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Results of Round Eighteen of the Battle for Dastan: Heroes in the Throne Room: Alexandre uses a Smoke Bomb Skrall moves to the Grand Hall Nyx moves to the Grand Hall Atramor moves to the Grand Hall Tarn moves to the Grand Hall Luke moves to the Grand Hall Count Knyghton moves to the Grand Hall Sarick moves to the Grand Hall De'Kra moves to the Grand Hall Heroes in the West Corridor (First Floor): Nerwen heals Denarii - Heal Less (10) Denarii v. Imperial Guard F - Damage (6) Xander v. Heavy Elite C - Shield (Imperial Guard A, C, E, F: [24-1=23] Heavy Elite C: [24-3=21]) Isabella v. Imperial Guard C F - Critical Hit Miss (([8x2]+12)-1=27) Heroes in the East Corridor (First Floor): Cronk heals Cronk - No Heal Cronk v. Chaos Beast A - Hit (33-5=28) Arthur - Scroll of Confusion on Chaos Beast A - Failure Effects: Poisoned - Imperial Guard F; Heavy Elite C; Sir Lamorak (-1) Badly Poisoned - XX (-10) Burned - Tarn (-2) The heroes of the Throne Room retreat into the Grand Hall as the Heroes of the West Corridor decimate their remaining foes. The heroes dealing with the Chaos Beasts have... less luck. The Enemies: Rogue Lion Pikeman A Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 10/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman B Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman C Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman D Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 7/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman E Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman F Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman G Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman H Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Imperial Guard F *Poisoned* Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 14/150 Defense: 1 Special I: Stick Together - Takes a defensive position with the other Imperial Guards so that all damage received is halved for one round. While in effect, none of them can deal free hits. Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Special II: Charge! - Allows all Imperial Guards to deal free hits to the party while they are Sticking Together (used only if Sticking Together is already in effect). Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Drops: 5 gold Location: West Corridor (First Floor) Chaos Beast of Dastan A *Captured Ella Septrine* Type: Demon, Holy Level: 20 Health: 161/300 Defense: 5 Special: Chaos - The Chaos Beast of Dastan randomly chooses an action, either (1) dealing 15 Damage, (2) dealing 30 Damage, (3) increasing its Level by 1, (4) doing 15 Damage to itself, (5) dealing 5 Damage to every hero, regardless of Row or SP, or (6) increasing the target's WP by 1. Drops: Zoot's Plaything Location: East Corridor (First Floor) Chaos Beast of Dastan B *Paralyzed* Type: Demon, Holy Level: 20 Health: 204/300 Defense: 5 Special: Chaos - The Chaos Beast of Dastan randomly chooses an action, either (1) dealing 15 Damage, (2) dealing 30 Damage, (3) increasing its Level by 1, (4) doing 15 Damage to itself, (5) dealing 5 Damage to every hero, regardless of Row or SP, or (6) increasing the target's WP by 1. Drops: Nothing Location: East Corridor (First Floor) Chaos Beast of Dastan C *Paralyzed* *Asleep* (1 more Rounds) Type: Demon, Holy Level: 20 Health: 204/300 Defense: 5 Special: Chaos - The Chaos Beast of Dastan randomly chooses an action, either (1) dealing 15 Damage, (2) dealing 30 Damage, (3) increasing its Level by 1, (4) doing 15 Damage to itself, (5) dealing 5 Damage to every hero, regardless of Row or SP, or (6) increasing the target's WP by 1. Drops: Nothing Location: East Corridor (First Floor) Heavy Elite Guard C *Poisoned* Type: Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 96/300 Defense: 3 Special I: Rally - Encourages all allies for the next round. Special II: Pummel - Deals damage to the foe and stuns them for the next round. Used only if Rally is already in effect. Drops: 100 gold Location: West Corridor (First Floor) Rogue Lion Commander B Type: Humanoid Level: 15 Health: 21/150 Defense: 2 Special: Rally - The commander rallies his allies, doubling their Damage dealt during the next Round as part of the Encouraged effect. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room (First Floor) Lord Lucan Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 317/500 Defense: 3 Special: Lucky Hit - Lord Lucan flails around with his short decorative sword and manages to get behind his target's defenses, dealing 15 Damage. Being a treacherous member of the nobility, Lord Lucan also inflicts his target with the Poisoned effect. Drops: Venom, 200 Gold Location: Throne Room Sir Lamorak *Poisoned* Type: Humanoid Level: 15 Health: 511/600 Defense: 5 Special: Call for Backup - Sir Lamorak calls for a Rogue Lion Commander to assist him. Drops: Mail of the Renegade Commander Location: Throne Room Sir Loren *Captured Emperor Alandri* *Afraid* (2 rounds remaining) Type: Humanoid Level: 17 Health: 941/1000 Defense: 10 Special: Angered Slash - Enraged, Sir Loren slashes at his target, pushing the target back as part of the Afraid effect. Sir Loren's increasing rage raises his Level by 1. Drops: Sword of Ancestral Hatred Location: Throne Room XX *Cannot deal Free Hits* *Badly Poisoned* *Captured Emperor Septrine* Level 20 Fiery, Humanoid Health: 1126/1500 Special: Explosion – Does 5 damage to all heroes, regardless of row/SP and burns the hero targeting XX, dealing a further 2 damage each round until the end of the battle (does not stack). Drops: Bomb XX x5, Explosive Staff, Fire Amulet Note: Will be defeated when health reaches 250. Drops will be dropped, and XX will flee. Location: Throne Room The Party: Thothwick, Level 17 1/2 Rouge *Knocked Out* Power: 25 (23 Ranged) Health: 0/28 Gold: 557 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat Nyx, Level 20 1/3 Battle Mage *Immune to Asleep-effect* *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 