Zepher

It will be interesting to see what the heroes think of the Bonapartes, who are probably the most lawful of the houses. It's be cool. I think 48 is nice and well paced because it has "chapters" with each of the Progg Princes. I've enjoyed reading it so far. But yes, after these it shall be fun to have some shorter quests. The next few I host will be kind of small in comparison.

Oooo! While I really want to go on a Zeigfried quest (when is the next one of those) Bonapartes would indeed be fun, and it has been far too long since I've been hosted by you. I'd certainly be game! EDIT: 54 is wrapping up, probably today or tomorrow. Maybe we could get Eric to come along too! That would be knocking out a ton of people I want to quest with, and would be a really fun party.

"Well, I'll see if he's interested." Boomingham turns to his companions. "You are free to return to the Hall if you like. I'm going back to the Hovels and seeing Plud first, however."

"More than. Thank you kindly. I have another question for you. Do you priests take on stewards or assistants or clerks or anything of that sort? I may have a man looking for a job, if you do. Could I send him your way, if he consents? I'll give him a note with my signature to show to you."

Seems awesome, Endgame! Someone best throw a quest when we get back. Nerwen and Guts are two of the people I most absolutely want to quest with, and we're all in the hall right now. It could be SO COOL. Come on, QMs, I know you want a piece of that hot team.

"Well, we can assure you that you won't come to any harm at least. We dealt with most of the thieves, one of them did happen to get away. If you'd like his cloak- so everything will be fair and squared away- you can go talk to the Bonapartes. Now... I believe we talked of a fee for our services?"

"Well, we've got good news and bad news. You're going to need to go on and get yourself a new cloak, since the fellow with your cloak left us in the dust. That being said, it looks like he doesn't even know who you are, so you'll be safe here."

Boomingham shakes his head sadly. "We haven't got a lead. He left a while ago, and Eubric is an enormous city. The Bonaparte guards were out there- he must have had a more clever way to get out. I'll keep going if you've got an bright ideas, Ellaria, but when it comes down to it sometimes you can't waste resources, and that includes time, on a lost cause. Sometimes you just keep going and face the next injustice. I'd like to get him, but we've got nothing left as a clue."

"Well, friends, I say we make two stops. First to tell the priest he doesn't need to watch his back, and collect that gold he promised us, and then off to the Grumpkin to tell him that his brother has at least been revenged and that he should be safe from here on in."

Doesn't do damage to everyone. Damage is divided among them all.

"He wears a tricorne and pretty simple clothes. His face is permanently in a sneer. He's a pretty plain fellow, to be honest, and you might have a hard time tracking him down. If you do find him, tell us." Boomingham checks the cloak he was meant to return to see if any of the gold remains. If it does, he pockets it and turns over the cloak. If it is all sand, he still turns over the cloak. "This cloak belonged to him. May help in the search. And now, officers, if that's all you have for us, I think we'll be on our merry way."

