Zepher

"What happened to the piles of gold?"

Boomingham smiles and sits down across from the harbor master, trying his best diplomacy. "Surely, I'm always willing to have a drink with another man of good tastes." Boomingham opens up a mead and begins to sip at it, before passing one to the harbor master. "Now, about my earlier inquire. Do you think you can help us out?"

"Hello there, chap!! We're from Heroica Hall, looking to investigate a murder of a Grumpkin. We have reason to believe that someone who has been working with scrap metal and purchasing tons of lead may be involved... care to tell us where we might find someone of that nature? We have it on good authority that you can help us out."

"Well, Gurnam, doesn't look like there's anything I need from you today, sorry. I'd toss you a coin or two for your information, but I feel that information was given as a friend, and I'd hate to put money into our friendship." Boomingham winks at the Sharkling. "As always, it's been a pleasure." Boomingham saunters off down the street, humming a merry tune and waving his fellow party members onward, making his way to the Dockmaster's office.

"No, the prices have not yet been cut! And its the first item purchased by each person, yes."

Bennetton shakes his head. "We're still looking for them, but can't seem to find them anywhere. It is my personal belief that they really do have a Court of Demons somewhere, and that's where they hide out. I'm with Felton is saying that we wait for them to act, and then catch them. The Gray Wizard seems to think they can be reasoned with... I am less certain of that fact." "No time for napping. You need to be ready to move out as soon as Felton and the Gray Wizard know what to do with you." ----------------- The Hinckwell Store Party Cronk Level 27 1/3 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking* Power: 39 Defense: 15 Health: 45/45 Ether: 22/28 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level) 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, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal Nyx (Pandora) Level 23 2/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite* Power: 36 Defense: 3 Health: 33/33 Ether: 31/33 Gold: 50 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), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health) 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), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear) Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking* Power: 33 Health: 43/43 Ether: 9/21 Gold: 116 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), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear) Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), 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), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe Thothwick Level: 20 2/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 30 (28 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 7/35 Gold: 215 Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), 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), Potion Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Level 19 1/2 Mystic Knight Power: 31 Defense: 9 Health: 37/37 Ether: 1/19 Gold: 19 Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic Hans (NPC) 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 McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL) Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target. The clerk bustles and grabs a few things, plopping them onto the counter. HINCKWELL STORE -Potion 10 gold -Tonic 20 gold -Remedy 25 gold -Ether Core 40 gold -Grating Stone 150 gold *2 in stock*

