Zepher

"Just about. Now, since it don't matter to you one way or another, care to tell us where J. Smith went, chap? And what exactly was going on here? I'm assuming its something or other with fake gold. If you help us out, might be we could heal you up."

No, they do not, sorry. I agree that's confusing!

That's what I figured, just wanted to make sure! I've got all the time in the world, so role play it as much as you want the two of you, and Arthur can keep drooling on the ground.

Oh no, you're not taking away my bleeding weapon. I love that thing. It is staying unique. Corny, I'm waiting on groups from you by the way, and then we'll head out. not in a rush, just a reminder!!

Before dividing the loot, Boomingham takes back the 51 gold stolen from him during the battle, and then gives his two fellow heroes 50 each before pocketing the remainder. He pockets the tome of affluence as well, grumbling something about light reading, and gives the saucepan to Harkenshire and the magnifying glass and bone to Ellaria.

Boomingham swings his Frozen Sabre at the Crowkin Thug from the front row.

Oh, and Atters, thanks for the Boomingham shout out! I appreciate that you know both my NPCs and PC are likely to murder you!

For those wondering, Flipz has taken Arthur out of commission, not me. He will recover whenever Arthur decides he recovers. We're getting closer and closer to the end! Hopefully you're starting to feel a bit more haggard and a little more afraid/epic. I'm super excited for the Court.

Boomingham heals William from the front row, his sword still up.

Vipera is surprisingly the one to swoop in and land on Atramor's shoulder. She snorts fire out of her nostrils. <The dragons respect those who choose their own fate. For a long time my people forgot that, and thought we were fated to die off the face of the planet. Now we have returned. Because we chose to. Atramor, Triad chose what happened to her, and she chose what happened to you. Now you will chose your own fate, because she allowed you to. If you had remained, you would have died with her, nothing more.> The Gray Wizard nods sadly and grinds his jaw, but says nothing. Hoke finally succumbs to exhaustion and slumps down at the side of the building. He rests briefly (+5 health, +5 ether). The Gray Wizard turns to them gravely. "If you're asking about the spires, there are still a number of them we have yet to discover. So no, Skrall, we aren't done running errands... but we are nearing the end of our journey. Even now I can feel the Chaos of the city growing. Wren will move soon. We need to find an entrance to the Temple. Which means--" "Its time for me to shine. I'm taking you to the Court of Demons so you can ask Mephisto how to get into the Temple underground. I wonder what's become of Bennetton and the crew he took up there. It is strange that they haven't returned from scouting yet, isn't it? I sure-" Vipera shrieks. <The Dark Lady sends me another message. She has revealed to me three new spires, all in sewers. The man XX moves on one of them, which will prevent whatever comes into this world from being sealed or stunned. A number of chaos beasts move on another that will prevent it from being blinded or hexed. Yet another party of Pongcanis move on one which, when opened, will hasten the beast.> "Considering how many people remain in the court, if I count up how many you've killed... I'd say you can go after one of the sewer teams. The rest of you are coming with me and Zander to meet Mephisto. We're on the clock. I wonder if Arthur is alive enough to walk." "I must remain here and find the last few spires. If Wren is revealing her moves, that means she is prepared to strike soon and hard. You may take Hans, Phil and Poletad with you. And you must go to the court of demons now- Wren will be going there too, if I'm right. If she has Zee, which she claimed to, she may be exchanging her for the location of the temple. The entrance we found must no longer be locatable. If you can prevent the exchange, she'll be dead in the water." OoC: Just as a player/reader's guide, because it has been a while since we've seen everyone and while I expect you guys to follow the story, I know it is hard sometimes and a crutch isn't bad: Mallelio and Felton are at the Barracks, but too wounded to fight. The Gray Wizard, Felton and Vipera must remain at the barracks to research spires. Zane, Zander, Phil, Hans and Poletad are there too, but leaving for the Court of Demons. McColt, Bennetton and Gnash left to scope out the Court of Demons, but have yet to return.

Only if I'm the SK again.

