 votes to convict today." The Rules 1 Each player will be given a character to play, who will be aligned with either the Town or the Scum. To win the game, the Town must kill off all the Scum and the SK, while the Scum must outnumber the Town. Any Third-Party (neutral) characters have their own win conditions as outlined below. 2 Each day you will be able to vote to lynch a player. Voting should be done in the following format; Vote: Character (Player). Similarly, unvoting is to be done in the format; Unvote: Character (Player). No other format will be accepted. The player with the most lynches will be lynched. You may only unvote once a day. 3 A game day will last for about 72 hours. Whoever has the most votes at the end of the day will be lynched. There must be a 3/4th consensus to lynch. You may not vote in the first 24 hours. After the day has concluded, a night phase will commence, which will last a maximum of 48 hours. Night actions must be sent to the host in the first 24 hours of the night phase. 4 The alignment of lynched players, as well as those that died during the night, will be revealed at the beginning of the next day. 5 You may not quote or pretend to quote anything sent to or from you in PM with the game host. This includes all the details of your character and role, as well as any night action results. Role claims and reporting of night action results are acceptable, but in your own words only. Do not attempt to use the structure of your role PM to your advantage, as they are all exactly the same. 6 You may not quote PMs from or to other players. This will result in a 5-vote penalty the same day, and a 5-vote penalty the next. (What can I say, I liked this rule!) 7 Do not play the game outside the day-thread and PMs. Similarly, do not post out of character inside the thread; you must always play the role given to you. Game tactics and roles may only be discussed in the game thread or via PM with other players. Private discussion is done at your own risk and should be treated as part of the game. 8 If you are dead, your game is over. You may not comment on the game to any living or dead players in any form. You are considered dead once you are a) confirmed lynched by the host, or b) announced dead in the morning. This includes posting, private messaging, direct chat, email or any other form of online or offline communication. Any information you had becomes void and may not be passed on. The same applies for living players making contact with those who are no longer playing, no matter what the stated purpose. Both situations can appear to be an attempt to gain information or cause influence that would be unfair to the remaining living players. Whether you are still playing or have already died, if you are contacted inappropriately, please notify the host immediately. Violation of this rule will result in instant mod-kill and probably something worse after the game. 9 You may not edit your posts. Editing your post will result in a 2-vote penalty. This is your only warning. 10 You must post in every Day Thread. Failure to do so will result in a 10-vote penalty at the start of the next day. 11 These rules will change during the game as a game mechanic. Pay close attention. Any and all changes will be struck through, with the new rule in bold. If you encounter a problem or have a question, please contact the host using your role PM. All other forms of communications will be ignored. THE DESIGN 23 Players 16 Town - 6 Scum - 1 SK The Day 24 Hour Safe Period - 48 Hour Voting Period - 48 Hour Night Period (With a full exciting 24 hour period to submit night actions!) Some time before the 24 Hour Mark, the Pill Cart will be rolled out. The time will be randomized each day, to be fair to timezones. The time will be chosen by Random.org. The Pills will effect that night or the following day. The Pills "God Pill" (Effect the following day, will not be removed from play) - 2 Uppers (Night action may be used twice) - 2 Lifesavers (Will be safe from a kill that night) - 16 Placebos (No Effect) - 2 Downers (Night action may not be performed) -If a person holding a pill is lynched or killed, the pill is removed from play- The Night Actions Town and Scum have NEARLY IDENTICAL ROLES with only a few tweaks to change for their sides. JOAT Town: Investigator/Protector Scum: Framer (2 Shot)/Protector/Janitor (1 Shot) Role Cop Killer Blocker Inventor Can invent a net (blocker), shield (protector), magnifying glass (investigation), or pistol (kill action). Bulletproof. Inscrutable (all investigation attempts including role cop will come up as "unsuccessful"). The inventor may either gift his invention, or create a new one, he may not do both on the same night. Universal Back-Up -When a scum with an action dies, the scum team may choose to drop an action and retain the one they would have lost.- -The Pill Cart will come in the first 24 hours at different times each day, decided by Random.Org. You post IN THREAD which pill you will be taking that day. It is first come, first serve.- Serial Killer Bulletproof. Hard to Read (If an investigator investigates him, the result will be "unsuccessful", but a role cop will receive the result of "killer".). Killer Role PM's Town: Character - Town - Night Action(s) Scum: Character - Scum - Night Action(s) - List of Fellow Scum's Names SK: Character - SK - Night Actions Win Conditions Town: Kill the Scum + SK Scum: Outnumber the Town + SK SK: Two other players alive, with no other win conditions met. THE CAST (Please remember, with the system being totally random, the characters have nothing to do with affiliation/NA) Zepher/The Host (Zepher) - Your lovely and hungry host. Dr. Pill - The man with the golden oar. One-Armed-Pete - Makes the crowd sounds you know and love. Thinks of the children. Candice the Lynch Dragon - She knows when you are sleeping. She knows where you're awake. The Cult Leader (Rufus) - Rather mysterious. The NPC (Esurient) - Not a player. Seriously, look, he's clearly not supposed to be voted for. Not a player. Maybe we should vote for him. The Goon (fhommess) - Grrrrr. The PGO (Purpearljellyblob) - Serving some time for accidentally shooting all of his neighbors. The Witch (Waterbrick Down) - Pretty sure that everyone else is also witches. The Treestump (Adam) - Has very little to say. Don't stand too closely. He may explode. The Talking Animal (mostlytechnic) - A staple of every normal society. Range from camels to Fabuland critters to this thing. Dearly Departed The Serial Killer (Walter Kovacs) - Town. Lynched Day One. Candice's first lunch. The Cop (def) - Town. Killed Night One. Ax to the back for being on the wrong side of the tracks. The Vanilla Townie (Kristel) - Town. Killed Night One. Decapitated and then planted. Hopefully she'll grow into a tree some day. The Cultist (Fred Daniel Yam) - Town. Silently swallowed by the great Lynch Dragon. The Male Lover (LegoDad) - Scum. Snapped up by Candice. Tasted spicy. The Virgin (Clanure) - Town. Killed Night Two. Finally "got some". The Jester (CallMePie) - Town. Killed Night Two. Was not lynched. The Usurper (TrumpetKing) - Scum. Lynched Day Three. Became a viking funeral for the Cop. The Doctor (Piratedave84) - Town. Killed Night Three. Had the common cold the whole time, couldn't figure out how to cure himself. First Day Lynch (Jamesn) - Town. Killed Night Three. Exceeded all expectations. The Godfather (Kadabra) - Scum. Killed Night Three. Gone away on vacation. The Female Lover (Hinckley) - Town. Killed Night Three. Now resting in pieces with her scummy hubby. The Snake Charmer (Darth Potato) - Scum. Lynched Day Four. Killed due to lack of charisma. The Role Cop (KielDaMan) - Town. Lynched Day Four. Suicidal tendencies. The Serious Roleplayer (Tamamono) - Town. Killed Night Four. Joined the circus. The Night Action Blacked-Out Dude (Bob) - Town. Killed Night Four. Chopped to bits, no one could identify the body.