Round Six Hinckwell Store Battle >Cronk heals Cronk - Heal (+39 health) (-1 ether) >Cronk heals Thothwick - Shield McColt hastens Hoke - Success (2) >Hoke v. Archer A - Hit Shield (7) (31*2=62; Archer A: 124, Archer B: 124, Warrior A: 58 KO, Warrior B: 58 KO, Cleric A: 64) Hoke v. Archer A - Embue Nyx v. Archer B - Shield ((([14*3]+23)+[([14*3]+23)*2])-4=191 KO) Thothwick v. Archer A - Special Damage (No Effect) Andrew v. Archer A - Hit ([20+2]/2=11) Bert v. Archer A - Damage (No Effect) Free Hits Cleric A v. Cronk (Cleric: 27) Blessed: Hoke at perfect health The party watches as Hoke and Nyx dish out more of their destruction, knocking down three enemies between them. The Hinckwell Store Party Cronk Level 27 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking* *Hastened* Power: 39 Defense: 15 Health: 9/45 Ether: 23/28 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level) 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, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal Nyx (Pandora) Level 23 1/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged* Power: 36 Defense: 3 Health: 28/33 Ether: 31/33 Gold: 50 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), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health) 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), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear) Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking* *KO'd* Power: 33 Health: 0/43 Ether: 12/21 Gold: 116 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), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear) Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), 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), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe Thothwick Level: 20 1/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 30 (28 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 7/35 Gold: 215 Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), 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), Potion Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Level 19 Mystic Knight *Blessed* *Lucky* Power: 31 Defense: 9 Health: 37/37 Ether: 1/19 Gold: 19 Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic Hans (NPC) Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly* *KO'd* Power: 26 Health: 0/28 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 (x2) Guard Andrew (NPC) Level 12 City Watch Guard Power: 20 Health: 19/26 Defense: 1 Gold: 43 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) Guard Bert (NPC) Level 10 City Watch Guard Power: 18 Health: 17/24 Defense: 1 Gold: 0 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL) Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target. The Hinckwell Store Enemies Pongcanis Cleric A Level 16 Bestial Humanoid Health: 6/430 Ether: 3/3 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 A Level 24 Bestial Humanoid Health: 36/324 Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO. Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row. Drops: 3 Gold With Guardian Angel up, I'm going to run the next round for the heroes, as you didn't seem to be likely to want to get Atters back up. Round Six Hinckwell Store Battle Cronk v. Cleric A - Hit (KO) Cronk v. Archer - Critical Hit (KO) Cronk finally gets a chance to swing his blades, and kills the remaining two Pongcanis. The Hinckwell Store Party Cronk Level 27 1/3 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking* Power: 39 Defense: 15 Health: 9/45 Ether: 23/28 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level) 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, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal Nyx (Pandora) Level 23 2/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite* Power: 36 Defense: 3 Health: 33/33 Ether: 31/33 Gold: 50 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), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health) 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), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear) Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking* Power: 33 Health: 0/43 Ether: 12/21 Gold: 116 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), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear) Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), 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), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe Thothwick Level: 20 2/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 30 (28 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 7/35 Gold: 215 Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), 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), Potion Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Level 19 1/2 Mystic Knight Power: 31 Defense: 9 Health: 37/37 Ether: 1/19 Gold: 19 Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic Hans (NPC) Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly* Power: 26 Health: 0/28 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 (x2) Guard Andrew (NPC) Level 12 1/2 City Watch Guard Power: 20 Health: 19/26 Defense: 1 Gold: 43 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) Guard Bert (NPC) Level 10 1/2 City Watch Guard Power: 18 Health: 17/24 Defense: 1 Gold: 0 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL) Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target. Loot -10 Gold -Tonic -Bone -Pongcanis Brew (Consumable) (Grants the Inspired, Enraged and Encouraged Effects for one battle) "Ah, very well heroes, I suppose we owe you some thanks. Those monsters were tougher than they first appeared. Come along, Bert. Let's see what other trouble makers are about." As the City Watch leaves, the Hinckwell clerk pocks his head up from behind the counter. "Thank you, thank you. I don't know what I would have done without you. Listen, I don't think my bosses would be happy with me giving anything away, but a 50% discount off your first purchase here can certainly be arranged. Would you like to see my goods?"

Ya'll will be alerted when your lives are in peril.

"Let's see what you've got for us today, Gurnam. And while you're at it, see if you can't think up anyone who has been collecting scrap metal. Word around the Hall is that you know most of the stinky underside of this city. Even a guess would be helpful."

Vipera flies up to Skrall's shoulder. <They remain watching the spires, but they have not reported anything strange yet. There is a very good chance Wren does not know of the spires there, so we can hope that they will never have anything to report.> Felton turns. "For now, we wait. We cannot figure out where the next few spires are, these notes are skimpy at best. I believe Byblos, or whomever wrote these, purposely made the locations difficult to discern so that those who meant to do harm could not find them. I have suggested that we wait for Wren's next move and try to stop her there.

I liked Haldor! I liked that whole party, actually. Characters change over time, it's true. A fun thing to do, however, is to read back over previous quests and steal the parts that still work for the character. That way it looks like they've changed, not become a new person.