Fun fact - In Quest 53, it is still the day after Grogmas! Anyway, great post CMP, and I forgot to say this way back when we were talking about Witches v. Thothwick, but I think that Atramor and Thothwick bonded quite a bit fighting Zee and being the last few standing. I'd love to see that grow!

Are you kidding?! I wish I could just brainlessly kill everyone in every game. I'm sad I only got that many kills. Thanks so much for the game, def! Yes, I'm sorry about that- I've just seen you take down too many players. You always have strange targets when you have a power role, so when shooting in the dark I wanted to potentially take out someone who may trip me up. I wish I had taken out a scum or two. I wouldn't have minded the game continuing a bit longer. Shadows, you were my next target. I almost killed you instead of PirateDave the night I double killed Dave by accident. I knew Scouty wouldn't be protecting you, but I was afraid you'd be watched. Should have gone with my gut! I always have SO MUCH fun playing with you all!

Mallelio uses the last of his energy to heal Felton. He then nearly faints, catching himself on Thothwick's shoulder. The gang is fairly quiet, the battle having been tough- they also now know that they are down two men. It does not look good for them. Nyx and Hoke poke around a little, and find some scrap metal from the Chimera Guards. They each tear the pieces out and pocket them to sell later. Nyx also glances through the telescope (thankfully not aimed at the sun) and looks out at the sky. It is beautiful- she feels a little at peace, and regains 5 ether. The heroes descend a floor and are again greeted by the bodies of dead wizened men who worked at the Observatory. Their bodies still show the slashes the mechanical menaces made. Mallelio finally loses his stomach and pukes in a corner, apologizing all the while. The heroes recall suddenly that he is a teacher, not a fighter. He bravely goes around and closes all of their eyes. "I told them I needed to use the Observatory. I told them I was an ambassador from Dastan. I couldn't think of another excuse. I didn't want to frighten them. They didn't even know something bad was coming for them." Mallelio limps back between Nyx and Thothwick. His eyes flutter open and closed from time to time. The heroes realize they have not slept since they started their quest the previous morning... The Observatory 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: 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 Gray Wizard Level 27 2/3 Cleric Power: 39 Health: 35/35 Ether: 30/31 Gold: 0 Equipped: Old Stone Staff (WP: 12, Light Elemental) Inventory: None Alexis Fenral Level 26 2/3 Assassin *Hastened* *Immune to Blind* 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 Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Tonic, Grand Tonic, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 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 Hoke Ablesword Level 20 1/3 Mystic Knight Power: 35 Defense: 9 Health: 38/38 Ether: 4/20 Gold: 67 Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 15), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead) 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), 2x Tonic, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Ether Core, Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Fire Bomb, Scrap Metal Vipera Has 1/2 change of making a selected hero lucky or blessed. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of reviving a fallen hero. Guffington Manor Outer Wall Battle Round Eight Cronk heals Skrall - Guardian Angel Haldor v. Cleric B - Meditate Special Damage (+1 ether) >Skrall v. Archer - Aim Hit (36*2*3=216) >Dyric v. Cleric A - Hit Aim (26/3=9 damage each; Archer: [9/2=5 KO]) (Cleric A: NA [2], Cleric B: NA [4]) Free Hits Chimera Guard D v. Cronk (20-17=3) (Guard: 27 KO) The party keeps whacking away at their enemies. Cronk's angel shows up! The Guffington Party Cronk Level 27 2/3 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstriking* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 39 Defense: 17 Health: 39/45 Ether: 19/28 Gold: 16 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: Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), 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), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2) Skrall 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 23 *Secondary Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid and Demon Enemies* *Immunity to Fragile* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged* Power: 36 Defense: 8 Health: 17/37 Gold: 26 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 1/3 Shaman. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* *Natural Respite* Power: 39 Defense: 7 Health: 32/40 Ether: 25/29 Gold: 32 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 17 1/2 Assassin Power: 26 Health: 28/28 Gold: 2376 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), Jester's Hat (Gains one immunity from targeted enemy) 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 (x2), Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory) The Guffington Manor Enemies Pongcanis Cleric A Level 16 Bestial Humanoid *Jinxed* Health: 338/430 Ether: 4/4 Special I: Miracle - The Pongcanis Cleric restores the health of all allies by 50. Special II: (Used if ether depleted) Meditate – Restores 1 ether. Drops: Bone Pongcanis Cleric B Level 16 Bestial Humanoid *Jinxed* Health: 340/430 Ether: 4/4 Special I: Miracle - The Pongcanis Cleric restores the health of all allies by 50. Special II: (Used if ether depleted) Meditate – Restores 1 ether. Drops: Bone Guffington Manor Outer Wall Battle Round Eight