The weather in Mafia Land remains rainy. Perhaps the world knows that its game is coming to a close. "Well this sucks, I hardly got a ballad at all." "With the amount of posts what it was, I guess it was hardly worth posting an interlude." "You don't want to kill me! With me gone, think about how uncharming all the snakes will be!" "That's not even what a snake charmer does!" "Huzzah!" says the town, before turning on The Serious Roleplayer. "Get him!" they all shout. "Ar, me hearties, yer don't be wanting to kill me!" says the Serious Roleplayer. "Take me instead!" says the Role Cop loudly and proudly! "Zepher told me I was the prettiest and said if I told anyone else, I'd die! So there." "Hey!" says Zepher indignantly. "Candice, come eat me!" says the Role Cop. But nothing happens. "She won't eat you because you weren't lynched properly. I guess I'll have to pick up the slack." And then Zepher at the Role Cop and everyone went to sleep. Vote Count Snake Charmer (Darth Potato): 5 (Tamamono, Bob, KielDaMan, Adam, Rufus) The Witch (Waterbrick Down): 2 (fhommes, mostlytechnic) The Serious Roleplayer (Tamamono): 4 (Waterbrick Down, Darth Potato, Purpearljellyblob, Esurient) The Role Cop: 5 (penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty)

Hold your horses. Pictures uploaded, Day incoming!