OoC: Sorry for the wait all, I came down with something really nasty yesterday, but am feeling much better now! Round Five Hinckwell Store Battle >Cronk heals Cronk - Failure (6) >Cronk heals Cronk - Shield >Hoke v. Cleric A - Hit Embue (31*2=62) (-1 ether) Atramor v. Warrior A - Critical Hit (([5*2]+23)-4=29) Atramor v. Warrior A - Damage (32) Thothwick v. Warrior A - Damage (32-10=22) McColt encourages Nyx - Success (3) >Nyx v. Warrior A - Critical Hit (([([14*2]+23)*2]-4)*2=196) >Andrew v. Warrior B - Hit ([20+2]/2=11) >Bert v. Warrior B - Special Damage (Cronk: [16/2]-15=0 Hoke: [16/2]-9=0, Atramor: 16 KO, Thothwick 16-10=6, Nyx: [16/2]-3=5, Andrew: [16/2]-1=7, Bert: [16/2]-1=7) Free Hits Pongcanis Archer A v. Cronk - (Cronk: 24-15=9) (Archer: [27/2]/2=6) Pongcanis Archer B v. Cronk - (Cronk: 24-15=9) (Archer: [27/2]/2=6) Blessed: Hoke at perfect health Badly Poisoned: Warrior A, Warrior B (-20) (forgot, Fragile should double the poison damage too - have fixed it for Warrior B, who should have taken more damage last round) The party deals out a series of fearsome blows, but is driven back by a series of equally fearsome blows. Atramor falls as Cronk's angel arrives, and the party takes cover and prepares to lick their wounds. The Hinckwell Store Party Cronk Level 27 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking* *Hastened* Power: 39 Defense: 15 Health: 9/45 Ether: 23/28 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level) 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, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal Nyx (Pandora) Level 23 1/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged* Power: 36 Defense: 3 Health: 28/33 Ether: 31/33 Gold: 50 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), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health) 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), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear) Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking* *KO'd* Power: 33 Health: 0/43 Ether: 12/21 Gold: 116 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), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear) Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), 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), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe Thothwick Level: 20 1/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 30 (28 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 7/35 Gold: 215 Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), 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), Potion Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Level 19 Mystic Knight *Blessed* *Lucky* Power: 31 Defense: 9 Health: 37/37 Ether: 1/19 Gold: 19 Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic Hans (NPC) Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly* *KO'd* Power: 26 Health: 0/28 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 (x2) Guard Andrew (NPC) Level 12 City Watch Guard Power: 20 Health: 19/26 Defense: 1 Gold: 43 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) Guard Bert (NPC) Level 10 City Watch Guard Power: 18 Health: 17/24 Defense: 1 Gold: 0 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL) Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target. The Hinckwell Store Enemies Pongcanis Cleric A Level 16 Bestial Humanoid Health: 95/430 Ether: 3/3 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 A Level 24 Bestial Humanoid Health: 171/324 Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO. Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row. Drops: 3 Gold Pongacnis Archer B Level 24 Bestial Humanoid Health: 175/324 Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO. Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row. Drops: 3 Gold Pongacanis Warrior A Level 32 Bestial Humanoid *Fragile (3 Rounds)* *Badly Poisoned* Health: 31/436 SP: 4 Special: Defensive Strike – The Ponganis Warrior deals 16 damage to all opponents and is protected from all damage the following round. Drops: 4 Gold Pongacanis Warrior B Level 32 Bestial Humanoid *Fragile (2 Rounds)* *Badly Poisoned* Health: 14/436 SP: 4 Special: Defensive Strike – The Ponganis Warrior deals 16 damage to all opponents and is protected from all damage the following round. Drops: Pongcanis Brew

OoC: There are different parts of the Harbour District?! On which map, pray tell! "We'll track him down, and put a end to your worries." Boomingham pulled the other two aside. "Assuming this employer did whack Spad, I'd say that at the end of the quest we each take 1000 of this gold here, and give the remaining 4000 to the little Grumpkin community. Won't bring Spad back from the dead, but it's the next best thing. Now, I'm not too familiar with the Harbour District, so I saw we head to the Fish Market unless anyone else has got any bright ideas. Ellaria and I will masquerade as sellers of scrap metal, and Harkenshire will pretend to be a buyer of scrap metal. That way if this employer is selling the stuff he gets from Spad, he'll come to us, and if he's buying, he'll also come to us. Sound like a plan?"

