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OoC: Did you roll for my 50/50 chance? Boomingham stumbles backwards, and supports himself by digging his sword into the ground. He rips the arrow out of his foot and grimaces. "Wish I had something to pour on that," he grumbles before barking out battle orders. "Nyx, keep up your dance with the devil, dear. I'll assist when I've finished with my friends." Boomingham turns next to Ellaria. "Take a turn and heal yourself. We won't suffer a hit for it, there's enough of us to occupy them while you patch yourself up." Boomingham raises his sword and points it at Stim. "Ogre, you'd best finish that Crossbow Monkey swiftly. If you don't, I'll swoop in and take the kill myself." Boomingham redirects his speech back at Stim. "But don't worry, chap, I'll settle my score with you first." Boomingham lunges at Stim from the front row. Battle Order Boomingham Skrall Nyx Atramor Rufindel Ellaria

Round Three People Battle Docken v. People K - Hit (33) Guts v. People M - Damage Special Damage (2) Guts v. People N - Hit Miss (66) (+3 health Guts) Hybros v. People L - Damage Free Hits People O v. Docken - Damage Scared Docken fires a shot at People K. The arrow sinks into the pudgy skin with ease. Guts takes a blow, but restores his health and his pride as he slashes another People gruesomely. Hybros is whacked back by a small fat ball. The final globs of apparent fat lunge forth out of the water. The Enemies People K Level 2 Water Humanoid *Poisoned* Health: 51/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People L Level 2 Water Humanoid Health: 85/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People M Level 2 Water Humanoid Health: 85/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People N Level 2 Water Humanoid Health: 19/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People O Level 2 Water Humanoid Health: 85/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People P Level 4 Water Humanoid Health: 115/115 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People Q Level 4 Water Humanoid Health: 115/115 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People R Level 4 Water Humanoid Health: 115/115 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People S Level 4 Water Humanoid Health: 115/115 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People T Level 8 Water Humanoid Health: 135/135 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People U Level 8 Water Humanoid Health: 135/135 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People V Level 8 Water Humanoid Health: 135/135 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People W Level 8 Water Humanoid Health: 135/135 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People X Level 8 Water Humanoid Health: 135/135 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People Y Level 8 Water Humanoid Health: 135/135 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. The Party Guts Holla, Level 19 1/2 Raider *Party Leader* *Hastened* *Encouraged* *Lucky* Power: 33(27) 66 (54) Health: 32/32 Gold: 1476 Inventory: Lifestealer (WP:14, Ice, attacks restore 3 health), Throwing Knife (WP: 9 Light, Retrievable), Glass Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Dancing Shoes (The wearer is capable of dancing well. (Artifact, Footwear: On turns after a miss is rolled, the hero may act twice) Beholder's Eye, Telescope, Bedroll, Shovel, Mythril Shard, 6x Mead, 4x Nostrum, 5x Smelling Salts,, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Potion, 8x Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 1x Phoenix Essence, 2x Phoenix Essence. Hybros, Level 19 1/2 Assassin Power: 32 (33 for Clock Cog, 28 for Bladerang, 27 for all other throwing weapons, except 24 for Shuriken of Mercutio) Health: 27/31 Gold: 964 Inventory: Zoot's Reaper (WP:13, Earth), Clock Cog (WP: 14, retrievable), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5, retrievable), 2 Throwing Knives (WP:8, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP: 8, retrievable), Helmet (Max HP +1), Cat Statuette (Max HP +1), Golden Armor (Artifact, Bodywear, User is permanently hastened and cursed), Nostrum, Grand Potion, 1 Smelling Salts, Mead, Deadly Venom 6 Grand Potions 10 Potions, 5 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 5 Nostrums, Mead, Smelling Salts, Deadly Venom, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Emerald Bartholomew Docken, Level 22 2/3 Warden *Scary* Power: 33 Health: 36/41 Defense: 15 Gold: 451 (50 Gold loaned to Arthur Justus Regulus VII [Flipz]) Inventory: Briar Bow (WP: 11; Wood Elemental), Mockthril Longbow (WP: 5), Mythril Shield (SP: 15), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, causes stunned effect to opponents), Dread Hat (enemies lower than half of wearer's Level won't attack directly), Quiver of Poisoning (permanent poisoned effect to all attacks, backwear), White Marksman's Hat (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters), Lover's Locket (immune to the Enamored effect), Bedroll, Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Soma, Grand Tonic, Potion (4), Deadly Venom Potions (1)

Bristol can save herself by saying anything! Literally anything. She never sends mail either. I've got a business to look after. She is very quiet, but quiet is no use to us. I'd like to hear her say words,and I'll happily switch my vote to one of the big four.