Round Two Chaos Sewer Battle >Poletad heals Dyric - Failure (6) >Haldor v. Chaos Beast D - Hit [39*2/2]-5=34) >Dyric v. Chaos Beast A - Damage Critical Hit ([27/2]/4=4-5=0) (3642) (No Assassinations) >Skrall v. Chaos Beast B - Aim (([11+2]*3)-5=34) Phil v. Chaos Beast A - Hit (35-5=30) >Thothwick v. Chaos Beast C - Damage ([32/2]-10=6) The heroes continue to hack away at their long time enemies. The Chaos Beast Sewer Party Skrall 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 23 1/3 *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid and Demon Enemies* *Immunity to Fragile* *Natural Respite* Power: 36 Defense: 8 Health: 37/37 Gold: 30 Equipment: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:11, +4 vs. Beasts), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies, back wear), Tricorne (SP: 3, head wear), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, wearer is immune to fragile effect, body wear) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Mead, Grand Potion, Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), 2 Potions, Minimizing Dust, Nostrum, Remedy Haldor Skovgaard Level 23 2/3 Shaman *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* *Natural Respite* Power: 39 Defense: 7 Health: 40/40 Ether: 25/29 Gold: 36 Equipment: Zoot er Isen (WP:14, Ice and Light Elemental) Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blinded Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Water Elemental), Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Scroll of Sealing, Potion (x4), Remedy (x4), Mead , Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts (x2), Soma (x2), Venom, Mulled Wine Thothwick Level 21 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 33 (29 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 30/36 Gold: 245 Equipment: Banana Sabre (WP: 12, Heals Metasimians when used on them), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only)Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do Damage to Undead) Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8), 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, 1 Potion, 2 Grand Potions, 1 Bone, Sabre (WP 10), Venom, Phoenix Essence Phil (Victor) Level 20 2/3 Dragon Knight *Immune to Fire, Air and Earth Elemental Attacks* *Natural Respite* Power: 35 Health: 38/38 Defense: 2 Gold: 50 Equipment: Hammer of Dastan (WP: 15, Fire/Earth Elemental), Helmet of Dastan (SP: 2) Inventory: Meads (x2), Dragon Scale Dyric Rone Level 18 Assassin *Lucky* Power: 27 Health: 13/29 Gold: 2408 Equipment: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round, accessory), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead) Inventory: Double Chain Whip (WP:10), Briar Bow (WP: 11; wood-elemental), Throwing Knife (WP:4, ranged, retrievable), Longsword (WP: 3), , Aquamarine (Water), 3 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 3 Remedies, Mead, Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2 Mythril Shards (2/4 of a Mythril), Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Winged Sandals, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory), Bone, Jester's Hat (Gains one immunity from targeted enemy) Sir Earl Poletad Level 17 Frog Paladin Power: 17 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 The Chaos Beast Sewer Enemies Chaos Beast A Level 32 Demon Health: 435/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: Grand Potion Chaos Beast B Level 32 Demon Health: 363/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: 50 Gold Chaos Beast C Level 32 Demon Health: 468/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: 50 Gold Chaos Beast D Level 32 Demon Health: 406/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: 50 Gold Court of Demons Round Two >Alexis v. Apprentice A - Shield Special Damage (NA: 2) (22*1.5=318 gold) >Alexis v. Apprentice B - Critical Hit Aim (Assassination) Hoke v. Expert A - Special Damage Damage (Angel) Hoke v. Expert B - Hit Critical Hit ([21*3]+20=83) Cronk v. Apprentice A - Damage (Angel) Atramor v. Expert B - Damage (Angel) Hans v. Apprentice A - Critical Hit (([10*3]+16)*2=46, Redirected to Mephisto (-10)) Free Hits Mephisto v. Alexis - Angel Magician v. Alexis - Angel Master A v. Hoke - (Counterstrike: -20) Master B v. Hoke - (Counterstrike: -20) Magician Bleeding - (-5) Behind the protection of the angel, the party continues to fight. They have one more round to kill the Apprentice before he finishes off Gnash. The Court of Demons Party Cronk Level 28 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstriking* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 40 Defense: 17 Health: 42/46 Ether: 19/29 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +5 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, 3 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Remedies, Bennetton's Seal, Topaz, Health Core, 2 Lightning Bombs, Bloody Pointy Stick (WP: 1) Alexis Fenral Level 26 2/3 Assassin *Hastened* *Immune to Blind* *Lucky* Power: 40 Health: 33/44 Gold: 851 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:14, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Sticky Gloves (Increases amount of gold stolen by 50%; handwear), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded), Lucky Die Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Tonic, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 3 Somas, Phoenix Essence, 3 Grand Potions, Carrot, Fifty Shades of Bley, 2 Lightning Bomb, Venom Atramor Gibbin Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* Power: 33 Health: 44/44 Ether: 18/21 Gold: 41 Equipment: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental), Witch's Talisman (Suitable for witches, Posioned Hits become Badly Poisoned Hits, accessory), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear), Ancient Crown (Deals Cursed Effect on First Successful Hit) Inventory: Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it) Staff of the Elven Warlock (WP: 5, wood elemental), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, deals the Fragile effect)Topaz, Amethyst (Loaned to Mallelio), Fire Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Shovel, Pickaxe, Grating Stone, Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether) Hoke Ablesword Level 20 1/3 Mystic Knight *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 41 Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 Ether: 14/20 Gold: 67 Equipment: Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, Grand Tonic, 2 Remedies, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Tonic, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Ether Core, Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Fire Bomb, Scrap Metal, Vintul (Great sword: WP 15), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7) Hans Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Chaotic* *Encouraged* Power: 26 Health: 28/28 Defense: 6 Gold: 56 Equipment: Sword of Dastan (WP: 10), Armor of the Arena (SP: 4), Cast Iron Haddon Guard Helmet (SP: 2) Inventory: Gnash - Will be freed if all Apprentices are killed. If not freed by Round 4, will die. McColt - Will be freed if all Experts are killed. If not freed by Round 7, will die. The Court of Demons Enemies Mephisto, King of Demons Level 42 Ancient *Immune to Instant Kills* Health: 896/980 SP: 10 Ether: 3/3 Special I: Soul Eater – Mephisto eats the hero’s soul. The hero is sealed until the end of the quest. Cannot be remedied. Uses one ether. Special II: Mind Eater – Mephisto eats the hero’s mind, instantly KOing them. Used if no ether remains. Passive Special I: Miracle of the Court – Negative effects inflicted on Mephisto last only one round. Passive Special II: Soul Sucker – All heroes targeting Mephisto lose one positive effect of their choice at the end of the round (excluding perma-effects). Drops: Amulet of the Court of Demons (Artifact, Accessory, Negative effects last only one round on user), Amethyst, Diamond, Opal Magician of the Court of Demons Level 10 Soulless *Immune to further Negative Effects and Instant Kill* *Bleeding* Health: 185/800 Special: Ravenous Hunger – Drains 10 ether and 10 health from the hero, disregarding row/SP. Passive Special: All AoE attacks/effects only effect the person the hero is targeting. Drops: Ether Core, Health Core, 200 Gold Master of the Court of Demons A Level 32 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Blind, Stunned, Sealed, Bound, and Instant Kills* Health: 212/464 Ether: 7/7 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether.
 Special III: Creepy Croak - The Master gives a mighty croak, and doubles his health, at the loss of 20 health from each party member. Costs 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, special damage will count as normal damage. Drops: Health Core Master of the Court of Demons B Level 32 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Blind, Stunned, Sealed, Bound, and Instant Kills* Health: 444/464 Ether: 3/7 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether.
 Special III: Creepy Croak - The Master gives a mighty croak, and doubles his health, at the loss of 20 health from each party member. Costs 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, special damage will count as normal damage. Drops: Health Core Expert of the Court of Demons A Level 26 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Instant Kill* Health: 181/305 Ether: 5/5 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, nothing happens. Drops: 12 Gold, Potion Expert of the Court of Demons B Level 26 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Instant Kill* Health: 222/305 Ether: 5/5 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, nothing happens. Drops: 12 Gold, Potion Apprentice to the Court of Demons A Level 22 Dark Humanoid Health: 156/156 Ether: 3/3 Special: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Passive Special: Lust - This Apprentice wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: 4 Gold