OoC: Special Mirror is correct, those two should be nice and healthy. Archers ignore row. Fragile did take place immediately, the multiplier is there in the calculations! Hexed should be gone. At the other Spire, Arthur examines the crown, but finds nothing unusual about it. He also holds his magnifying glass up to the walls, and sees Chaos squirming around behind them very faintly. Perhaps this Chaos is the reason for some of the prays in the temple being answered, and some not. Luck is, after all, very much reliant of chaos. Skrall leads the party back to the Hovels City Watch barrack Felton and the Gray Wizard pour over more tomes, and Johnny Everyman sits in a corner. Bennetton scowls at him good naturedly. When the heroes arrive, Johnny jumps up. "Shhhh, be quiet, they're studying." Everyman's sarcastic tone shows his thoughts on that venture. "Guess you guys did pretty well, am I right? None of you dead? All still got all your limbs? Good work, then. Oh, guess who stopped by while I was picking up more books in the library. You'll never guess. Guess. No, too slow, it was Father Grogmas, and it turns out some of you were on his good list this year! I know, I know, strange, ain't it. Anyway, I told the old fart I knew you guys, and stole away with the presents. And hid them around the city. Naw, I'm just joking, they're right here. Arthur, this beut is for you." Arthur is tossed a garnet. "Rone, these fancy flyin' shoes are coming your way, and Skrall, you got this pretty pink bin of something or other." Skrall gets his Grogmas Gift, as does Dyric. "I tried to drink this mulled wine, but Bennetton told me it would put me even more on the naughty list, so Haldor this is for you." Everyman passes the mulled wine to Haldor. "And that's it." Bennetton clears his throat, and Everyman rolls his eyes and chuckles. "Fine, fine, Alexis, this came for you. I like your taste in books. I've been trying to get my hands on one of those for a good long time, so, ya know, if ya don't want it... I've got friends on the Black Market." Everyman slips Alexis her book quietly. "Gnash, we got the normal haul." Everyman laughs again, and the Gray Wizard shushes him. He continues in hushed tones. "The City Watch here, under Bennetton, only gets socks every year. Probably because they barely make the nice list." "It's all I ever ask for because it's all we ever need. Besides, I'd probably make it onto the nice list if I put you in jail from time to time, or better, let you hang. Letting you go time and time again may seem nice at the moment, but I'm sure that you're out causing more trouble each time. I caught you stealing from the Hinckwell's four times this year alone. It's not like you made the nice list anyway." Everyman shrugs and grins again.

Round Five Hinckwell Store Battle >Cronk heals self - Heal Less (+27 Health) (-1 ether) >Cronk heals Nyx - Heal (+39 health) (-1 ether) >Hoke v. Pongcanis Cleric B - Critical Hit Shield (Strikes 11 times) (31*2=62: Cleric B: 124 KO, Archer A: 124, Archer B: 124 Warrior A: 116, Warrior B: 116, Cleric A: 62) >Atramor v. Cleric A - Special Damage (+50 EVERYONE [thanks to Atty]) (-1 ether) >Atramor v. Warrior B - Hit ([33/2]-4=12) Thothwick v. Warrior B - Hit ([30-4]*2=52) McColt encourages Nyx - Failure (4) >Nyx v. Cleric A - Hit (36*2=72) (-1 ether) >Andrew v. Cleric A - Critical Hit (([6*2]+12+2)/2=13) >Bert v. Cleric A - Critical Hit (([6*2]+10+2)/2=12) Free Hits Pongcanis Archer A v. Cronk - (Cronk: 24-15=9) (Archer: [27/2]/2=6) Pongcanis Archer B v. Cronk - (Cronk: 24-15=9) (Archer: [27/2]/2=6) Pongcanis Warrior A v. Hoke Cleric A - (32) Blessed: Hoke at perfect health Badly Poisoned: Warrior B (-10) The party rallies ridiculously well and deals out a few powerful hits. Hoke cuts down the first of their foes while leaving the coats of most of the others singed badly. The Hinckwell Store Party Cronk Level 27 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking* *Hastened* Power: 39 Defense: 15 Health: 27/45 Ether: 23/28 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level) 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, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal Nyx (Pandora) Level 23 1/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite* Power: 36 Defense: 3 Health: 33/33 Ether: 31/33 Gold: 50 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), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health) 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), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear) Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking* Power: 33 Health: 43/43 Ether: 12/21 Gold: 116 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), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear) Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), 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), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe Thothwick Level: 20 1/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 30 (28 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 35/35 Gold: 215 Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), 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), Potion Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Level 19 Mystic Knight *Blessed* *Lucky* Power: 31 Defense: 9 Health: 37/37 Ether: 2/19 Gold: 19 Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic Hans (NPC) Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly* *KO'd* Power: 26 Health: 0/28 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 (x2) Guard Andrew (NPC) Level 12 City Watch Guard Power: 20 Health: 26/26 Defense: 1 Gold: 43 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) Guard Bert (NPC) Level 10 City Watch Guard Power: 18 Health: 24/24 Defense: 1 Gold: 0 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL) Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target. The Hinckwell Store Enemies Pongcanis Cleric A Level 16 Bestial Humanoid Health: 157/430 Ether: 3/3 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 A Level 24 Bestial Humanoid Health: 177/324 Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO. Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row. Drops: 3 Gold Pongacnis Archer B Level 24 Bestial Humanoid Health: 181/324 Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO. Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row. Drops: 3 Gold Pongacanis Warrior A Level 32 Bestial Humanoid Health: 273/436 SP: 4 Special: Defensive Strike – The Ponganis Warrior deals 16 damage to all opponents and is protected from all damage the following round. Drops: 4 Gold Pongacanis Warrior B Level 32 Bestial Humanoid *Fragile (3 Rounds)* *Badly Poisoned* Health: 55/436 SP: 4 Special: Defensive Strike – The Ponganis Warrior deals 16 damage to all opponents and is protected from all damage the following round. Drops: Pongcanis Brew