BAWK! I agree that Petey is acting a little defensively and weird, but when there is ever pressure on someone, they are bound to get fidgety. Which is why I'm going to Vote: Bristol Bunny (Bob). I wouldn't mind seeing a little MORE fidgit from that one. Other names that I'd throw in for consideration are... well, I'm kind of lost on that regard. The Petey and Casey thing is a a little confusing, but they certainly can't both be cultists, because BAWK they wouldn't be so openly allying themselves. Petey isn't so desperate as to randomly reach out if a cultist, and draw more attention to himself... he's not in the position yet... BAWK! And of course, Casey wouldn't draw attention to herself either if she was cultist... I don't think... The first days of these sort of events are so hard, or so I've heard. So little to go on. Speaking of hearing things, who said that. Parrots bawk too, not only BAWK pigeons. They more gobble. I think. I've never met one.

Round 1 Knight of Ennon Battle Arthur seals Knight - Unsuccessful Cronk v. Knight - Damage (32-14=18) Tesni v. Knight - Counter (Tesni: 32-11=21) (Knight: [14x2]-5=23) Alexis v. Knight - Aim ([10x2]-5=15) (1 ether spent) Alexis v. Knight - Aim ([10x2]-5=15) (1 ether spent) Haldor v. Knight - Shield ([32+22]-5=49) (49 health to Cronk) (49 damage to Knight) The battle begins. Arthur's magic fails him, and Cronk and Tesni both take nasty stabs from the Knight's strangely still gleaming blade, though Tesni, as always, strikes back. Alexis fires two weaker spells from the backrow, perhaps still flustered by the vision,and Haldor transfers strength from the Knight to Cronk, who is limping heavily already. The Enemy Knight of Ennon Level 32 Demon Humanoid Health: 428/500 SP: 5 Special Damage: Ennoc’s Curse – Curses the player and gives them the Enraged effect, forcing them to fight from the front row. Drops: 250 Gold The Party Haldor Skovgaard Level 18 Shaman *Immune to Weakened* Power: 32 Defense: 2 Health: 35/35 Ether: 26/26 Gold: 0 (Owed 50 from Elgar Gligin (Jedi Master Brick), (Owes 33 to Dyric Rone (The Legonater) Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Scroll of Blindness (Blinded effect), Shovel, Pickaxe, Diamond of Thoric, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy, Tonic, Mead, Venom, and a fur-lined Bedroll. Arthur Justus Regulus VII Level 15 Sorcerer*Immune to Sealed* Power: 22 Health: 25/25 Ether: 25/25 Defense: 3 Gold: 9 (Owes 4 44 124 Gold to Alf (Bricksandparts) and 50 gold to Bartholomew Docken (Brickdoctor) debt entrusted to Boomingham) Equipment: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Ancient Crown (First successful strike of battle deals Cursed effect) Inventory: Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Telescope, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Shovel, Grand Tonic, Tonic, Nostrum Alexis Fenral Level 21 1/3 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 31 Defense: 3 Health: 29/29 Ether: 20/22 Gold: 92 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, Nostrum, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone, Raw Meat Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby), ???? (Diamond) Cronk Level 22.33 Paladin Power: 34 Defense: 14 Health: 42/42 Ether: 25/25 Gold: 40 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light) Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether) Inventory: Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12, Ice), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (Stick; WP: 1), Heavy Armor (SP:6, Power -6), Potion, Holy Bomb, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb, Tonic, Bedroll Tesni Hightribe Level 24 1/3 Berserker Power: 44 Defence: 11 Health: 23/44 Gold: 605 Equipped: Dryw ar Zoot, Longsword, Holy (WP:14), Bone Claws(WP:3,SP:2), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4)(+2 max health) Inventory: Mellt (Warhammer, Lightning, Ice (WP:10), Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, Light, longsword), Cysgodion (WP: 11, Darkness, greatsword), Spiked Club (WP:8), Cryfder (WP:6), Wooden Club (WP:2), Old Boot (WP:1, ranged, retrievable), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, 2 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 5 Venoms, Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Minimizing Dust, Chain, 2 Bones