33 Health: 30/30 Ether: 21/25 Defense: 0 Gold: 40 Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:13, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Sandman's Parasol, Potion, Remedy, 2 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Phoenix Essence, Ether Core Atramor Gibbin, Level 21 Witch Power: 31 Health: 24/24 (-14 for remainder of Quest) Ether: 6/10 (-9 for remainder of Quest) Gold: 52 Inventory: Ratsbane, WP: 10, Witch's Talisman, Black Katana, WP: 8, Staff of the Elven Warlock, WP: 5, Grand Tonic, Fire Bomb, Ancient Crown (Give Enemy Cursed Effect on first hit of battle), Scroll of Sealing Tarn Valco, Level 15 1/2 Barbarian *Burned* Power: 28 Health: 18/22 Defense: 2 Gold: 13 Inventory: Lion’s Heart (WP: 13, Suitable for Barbarians and Knights, stuns target on successful hits), Helbaerend (WP: 10, Water, Ice and Lightning Elemental, Hollow Blade, Remedy Stored), Fauxthril Spear (WP: 6), Sand Worm Hide, Shovel, Pickaxe William Harkenshire, Level 14 Ranger *Knocked Out* Power: 19 Health: 4/19 Defense: 0 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Chimera Armor (Torsowear, Suitable for Knights and Barbarians, +2 SP, +2 Health), Lion Knight Shield (SP: 4, Unsuitable), Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb Phil (NPC) *Knocked Out* Level 20 1/3 Dastanian Power: 35 Health: 7/22 Gold: 50 Inventory: Dastan War Hammer (WP: 15, Fire/Earth Elemental) Shield – Strikes the enemy with a terrific hit, halving their current health. Critical Hit – Attacks with WPx2 + Lvl Skrall, Level 19.5 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* *Blessed* *Lucky* *Encouraged* Power: 54 Health: 32/32 Defense: 0 Gold: 49 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 11; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Smoke Bomb, Zoot's Cookie Alexandre le Chevalier, Level 13.5 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul) Power: 21 Health: 22/22 Defense: 7 Gold: 77 Inventory: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 8; ignores SP), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7), Potions (5), Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb Isabella del Toboso, Level 12 Rogue (Dharkan) *Lucky* Power: 21 Health: 17/18 Defense: 1 Gold: 216 Inventory: Fauxthril Dagger (WP: 8), Golden Dagger (WP: 3), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle), Venom, Potions (7), Tonics (5), Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2), Dragon Scales (2) Arthur Justus Regulus VII, Level 13.5 Mage (Flipz) Power: 20 Health: 14/19 Ether: 10/17 Defense: 1 Gold: 58 Inventory: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Robe of Magi (SP:1), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic, Opal (Ice), Telescope, Amethyst (Darkness), Tonic, Mead Luke, Level 19.5 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down) *Pacifist* Power: 24 Health: 31/34 Ether: 17/26 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Diamond (Light), Tonics (1), Bedroll Count Lewis Knyghton, Level 14.5 Engineer (controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) Power: 15 Health: 6/21 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Spatha (WP: 3), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 10.5 Cleric *Immune to wind-based attacks* Power: 16 Health: 19/19 Ether: 10/15 Defense: 2 Gold: 93 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Winged Helmet (SP:2, Immune to wind attacks), Phoenix Essence Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 10.5 Rogue *Knocked Out* Power: 15 Health: 0/20 (+4) Defense: 1 (+1) Gold: 242 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5; Ice; *Poisoned*), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, Poisoned), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Ranger and Rouges, +1 SP +4 Health), Bedroll De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 16 Rogue *Scared* (3 rounds) Power: 21 Health: 22/22 Defense: 1 Gold: 332 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Chiara (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, 2x Remedy Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) Level 11 Mage Power: 18 Health: 15/15 Ether: 7/15 Defense: 0 Gold: 59 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental, Suitable to Knights and Rogues), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Tonic, Bone Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 21 Paladin *Hastened* Power: 33 Defense: 9 Health: 22/43 (+2) Ether: 14/24 (+2) Gold: 70 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light, Paralyzing Venom Applied), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Cloak of Chimera (Backwear, Suitable for Mage and Clerics, +2 Health, +2 Ether) Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb, Tonic Xander Unth'or (played by posades) *Lucky* Level 14.5 Barbarian Power: 22 (24 if fighting from front row) Health: 21/21 Gold: 311 Defense: 0 (1 if fighting from back row) Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8; *Poisoned*), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Precision Bow (WP:6; all 'Aim's become 'Hit's; unsuitable), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Skeleton Decoy, Venom, Elven Bomb Flavius (controlled by Xarrzan) Level 12.5 Winged Warrior *Knocked Out* Power: 17 Health: 0/18 Defense: 2 Gold: 0 Inventory: Handcrafted Bow (WP:5, ranged), Rock Shield (SP: 2) Note: Shield - Take to the Skies - Stuns all enemies for the current round and makes the user invulnerable for the next round. Denerii (controlled by Chromeknight) Level 16.5 Winged Warrior Power: 21 Health: 14/22 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Handcrafted Bow (WP: 5, ranged), Stone Knife (WP: 8) Note: Shield - Take to the Skies - Stuns all enemies for the current round and makes the user invulnerable for the next round. Edgar(controlled by Pandora) Level 5 Minion Health: 25/25 Shield roll = 2x level, plus poison effect. Critical hit = 2x level

