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OoC: Crap, did I really forget to heal myself after last battle? Idiot. I should be encouraged though. "We need to take those racks out before anything else. Arthur, blind Samantha and the chap with the club if you can, and fire on the shield rack. Arnulf, you're to take out the weapons rack. Em, if you could join in that assault, that'd be for the best. Karie, you say you got hooked on this pixie dust stuff? Let's see what it does." Boomingham steps into the back row, snorts the pixie dust, and heals himself. Battle Order Boomingham Boomingham Arthur Arthur Arthur Arthur Em Arnulf Karie OoC: Could be KO'd this round. Arthur, if you'd prefer to use a grand potion on me, or a potion, or something to that nature, then you'll be moved in front of me for the first move in the battle order. If not, I don't mind risking it.

Sundays are the busiest days for me. Sadly, the sun and I do not inhabit my house at the same time. So this will be a long night - new day in probably a little bit less than 20 hours.

Round 5 Act IV Ellaria v. Guard Master - Hit (35-10=25) Russel v. Guard Master - Damage (No Effect) Russel v. Guard Master - Hit ([21*2]-10=32) Tesni v. Guard Master - Special Damage (Precision Strike: Halves Guard C's Health) >Althior v. Guard B - Damage (No Effect) Soldier B v. Guard B - (48-8=40) >Atramor v. Guard Master - Damage (No Effect) Free Hits Door Keeper v. Atramor ([30/2]-4=11) (Counterstrike: [27/2]-48=0) The confused guards ram their swords into each other in retaliation for Russel and Ellaria's fierce attacks. 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* SP: 10 Health: 211/400 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 (2 Rounds)* Defense: 8 Health: 371/473 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: 117/188 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)

"I do not take orders from you, Arthur," the angel mutters back. "Too much talking, for my taste, Stealer. The simple fact of the matter is that you're taking away people's choice. It's the same thing I said to Bluehood. Without the struggle, no one will know what to do with the power. They haven't earned it. You need to nurture people, not feed them. You rob people of their choice, of their being. Wiping someone and making them a blank slate every time they make choices you personally disagree with isn't giving them a choice, its making them start over if they disagree with you. I came here to destroy this Armory, and that's what I'll do. If you stop me, I'll fight you. If you don't, then you'll have a head start."

Boomingham looks at his party. "Listen, chaps, lady, when we're in there, we're a team. That means no bothering your partners during battle, Arthur, and a stiff upper lip from all." Boomingham glances at Karie at the end of his comment. He yanks a mead out of his sack and begins to nurse it. "I personally find this Stealer chap offensive, and I trust that you'll all join me in taking him out of the picture if he happens to be around. I have yet to deal with a party that doesn't cooperate with me. You'd hate to be the first."

The day has ended with the lynch of the Role Cop and Snake Charmer. You have 21 hours to get in night actions.

There are 2.5 hours left in the day. I will not be here to close the thread.

Round 4 Act IV >Ellaria heals Atramor - Heal (35 Health Atramor, -1 ether Ellaria) Russel v. Guard B - Hit ([21*2]-8=34, Blinded) Russel v. Guard Master - Shield ([21*3*2]-10=116, Blinded, 116 gold stolen) Tesni v. Guard Master - Damage (No Effect) >Althior v. Guard B - Damage (No Effect) Soldier B v. Guard B - ([24*2]-8=40, -1 ether Althior) Captain A v. Guard B - ([5*2]-8=2, -1 ether Althior Captain B v. Guard B - ([5*2]-8=2, -1 ether Althior) >Atramor v. Guard B - Shield (Guard Master, Guard B: Hexed) Free Hits Door Keeper v. Atramor ([30/2]-4=11) (Counterstrike: [27/2]-48=0) Atramor draws all attacks to himself, and in doing so gets beat and bashed around. 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)* *Hexed (1 Round)* SP: 10 Health: 268/400 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 (3 Rounds)* *Hexed (1 Round)* Defense: 8 Health: 371/473 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: 500/500 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: 53 Power Bonus: +3 WP Defense: 14 Health: 49/49 Gold: 1158 Equipped: Fàelàn (Fiery Sawblade (Fire)(WP:20, 8x damage to enemies weak to fire, longsword)), 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: Cryfder (WP:6), 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: 128/188 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)

A familiar worried face ducks into the Hall and reads over the sign-ups for 72. "Oh, good, they're all returning, hopefully all these returning heroes will be able to keep Guffington safe." He tacks a piece of paper on top of the sign-ups, nods to Docken, Hybros and Guts, and leaves the Hall. Quest 72 Party Hybros *Party Leader* Guts Holla Docken Nyx OoC: Scuba, Pandora, comment in the discussion thread or something when you're back from your vacation! Then we'll get a move on.

"Let her get through it." Boomingham sighs. This is a different sort of hero than he's used to dealing with. "I'm afraid Nyx has spoiled me." "As for the dogs, I hope one of them is Arrow. You're not able to get anything out of them, Ranger?"

I have a second request as well: Boomingham with all the ladies of the Hall. Interesting to see the color schemes of all the original classes. Barbarians have got some gold and tan, Clerics white, tans and green, knights have got red and black, mages blues and reds, rangers overwhelmingly green, and rogues are, of course, almost all wearing black.

"I heard you the first time, little lady. That's why I have it and you don't." Boomingham winks at his young charge.