Cronk heals Skrall - Guardian Angel Haldor v. Cleric B - Shield Shield (Party to Perfect Health) (34 Damage Cleric B) >Skrall v. Cleric B - Aim Hit (36*2*3=216) >Dyric v. Cleric A - Shield Hit (4,6, No Assassination) (16+16=32 gold) Free Hits Cleric A v. Cronk (0) (Cleric: 27) The party keeps whacking away at their enemies. Cronk's angel sticks around. The Guffington Party Cronk Level 27 2/3 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstriking* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 39 Defense: 17 Health: 45/45 Ether: 19/28 Gold: 16 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: Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), 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), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2) Skrall 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 23 *Secondary Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid and Demon Enemies* *Immunity to Fragile* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged* Power: 36 Defense: 8 Health: 37/37 Gold: 26 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 1/3 Shaman. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* *Natural Respite* Power: 39 Defense: 7 Health: 40/40 Ether: 25/29 Gold: 32 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 17 1/2 Assassin Power: 26 Health: 28/28 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), Jester's Hat (Gains one immunity from targeted enemy) 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 (x2), Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory) The Guffington Manor Enemies Pongcanis Cleric A Level 16 Bestial Humanoid *Jinxed* Health: 311/430 Ether: 4/4 Special I: Miracle - The Pongcanis Cleric restores the health of all allies by 50. Special II: (Used if ether depleted) Meditate – Restores 1 ether. Drops: Bone Pongcanis Cleric B Level 16 Bestial Humanoid *Jinxed* Health: 90/430 Ether: 4/4 Special I: Miracle - The Pongcanis Cleric restores the health of all allies by 50. Special II: (Used if ether depleted) Meditate – Restores 1 ether. Drops: Bone Guffington Manor Outer Wall Battle Round Nine Cronk v. Cleric A - Meditate Hit (39) Haldor v. Cleric B - Special Damage Critical Hit ([14*2]+23=51) >Skrall v. Cleric B - Aim Hit (36*2*3=216 KO) >Dyric v. Cleric A - Aim Aim (Assassination!!!!!) (Thank god, didn't want to keep auto-rolling) The party keeps whacking away at their enemies. Cronk's angel sees the last beastie go down, salutes Cronk and disappears in a puff of flowery smells and light. The Guffington Party Cronk Level 28 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstriking* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 40 Defense: 17 Health: 46/46 Ether: 20/29 Gold: 16 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: Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), 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), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2) 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: 26 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: 32 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 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), Jester's Hat (Gains one immunity from targeted enemy) 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 (x2), Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory) Loot x2 Bones 12 Gold! The heroes walk around the battle ground, making sure that everyone is indeed good and dead. Dyric trips over something near the wall, and the heroes are surprised to find a VERY WEAK Arthur sitting there, shivering. His eyes look haunted, and it is clear that whatever is hurting him is not only the incredible number of blows that hit him at the beginning of the battle. Arthur Justus Regulus VII Level 20 Sorcerer, *Immune to Sealed* *Lucky* Power: 32 Health: 1/30 Ether: 0/30 Defense: 3 Gold: 136 Equipment: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Loaded Die (permanent lucky-effect; accessory), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent) Inventory: Equipment: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4) Gems: 2 Opal (Ice), 2 Amethyst (Darkness), 2 Topaz (Lightning), 2 Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Sapphire (Wind) Tools: Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Consumables: Remedy (x2), Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the Badly Poisoned effect for the duration of the battle and the Confused effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle), Paralyzing Venom, Mead (x2), Potions (x2), Zoot's Plaything, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Armor Sundering (Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the Badly Poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.) The heroes don't have time to question him, but instead rush back towards the barracks. They arrive at the same time as Atramor and the Observatory party. They are greeted by Johnny Everyman (smoking a cigarette) and are shocked to see that Zane has indeed come to the Barracks. He greets them with a nod. "Zander is being watched by rough looking guy and the frog upstairs. All alive then?" "Just barely," Felton quips with a determined grin before he seizes Mallelio by the waist and begins to drag him inside. "I will set him down to rest, and then begin to read. There are still a few more spires to be found. Join me when you are ready, Passion." Felton and Mallelio stumble inside, assisted by Johnny Everyman. The party evaluate each other. Zane picks his teeth with a toothpick. Vipera flaps her wings and circles slightly above them. The Gray Wizard looks around. "What is the matter, Arthur?" He glances around a little more. "Where is Triad?"