Why don't you have one? I think I've heard you contributed a topic or two. Cinna's coming back in style! And who, pray tell, created the bladerang?

Boomingham grinned. "I thought it might intrigue you. Haldor had quite a love affair with them, and while you know I'm still trying to fully grasp the geography from your region... well, anywho, figured they might interest you too. Ran into them on the street... though you'll be hard-pressed to find those particular two again... may have slain them or what not."

Boomingham, Tesni and Cinna had apparently spent the entire night chatting. It was sometimes hard to keep track of time in the Hall. One could drift in and out of sleep while drinking ale and being warmed by the fire. Boomingham arose from another quick nap to see his table joined by yet another old female friend. "You're quite the hero magnet, Tesni. Everyone seems to want to have a word with you," Boomingham smiled wanely as he lifted his hand, indicating he wanted another ale. He listened to Alexis' woes. "You too? Seems everyone is on the brink of collapse. Did Althior refuse to fight Vampires and then side with the Wolfgang? That's what almost did Haldor in."

There was the lucky effect I missed. Fixed. Also, the advantage of a smoke bomb is that, if you put the battle order correctly, you can all attack and then flee! Much like fleeing a battle.

OoC: Alright, seems fair enough to me. Let's say you and he both called the same Knight, and he got so confused that he just left again. And the burn can hurt. All effects and special damage effects take place, all combat damage is blocked.

I would go on that quest. Please host it. I really enjoyed the NPCs. I am a sucker for characters, being a QM gives me the ability to play a ridiculous number more. Keeping them different is a challenge, but at this point I have somewhere around 30 unique NPCs that I've played, and I feel they're all different enough, so I'm glad you share my feelings. TBW, I know you love the Frog Paladins. I'll make sure if I EVER really truly explore them more, Lycan will be there. I really do think High Priest Pylon will crop up at some point. Perhaps a side-quest centered around the Frog Paladins at some point. Poletad will appear in the final Wren quest and at least one of the Guffington Quests, maybe the Big War Quest I have planned will have a Frog Paladins side-quest?

def wiped the floor with everyone and had a funny green "ha ha ha" icon every time he posted. Oh, elaborate on the ability? I think it was a day-time vig as well.

Sylph made him a potion of some sort I think? It was explained in RP how he returned to his original form.