"It's as the girl said, Sergeant. Their leader did make it away. If you still think he is nearby, we can try to give chase, if not, at the very least he'll need a new crew before he does anymore damage."

Agreed 100%.

Round One Chaos Sewer Battle >Dyric v. Beast A - Damage Special Damage (32/2=16) >Skrall v. Chaos Beast B - Hit ([36*3]-5=103) Phil v. Beast A - Hit (35-[ignores SP on First Hit]=35) >Thothwick v. Chaos Beast C - Critical Hit (([8*2]+21)-5=32) >Poletad heals Dyric - Failure (5) >Haldor v. Chaos Beast D - Critical Hit ([([14*3]+23)*2/2]-5=60) The heroes, well versed in this sort of battle, fire arrows and slap hammers. Only the ever unlucky Dyric suffers a blow, but he seems like he will be easily patched up. The Chaos Beast Sewer Party Skrall 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 23 1/3 *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid and Demon Enemies* *Immunity to Fragile* *Natural Respite* Power: 36 Defense: 8 Health: 37/37 Gold: 30 Equipment: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:11, +4 vs. Beasts), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies, back wear), Tricorne (SP: 3, head wear), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, wearer is immune to fragile effect, body wear) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Mead, Grand Potion, Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), 2 Potions, Minimizing Dust, Nostrum, Remedy Haldor Skovgaard Level 23 2/3 Shaman *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* *Natural Respite* Power: 39 Defense: 7 Health: 40/40 Ether: 25/29 Gold: 36 Equipment: Zoot er Isen (WP:14, Ice and Light Elemental) Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blinded Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Water Elemental), Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Scroll of Sealing, Potion (x4), Remedy (x4), Mead , Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts (x2), Soma (x2), Venom, Mulled Wine Thothwick Level 21 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 33 (29 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 36/36 Gold: 245 Equipment: Banana Sabre (WP: 12, Heals Metasimians when used on them), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only)Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do Damage to Undead) Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8), 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, 1 Potion, 2 Grand Potions, 1 Bone, Sabre (WP 10), Venom, Phoenix Essence Phil (Victor) Level 20 2/3 Dragon Knight *Immune to Fire, Air and Earth Elemental Attacks* *Natural Respite* Power: 35 Health: 38/38 Defense: 2 Gold: 50 Equipment: Hammer of Dastan (WP: 15, Fire/Earth Elemental), Helmet of Dastan (SP: 2) Inventory: Meads (x2), Dragon Scale Dyric Rone Level 18 Assassin *Lucky* Power: 27 Health: 13/29 Gold: 2408 Equipment: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round, accessory), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead) Inventory: Double Chain Whip (WP:10), Briar Bow (WP: 11; wood-elemental), Throwing Knife (WP:4, ranged, retrievable), Longsword (WP: 3), , Aquamarine (Water), 3 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 3 Remedies, Mead, Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2 Mythril Shards (2/4 of a Mythril), Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Winged Sandals, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory), Bone, Jester's Hat (Gains one immunity from targeted enemy) Sir Earl Poletad Level 17 Frog Paladin Power: 17 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 The Chaos Beast Sewer Enemies Chaos Beast A Level 32 Demon Health: 465/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: Grand Potion Chaos Beast B Level 32 Demon Health: 397/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: 50 Gold Chaos Beast C Level 32 Demon Health: 468/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: 50 Gold Chaos Beast D Level 32 Demon Health: 440/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: 50 Gold Court of Demons Round One >Cronk v. Expert B - Shield! >Hoke v. Expert A - Critical Hit Embue (([21*2]+20)*2=124) (-1 ether) Hans v. Master A - Shield (Halved Health, Chaotic) Atramor v. Master B - Special Damage (-3 ether) (-1 ether) (Special Mirror: -3 ether) >Alexis v. Apprentice A - Special Damage Shield (NA [4]]) (22*1.5=33 gold) >Alexis v. Apprentice B - Damage Damage (22/2=11) Free Hits Mephisto v. Cronk - ([42/2]-17=4) ([27/2]-10=4) Magician v. Hoke - ([10/2]-9=0) (20/2=10) Magician Bleeding - (-5) The heroes twist and spin on the bloody floor. Cronk calls forth his angel as Hans and Hoke land devastating blows that rock their enemies backwards. Alexis takes a hit after pickpocketing everyone, and while Mephisto and the Magician try their best to attack the two knights leading the charge, they are driven back. The Court of Demons Party Cronk Level 28 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstriking* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 40 Defense: 17 Health: 42/46 Ether: 19/29 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +5 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, 3 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Remedies, Bennetton's Seal, Topaz, Health Core, 2 Lightning Bombs, Bloody Pointy Stick (WP: 1) Alexis Fenral Level 26 2/3 Assassin *Hastened* *Immune to Blind* *Lucky* Power: 40 Health: 33/44 Gold: 818 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:14, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Sticky Gloves (Increases amount of gold stolen by 50%; handwear), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded), Lucky