"Not much of a believer in history, then? Humph. Those who don't learn from previous mistakes are destined to make those mistakes a second time, or so the saying goes. Dastan has a long history, and we make sure we learn from it. I'm not saying insanity is a bad thing, but I can vouch for his madness. Haldor is right about that."

Merry Grogmas, all!! Thank you so so much Sandy, great event. My players - if you don't think you'll need the items this battle, let me work them into the story as soon as the battle is over. If you'd prefer to have them immediately, that's a-okay with me too! :grin:

Boomingham shakes his head sadly. "Not a pretty story," he says to the others. "And not much to go on. Doesn't sound like this is an employer who deserves this cloak back, but might as well go and rough him up a little as punishment for whacking Spad. Listen, Plud, me and my friends are going to run down to the Harbor District to find Spad's old boss, but before I go, I want to know how sure you are that this boss really was the one who took out Spad, if you can think of anything that would help us identify this boss, and, most importantly, if you think you're in any actual danger. Where are the other Gumpkins? Could they protect you if worse came to worse and you came under attack?"

The Shrine Party Skrall (Waterbrick Down) 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 22 2/3 *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid and Demon Enemies* *Immunity to Fragile* *Natural Respite* Power: 35 Defense: 8 Health: 32/36 Gold: 40 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, Zoot's Plaything, 3x Mead, Grand Potion, Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), Potion, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence Alexis Fenral (Masked Builder) Level 26 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile, and Blinded* Power: 39 Defense: 3 Health: 42/42 Ether: 22/30 Gold: 99 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Sapphire (Wind), Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, Milk, 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, 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), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.), Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.), Ether Core Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy(Ruby), Sadie (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Scorpiox) Level 23 Shaman. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* *Natural Respite* Power: 39 Defense: 7 Health: 40/40 Ether: 29/29 Gold: 69 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, Health Core, Potion (x3), Grand Potion, Remedy (x2), Mead (x2), Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts (x2), Soma (x2), Venom, Fire Bomb, 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 Arthur Justus Regulus VII (Flipz) Level 19 1/2 Sorcerer, *Immune to Sealed* *Lucky* Power: 31 Health: 29/29 Ether: 22/29 Defense: 3 Gold: 248 Equipment: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round, accessory) 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; heals instead of damaging), Ancient Crown (First successful strike of battle deals Cursed effect, borrowed from Atramor Gibbin) Gems: Opal (Ice), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light) Tools: Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Consumables: Ether Core, Remedy (x3), 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.), Nostrum (x5) Dyric Rone (Legonater) Level 17 1/2 Assassin *Lucky* Power: 27 Health: 28/28 Gold: 1247 Equipment: Double Chain Whip (WP:10), Loaded Die (permanent lucky-effect; accessory), Sticky Gloves (Increases amount of gold stolen by 50%; handwear) Inventory: Briar Bow (WP: 11; wood-elemental), Throwing Knife (WP:4, ranged, retrievable), Longsword (WP: 3), Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory), Aquamarine (Water), 3 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 4 Remedies, Mead, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2 Mythril Shards (2/4 of a Mythril), Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Sir Earl Poletad (NPC) Level 17 Frog Paladin Power: 17 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 Gnash (NPC) Level 14 City Watch Guard Power: 22 Health: 0/28 Defense: 1 Gold: 17 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) "Gnash probably could use some training. We city guard are trained to fight, but mostly in group, not alone. I chose city guard, but fighting with hero is different line of work, and maybe I could use some help. Gnash just want to protect poor people of city. I would be so sad if they came here to pray and there were still Bombsters and monster machines. And now there is blood." "Where did you say you were from, boy? You'd fit in well enough in Dastan, I think. Those are strong words." "There's a number of people in Dastan who would disagree with you, Alexis. Young Arthur is mad. He may also be great, but he is certainly insane."