As the bladerang changed the last round significantly (totally) I will allow you a small window to repost actions in case you want to change anything, and then run the next round! You have about 5 hours!

Sorry everyone, another hour until updates. Family comes first, I am certain you all understand. Just trying to keep you in the loop!

"Roger that, Ogre. I can't pretend that your species is bad at strategy. I've seen you win a battle or two... not against me, of course, but before my troops and I arrived." Battle Order Boomingham Nyx Rufindel Atramor Skrall Ellaria

"Yeah yeah." Boomingham blinks heavily. "Ellaria, if you act last over and over again, you could save us all, but I'm afraid of putting you after the person you're healing. Any suggestions on that front?" Battle Order Boomingham Nyx Rufindel Atramor Ellaria Skrall

"I can always take a hit," Boomingham grins, shield raised. "Slim, it seems that my friends don't really want to dance with you. My I introduce you to Nyx? I think you'll really like her and her darkness spells. You think you can take him, right dear? Perhaps backrow? Don't worry Scim, you'll still have someone to play with." Boomingham swings his Desert King at the Monkey from the front row.

BAWK! Stop confusing me with Petey. I am my own bird! No one should be kicking anyone anyway. Least of all me. Parrots never get kicked. I'm still waiting to see if we have any actual ideas to vote on...

Sorry all, family day until tomorrow around 3, so I'll update tomorrow!!

Very much on the run today, but wanted to put up the first Lost Party fight before I left, sorry everyone, it may need to be spell-checked/fixed a little when I return.

Battle Order Boomingham heals himself Ellaria heals Nyx Skrall v. Slim Atramor v. Stim (backrow) Nyx v. Atramor Rufindel heals himself