OoC: We're trying to make this process tighter so you can all get back to the Hall and start on all the wonderful new Quests up! So, we may start running a little under 24 hours... also, we need to shift the time of updates so they stop being at 5 AM and I can actually help the others. Results of Round Seventeen of the Battle for Dastan: Heroes in the Throne Room: Alexandre le Chevalier v. Lord Lucan - Hit (21) Nyx v. XX - Shield Hit(SUMMON!!!!!!!!!) (([([13x3]+20)x2]x2)=236] (Check if this is right with your new ability... if so, your shield is no longer underpowered!!) Tarn Valco - Remedy on Atramor Tarn Valco v. XX - Special Damage Atramor Gibbin vs. Sir Lamorak - Special Damage (I'm going to not have Atramor also call a Lion Knight Commander... for obvious reasons...) Luke heals Knyghton - No Heal Count Lewis Knyghton v. Rogue Lion Pikeman A - Shield (15/2=8) De'kra v. Loren - Special Damage Heroes in the East Corridor (First Floor): Cronk vs. Chaos Beast of Dastan B - Hit (33-5=28) Cronk vs. Chaos Beast of Dastan B - Special Damage (2) (30-9=21) Arthur Justus Regulus VII uses a Scroll of Sleep on Chaos Beast of Dastan A - Fails Heroes in the West Corridor (First Floor): Denerii v. Imperial Guard E - Miss Xander Unth'or v. Heavy Elite Guard C - Miss Hit (24-3=21) Isabella del Toboso v. Imperial Guard C - Critical Hit Critical Hit (([8x2]+12)-1=20) Nerwen Calmcacil v. Imperial Guard F - Miss Heroes in the Great Hall: Sarick Lanse moves to Throne Room Skrall moves to Throne Room Free Hits: Throne Room Free Hits - Sentinel Imperial Guard A v. Denerii - Invulnerable Effects: Poisoned - Imperial Guard A, C, E, F; Heavy Elite C; Sir Lamarok (-1) Badly Poisoned - XX (-10) Burned - Tarn (-2) The heroes rally behind Alexandre's shield and rain down hits against their enemies, who use this break to rally themselves and deal a different sort of damage on their enemies. As Edgar crawls out of his book and Nyx slams an outrageously strong spell into XX, XX burns Tarn and Lamorak calls forth a new Lion Commander. The Chaos Beast beats back Cronk. The heroes in the West Corridor seem unable to land hits, and the mutltitude of different burns and poisons take their effects. OoC: My vacation wifi is subpar to say the best, and is not allowing me to upload photos, so you know, view the above photos, but PRETEND Skrall and Sarick are in the throne room, and the number of Commanders has been upped by one. Just kidding, fixed. The Enemies: Rogue Lion Pikeman A Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 10/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman B Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman C Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman D Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 7/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman E Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman F Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman G Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Rogue Lion Pikeman H Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 20/50 Defense: 2 Special: Stick Together - All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room Imperial Guard A *Poisoned* Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 4/150 Defense: 1 Special I: Stick Together - Takes a defensive position with the other Imperial Guards so that all damage received is halved for one round. While in effect, none of them can deal free hits. Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Special II: Charge! - Allows all Imperial Guards to deal free hits to the party while they are Sticking Together (used only if Sticking Together is already in effect). Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Drops: 5 gold Location: West Corridor (First Floor) Imperial Guard C *Poisoned* Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 21/150 Defense: 1 Special I: Stick Together - Takes a defensive position with the other Imperial Guards so that all damage received is halved for one round. While in effect, none of them can deal free hits. Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Special II: Charge! - Allows all Imperial Guards to deal free hits to the party while they are Sticking Together (used only if Sticking Together is already in effect). Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Drops: 5 gold Location: West Corridor (First Floor) Imperial Guard E *Poisoned* Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 21/150 Defense: 1 Special I: Stick Together - Takes a defensive position with the other Imperial Guards so that all damage received is halved for one round. While in effect, none of them can deal free hits. Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Special II: Charge! - Allows all Imperial Guards to deal free hits to the party while they are Sticking Together (used only if Sticking Together is already in effect). Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Drops: 5 gold Location: West Corridor (First Floor) Imperial Guard F *Poisoned* Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 65/150 Defense: 1 Special I: Stick Together - Takes a defensive position with the other Imperial Guards so that all damage received is halved for one round. While in effect, none of them can deal free hits. Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Special II: Charge! - Allows all Imperial Guards to deal free hits to the party while they are Sticking Together (used only if Sticking Together is already in effect). Applies to all remaining Imperial Guards. Drops: 5 gold Location: West Corridor (First Floor) Chaos Beast of Dastan A *Captured Ella Septrine* Type: Demon, Holy Level: 20 Health: 189/300 Defense: 5 Special: Chaos - The Chaos Beast of Dastan randomly chooses an action, either (1) dealing 15 Damage, (2) dealing 30 Damage, (3) increasing its Level by 1, (4) doing 15 Damage to itself, (5) dealing 5 Damage to every hero, regardless of Row or SP, or (6) increasing the target's WP by 1. Drops: Zoot's Plaything Location: East Corridor (First Floor) Chaos Beast of Dastan B Type: Demon, Holy Level: 20 Health: 204/300 Defense: 5 Special: Chaos - The Chaos Beast of Dastan randomly chooses an action, either (1) dealing 15 Damage, (2) dealing 30 Damage, (3) increasing its Level by 1, (4) doing 15 Damage to itself, (5) dealing 5 Damage to every hero, regardless of Row or SP, or (6) increasing the target's WP by 1. Drops: Nothing Location: East Corridor (First Floor) Chaos Beast of Dastan C *Paralyzed* *Asleep* (2 more Rounds) Type: Demon, Holy Level: 20 Health: 204/300 Defense: 5 Special: Chaos - The Chaos Beast of Dastan randomly chooses an action, either (1) dealing 15 Damage, (2) dealing 30 Damage, (3) increasing its Level by 1, (4) doing 15 Damage to itself, (5) dealing 5 Damage to every hero, regardless of Row or SP, or (6) increasing the target's WP by 1. Drops: Nothing Location: East Corridor (First Floor) Heavy Elite Guard C *Poisoned* Type: Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 118/300 Defense: 3 Special I: Rally - Encourages all allies for the next round. Special II: Pummel - Deals damage to the foe and stuns them for the next round. Used only if Rally is already in effect. Drops: 100 gold Location: West Corridor (First Floor) Rogue Lion Commander B Type: Humanoid Level: 15 Health: 21/150 Defense: 2 Special: Rally - The commander rallies his allies, doubling their Damage dealt during the next Round as part of the Encouraged effect. Drops: nothing Location: Throne Room (First Floor) Lord Lucan Type: Humanoid Level: 10 Health: 317/500 Defense: 3 Special: Lucky Hit - Lord Lucan flails around with his