Was just rereading the opening of Quest 30. 30 and 19 both had great parties, I'm glad so many of both returned. It's interesting that the parties, divided, have 3 of the 4 Haddon folk on the Quest in the Shrine Party, and 3 of the 3 Dastan people in the other party. Cool dynamics and role-play, I love Haldor and Dyric and Skrall's poking fun at each other. EDIT: Re-reading some pinnacle scenes in Quest 30 right now. The hospital scene after losing U'Stus had some awesome role-playing from the heroes, and Nyx, Tarn and Poletad are still one of my favorite couplings when they went to save Mallelio, some real great stuff there. Just a reminder to re-read old quests from time to time... because some of you guys write really awesome stuff that deserves re-readings. Wren Questies, if you're feeling bored waiting for a round to be run, I always advise going back and reading. This is a great crew with so many potential dynamics, go remember them all!!

Round Four Hinckwell Store Battle >Cronk heals Thothwick - Heal Less (+27 health) (-1 ether) >Cronk heals Bert - Heal Less (+27 health) (-1 ether) >Atramor heals Nyx - Shield (Warrior A Hexed) ( how do you always get these?!) >Atramor heals himself - Heal More (([10*2]+23)=43) (-1 ether) McColt encourages Nyx - Failure (5) >Nyx v. Cleric A - Damage ([16/2]-3=5) >Thothwick v. Warrior B - Shield (([[10*3]+20]*2)/2=50 Damage Clerics & Archers, 46 to Warriors) >Hoke v. Cleric B - Special Damage Critical Hit (([13*2]+19)*2=90) (-1 ether) >Andrew v. Cleric A - Damage ([16/2]-1=7) >Bert v. Cleric A - Miss Free Hits Pongcanis Archer A v. Cronk - (Cronk: 24-15=9) (Archer: [27/2]/2=6) Pongcanis Archer B v. Cronk - (Cronk: 24-15=9) (Archer: [27/2]/2=6) Pongcanis Warrior A v. Atramor Cleric A - (32) Blessed: Hoke at perfect health The battle continues. The Hinckwell Store Party Cronk Level 27 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking* *Hastened* Power: 39 Defense: 15 Health: 27/45 Ether: 25/28 Gold: 20 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level) 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, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal Nyx (Pandora) Level 23 1/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite* Power: 36 Defense: 3 Health: 10/33 Ether: 32/33 Gold: 50 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), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health) 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), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear) Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking* Power: 33 Health: 43/43 Ether: 12/21 Gold: 116 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), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear) Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), 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), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe Thothwick Level: 20 1/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned* Power: 30 (28 Ranged) Defence: 10 Health: 35/35 Gold: 215 Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), 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), Potion Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM) Level 19 Mystic Knight *Blessed* *Lucky* Power: 31 Defense: 9 Health: 37/37 Ether: 2/19 Gold: 19 Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent) Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic Hans (NPC) Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly* *KO'd* Power: 26 Health: 0/28 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 (x2) Guard Andrew (NPC) Level 12 City Watch Guard Power: 20 Health: 19/26 Defense: 1 Gold: 43 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) Guard Bert (NPC) Level 10 City Watch Guard Power: 18 Health: 24/24 Defense: 1 Gold: 0 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL) Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target. The Hinckwell Store Enemies Pongcanis Cleric A Level 16 Bestial Humanoid Health: 348/430 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 Health: 64/430 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 A Level 24 Bestial Humanoid Health: 257/324 Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO. Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row. Drops: 3 Gold Pongacnis Archer B Level 24 Bestial Humanoid Health: 261/324 Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO. Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row. Drops: 3 Gold Pongacanis Warrior A *Hexed* Level 32 Bestial Humanoid Health: 339/436 SP: 4 Special: Defensive Strike – The Ponganis Warrior deals 16 damage to all opponents and is protected from all damage the following round. Drops: 4 Gold Pongacanis Warrior B Level 32 Bestial Humanoid Health: 195/436 SP: 4 Special: Defensive Strike – The Ponganis Warrior deals 16 damage to all opponents and is protected from all damage the following round. Drops: Pongcanis Brew OoC: Still fitting these in, New Year is somehow more hectic than Christmas for me. Shrine party, I'll RP with you in an hour or two! You cannot go join the other fight, however, sorry.