"Samantha and I are sparring partners. You can let her snooze after we dance a little." Boomingham advances on Samantha. "My dear, you are either brainwashed or Wolfgang. Either way, I object to what you are, and so will forcefully end it. Your Stealer says he grants you a new start, but you are what you are." Boomingham swipes at Samantha, ready to heal himself should things go poorly. Battle Order >Boomingham v. Samantha >Boomingham v. Samantha (unless damaged, in which case, Boomingham heals self) Arthur Arthur Arnulf Em Karie

As badly as I want to see Regulator, I think you may suddenly have the best build in the game. Even without anyone blinded/hexed, there is only a 1/6 chance of anyone hurting your party at all.

It's a very smart build, particularly with that damn amulet I gave you.

Aura, blinded and witches are a match made in heaven.

Round 6 Act IV Ellaria v. Guard Master - Aim (10-10=0) Russel v. Guard Master - Hit ([21*2]-10=31, Blinded) Russel v. Guard Master - Special Damage (Atramor's Health Halved=59) Tesni v. Guard Master - Special Damage (Atramor's Health Halved=30) >Althior v. Guard B - Damage (No Effect) Soldier B v. Guard B - (48-8=40) >Atramor v. Guard Master - Hit (47-10=37) Free Hits Door Keeper v. Atramor ([30/2]-4=11) (Counterstrike: [27/2]-48=0) The heroes whittle away at the Head Guard's health, but the Guard still smacks Atramor around pretty good as the battle continues. The Enemies Door Keeper Level 30 Rock Water *Immune to Negative Effects and Instant Death* SP: 48 Health: 350/350 Special: Protect the Bridge – Deals 30 damage rock/water elemental damage, ignoring row. Also strips hero of all effects. Passive Special: All SP of other guards are added to the Gate Keeper’s SP. Drops: Garnet Summoning Lamp, Aquamarine Summoning Lamp Guard Master Level 50 Humanoid *Immune to Instant Death* *Blinded (1 Round)* *Poisoned (1 Round)* SP: 10 Health: 8/400 Special: Precision Strike – Halves the target’s health. Passive Special I: On even rounds, pierces SP. Passive Special II: On odd rounds, gains the SP of hero attacking him. Passive Special III: Miracle of the Court – All negative effects last only one round on the Guard Master. Drops: Grating Stone Guard B Level 31 Humanoid *Immune to Asleep, Sealed, Bound* *Blinded (1 Rounds)* Defense: 8 Health: 331/473 Special: Ugly Truth – De-equips all SP-giving equipment from the target. Drops: Robust Shield (SP:8) Guard C Level 50 Rock *Immune to all effects but slowed, immune to sudden death* *Slowed* Defense: 10 Health: 250/500 Special: Wisdom of Stone – Causes the slowed-effect to all enemies. Drops: Gaia Bomb (100 earth-elemental damage to all enemies) The Party Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) Level 32 Necromancer *Earns triple XP* *Afflicted* Power: 40 (45 for spells) Power Bonus: +5 Spells Defense: 4 Health: 41/41 Ether: 29/42 Gold: 440 Equipment: Dragoro (WP:8), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element), Pointy Hat (+2 maximum ether), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4) Inventory: Twin Sai Blades (WP:10, Dual Strike), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x9, Grand Potion x4, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x4, Venom x4, Shovel, Bedroll, Remedy x7, Mead, Smelling Salts, Amulet of Elven Horse Rider (Accessory), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Fire Bomb, Water Bomb x5, Lightning Bomb x3, Bone x3, Smoke Bomb, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Essence x2, Phoenix Incense x2, Dragon Scales x2, Royal Dagger (WP: 5, can be sold for double its value), Rebel Soldier B Level 24 Rebel Captain 
A Level 5 Rebel Captain