short decorative sword and manages to get behind his target's defenses, dealing 15 Damage. Being a treacherous member of the nobility, Lord Lucan also inflicts his target with the Poisoned effect. Drops: Venom, 200 Gold Location: Throne Room Sir Lamorak *Poisoned* Type: Humanoid Level: 15 Health: 512/600 Defense: 5 Special: Call for Backup - Sir Lamorak calls for a Rogue Lion Commander to assist him. Drops: Mail of the Renegade Commander Location: Throne Room Sir Loren *Captured Emperor Alandri* *Afraid* (2 rounds remaining) Type: Humanoid Level: 17 Health: 941/1000 Defense: 10 Special: Angered Slash - Enraged, Sir Loren slashes at his target, pushing the target back as part of the Afraid effect. Sir Loren's increasing rage raises his Level by 1. Drops: Sword of Ancestral Hatred Location: Throne Room XX *Cannot deal Free Hits* *Badly Poisoned* *Captured Emperor Septrine* Level 20 Fiery, Humanoid Health: 1077/1500 Special: Explosion – Does 5 damage to all heroes, regardless of row/SP and burns the hero targeting XX, dealing a further 2 damage each round until the end of the battle (does not stack). Drops: Bomb XX x5, Explosive Staff, Fire Amulet Note: Will be defeated when health reaches 250. Drops will be dropped, and XX will flee. Location: Throne Room The Party: Thothwick, Level 17 1/2 Rouge *Knocked Out* Power: 25 (23 Ranged) Health: 0/28 Gold: 557 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat Nyx, Level 20 1/3 Battle Mage *Immune to Asleep-effect* *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 33 Health: 30/30 Ether: 21/25 Defense: 0 Gold: 40 Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:13, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Sandman's Parasol, Potion, Remedy, 2 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Phoenix Essence, Ether Core Atramor Gibbin, Level 21 Witch Power: 31 Health: 24/24 (-14 for remainder of Quest) Ether: 6/10 (-9 for remainder of Quest) Gold: 52 Inventory: Ratsbane, WP: 10, Witch's Talisman, Black Katana, WP: 8, Staff of the Elven Warlock, WP: 5, Grand Tonic, Fire Bomb, Ancient Crown (Give Enemy Cursed Effect on first hit of battle), Scroll of Sealing Tarn Valco, Level 15 1/2 Barbarian *Burned* Power: 28 Health: 20/22 Defense: 2 Gold: 13 Inventory: Lion’s Heart (WP: 13, Suitable for Barbarians and Knights, stuns target on successful hits), Helbaerend (WP: 10, Water, Ice and Lightning Elemental, Hollow Blade, Remedy Stored), Fauxthril Spear (WP: 6), Sand Worm Hide, Shovel, Pickaxe William Harkenshire, Level 14 Ranger *Knocked Out* Power: 19 Health: 4/19 Defense: 0 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Chimera Armor (Torsowear, Suitable for Knights and Barbarians, +2 SP, +2 Health), Lion Knight Shield (SP: 4, Unsuitable), Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb Phil (NPC) *Knocked Out* Level 20 1/3 Dastanian Power: 35 Health: 7/22 Gold: 50 Inventory: Dastan War Hammer (WP: 15, Fire/Earth Elemental) Shield – Strikes the enemy with a terrific hit, halving their current health. Critical Hit – Attacks with WPx2 + Lvl Skrall, Level 19.5 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* *Blessed* *Lucky* *Encouraged* Power: 54 Health: 32/32 Defense: 0 Gold: 49 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 11; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Smoke Bomb, Zoot's Cookie Alexandre le Chevalier, Level 13.5 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul) Power: 21 Health: 22/22 Defense: 7 Gold: 77 Inventory: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 8; ignores SP), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7), Potions (5), Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb Isabella del Toboso, Level 12 Rogue (Dharkan) *Lucky* Power: 21 Health: 17/18 Defense: 1 Gold: 216 Inventory: Fauxthril Dagger (WP: 8), Golden Dagger (WP: 3), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle), Venom, Potions (7), Tonics (5), Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2), Dragon Scales (2) Arthur Justus Regulus VII, Level 13.5 Mage (Flipz) Power: 20 Health: 14/19 Ether: 10/17 Defense: 1 Gold: 58 Inventory: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Robe of Magi (SP:1), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic, Opal (Ice), Telescope, Amethyst (Darkness), Tonic, Mead Luke, Level 19.5 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down) *Pacifist* Power: 24 Health: 31/34 Ether: 17/26 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Diamond (Light), Tonics (1), Bedroll Count Lewis Knyghton, Level 14.5 Engineer (controlled by Capt.JohnPaul) Power: 15 Health: 6/21 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Spatha (WP: 3), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1) Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 10.5 Cleric *Immune to wind-based attacks* Power: 16 Health: 19/19 Ether: 11/15 Defense: 2 Gold: 93 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Winged Helmet (SP:2, Immune to wind attacks), Phoenix Essence Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 10.5 Rogue *Knocked Out* Power: 15 Health: 0/20 (+4) Defense: 1 (+1) Gold: 242 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5; Ice; *Poisoned*), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, Poisoned), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Ranger and Rouges, +1 SP +4 Health), Bedroll De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 16 Rogue *Scared* (3 rounds) Power: 21 Health: 22/22 Defense: 1 Gold: 332 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Chiara (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, 2x Remedy Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) Level 11 Mage Power: 18 Health: 15/15 Ether: 7/15 Defense: 0 Gold: 59 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental, Suitable to Knights and Rogues), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Tonic, Bone Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 21 Paladin *Hastened* Power: 33 Defense: 9 Health: 22/43 (+2) Ether: 14/24 (+2) Gold: 70 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light, Paralyzing Venom Applied), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Cloak of Chimera (Backwear, Suitable for Mage and Clerics, +2 Health, +2 Ether) Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb, Tonic Xander Unth'or (played by posades) *Lucky* Level 14.5 Barbarian Power: 22 (24 if fighting from front row) Health: 21/21 Gold: 311 Defense: 0 (1 if fighting from back row) Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8; *Poisoned*), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Precision Bow (WP:6; all 'Aim's become 'Hit's; unsuitable), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Skeleton Decoy, Venom, Elven Bomb Flavius (controlled by Xarrzan) Level 12.5 Winged Warrior *Knocked Out* Power: 17 Health: 0/18 Defense: 2 Gold: 0 Inventory: Handcrafted Bow (WP:5, ranged), Rock Shield (SP: 2) Note: Shield - Take to the Skies - Stuns all enemies for the current round and makes the user invulnerable for the next round. Denerii (controlled by Chromeknight) Level 16.5 Winged Warrior Power: 21 Health: 10/22 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Handcrafted Bow (WP: 5, ranged), Stone Knife (WP: 8) Note: Shield - Take to the Skies - Stuns all enemies for the current round and makes the user invulnerable for the next round. Edgar(controlled by Pandora) Level 5 Minion Health: 25/25 Shield roll = 2x level, plus poison effect. Critical hit = 2x level OoC: Tell me what's wrong, and get those actions in fast so you can all leave Dastan (in pieces or not in pieces is up to the die... )