That was fun.

Yes indeed! Mid-May, 2013. I'd love to have you all back, but there are many others I'd like to include as well! I want to host Pretzel at some point, and Galen would be fun on that Guffington Quest. And maybe Cinna, but I think I'd prefer to quest with her.

Wow wow wow. I said you'd maybe get actual loot sooner or later. Who said next battle? EDIT: I'd like to say that Boomingham is the only hero with experience being a King...

Hey, take me on a Zeigfried quest or a Paladin quest, and I'll be happy!

You get something super useful out of each spire you stop from opening, and lose something big for each one you lose. You just haven't encountered it yet. And I guess if you don't want to fight spires... I could send you guys somewhere else soon... EDIT: I know, I do apologize for that, Scorpiox. I think you guys have gotten a decent enough amount of loot (not gold, that will come along sooner or later) but with such a large party, it doesn't seem like as much. There is more loot in the upcoming battles than in the previous few.

Observatory Battle Round Six Vipera raises Felton - Failure (Roll of 6) >Hoke v. Advanced Chimera Guard F - Hit >Thothwick v. Chimera Guard B - Special Damage ([40/2]-10=10) >Nyx v. Chaos Beast B - Critical Hit Shield (KO) Alexis vs Advanced Chimera Guard I - Damage Critical Hit ([14*2]+26=54) (Assassination) Alexis vs Advanced Chimera Guard I - Damage Hit (40) (No Assassination) >Mallelio vs Advanced Chimera Guard F - Shield (Heal All Allies 17) (17*2=34 Damage to all Enemies, Chimera Guard B & F KO) >Gray Wizard heals Nyx - Heal Less (27 health) (-1 ether) The party chops through their enemies, with Mallelio surprisingly scoring the final hit. The Observatory 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: 28/34 Gold: 48 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: 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 Gray Wizard Level 27 2/3 Cleric Power: 39 Health: 35/35 Ether: 30/31 Gold: 0 Equipped: Old Stone Staff (WP: 12, Light Elemental) Inventory: None Alexis Fenral Level 26 2/3 Assassin *Hastened* *Immune to Blind* Power: 40 Health: 44/44 Gold: 755 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 Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Tonic, Grand Tonic, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 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 Thothwick Level 21 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 33 (29 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 36/36 Gold: 215 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) Hoke Ablesword Level 20 1/3 Mystic Knight Power: 35 Defense: 9 Health: 38/38 Ether: 4/20 Gold: 37 Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 15), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead) 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), 2x Tonic, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Ether Core, Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging) Felton Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Chaotic* *KO'd* Power: 26 Health: 1/28 Gold: 56 Equipment: Rapier (WP: 10) Inventory: Mallelio Level 16 1/2 Sage Power: 17 Health: 31/31 Ether: 13/23 Gold: 0 Equipped: Wooden Staff (WP: 1) Inventory: Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Phoenix Essence Vipera Has 1/2 change of making a selected hero lucky or blessed. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of reviving a fallen hero. Felton stands and dusts himself off. He looks bravely at the heroes... but his wounds are bad. "I do not think I will be lifting this sword arm any time soon," he says with a grimacing grin. He tries to lift his right arm, but it is mangled too badly for even that. "Looks like its back to the books for me." Felton is physically unable to assist the heroes in the quest for the time being. "I can't believe I'm alive. That's, what, three times over I owe you my life, Miss Nyx? I shall not forget this--" Mallelio stumbles a little and leans on his staff. In the combat he and the heroes had forgotten his previous wounds-- but they are severe. He huffs and puffs and spits a little blood, which he looks disgustedly at. "I'm