OoC: Fixed you crazy questie. You're lucky I like Nyx so much. If you want to post battle order if you're around, and Cronk's action, that would be fantastic, just in case he doesn't show up! Round Five Shrine Battle Skorpios v. Bombster (50) Skorpios v. Bombster (50) Summon: -1 ether Burned: -3 Skrall Bleeding: -5 Skrall Alexis commands her summon to finish off the final Bombster, which it does with two pinches of it's monstrous claws. The Shrine Party Skrall (Waterbrick Down) 80 year old Male Ogre Hunter Level 22 2/3 *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid and Demon Enemies* *Immunity to Fragile* *Natural Respite* Power: 35 Defense: 8 Health: 32/36 Gold: 16 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, Zoot's Plaything, 3x Mead, Grand Potion, Lucky Doubloon (Grants "Special Guard"), Potion Alexis Fenral (Masked Builder) Level 26 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile, and Blinded* Power: 39 Defense: 3 Health: 42/42 Ether: 22/30 Gold: 75 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:13, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile), Ring of Sight (protects from blinded), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Sapphire (Wind), Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, Milk, 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, 3 Phoenix Essences, 3 Grand Potions, Carrot, 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), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.), Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.), Ether Core Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy(Ruby), Sadie (Diamond) Haldor Skovgaard (Scorpiox) Level 23 Shaman. *Immune to Weakened, Fragile and Blinded* *Natural Respite* Power: 39 Defense: 7 Health: 40/40 Ether: 29/29 Gold: 45 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, Health Core, Potion (x3), Grand Potion, Remedy (x2), Mead (x2), Nostrum (x2), Smelling Salts (x2), Soma (x2), Venom 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 Arthur Justus Regulus VII (Flipz) Level 19 1/2 Sorcerer, *Immune to Sealed* *Lucky* Power: 31 Health: 29/29 Ether: 22/29 Defense: 3 Gold: 224 Equipment: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round, accessory) 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; heals instead of damaging), Ancient Crown (First successful strike of battle deals Cursed effect, borrowed from Atramor Gibbin) Gems: Opal (Ice), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light) Tools: Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Consumables: Ether Core, Remedy (x3), 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.), Nostrum (x5) Dyric Rone (Legonater) Level 17 1/2 Assassin *Lucky* Power: 27 Health: 28/28 Gold: 1223 Equipment: Double Chain Whip (WP:10), Loaded Die (permanent lucky-effect; accessory), Sticky Gloves (Increases amount of gold stolen by 50%; handwear) Inventory: Briar Bow (WP: 11; wood-elemental), Throwing Knife (WP:4, ranged, retrievable), Longsword (WP: 3), Aqua Gear (Adds water-element to physical attacks and protects from water-elemental damage, accessory), Aquamarine (Water), 3 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 4 Remedies, Mead, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2 Mythril Shards (2/4 of a Mythril), Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold) Sir Earl Poletad (NPC) Level 17 Frog Paladin Power: 17 Health: 17/17 Ether: 15/17 Gnash (NPC) Level 14 City Watch Guard Power: 22 Health: 0/28 Defense: 1 Gold: 17 Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1) Loot -2x Fire Bombs -120 Gold The party stands in the Shrine. They may talk among themselves, or head back to the City Watch Base near the Hovels.

That's my favorite part usage. It's that villain from Star Wars... whatever her name is... really skinny and creepy... well it's that head turned around. I love it. There was one found in Dastan as well. Sadly, I only have one of those heads, so there can only be one at a time. Perhaps they'll pop up in later quests. They do have some weird stuff that will be explored a bit in this quest - they've already explained they have semi-collective memory, and can survive for years without food/water by retreating into that collective memory. They're an all female race like the norns, and no one knows how they reproduce. They're actually somewhat like the norns, and I think they were conceptualized by Sandy and myself at about the same time. I will also have to develop Daneeka's race eventually. Guffington quests will probably feature lots of weird races because he's a weird guy.

The Embassy looks AWESOME. Gotta get you some of my unique races, if you'll have them. U'Kin and Acerpulsum (or whatever goddamn spelling I thought up) should at least be added, I think/hope.

OoC: Yes we can, in a few hours. I knew you guys could finish with an auto-roll, but fitting it in within family visits. Skrall, if you'd like to and come online before I finish the battle, divide the loot.