Boomingham laughed heartily. "Oh, my dear Cinna, where have you been? So young and yet so wise. The young boys and girls of this hall seek honor wherever they can, but that's not honor. If you're not fighting for something that you believe in, then you're just fighting. You must be selective. Don't just step into a brawl for the sake of brawling. There's no brains in that! Make sure the reward is worth it so you may turn around and put that gold to a proper cause, or make sure the cause is just. If you sign-up for everything, you're no hero, you're a sell-sword. Of course, if the quests that are just happen to be the ones that pay most... that's just a lucky coincidence, isn't it?" Quest 38 Sign-Ups Althior (K-Nut) Alexis (Masked Builder) Johon (Bricksandparts) Christopher Daggerfall (Fred Fred Burger) Nagure (Costy) Dak (Darth Nihilus) Haldor (Scorpiox) Jess (Sisco) Alisha Mortek (Poison Ivy) Sylph (Dannylonglegs) Tesni Hightribe (Peppermint_M) If you signed up and do not see your name, is it possible that you forgot to bold your action?

You have no idea. All three of them will be returning at some point, though I don't know exactly when or where. I think Russel and Pigley may show up later with Guffington, where they'd make sense, pinky promise. Russel MAY make a brief cameo in the final Wren Quest too, though that's already jam-packed with NPCs (...yes, I already have the entire quest minus stats planned out). Barkley will reappear as well, in a cameo or otherwise I'm not sure yet. And I'm glad everyone expected it to be longer! That's the fun of it. "The most trivial Quest ever," was my goal with it. Wonder if anyone will ever top it. BONUS MATERIAL: A potential alternative avatar for Pillus I considered for .2 seconds:

Absolutely. That's why I only said 30 characters who effected him. He's seen and had brief conversation with a number more. Likewise, as you can see, I write down only general feelings towards the characters. I do not advise writing down all you know about them. Just general thoughts. Are they friend or foe, and do you trust them or not trust them, and how much if so. General feelings you would not forget, specific details are far more likely forgotten.

Q41 - Response and Critique I had a ton of fun with this quest. Thanks for playing Adam and Siercon. I think you're ready to swim with the big fishies now. I'd recommend you to any other QM. You are both very good role-players, and you've got a nice grasp for the rules. Fair warning, they get more complicated, but if you keep reading older quests, and educating yourselves, you should be fine. Now, the question on everyone's minds - why? Yes, I know this was a short quest. A super short quest. I thought it would be funny. Maybe it's just me, but I think that we've had such a crazy increase in EPIC quests. Which is awesome, and epic, and I created a number of them. But I also wanted to do the ol' switcharoo. I thought it would be hysterical if, in the midst of Dastan and Proggs, a Crab and Pig asked heroes to help them find a Dog and Frog. It is probably the most common-place, smallest task I could think of. It was originally going to only have one battle (the final one) but when I changed it to a lvl 1 quest, I decided to change it to two, or else I thought I'd feel guilty for not actually welcoming the heroes to the mechanics enough. It also gave me a chance to intro some fun NPCs, and revisit the Frog Paladins, who are one of my favorite super secret organizations of the game. Who knew that Skrall interacting with that last minute set-piece in Q19 would spawn a whole organization. I think we may see Pylon some day somewhere. Anyway, I had a hoot with it. It was super short, super sweet, super fun. Hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. Sorry if people thought it was going somewhere, but that was just part of the joke.