McColt nods. "Well, seems like you're even more well versed in the Witch's doings than I am. If you'll follow me, we can enter the valley. Remember to be careful, we're the first beings to enter it in seven years, and only Oleg knows how many years it was left alone before that. I don't know much about magic, but all the local men I've talked to say that magic still carpets the area heavily." The heroes enter through a narrow ravine in the mountains that stretch out in every direction. They enter the valley and stare out. A broken tower can be seen far in the distance. All around them are mountains, forming a basin. They are in the Valley of Peace. They march for a short while, along the edge of the valley, before McColt let's out a gruff warning and the heroes hit the dirt. When the look up, they are shocked to see the most human like statue they have ever seen. If it were not caked in dust and frozen, surely, it would be alive. At its feet is a pink flower. "That's called a Flower of Sybil," McColt explains. "I read up on them when I visited Newharbour. It's got a library. They grow in ether heavy places, and apparently they hold pieces of memories. I figure we ought to pick it." McColt bravely strolls forward and picks the flowers, and suddenly the heroes see previous events around them. They are ghosts in a past time. A group runs into the clearing, fighting off a Knight of Ennon. ----------------------------------- "We can't hold 'im off for long! Roderick, ready your shield!" "Shield at the ready, mi'lady!" "Ha! Fight me, big man! Fight me!" "Get behind me, Wren. The others are falling. Prepare that Phoenix Essence I gave you." "We will hold them off. We will draw their sword. We will give you time to prepare a defense, Gray Wizard. Use your time wisely." "Come here. Let me show you what the real power of light can do... Wren, be ready, this will drain me. If he does not go down, you must burn him and heal the others if you can." The Knight charges the Wizard, and a light blast throws them backwards. When the light recedes, the Knight of Ennon is gone. The Barbarian Woman, Acerpusculum, and little Bear-like Rogue litter the ground as well. Only Wren and Sir Roderick remain standing. The Knight limps his way over. The Gray wizard watches them with fear. "Let's finish him," says Sir Rodeerick calmly. Wren glances nervously at the Gray Wizard. "I don't want to. Can't I just seal him away. No one will come here ever again." "Do as you wish. I don't know if sealing him away will cause him more or less anguish, though." Sir Roderick stamps off, and Wren pulls the feeble Gray Wizard to his feet. "I know why you two are here," the Gray Wizard whispers in her ear. "I know where you two have been, and I know where you want to go." "I'm sorry, but you'll never tell anyone," Wren tells him. "Don't need to. Someone else knows," are the last words that escape his mouth before he is frozen. ----------------------------------- The heroes are thrown back into the present, and before they have time to react, see a foe before them... "My master commands your death... Orcs." The Enemy Knight of Ennon Level 32 Demon Humanoid Health: 500/500 SP: 5 Special Damage: Ennoc’s Curse – Curses the player and gives them the Enraged effect, forcing them to fight from the front row. Drops: 250 Gold The Party Haldor Skovgaard Level 18 Shaman *Immune to Weakened* Power: 32 Defense: 2 Health: 35/35 Ether: 26/26 Gold: 0 (Owed 50 from Elgar Gligin (Jedi Master Brick), (Owes 33 to Dyric Rone (The Legonater) Equipment: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12, Light and Water elemental), Ethereal Cloak (SP:+2, +4 Ether), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power, Weakened Immunity). Inventory: Bear Claw Gloves (WP:8, SP:+2), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Scroll of Blindness (Blinded effect), Shovel, Pickaxe, Diamond of Thoric, Bluehood's Aquamarine, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Health Core, Potion (x3), Remedy, Tonic, Mead, Venom, and a fur-lined Bedroll. Arthur Justus Regulus VII Level 15 Sorcerer*Immune to Sealed* Power: 22 Health: 25/25 Ether: 25/25 Defense: 3 Gold: 9 (Owes 4 44 124 Gold to Alf (Bricksandparts) and 50 gold to Bartholomew Docken (Brickdoctor) debt entrusted to Boomingham) Equipment: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Ancient Crown (First successful strike of battle deals Cursed effect) Inventory: Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Telescope, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Shovel, Grand Tonic, Tonic, Nostrum Alexis Fenral Level 21 1/3 *Hastened* *Immune to Fragile* Power: 31 Defense: 3 Health: 29/29 Ether: 22/22 Gold: 92 GP: 3 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Inventory: Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Tonic, Grand Tonic, Milk, 2 Meads, Nostrum, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone, Raw Meat Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), Mandy (Ruby) Cronk Level 22.33 Paladin Power: 34 Defense: 14 Health: 42/42 Ether: 25/25 Gold: 40 Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light) Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 8), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether) Inventory: Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12, Ice), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (Stick; WP: 1), Heavy Armor (SP:6, Power -6), Potion, Holy Bomb, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb, Tonic, Bedroll Tesni Hightribe Level 24 1/3 Berserker Power: 44 Defence: 11 Health: 44/44 Gold: 605 Equipped: Dryw ar Zoot, Longsword, Holy (WP:14), Bone Claws(WP:3,SP:2), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Dragon Bone Armor (SP:4)(+2 max health) Inventory: Mellt (Warhammer, Lightning, Ice (WP:10), Dryw ar Zoot (WP:14, Light, longsword), Cysgodion (WP: 11, Darkness, greatsword), Spiked Club (WP:8), Cryfder (WP:6), Wooden Club (WP:2), Old Boot (WP:1, ranged, retrievable), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, 2 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 3 Meads, 5 Venoms, Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Minimizing Dust, Chain, 2 Bones

Holy crap. Nice synopsis of all the Wren information, I really think you hit all the major points, Flipz!