sorry to spit. A bad habit." "Hans does it even when he's not brutally wounded." Mallelio nods, but leans heavily on his staff still. Mallelio is physically unable to assist the heroes in the quest for the time being. Loot x2 Venom 120 Gold x2 Fire Bomb Guffington Manor Outer Wall Battle Round Seven >Skrall v. Archer C - Damage Damage (24-8=16) Cronk v. Guard D - Hit Critical Hit ([12*2]+27=51) >Haldor v. Cleric B - Meditate Hit ([39/2]=20) >Dyric takes Grand Potion Free Hits Pongcanis Cleric A v. Skrall ([16/2]-8=0) Chimera Guard C v. Cronk (20-17=3) (Guard: 27 KO) The party keeps whacking away at their enemies. The Guffington Party Cronk Level 27 2/3 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstriking* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 39 Defense: 17 Health: 45/45 Ether: 19/28 Gold: 16 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: Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), 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), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2) Skrall 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 23 *Secondary Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid and Demon Enemies* *Immunity to Fragile* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged* Power: 36 Defense: 8 Health: 17/37 Gold: 26 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 1/3 Shaman. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* *Natural Respite* Power: 39 Defense: 7 Health: 32/40 Ether: 24/29 Gold: 32 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 17 1/2 Assassin Power: 26 Health: 28/28 Gold: 2376 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), Jester's Hat (Gains one immunity from targeted enemy) 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 (x2), Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory) The Guffington Manor Enemies Pongcanis Cleric A Level 16 Bestial Humanoid *Jinxed* Health: 347/430 Ether: 4/4 Special I: Miracle - The Pongcanis Cleric restores the health of all allies by 50. Special II: (Used if ether depleted) Meditate – Restores 1 ether. Drops: Bone Pongcanis Cleric B Level 16 Bestial Humanoid *Jinxed* Health: 349/430 Ether: 4/4 Special I: Miracle - The Pongcanis Cleric restores the health of all allies by 50. Special II: (Used if ether depleted) Meditate – Restores 1 ether. Drops: Bone Pongacnis Archer C Level 24 Bestial Humanoid *Jinxed* Health: 219/324 Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO. Passive Special: Back Row – Takes 1/2 damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row. Drops: 3 Gold Advanced Chimera Guard D Level 20 Mechanical *Immune to Slowed and Sealed* *Jinxed* Health: 27/80 Special: Savage – Deals 40 damage to the hero. Passive Special: Quick Cogs – The Chimera Guards are hastened for the first round of combat. Drops: Nothing

Sandy did say at the dawn of the game that he wasn't opposed to hosting personal player quests when the levels got high enough. I don't know if that plan has changed (you don't host enough quests already, right Sandy) but it would indeed be interesting.

Boomingham grins as the Dwarf goes down. "Two for two, my friends. You've got to land a kill of your own now!" Boomingham steps into the back row and attempts to heal himself. "Don't attack the Sorcerer. I'd like to teach him personally what happens when he steals from another."

Between the two of us (and I bet you we could get Nyx and Atramor on board if it came down to it) we could probably make a pretty impressive dent in the Houses that defied our rule. EDIT: That would actually be an outrageously fun party to quest with too, both balance wise and role playing wise...

Wine for all! He has Boomingham's vote (that is how you pick a King, right?) And someone in the dark distance of the Mist Lands, there's an army of them gathering, having heard word of a Barty Docken... their mythical foe- the enemy they've trained thousands of years just to beat... and they are beginning to march... Quest ## - The Rise and Fall of Bartholomew Docken EDIT: Sham just has the worst luck.

I thought that looked outrageously low for a Nyx attack. Round in a few hours, lovelies!