Since notes and suggestions on Roleplay go here, I thought I should give a little suggestion to all players who are intrigued by the roleplay aspect of the game. This is a technique introduced to me by Flitwick, and it is actually, believe it or not, essential to good roleplaying, as I found out once I started doing it. It is even more important once the game progresses. KEEP A CHEAT-SHEET. Scenario: Character A and Character B run into each other at the Heroica Bar. Character A greets Character B like a stranger... only awkward, because these two were on a quest together before. IT HAPPENS. And it really dampens the mood for serious roleplayers. Boomingham, for example, has been changed by some of his fellow characters, and if one of them did not recognize him... how would i fold that into my roleplaying? It would be tough, and I personally as a player would feel bad about it. Now, there's no way for us all to keep track of each other and when we were last seen in our heads. We have to do it in real life too. Relationships are a ton to keep track of. No one is asking you to remember the last time you saw Guts and Cinna having a chat. No one is asking you to remember the last time that you and Hybros drank Flaming Gumballs. That would be impossible. Did you see Hoke before or after you went on that Quest with the Witch Queen? Should you tell Cronk about the Orc Rebels you ran into in Tyraid Park... or have you already done so, because you saw him after that quest already? Yeah, tough stuff to remember. And I found out early on that I couldn't do it. So, I made a spreadsheet. Boomingham has interacted with 30 characters that are worth him remembering. The columns on my list look like this: Name - First Met - Thoughts - Quests Been On Together - Last Seen And, a few examples: See how quickly I can refer to that. Some quick fact checks, and I'll know everything Boomingham really NEEDs to know about a character, and don't look like a doofus, and allow a relationship to remain consistent and logical. Just a suggestion. It's helped me a ton, it could help you!

"Grand plans, I'm sure. I'm glad to hear they'll at least go to good use." Boomingham turns to one of his oldest companions. He had not seen the Nord since he had departed on his most recent quest, and even before that, they had hardly had a chance to catch up. Boomingham kicks a chair near him so that it skids away from the table slightly, allowing one to sit in it if they wished. The stunt works well, much to Boomingham's surprise. "Care to sit and drink, Eric? You're among friends."

"The pound indeed! A rogue I may be, but a lord I remain!" Russel chuckles. "Interrogate him? Whatever for? We were hired to track down and kill Pillus, we did just that. Pigley and I will go to High Priest Pylon to collect our reward. We'll take Barkley along with us. Perhaps we'll be able to find him a new home! But first, we'll escort you back to your hall." It is another day of marching, but eventually the heroes arrive on the outskirts of Eubric. "Here is the 50 gold promised you. We'll throw in 12 of the gold that we took off Pillus. That brings both of your rewards up to 31 gold! Nearly more than we're getting from Pylon." "Some of that gold is mine!" "Taken in fair combat. Be thankful the heroes did not skin you and turn you into a fashionable hat." "Farewell heroes! Pigley and I will be in your debt if ever we meet again, and so will Barkley, even if he won't admit it." "I shall. A lord pays his dues. You spared me heroes, I shall not forget." Russel and Barkley set off. Pigley lingers for a few more seconds. "Keep the two cowls, heroes, you deserve them. What are you off to next? Off to fight bigger better battles? Rid the world of evil? Ha! Never forget, heroes, we are but mere lights in the night sky. Best of luck. May our paths cross again." The grumbling pig sets off as well, and the heroes face the city, and the Hall that they may now officially call home. THE QUEST WAS A SUCCESS! The Party L'Oréal Diablo, Level 3 Rogue Power: 6 Health: 9/9 Gold: 41 Inventory: Scimitar (Longsword, WP: 3), 3 Potions, Bedroll, Tonic, Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Grants user Animal Talk) Siercon, Level 3 Mage Power: 6 Health: 7/7 Ether: 6/6 Gold: 41 Inventory: Staff of the Frog Paladin (WP: 4, Suitable for Mages and Clerics, on successful rolls, the user has a 1/6 chance of receiving "Amphibiannoc's Blessing, protecting them from damage the following round), Staff (WP: 3), Diamond, Bedroll, Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Grants user Animal Talk)

That is quite literally the set-up item I have ready to be pictured at home. Apparently the Antiquarian or a friend of his has had a run-in with a Frog Paladin, and kidnapped their staff.

I want a hollow blade so very badly. Go read my conversations with Gurnam in Q28. See what I ask for. Over and over again.

I apologize if I've unintentionally high-jacked loot. I don't recall things as well as others. I guess great minds think alike? Of course, for Quest 39, I intentionally high-jacked loot. I agree not everyone should have every ability in the game, but with all this great loot out there, I think QMs put TOO MUCH thought into creating new unique items. I think we ought to reuse some of the cool items that have already been thought up! It would be game breaking, if we ALL had books of a thousand creatures (even though Edgar hasn't popped out his head forever) but there being two of them out there certainly wouldn';t be bad. I used a Frozen Sabre on purpose, just in case anyone was angry about their unique item having a replica. now they can't complain, because I robbed Boomingham of his uniqueness as well. Finally, Q39ers, I'd like to put the Quest on hold for a day or two, until I can get back to my camera. You're already about half of a way through, and I don't want to continue before I get to take the next pictures. If you really want to power onward, I'll edit them in later, but if you don't mind a pause, that's my preference!