"We have to get their numbers down or we're going to be slaughtered," Boomingham roars as he mops his brow with his kerchief. "Leave Flail untargetted, I can take a hit from him in case I don't heal myself. Nyx, you might want to whack yourself with your staff, dear, and Rufindel, that means you need to heal yourself too. Hm... Skrall, if you could handle Slim from the backrow, that'd be much appreciated... assuming you don't get his special..." Boomingham grits his teeth and turns to Atramor. "Any ideas?" While he waits for the rogue's response, he hops into the back row and begins to heal himself. "Let's see if this works..." Battle Order Boomingham heals himself Ellaria heals Nyx Atramor v. Stim (backrow) Skrall v. Slim Nyx v. Sim Rufindel heals himself Free Hits Skim v. Boomingham (-9-5=4) Scim v. Ellaria (26/2=13) Louie v. Atramor (18/2=9) "How does that sound to everyone?"

Oh don't worry, there's more than enough of them to make us nervous right now .

All I know is that BAWK! Becka Bulldog has a little badge under her nametag that we're all required to wear in this town that looks suspiciously like fire...

Round Two People Battle Docken v. People E - Aim (11) Guts v. People D - Steal Damage (+4 Gold) Guts v. People F - Shield Hit (19 Damage B,C,D; 66 Damage E, F, G, H, I, J) (+453 gold) Hybros v. People E - Critical Hit ([13x2]+19=43 all) (No Assassinations, all enemies dead) Guts continues with his flurry of attacks landing hits on all, and Hybros' Bladerang finishes off the remaining People. Five more spring out of the water. The Enemies People K Level 2 Water Humanoid Health: 85/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People L Level 2 Water Humanoid Health: 85/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People M Level 2 Water Humanoid Health: 85/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People N Level 2 Water Humanoid Health: 85/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. People O Level 2 Water Humanoid Health: 85/85 Special: Birth – The “People” dies, but a new “People” takes its place. The new “People” is double the original “People”’s level. Drops: 5 Gold Note: On “Free Hits” there is a 50/50 chance of each “People” using their Special instead of attacking the heroes. The Party Guts Holla, Level 19 1/2 Raider *Party Leader* *Hastened* *Encouraged* *Lucky* Power: 33(27) 66 (54) Health: 32/32 Gold: 1476 Inventory: Lifestealer (WP:14, Ice, attacks restore 3 health), Throwing Knife (WP: 9 Light, Retrievable), Glass Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Dancing Shoes (The wearer is capable of dancing well. (Artifact, Footwear: On turns after a miss is rolled, the hero may act twice) Beholder's Eye, Telescope, Bedroll, Shovel, Mythril Shard, 6x Mead, 4x Nostrum, 5x Smelling Salts,, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Potion, 8x Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 1x Phoenix Essence, 2x Phoenix Essence. Hybros, Level 19 1/2 Assassin Power: 32 (33 for Clock Cog, 28 for Bladerang, 27 for all other throwing weapons, except 24 for Shuriken of Mercutio) Health: 27/31 Gold: 964 Inventory: Zoot's Reaper (WP:13, Earth), Clock Cog (WP: 14, retrievable), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5, retrievable), 2 Throwing Knives (WP:8, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP: 8, retrievable), Helmet (Max HP +1), Cat Statuette (Max HP +1), Golden Armor (Artifact, Bodywear, User is permanently hastened and cursed), Nostrum, Grand Potion, 1 Smelling Salts, Mead, Deadly Venom 6 Grand Potions 10 Potions, 5 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 5 Nostrums, Mead, Smelling Salts, Deadly Venom, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Emerald Bartholomew Docken, Level 22 2/3 Warden *Scary* Power: 33 Health: 36/41 Defense: 15 Gold: 451 (50 Gold loaned to Arthur Justus Regulus VII [Flipz]) Inventory: Briar Bow (WP: 11; Wood Elemental), Mockthril Longbow (WP: 5), Mythril Shield (SP: 15), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, causes stunned effect to opponents), Dread Hat (enemies lower than half of wearer's Level won't attack directly), Quiver of Poisoning (permanent poisoned effect to all attacks, backwear), White Marksman's Hat (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters), Lover's Locket (immune to the Enamored effect), Bedroll, Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Soma, Grand Tonic, Potion (4), Deadly Venom Potions (1)

