Zepher

I'd say that the enemy my party is battling right now is one of the heavier hitters that we've had in Heroica... though this party is hitting pretty hard too.

OoC: We've arrived at another classic Zepher Quest landmark! My camera cord has gone missing!! The Chimera pictures will be up super soon, pinky promise. Just got to locate the cord. Round 2 Chimera Battle Cronk v. Chimera - Special Damage I Skrall v. Chimera - Shield Special Damage II Isabella v. Chimera - Special Damage II Critical Hit Galen v. Chimera - Shield Damage Vipera v. Chimera - Special Damage II Thothwick v. Chimera - Critical Hit Miss William v. Mist - Critical Hit William v. Chimera - Shield The battle cotinues. Cronk charges forward, but the Chimera lowers her giant maw and slams her teeth into Cronk from every side (30-9=21). An arrow from Skrall causes the Chimera to release Cronk (-[11+4+18]-4=29). Isabella, Galen and Thothwick rush forward to collect their friend and as they drag him back to safety, they stab at the soft inside of the Chimera's mouth (Isabella: -[(8x2)+11]-4=23)(Galen: -[([5x3]+9)/2]-4=8). Vipera swoops in low, preparing to breath down fire on the monster, but it beats her to the punch and exhales a light blue mist that slams into Vipera and then Isabella and Cronk, freezing them in place (-15). Galen barely dodges out of the way. Thothwick, who by extreme luck did not attack from the front this round, chucks his Shuriken with precision (-([5x2]+17)-4=23). William brings up the rear of the turn, firing on the mist once (-[([5x2]+14)x2]=48). He then loads three shots and fires them all off in rapid succession, hitting the Chimera twice (-[19x2}-4=34) (-[19x2}-4=34) and the mist once (19x2=38). The poison seams and bubbles (-10) as the monster grows in strength. The Enemies Chimera Level 23 Icy Beast Health: 384/545 SP: 4 Special I: Chimera’s Bane – Deals 32 damage to attacker. Special II: Chimera’s Might – Freezes all enemies on the same row as attacker, preventing them from acting next turn and dealing 16 damage disregarding row/SP. Drops: Chimera Headdress, Chimera Armor, Cloak of Chimera, x3 Dragon Scales NOTE: Specials Alternate Chimera’s Mist Level 14 Ice Health: 566/700 Special: Envelop – The Mist soaks up all damage that the Chimera would take next round and grants the Chimera a free hit. Drops: Nothing The Party Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 1/3 Paladin *Frozen* Power: 32 SP: 9 Health: 4/40 Ether: 16/21 Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Thothwick, Level 17 Rouge *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 25 (23 Ranged) Health: 28/28 Gold: 518 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8: Badly Poisoned), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat, Phoenix Essence William Harkenshire, Level 14 Ranger Power: 19 Health: 19/19 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (2), Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) *Lucky* *Blessed* Level 9 Rogue Power: 14 Health: 15/15 Gold: 60 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Fire Bomb Skrall, Level 18 1/2 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 26 Health: 31/31 Defense: 0 Gold: 29 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 11; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Zoot's Cookie Isabella del Toboso, Level 11 Rogue (Dharkan) *Lucky* *Frozen* Power: 20 Health: 2/17 Defense: 1 Gold: 54 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), Nostrum, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Vipera (NPC) *Frozen* Level 20 1/3 Dragon Power: 30 Health: 10/25 Defense: 5 Shield – Dragon Breath: Revives one party member to 1 health and gives them the blessed effect. If no one is KO’d, gives member with lowest health the Blessed Effect. Critical Hit - Attacks with double power.

OoC: Since JimBee will be back in the next day or two, I think I will let him wrap this up himself. Thanks for the patience!