OoC: Round Seven Arena Battle Docken - Stunned Docken - Stunned Hybros v. Rogue - Hit Hit (Assassination) Hybros v. Rogue Knight - Damage Miss (Assassination) Guts - Retrieves Nostrum (5) Hybros plunges into the enemies ranks and lopes off two heads, easy as that. His Reaper gives a quiet hiss as it swings clearly and smoothly. The battle is victorious. The Party Guts Holla, Level 19 Raider *Party Leader* Power: 33(27) Health: 30/32 Gold: 475 Inventory: Lifestealer (WP:14, Ice, attacks restore 3 health), Throwing Knife (WP: 8 Light, Retrievable), Beholder's Eye, Bedroll, Shovel, Mythril Shard, 6x Mead, 5x Nostrum, 6x Smelling Salts,, Grand Potion, Elixir, 9x Grand Potion Grand Tonic, 5x Remedy, 1x Phoenix Essence, 2x Phoenix Essence. Hybros, Level 19 Assassin *Hastened* *Cursed* Power: 32 (33 for Clock Cog, 28 for Bladerang, 27 for all other throwing weapons, except 24 for Shuriken of Mercutio) Health: 13/31 Gold: 799 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), 2 Grand Potions, 1 Smelling Salts, 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 1/3 Warden *Scary* Power: 33 Health: 33/41 Defense: 15 Gold: 331 (50 Gold loaned to Arthur Justus Regulus VII [Flipz]) Inventory: Briar Bow (WP: 11; Wood Elemental), Mockthril Longbow (WP: 5), Mythril Shield (SP: 15), Dread Hat (enemies lower than half of wearer's Level won't attack directly), 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,Potions (5) Loot: - Glass Dagger (WP: 5, comes with Hollow Blade Upgrade, allowing a liquid consumable to be used without spending a turn, suitable for mages and rogues.) - Frozen Saber (WP: 9, causes stunned effect to opponents, suitable for barbarians and knights.) - Quiver of Poisoning (suitable for rangers, permanent poisoned effect to all attacks, backwear, Quest 26)

Round Seven Pillus Battle Russel & Pigley v. Pillus - Hit (4) Russel & Pigley v. Pillus - Shield ([2x3]+2=8 [7]) (+7 gold) Siercon v. Pillus - Special Damage L'Oreal Diablo - Uses a potion The battle continues. Russel and Pigley circle around the frog, who eventually hops at them, screaming "Lizoot!". Russel blindly lifts his sword in fear, and the frog is impaled on it. The battle is victorious. The Party L'Oréal Diablo, Level 3 Rogue Power: 6 Health: 3/9 Gold: 0 Inventory: Scimitar (Longsword, WP: 3), Potion, Bedroll, Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Grant user Animal Talk) Siercon, Level 3 Mage Power: 6 Health: 7/7 Ether: 4/6 Gold: 0 Inventory: Staff (WP: 3), Diamond, Bedroll, Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Grant user Animal Talk) - Russel & Pigley, Level 3 Rogue *Hastened* Power: 5 Health: 14/17 Gold: 13 Inventory: Claw (Sword, WP: 2), Crab Shell Armor (+4 max. health), Pigley, (+4 max. health, permanently hastened) Lord Barkley stands at bay, ready to be dealt with, as the heroes divide the loot. Party leader, that is your job . Loot: - Potion (x2) - Tonic - Staff of the Frog Paladin (WP: 4, Suitable for Mages and Clerics, on successful rolls, the user has a 1/6 chance of receiving "Amphibiannoc's Blessing, protecting them from damage the following round) [Picture forthcoming] - 20 gold OoC: We will be bereft of these pictures until Friday, when I return home.

"Don't I ever. Seems my head is never on straight. I figured a while ago it was just meant to be crooked." "So, same old same old?" Boomingham says with a chuckle. "These gems... what have you got lying around, and are any of them up for a trade, perchance. I'm looking for a number right now myself. Garnet, opal, diamond...?"

Boomingham clears his throat... Tesni has apparently forgotten that they were sharing a table. He pats her on the back. "S'alright, Tesni. I know what it's like right after you've returned from a quest. Hard to focus on anything. Need a good strong ale and some quiet time to recollect your thoughts. Seems these wretched quests always dredge up the memories you least want dredged up. You can tell me about your newest adventures when you get the chance." Boomingham prepares to leave the table, but plops right back down when he sees that they have company. He extends a hand to the young woman and winks pleasantly. "Greetings, names Lord Boomingham. I'm a friend of this dear lady with the dirt in her ears. Cinna, you say? You a friend of Tesni's? Any friend of her's is a friend of mine, especially if they share her great gift of beauty, which you seem to. I haven't noticed you around the hall, been away, or new to these parts?"

Guys, we clearly need to introduce more tree stumps.