*Quietly chuckles about his vague plans for his finale.* I also love how LITTLE of the world the heroes have actually gotten to. I think the pace is perfect. We're fully establishing societies before going too much further - not getting in over our heads, as it is.

Boomingham looks at the drugs. "These are new. Certainly weren't around back in the day." Boomingham licks a finger and sticks it into each bag in turning, running the contents he picks up under his nose and then popping it into his mouth. His eyes grow a little hazy, but only for a second. "Lawrence!" Barty screeches. "Means to an end. I'll take the Pixie Dust and Seventh Heaven. The orange stuff gives me a headache, but someone else can pick it up if they like. I guess after that we may as well head down that alley." Boomingham points northwest.

Boomingham yanks the piece of paper off the wall and reads it while the others ransack the joint.

Round 3 Act IV Tesni v. Magical Guard - Counter ([47/2]-4=20) (Counter: 44*2=88) Russel v. Magical Guard - Damage ([47/2]-4=20) Russel v. Magical Guard - Damage ([47/2]-4=20) Althior v. Magical Guard - Hit (45*2=90, -1 ether Althior) Soldier B v. Magical Guard - (24*2=48, KO, -1 ether Althior) >Atramor v. Guard Master - Damage (50/2=25) Ellaria v. Magical Guard - Shield (+35 health Atramor) Free Hits Door Keeper v. Atramor ([30/2]-4=11) (Counterstrike: [27/2]-48=0) Ether Drain: -3 ether all Atramor draws all attacks to himself, and in doing so gets beat and bashed around. 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* SP: 10 Health: 384/400 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 Magical Guard Level 47 Humanoid Health: 17/300 Special: Soul Sap - Drains half of player’s remaining ether. Passive Special: Ether Drain - Drains ether from each party member at the end of each round in an amount related to the round number. Drops: Tonic x2 Guard B Level 31 Humanoid *Immune to Asleep, Sealed, Bound* *Blinded (1 Rounds)* Defense: 8 Health: 445/473 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: 500/500 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: 32/42 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: 53 Power Bonus: +3 WP Defense: 14 Health: 49/49 Gold: 1158 Equipped: Fàelàn (Fiery Sawblade (Fire)(WP:20, 8x damage to enemies weak to fire, longsword)), 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: Cryfder (WP:6), 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: 104/188 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: 15/28 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: 159 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)

Fault is mine, for forgetting which of my monsters I made humanoid. I'm dumb. Slowed was used differently when I quested against it, but I see it has since been changed, fixed! Next round incoming!

It's true. High Kingdoms has gotten a fair amount of visits/love, but low kingdoms have not. I've always viewed the high kingdoms as more classical medieval society structure, clinging on to kingdoms and such, with the low kingdoms being poorer but more contemporary (more fluid social structure, more intricate and fair power balances) and willing to accept change - but there's no reason that has to be the case. I don't know why I always felt that way, actually, there hasn't been indication that that's the case.

Same argument can be made against healing staffs (actually have a higher chance of healing than some healing classes) and a number of other items (everlasting venom v. witches, is another example). EDIT: I too actually find the gloves to be far too powerful, but sometimes we just gotta roll with the punches. Too late to change now, they're already in circulation.

He seemed pretty honest about setting the quest there. Just thought I'd tell him that there was already a pretty established story for it.

And I based most of my builds off that too, though in many places I can see how the architecture of Russia and India could be similar. I guess the building style is a little more Indian. I didn't purposely draw from Russia either (at least not at first) but it sort of evolved that way.

Then perhaps you don't know much about Russian culture. It's a pretty major perversion, I'll admit it, though there are some obvious nods. I can actually totally see Ancient Rome traits too, and absolutely Manifest Destiny, though that one less so. I'd still say that Russia was (my) strongest influence when developing the culture and architecture, though I don't have the most perfect understanding of their culture, and there were two other people who had a major say in it.

I wouldn't say that's exactly how the cultures pan out, though. Mistaria is perhaps South American, but the Low and High Kingdoms are very obviously European, along with Charis. Dastan reminds me more than anything of a perversion of Russia culture. The Free Islands are also clearly European. The map doesn't really (and in my mind, shouldn't) exactly mimic the real world! It doesn't seem very kind to simply throw out Quarryman's back story. He's already said that all he people of that land are similar to Nammyra. Saying that Nammyra only looks the way she does because a Wizard Did It doesn't seem particularly fair. Besides, Fenerio was added specifically because Quarryman asked it to be, and made it up.

Vote Count Snake Charmer (Darth Potato): 4 (Tamamono, Bob, KielDaMan, Adam) The Witch (Waterbrick Down): 2 (fhommes, mostlytechnic) The Serious Roleplayer (Tamamono): 2 (Waterbrick Down, Darth Potato)

Boomingham stares at the scar sadly. "No way you can heal it, Barty?" "Some scars can't go away, Lawrence. You know that." "Listen, Karie. We have one power in this world. We are responsible for our actions. Someone who robs other of that right will perish. Do not blame yourself for whatever he forced you to do. You repair whatever damage you did by stopping him." Boomingham rubs his forehead with the palm of his hand. "Karie, I can also promise you no harm will come to you. I won't allow it. A commander doesn't allow any harm to come to those who follow him. They are given the responsibility, they must shoulder it. Put back on your outfit. Be prepared for combat." Boomingham glances up as Arthur strolls around the corner. "Ah, Hels, boy. What are you doing? Everyone, draw your weapons, apparently the private has decided that we're moving out." Boomingham follows Arthur, leading the rest behind him.