Round 1 Chimera Battle Cronk v. Chimera - Miss Skrall v. Chimera - Special Damage I Miss Thothwick v. Chimera - Shield Critical Hit Galen v. Chimera - Critical Hit Shield Isabella v. Chimera - Miss Hit William v. Mist - Miss William v. Mist - Critical Hit Vipera v. Chimera - Shield The battle begins. Cronk is blasted back by a gust of frost, and the Chimera wheels on Skrall and rains down a hail of ice spikes that freeze the ogre in place. He brushes them off but his head remains fogged. Thothwick stabs his sabre into the foot of the beast (-([8x3]+17)-4=37). Poison runs into the monster's blood stream. Galen rams his sword in next to Thothwick's, widening the gash (-([5x3]+9)-4=20). Isabella sneaks forth and stabs forth as well, widening the hole just the smallest amount (-[20-4]=16) before the giant foot flung the three heroes away William tries to fire once but his frozen fingers fumble with the trigger. He takes a deep breath and tries again, firing into the mist that surrounds the beast (-[([5x2]+14)x2]=48). Vipera breaths down warm fire on Galen, blessing him. The poison does its thing (-10) as the monster grows in strength. The Enemies Chimera Level 22 Icy Beast Health: 452/535 SP: 4 Special I: Chimera’s Bane – Deals 30 damage to attacker. Special II: Chimera’s Might – Freezes all enemies on the same row as attacker, preventing them from acting next turn and dealing 15 damage disregarding row/SP. Drops: Chimera Headdress, Chimera Armor, Cloak of Chimera, x3 Dragon Scales NOTE: Specials Alternate Chimera’s Mist Level 14 Ice Health: 652/700 Special: Envelop – The Mist soaks up all damage that the Chimera would take next round and grants the Chimera a free hit. Drops: Nothing The Party Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 1/3 Paladin Power: 32 SP: 9 Health: 40/40 Ether: 16/21 Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Thothwick, Level 17 Rouge *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 25 (23 Ranged) Health: 28/28 Gold: 518 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8: Badly Poisoned), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 1 Deadly Venom, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat, Phoenix Essence William Harkenshire, Level 14 Ranger Power: 19 Health: 19/19 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (2), Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 9 Rogue *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 14 Health: 15/15 Gold: 52 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Fire Bomb Skrall, Level 18 1/2 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 26 Health: 31/31 Defense: 0 Gold: 29 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 11; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Zoot's Cookie Isabella del Toboso, Level 11 Rogue (Dharkan) *Lucky* Power: 20 Health: 17/17 Defense: 1 Gold: 54 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), Nostrum, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Vipera (NPC) Level 20 1/3 Dragon Power: 30 Health: 25/25 Defense: 5 Shield – Dragon Breath: Revives one party member to 1 health and gives them the blessed effect. If no one is KO’d, gives member with lowest health the Blessed Effect. Critical Hit - Attacks with double power.

Results of Round 9 of Battle in the Skies: Xander does nothing Nyx vs. Xander (Healing Staff) - Hit De'kra uses venom Nerwen heals Nyx - No Heal Sarick vs. Nerwen (Healing Staff) - Miss Free Hits Flavius vs. Xander (-[6-1]=5). Flavius hovers far above the heroes. Nyx burnishes her healing staff and slams it into Xander (+[5+19]=24). The barbarian is a tad stronger than previous targets of Nyx's healing might and can stand his ground. De'kra dips his weapon in his venom as Nerwen chants ancient words, trying to heal Nyx. Once more a sound in her head breaks her concentration, this time a horrifying and echoing roar. Sarick's healing staff slams into Nerwen, but for whatever reason, perhaps a mix of magics or perhaps a fluke no one can explain, it glances off without doing any harm nor good. Flavius whooshes back down and sinks an arrow into Xander as the others ready their weapons once more. Enemies: Rito Tribesman Flavius *Untargetable* Flying, Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 147/412 Special: Soar - Takes to the skies, making him untargetable for the next round. Drops: Winged Helmet The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric Power: 15 Health: 8/16 Ether: 10/12 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 15/21 Gold: 214 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Chiara (WP:5, Lightning, Poisoned), 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 Potion, Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 8/14 Ether: 11/14 Gold: 38 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), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13.5 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 15/20 Gold: 311 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Nyx (played by Pandora) Level 19 1/2 Battle Mage Power: 32 Health: 17/29 Ether: 19/24 Gold: 0 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, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core, Dragon Scale Results of Round 10 of Battle in the Skies: Xander vs. Flavius - Hit Nyx vs. Flavius - Counter De'kra vs. Flavius - Hit Nerwen heals Xander - Heal Sarick vs. Flavius - Shield Flavius has re-entered range, and Xander smashes his ax into the Rito (-19). Nyx prepares another blast, but once more as she fires it, so the Rito fires his arrow (Nyx: -6) (Flavius: -[13x2]=26). De'kra swings his tiny dagger at the Rito, slashing him and poisoning him (-20x2=40). Nerwen is able to heal Xander up to full health, and Sarick's powers over flow and he shoots a blast of wind energy that catches the Riot by surprise and snaps on of his wings (-17x2=34). The Rito stands as the poison racks his body, shaken, but ready for combat once more. Enemies: Rito Tribesman Flavius *Poisoned* Flying, Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 27/412 Special: Soar - Takes to the skies, making him untargetable for the next round. Drops: Winged Helmet The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric Power: 15 Health: 8/16 Ether: 9/12 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 15/21 Gold: 214 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Chiara (WP:5, Lightning, Poisoned), 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 Potion, Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 8/14 Ether: 11/14 Gold: 38 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), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13.5 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 311 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Nyx (played by Pandora) Level 19 1/2 Battle Mage Power: 32 Health: 11/29 Ether: 19/24 Gold: 0 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, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core, Dragon Scale