Die Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Tonic, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 3 Somas, Phoenix Essence, 3 Grand Potions, Carrot, Fifty Shades of Bley, 2 Lightning Bomb, Venom Atramor Gibbin Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* Power: 33 Health: 44/44 Ether: 18/21 Gold: 41 Equipment: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental), Witch's Talisman (Suitable for witches, Posioned Hits become Badly Poisoned Hits, accessory), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear), Ancient Crown (Deals Cursed Effect on First Successful Hit) Inventory: Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it) Staff of the Elven Warlock (WP: 5, wood elemental), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, deals the Fragile effect)Topaz, Amethyst (Loaned to Mallelio), Fire Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Shovel, Pickaxe, Grating Stone, Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether) Hoke Ablesword Level 20 1/3 Mystic Knight *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 41 Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 Ether: 14/20 Gold: 67 Equipment: Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, Grand Tonic, 2 Remedies, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Tonic, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Ether Core, Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Fire Bomb, Scrap Metal, Vintul (Great sword: WP 15), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7) Hans Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Chaotic* *Encouraged* Power: 26 Health: 28/28 Defense: 6 Gold: 56 Equipment: Sword of Dastan (WP: 10), Armor of the Arena (SP: 4), Cast Iron Haddon Guard Helmet (SP: 2) Inventory: Gnash - Will be freed if all Apprentices are killed. If not freed by Round 4, will die. McColt - Will be freed if all Experts are killed. If not freed by Round 7, will die. The Court of Demons Enemies Mephisto, King of Demons Level 42 Ancient *Immune to Instant Kills* Health: 976/980 SP: 10 Ether: 3/3 Special I: Soul Eater – Mephisto eats the hero’s soul. The hero is sealed until the end of the quest. Cannot be remedied. Uses one ether. Special II: Mind Eater – Mephisto eats the hero’s mind, instantly KOing them. Used if no ether remains. Passive Special I: Miracle of the Court – Negative effects inflicted on Mephisto last only one round. Passive Special II: Soul Sucker – All heroes targeting Mephisto lose one positive effect of their choice at the end of the round (excluding perma-effects). Drops: Amulet of the Court of Demons (Artifact, Accessory, Negative effects last only one round on user), Amethyst, Diamond, Opal Magician of the Court of Demons Level 10 Soulless *Immune to further Negative Effects and Instant Kill* *Bleeding* Health: 185/800 Special: Ravenous Hunger – Drains 10 ether and 10 health from the hero, disregarding row/SP. Passive Special: All AoE attacks/effects only effect the person the hero is targeting. Drops: Ether Core, Health Core, 200 Gold Master of the Court of Demons A Level 32 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Blind, Stunned, Sealed, Bound, and Instant Kills* Health: 232/464 Ether: 7/7 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether.
 Special III: Creepy Croak - The Master gives a mighty croak, and doubles his health, at the loss of 20 health from each party member. Costs 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, special damage will count as normal damage. Drops: Health Core Master of the Court of Demons B Level 32 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Blind, Stunned, Sealed, Bound, and Instant Kills* Health: 464/464 Ether: 3/7 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether.
 Special III: Creepy Croak - The Master gives a mighty croak, and doubles his health, at the loss of 20 health from each party member. Costs 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, special damage will count as normal damage. Drops: Health Core Expert of the Court of Demons A Level 26 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Instant Kill* Health: 181/305 Ether: 5/5 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, nothing happens. Drops: 12 Gold, Potion Expert of the Court of Demons B Level 26 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Instant Kill* Health: 305/305 Ether: 5/5 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, nothing happens. Drops: 12 Gold, Potion Apprentice to the Court of Demons A Level 22 Dark Humanoid Health: 156/156 Ether: 3/3 Special: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Passive Special: Lust - This Apprentice wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: 4 Gold Apprentice to the Court of Demons B Level 22 Dark Humanoid Health: 121/156 Ether: 3/3 Special: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Passive Special: Lust - This Apprentice wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: 4 Gold

Sorry, still crazy busy, but will fix this tomorrow! Run rounds, WBD, I shall respond, and Rumble you'll have my full thoughts and congratulations then!

I'm having a frantically busy day, so updates late tonight if not mid-day tomorrow. Sorry all!

I run all my items by Sandy before my quests begin, which is why they are nearly never nerfed (they get nerfed before hand ). And all negative effects, including sealed, will only last one round.

I'm already hosting a game in May where all the roles are posted in the thread, so do it after me so I can look original!

In her case, it just means no elemental weakness or strengths. It's there for story purposes only.