"Look lady, I don't write the rules, they said alive, so that's all you've got to work with. Sorry." "And the Valley of Peace is a far bit south of Haddon, but a fair bit north of Ennon. McColt's meeting you at the valley, I don't think you're stopping by at Haddon." Johnny waves them good bye. "Adios, heroes. You're boats waiting at the warehouses. Maybe I'll see you around some time! Oh, and good luck and all that." The heroes make their way down to the docks and meet their boat, a small vessel sailed by an uninteresting crew. Eventually they set down in a small village south of Newharbour, purchase a map, and cut directly inland. After a few days of hiking, they arrive at an enormous mountain range. It is steep and sharp. McColt hails them. (OoC: I still have to photograph a new shot of McColt, sorry). McColt is as curt and formal as ever. He still holds himself high and his eyes still look calm and calculating, if not a little unimaginative. "Hello, heroes. For those of you who do not know me, my name is McColt. Tesni, Haldor, it is good to see you again. I will tell you about Haddon if we have the time. Needless to say, it had grown considerably stronger since you two visited us. This has allowed me to do something I never thought possible. I can now travel the world, see some sights. I have made sure to see sights, but I have also made sure to do my part in tracking down Wren. I heard rumors recently that the Valley of Peace was where her old party disappeared. I thought it warranted a look, so I sent word to Heroica and to Felton and Hans. The other two are on their way over from Dastan right now." "Did Everyman give you a good briefing? Do you know what you need to do? May we begin?"

BAWK! I do hope that we catch any cultists quickly. And remember, if you have any messages, I'm your parrot! Hey! Who said that? I'm a parrot. No one happens to have any ideas yet, do they? BAWK!

Boomingham sighs. "Have it your way." Boomingham switches back to Scroll/Spear from the front row.

"Alrighty, well, glad you're ready for my two stories." "Story numero uno. The story of the Last General of Ennon. Alright, so, y'all are familiar with the Orcish War, right? Alright, well, why back when Ennon was still in the fight, the Orcs were moving south. There was this Valley, called the Valley of Peace, and it had this huge tower, the Eye of Ennon, right? So, the General of the Paladin Order back then, just called General Light, he decided that this would be a good place to make a final stand. So, General Light moves a small detachment of troops and brings this great old artifact called the Amulet of Gods. Supposed to pull spirits into our world forcibly, put them in a mortal vessel. So, the battle starts, his small force is killed below him, and the General of Light with four or five troops fall back to the Eye, where the General reveals his master plan. He wanted to lose the Valley because it was a trap to all the Orcs who streamed forth, and he was going to summon Ennoc himself there to smite them all. The others tried to stop him, of course, but old General Light slips on the Amulet, says a few magic words, and likity split, Ennoc is in his body. But, you know, Gods are pretty big fella's, I guess, because Ennoc couldn't really fit into the General's body. A little piece of Ennoc splintered off, and stayed in the body, and there was this big explosion of sorts, and to be honest, I don't really understand it all, but the valley was filled with light and the Orcs died, but you know they still won the war, but of course they couldn't go into the valley. So, yeah, that's that. Everyone was sort of scared of the valley from there on in, with good cause and all. So no one went there. Though it's always been said that the General and his little splinter of Ennoc remained." "Alright, story number two. This one is shorter, but more relevant, so pay attention. About seven years ago, someone figured maybe someone ought to go get this Amulet of Gods. So they hired a party of six from Heroica. Lady called Wren included. They went into the valley... but never came out. 'Cept of course, people realized about two years ago that Wren did in fact make it out... the rest of them are a mystery. That you're gonna go solve." "Oh, final thing, the Knight in the party is some distant cousin of the Hinckwells. They've offered 100 gold each to anyone who brings him back alive, so, ya know, if you run across him alive... bring him back?"

"Oh for the love of... alright, I guess I may as well..." Boomingham switches his target to the Halberd Wielder. "We sure as Hel can't take a free hit from the fellow, and next to no one else can take the damage. Nyx and the Ogre are the heaviest hitters, I'm not putting their lives on the line for it."