In the interest of time, pictures will be uploaded later today! "I do apologize for seizing you so quickly Skrall and Isabella. We had need of you at the immediate moment, as you no doubt now see. Heroes... brace yourselves." There is a mighty roar in the forest, and suddenly, the Chimera is upon them. A terrifying mass of mist and white fur, it tumbles through the forest. Its mouth is a huge hole rigged by terrible fangs. Its feet crush the ground, cascades of pebbles flying every time it steps. It is not as tall as the heroes thought it might be, but it seems to be growing constantly. The Enemies Chimera Level 21 Icy Beast Health: 525/525 SP: 4 Special I: Chimera’s Bane – Deals 28 damage to attacker. Special II: Chimera’s Might – Freezes all enemies on the same row as attacker, preventing them from acting next turn and dealing 14 damage disregarding row/SP. Drops: Chimera Headdress, Chimera Armor, Cloak of Chimera, x3 Dragon Scales NOTE: Specials Alternate Chimera’s Mist Level 14 Ice Health: 700/700 Special: Envelop – The Mist soaks up all damage that the Chimera would take next round and grants the Chimera a free hit. Drops: Nothing The Party Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 1/3 Paladin Power: 32 SP: 9 Health: 40/40 Ether: 16/21 Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Thothwick, Level 17 Rouge *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 25 (23 Ranged) Health: 21/28 Gold: 481 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8: Badly Poisoned), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 1 Deadly Venom, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat, Phoenix Essence William Harkenshire, Level 14 Ranger Power: 19 Health: 19/19 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (2), Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 9 Rogue *Lucky* Power: 14 Health: 15/15 Gold: 52 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Fire Bomb Skrall, Level 18 1/2 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* *Lucky* *Blessed* Power: 26 Health: 31/31 Defense: 0 Gold: 29 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 11; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Zoot's Cookie Isabella del Toboso, Level 11 Rogue (Dharkan) *Lucky* Power: 20 Health: 17/17 Defense: 1 Gold: 54 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), Nostrum, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Vipera (NPC) Level 20 1/3 Dragon Power: 30 Health: 25/25 Defense: 5 Shield – Dragon Breath: Revives one party member to 1 health and gives them the blessed effect. If no one is KO’d, gives member with lowest health the Blessed Effect. Critical Hit - Attacks with double power.

Boomingham bobbed his head. His eyelids looked heavy. "Onwards, chaps and chappette. We will get to the end of this. Soon. We must."

You gotta take that chance... though I think it's pretty clear where this is going...

OoC: Please post actions for the next two rounds! Results of Round 8 of Battle in the Skies: Nyx vs. Flavius - Counter Xander vs. Flavius - Special Damage De'kra vs. Flavius - Shield Nerwen heals Sarick - Heal More Sarick vs. Flavius - Damage The battle rages on. Flavius fires an arrow at Nyx at the same time she fires a wind spell his way. The two pass each other and slam into their intended targets (Nyx: -6) (Flavius: -[13x2]=26). Xander readies an attack, but this time Flavius is prepared and flies out of reach. De'kra's dagger shoots a small spark into the sky in protest (-([(5x3)+15]x2)/2=30). Nerwen heals Sarick to full health as an arrow flies their way and hits the Naga once more (-6). Enemies: Rito Tribesman Flavius *Untargetable* Flying, Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 147/412 Special: Soar - Takes to the skies, making him untargetable for the next round. Drops: Winged Helmet The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric Power: 15 Health: 8/16 Ether: 10/12 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 15/21 Gold: 214 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, Venom, 2x Potion, Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 8/14 Ether: 11/14 Gold: 38 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), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13.5 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 18/20 Gold: 311 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Nyx (played by Pandora) Level 19 1/2 Battle Mage Power: 32 Health: 17/29 Ether: 19/24 Gold: 0 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, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core, Dragon Scale