Nope, parties are right. I went with what Cronk posted, and everyone is where they should be according to that.

Well, that took a few hours. But it was worth it. Boom bam dead.

OoC: Apologies for this monster size post. I said there'd be maybe 3 long cut scenes in the whole quest... this is the second of those. [iNTERLUDE - EUBRIC] Patricia stands, her mouth drawn down into a scowl as always. The man before her, some private, stands in a shaky salute. "...and further more, people have been reporting that the heroes have been walking around with members of the Court of Demons." Patricia just shakes her head. "Bennetton trusts them. I don't have time for this, if they are working with him, then that's that. I have a city to clean up. Reports of forgery are everywhere, and the riots in the Hovels grow more likely every day." "A small task force is all I think we need. We could go to the Barracks and shut them down. Bennetton and Gnash are no longer there. There is word that they were taken by the Court. We must at least follow the heroes to save him." "He knew the danger when he took that assignment on. There will be no rescue party for that-" Patricia chews on her lower lip... "At the very least, let us go stop these heroes. They've been fighting all over the city, reports of disturbances are streaming in from the Gardens, Apothecary, there was some massacre in the Observatory-" "Leave the heroes alone. They and I have had our differences in the past, but until we know they are doing harm, let us assume Bennetton's right and they are doing good. Now, stop bothering me. I have a lot to think on." The man leaves and Patricia begins to shuffle through the papers on her desk. "Gods, protect this city and whoever is protecting it with me, whoever the Hel they may be." [iNTERLUDE - CONCLUDED] The heroes destined for the sewers set out quickly. They enter the sewers through a manhole near the Barracks, and descend into darkness. Vipera calls out directions in their minds, and while they walk together for a short while, they soon separate. Nyx bids her fellow heroes good luck, and goes down her own path... (expect a PM soon). The others soon don't need the Dragon's directions. Ahead of them they can hear the growling of the beasts, the low guttural call. Soon they see them marching through the waist high water ahead of them, four of the dark monsters. The Beasts turn, and, as is custom, attack the heroes without a word. The Chaos Beast Sewer Party Skrall 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 23 1/3 *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid and Demon Enemies* *Immunity to Fragile* *Natural Respite* Power: 36 Defense: 8 Health: 37/37 Gold: 30 Equipment: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:11, +4 vs. Beasts), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies, back wear), Tricorne (SP: 3, head wear), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, wearer is immune to fragile effect, body wear) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Mead, Grand Potion, Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), 2 Potions, Minimizing Dust, Nostrum, Remedy Haldor Skovgaard Level 23 2/3 Shaman *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* *Natural Respite* Power: 39 Defense: 7 Health: 40/40 Ether: 25/29 Gold: 36 Equipment: Zoot er Isen (WP:14, Ice and Light Elemental) Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blinded Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Water Elemental), Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Scroll of Sealing, Potion (x4), Remedy (x4), Mead , Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts (x2), Soma (x2), Venom, Mulled Wine Thothwick Level 21 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 33 (29 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 36/36 Gold: 245 Equipment: Banana Sabre (WP: 12, Heals Metasimians when used on them), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only)Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do Damage to Undead) Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, 1 Potion, 2 Grand Potions, 1 Bone, Sabre (WP 10), Venom, Phoenix Essence Phil (Victor) Level 20 2/3 Dragon Knight *Immune to Fire, Air and Earth Elemental Attacks* *Natural Respite* Power: 35 Health: 38/38 Defense: 2 Gold: 50 Equipment: Hammer of Dastan (WP: 15, Fire/Earth Elemental), Helmet of Dastan (SP: 2) Inventory: Meads (x2), Dragon Scale Dyric Rone Level 18 Assassin *Lucky* Power: 27 Health: 29/29 Gold: 2408 Equipment: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round, accessory), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead) Inventory: Double Chain Whip (WP:10), Briar Bow (WP: 11; wood-elemental), Throwing Knife (WP:4, ranged, retrievable), Longsword (WP: 3), , Aquamarine (Water), 3 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 3 Remedies, Mead, Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2 Mythril Shards (2/4 of a Mythril), Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Winged Sandals, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory), Bone, Jester's Hat (Gains one immunity from targeted enemy) Sir Earl Poletad Level 17 Frog Paladin Power: 17 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 The Chaos Beast Sewer Enemies Chaos Beast A Level 32 Demon Health: 500/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: Grand Potion Chaos Beast B Level 32 Demon Health: 500/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: 50 Gold Chaos Beast C Level 32 Demon Health: 500/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: 50 Gold Chaos Beast D Level 32 Demon Health: 500/500 SP: 5 Special: (Determined by a second dice roll) Chaos: 1 – 20 Damage, 2 – 40 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 50 Damage to Self, 5 – 7 Damage to each Hero (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: 50 Gold The party headed towards the Court of Demons follows Zane past the city walls and down into the crypts that once belonged to an ancient family of Zoot worshippers. They arrive at the edge of a valley like area of the crypts. Below them is the Court of Demons. Mephisto and the Magician stand in front of a few novices, preparing to execute a number of prisoners. Prisoners the heroes recognize. "THESE PEOPLE THOUGHT THEY COULD STAND IN THE WAY OF CHAOS. THEY ARE JUST AS WRONG AS THE LADY WREN. NOTHING STANDS IN THE WAY OF CHAOS. NOTHING CAN CONTROL CHAOS. CHAOS SEEPS INTO YOUR HEARTS LIKE THE ICE DOES YOUR BONES. THEY WILL DIE FOR THEIR FOLLY." The heroes try to step forward, but find themselves unable. Zane grins at them roguishly. "The Magician knew you were coming. She's locked you out." The heroes can see it's true. Below her mask, the magician's lips are moving rapidly. She is chanting a spell. Every once in a while she'll glance up near the heroes, but if she sees them at the edge of the pit, she says nothing to her allies. The field may just be a precautionary measure... "WHO WILL DIE FIRST?" Mephisto asks, wheeling at the prisoners. McColt begins to step forward, but Bennetton beats him to it. He clamors onto the platform and a noose is attached around his neck. "I have but one-" he begins, but a poof of purple smoke stops him, and suddenly inside the force field stands Wren, Sphinx, and Zee, the last of whom looks weak. "HOW DID YOU BYPASS OUT SHIELD?!" bellows Mephisto. "This is getting good now," says Zane. "I think I see what's going to happen here. It's like I said, once you know what everyone wants, these games are easy. I think I know how my debts to the Magician and you are going to be paid too... but she's not going to like it. I don't know if she sees it coming." He glances at Zander and then at Wren. "I've come for an exchange," says Wren. "Zee for the location to the entrance of the temple. She won't tell me." "AND YOU THINK I SHALL?! FOOLISH WOMAN." "I think you will. You need Zee if you wish to fight me. She works for me now, but I shall release her if you give me the location of the temple." Zee's eyes glow... a look Atramor recognizes. She is hexed. "FOOLISH WOMAN. FOOLISH MORTAL." "You are mortal too, Mephisto. At the very least your body here is. Do not forget that even though a splinter of a demon is inside you, it can be killed. When the body dies, so will you. The real Mephisto is elsewhere. You are a perversion of him. I will fight you if I must. I've seen Gods in men die before. And you have other enemies to fight." Wren directs her eyes at the captured heroes. Mephisto keeps his eyes on her. Her statement gives the mortal demon pause. Only Cronk follow's Wren's gaze, and is shocked to find Bennetton's eyes locked on him. Bennetton's one free hand moves quickly, reaching for the hidden knife that he showed Cronk earlier. The Court must have not found it. It is out in a flash and he lets it fly. It lands with a thud in the Magicains back. She falls. The force field falls. Wren and Mephisto glance at the body in shock. A magical blast flies out from the body and everyone fights to keep their balance. All hell breaks loose. "You monster!" wails Mephisto in a way an true archdemon never would. His weapon flies quickly and truly-- --and Bennetton's life is over. Zee, only one of her eyes glowing, the other one dead and soulless, slams her shield into Sphinx's face. Blood squirts from a broken nose and he falls, crying in pain. Mephisto and Zee advance on Wren, but the heroes are distracted by the sound of electricity behind them. They spin to see Zander shooting a bolt at Cronk. The heroes are blinded. "Die you BASTARD!!" he screams gleefully, but the bolt sizzles out as quickly as it begins, and as eyes readjust, Zander lies, blood dripping from his mouth, his face frozen in permanent joy. A throwing knife is in his stomach. Zane stands behind the heroes playing with a similar blade in his left hand. "That's my debt to Heroica for leaving me alive," he tells them. Below, Wren does her best to defend herself-- But everyone's attention is drawn when Zane kicks Zander's body down the edge of the pit. His body crashes into the ground, Mephisto howls in anger, and Zane drops down after him and dashes for the Magician. The heroes are now seen, and all hop over the edge of their earthen platform and into the pit. Mephisto growls at them, but Wren just laughs. "It's about time you showed up. Sphinx, on your feet, we're out of here. Mephisto, if you want Zee left here, you know the-- ah, thank you." In another flash, Sphinx and Wren are gone. "I don't want to go yet, Zane. This wasn't the plan." "Come on, time for me to pay my debt to you." "I was hoping-- you'd pay it much later-- in my life-- leave my body. If it survives... maybe it can come back to me..." "Alright, but it ain't looking too good." The Magician stares at the air above her. "I won't be coming to chat with you yet," she says to an invisible force, and then Zane lays his hands on her stomach, inhales deeply, and then stands up. The Magician's body rises too, but her eyes are now deader than Zee's sockets. "Shall I stay and kill them, Mephisto?" "No. Leave now. I paid dearly for your life, Zee. You must finish our work if I do not survive. SEE THAT WREN DIES, AND SEE SHE DOES HER WORK FIRST. FOOLISH WOMAN." "Mind if I bum a ride out of here?" asks Zane as he grabs Zee by the waist, and then they too are gone. The heroes stand in the pit now, facing a number of enemies, a few friends dead, a few more fighting for their lives... too far to reach. Mephisto bars their path. "WILL YOU DIE WITH A FIGHT, HEROES?" The Court of Demons Party Cronk Level 28 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstriking* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 