 B Level 5 Rebel Footsoldier A Level 2 Rebel Footsoldier B Level 2 Tesni Hightribe Level 30 1/4 Beserker *Natural Respite* *Immune to Afraid* Power: 39 Power Bonus: +3 WP Defense: 14 Health: 49/49 Gold: 1158 Equipped: Cryfder (WP:6), Sir Roderick’s Shield (SP:8, Immunity to afraid), Bone Claws (WP:3, SP:2; handwear), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4, Max. Health +2; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Changes “Natural Respite” job trait into “Restoration”, restoring full health after every battle) Inventory: Fàelàn (Fiery Sawblade (Fire)(WP:20, 8x damage to enemies weak to fire, longsword)), Mellt (WP:10, ice- and lightning-elemental; hammer), Cysgodion (WP:11, darkness-elemental; greatsword), Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, light-elemental; longsword), Party Maracas (WP:4, user is hastened, instrument), Shackles of War (prevents all fleeing, accessory), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them; accessory), Ruby (Fire), Scroll of Sleep, Remedy, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Soma, 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Red Dragon Plume (artifact, accessory, immunity to Weakened and Fire, suitable to Barbarians, Knights, Skirmishers, Winged Warriors), Gaia Bomb (100 Earth-elemental damage to all enemies), Samurai Helmet (WP:4, suitable to knights, dragoons, regulators, winged warriors), Cannon Parts, Rebel's Dagger (WP: 5), Magic Mirror (user reflects all ether-based attacks to the caster without getting damaged, accessory) Atramor Gibbin (Party Leader) Level 27 1/3 Witch *Counterstriking* *Immune to Water, Lightning, and Wood* *Aura* *Negative Effects Last One Round* *Inspired* Power: 47 Defense: 4 Health: 19/188 Ether: 3/25 Gold: 392 Equipment: Pheles Rod (WP: 20, user generates an Aura, doubling the user's maximum health but drawing all attacks to them, staff), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), Rat's Hide (Suitable for anyone, SP: 4, backwear), Amulet of the Court (Suitable for anyone, negative effects last only one round on the wearer, immune to water, lightning, and wood, accessory) Inventory: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental, dagger), , Shovel, Pickaxe, Amethyst, Diamond, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Elixir, Ether Core, 2 Grand Potions, 2 Grand Tonics, 4 Health Cores, Phoenix Essence, 3 Smelling Salts, Guard's Dagger (WP: 4), Guard's Shield (SP: 6) Ellaria Arbour Level 22 Druid *Immune to Sealing* Power: 35 Power Bonus: +3 Health: 37/37 Ether: 14/28 Gold: 105 Equipment: Ignis Fatuus (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Mage's Muffler (protects from sealing) Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits. Backwear) Inventory: Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:6, wood-elemental crossbow), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and badly poisoned, handwear), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance), Potion, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 6 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 2 Elixirs, Remedy, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Soma, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bone, Magnifying Glass, Bone, Wizard's Staff (WP:1, Fire, Wind, Water and Earth elemental) Russel Ruffers & Pigley Level 6 Rogue *Hastened* Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 275 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 15, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (+4 Max Health), Pigley (+4 Max Health, Hastened) Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11)

"Shut it. Both of you. Now." Boomingham roars. "I'll speak to both of you after this. For now, I give you two choices. You either shut your mouth and kill the enemy, or you leave this room immediately. Or option three, I kill you for endangering the Ranger and Arnulf." Battle Order Boomingham Arthur Karie Em Arnulf Arthur

And economically.

Waiting on Nyx, but I assume she must nearly be back too, which means we launch tomorrow! Sorry 68, update in like 7 hours. You're almost done.