40 Defense: 17 Health: 46/46 Ether: 19/29 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +5 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, 3 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Remedies, Bennetton's Seal, Topaz, Health Core, 2 Lightning Bombs, Bloody Pointy Stick (WP: 1) Alexis Fenral Level 26 2/3 Assassin *Hastened* *Immune to Blind* *Lucky* Power: 40 Health: 44/44 Gold: 785 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:14, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Sticky Gloves (Increases amount of gold stolen by 50%; handwear), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded), Lucky Die Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Tonic, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 3 Somas, Phoenix Essence, 3 Grand Potions, Carrot, Fifty Shades of Bley, 2 Lightning Bomb, Venom Atramor Gibbin Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* Power: 33 Health: 44/44 Ether: 21/21 Gold: 41 Equipment: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental), Witch's Talisman (Suitable for witches, Posioned Hits become Badly Poisoned Hits, accessory), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear), Ancient Crown (Deals Cursed Effect on First Successful Hit) Inventory: Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it) Staff of the Elven Warlock (WP: 5, wood elemental), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, deals the Fragile effect)Topaz, Amethyst (Loaned to Mallelio), Fire Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Shovel, Pickaxe, Grating Stone, Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether) Hoke Ablesword Level 20 1/3 Mystic Knight *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 41 Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 Ether: 14/20 Gold: 67 Equipment: Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, Grand Tonic, 2 Remedies, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Tonic, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Ether Core, Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Fire Bomb, Scrap Metal, Vintul (Great sword: WP 15), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7) Hans Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly* *Encouraged* Power: 26 Health: 28/28 Defense: 6 Gold: 56 Equipment: Sword of Dastan (WP: 10), Armor of the Arena (SP: 4), Cast Iron Haddon Guard Helmet (SP: 2) Inventory: Gnash - Will be freed if all Apprentices are killed. If not freed by Round 4, will die. McColt - Will be freed if all Experts are killed. If not freed by Round 7, will die. The Court of Demons Enemies Mephisto, King of Demons Level 42 Ancient *Immune to Instant Kills* Health: 980/980 SP: 10 Ether: 3/3 Special I: Soul Eater – Mephisto eats the hero’s soul. The hero is sealed until the end of the quest. Cannot be remedied. Uses one ether. Special II: Mind Eater – Mephisto eats the hero’s mind, instantly KOing them. Used if no ether remains. Passive Special I: Miracle of the Court – Negative effects inflicted on Mephisto last only one round. Passive Special II: Soul Sucker – All heroes targeting Mephisto lose one positive effect of their choice at the end of the round (excluding perm-effects). Drops: Amulet of the Court of Demons (Artifact, Accessory, Negative effects last only one round on user), Amethyst, Diamond, Opal Magician of the Court of Demons Level 10 Soulless *Immune to further Negative Effects and Instant Kill* *Bleeding* Health: 200/800 Special: Ravenous Hunger – Drains 10 ether and 10 health from the hero, disregarding row/SP. Passive Special: All AoE attacks/effects only effect the person the hero is targeting. Drops: Ether Core, Health Core, 200 Gold Master of the Court of Demons A Level 32 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Blind, Stunned, Sealed, Bound, and Instant Kills* Health: 464/464 Ether: 7/7 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether.
 Special III: Creepy Croak - The Master gives a mighty croak, and doubles his health, at the loss of 20 health from each party member. Costs 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, special damage will count as normal damage. Drops: Health Core Master of the Court of Demons B Level 32 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Blind, Stunned, Sealed, Bound, and Instant Kills* Health: 464/464 Ether: 7/7 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether.
 Special III: Creepy Croak - The Master gives a mighty croak, and doubles his health, at the loss of 20 health from each party member. Costs 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, special damage will count as normal damage. Drops: Health Core Expert of the Court of Demons A Level 26 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Instant Kill* Health: 305/305 Ether: 5/5 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, nothing happens. Drops: 12 Gold, Potion Expert of the Court of Demons B Level 26 Dark Humanoid *Immune to Instant Kill* Health: 305/305 Ether: 5/5 Special I: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Special II: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Note: Specials alternate. If ether is depleted, nothing happens. Drops: 12 Gold, Potion Apprentice to the Court of Demons A Level 22 Dark Humanoid Health: 156/156 Ether: 3/3 Special: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Passive Special: Lust - This Apprentice wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: 4 Gold Apprentice to the Court of Demons B Level 22 Dark Humanoid Health: 121/156 Ether: 3/3 Special: Ether Drainer – Drains 3 ether from target. Costs 1 ether. Passive Special: Lust - This Apprentice wants to prove himself. When doing damage to heroes that are of higher level then him, he will defy SP. Drops: 4 Gold

OoC: Fixed. Also, what are you doing with Arthur, Skrall/Cronk?

Check all this... after Skrall approves the groups, you'll all be off. The heroes trudge upstairs quickly with the Gray Wizard, who begins to pour over books with Felton nearly immediately. Vipera licks Hoke's cheek before going to sit near them. Felton glances over and tosses Thothwick a Phoenix Essence. "Mallelio had it on him. He will not be needing it any time soon, so perhaps you could put it to good use." Phil and Hans stand up, ready to go. Poletad hops onto Nyx's shoulder and ribbits in a friendly manner. Zander is sizzling in a corner with his stupid grin on his face. "I hear we're off to see this court. Best get do to it." "Do not forget to take Sparky with you." "Will do. Come on then, Zander." "Stay safe, all of you." Johnny salutes them on their way out with a shrug. The heroes descend again, this time with Poletad, Phil, Zander and Hans. Zane waits for them. He stares down Zander. "Ready to go home, Zandy? The rest of you ready to head out? You remember the plan? You kill the remainder of the Court and then ask Mephisto to please give you the location of an entrance to the Temple?" Zane makes it how obvious he is dubious of the plan. "Got to do what we got to do." The Party Nyx Level 24 Battle Mage *Secondary Party Leader* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite* Power: 37 Defense: 3 Health: 33/33 Ether: 33/34 Gold: 78 Equipment: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect), Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects), High Heels (+1 Power) Inventory: 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)), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), The Fishstick (WP:7 Double damage while on ships), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear), Remedy, Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Phoenix Essence, Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened), Scroll of Frailty, Fire Bomb, Scrap Metal, Smoke Bomb Alexis Fenral Level 26 2/3 Assassin *Hastened* *Immune to Blind* *Lucky* Power: 40 Health: 44/44 Gold: 785 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:14, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Sticky Gloves (Increases amount of gold stolen by 50%; handwear), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded), Lucky Die Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Tonic, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Remedies, 3 Somas, Phoenix Essence, 3 Grand Potions, Carrot, Fifty Shades of Bley, 2 Lightning Bomb, Venom Thothwick Level 21 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 33 (29 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 36/36 Gold: 245 Equipment: Banana Sabre (WP: 12, Heals Metasimians when used on them), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only)Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do Damage to Undead) Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, 1 Potion, 2 Grand Potions, 1 Bone, Sabre (WP 10), Venom, Phoenix Essence Hoke Ablesword Level 20 1/3 Mystic Knight *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 41 Defense: 4 Health: 38/38 Ether: 14/20 Gold: 67 Equipment: Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, Grand Tonic, 2 Remedies, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Tonic, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Ether Core, Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Fire Bomb, Scrap Metal, Vintul (Great sword: WP 15), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Cronk Level 28 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstriking* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 40 Defense: 17 Health: 46/46 Ether: 19/29 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +5 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, 3 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Remedies, Bennetton's Seal, Topaz, Health Core, 2 Lightning Bombs, Bloody Pointy Stick (WP: 1), Skrall 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 23 1/3 *Secondary Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid and Demon Enemies* *Immunity to Fragile* *Natural Respite* Power: 36 Defense: 8 Health: 37/37 Gold: 30 Equipment: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:11, +4 vs. Beasts), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies, back wear), Tricorne (SP: 3, head wear), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, wearer is immune to fragile effect, body wear) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Mead, Grand Potion, Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), 2 Potions, Minimizing Dust, Nostrum, Remedy Haldor Skovgaard Level 23 2/3 Shaman *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* *Natural Respite* Power: 39 Defense: 7 Health: 40/40 Ether: 25/29 Gold: 36 Equipment: Zoot er Isen (WP:14, Ice and Light Elemental) Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether, Blinded Immunity), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity), Heavy Armour (SP:+5, Fragile Immunity). Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Water Elemental), Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Shovel, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Scroll of Sealing, Potion (x4), Remedy (x4), Mead , Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts (x2), Soma (x2), Venom, Mulled Wine Dyric Rone Level 18 Assassin *Lucky* Power: 27 Health: 29/29 Gold: 2408 Equipment: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round, accessory), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead) Inventory: Double Chain Whip (WP:10), Briar Bow (WP: 11; wood-elemental), Throwing Knife (WP:4, ranged, retrievable), Longsword (WP: 3), , Aquamarine (Water), 3 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 3 Remedies, Mead, Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2 Mythril Shards (2/4 of a Mythril), Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Winged Sandals, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory), Bone, Jester's Hat (Gains one immunity from targeted enemy), Atramor Gibbin Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* Power: 33 Health: 44/44 Ether: 21/21 Gold: 41 Equipment: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental), Witch's Talisman (Suitable for witches, Posioned Hits become Badly Poisoned Hits, accessory), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear), Ancient Crown (Deals Cursed Effect on First Successful Hit) Inventory: Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it) Staff of the Elven Warlock (WP: 5, wood elemental), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, deals the Fragile effect)Topaz, Amethyst (Loaned to Mallelio), Fire Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Shovel, Pickaxe, Grating Stone, Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether) Phil (Victor) Level 20 2/3 Dragon Knight *Immune to Fire, Air and Earth Elemental Attacks* *Natural Respite* Power: 35 Health: 38/38 Defense: 2 Gold: 50 Equipment: Hammer of Dastan (WP: 15, Fire/Earth Elemental), Helmet of Dastan (SP: 2) Inventory: Meads (x2), Dragon Scale Sir Earl Poletad Level 17 Frog Paladin Power: 17 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 Hans Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly* Power: 26 Health: 28/28 Defense: 6 Gold: 56 Equipment: Sword of Dastan (WP: 10), Armor of the Arena (SP: 4), Cast Iron Haddon Guard Helmet (SP: 2) Inventory: Mead