OoC: What a friggin good round for you guys... Round 6 Cultist Battle Cronk v. Mane - Hit Skrall v. Claw - Critical Hit Vipera v. Claw - Hit Thothwick v. Mane - Critical Hit William v. Claw - Special Damage William v. Mane - Critical Hit Isabella v. Claw - Critical Hit Galen v. Mane - Critical Hit The battle continues. Cronk drops his bashing stick of healing and stabs at Mane with his Zoot's Bane (32x2=64). Skrall lets loose an arrow from his bow that sinks into Claw's stomach (-[11x2]+18=40). As he doubles over, Vipera swoops in once more and sets his back ablaze (-30). Thothwick dances forward to the hairy beast and cuts him along the belly. Blood oozes through the fur (-32). Claw, firing roaring on his back, runs forward and stabs his curved blade upwards through William's stomach. It protrudes out the Ranger's back and then Claw calmly and slowly slides it back out (-10). William collapses to the floor, but, coughing blood, is able to let one arrow fly towards Mane (-[5x2]+13=23). Isabella spins around, and before Claw can turn sinks her dagger into his flaming back. It finds his heart and ends his life. Galen charges at Mane as the Pongcanis howls over his ally's death. He rams his blade into the hole made by Thothwick and twists it (-[5x2]+8=18). The Enemies Mane Level 12 Demon Health: 74/275 Special: Lion’s Mane – If targeted the following round, the hero targeting them receives 3 damage regardless of row/SP, no matter what is rolled. Drops: x2 Fire Bombs, Potion The Party Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 Paladin Power: 32 SP: 9 Health: 39/40 Ether: 21/21 Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Thothwick, Level 16 1/2 Rouge Power: 24 (22 Ranged) Health: 20/27 Gold: 481 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 1 Deadly Venom, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat, Phoenix Essence William Harkenshire, Level 13 1/2 Ranger Power: 18 Health: 5/18 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (2), Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Gold: 52 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Nostrum, Potion Skrall, Level 18 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* Power: 26 Health: 16/31 Defense: 0 Gold: 29 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 11; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Zoot's Cookie Isabella del Toboso, Level 10.5 Rogue (Dharkan) *Lucky* Power: 19 Health: 16/16 Defense: 1 Gold: 54 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), Nostrums (2), Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Vipera (NPC) Level 20 Dragon Power: 30 Health: 20/25 Defense: 5 Shield – Dragon Breath: Revives one party member to 1 health and gives them the blessed effect. If no one is KO’d, gives member with lowest health the Blessed Effect. Critical Hit - Attacks with double power. Round 7 Cultist Battle Cronk v. Mane - Critical Hit Skrall v. Mane - Hit Vipera v. Mane - Hit Thothwick v. Mane - Miss William v. Mane - Damage William v. Mane - Miss Isabella v. Mane - Critical Hit Galen v. Mane - Hit Cronk strides forward and decapitates Mane (-{(2x12)+20]x2=88). The battle is victorious! The Party Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 1/3 Paladin Power: 32 SP: 9 Health: 39/40 Ether: 21/21 Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Thothwick, Level 17 Rouge Power: 25 (23 Ranged) Health: 21/28 Gold: 481 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 1 Deadly Venom, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat, Phoenix Essence William Harkenshire, Level 14 Ranger Power: 19 Health: 6/19 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (2), Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 9 Rogue Power: 14 Health: 15/15 Gold: 52 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Nostrum, Potion Skrall, Level 18 1/2 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* Power: 26 Health: 16/31 Defense: 0 Gold: 29 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 11; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Zoot's Cookie Isabella del Toboso, Level 11 Rogue (Dharkan) *Lucky* Power: 20 Health: 17/17 Defense: 1 Gold: 54 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), Nostrums (2), Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Vipera (NPC) Level 20 1/3 Dragon Power: 30 Health: 20/25 Defense: 5 Shield – Dragon Breath: Revives one party member to 1 health and gives them the blessed effect. If no one is KO’d, gives member with lowest health the Blessed Effect. Critical Hit - Attacks with double power. Loot x2 Dragon Scale - Consumable. Makes the user both Lucky and Blessed. Potion – Restores 10 health to the target. Fire Bomb – Causes 5 points of fire-elemental damage to all enemies, doubled if the target is weak to fire. The chill in the air increases. Ice crystals start to form on the dead bodies and the trees. "Heores, hear this. The Chimera is prowling. She is still not to her full form. We must strike at her now. Make any final preparations you need, and I will bring you to her."

Results of Round 7 of Battle in the Skies: Nyx vs. Denerii - Critical Hit Xander vs. Flavius - Critical Hit De'kra vs. Flavius - Shield Nerwen healing Sarick - No Heal Sarick stunned Nyx fires a blast of wind that knocks Denerii clear out of the skies. The Rito lands heavily and then rolls down the hill and does not move, though De'kra is able to see her chest rising and falling, indicating she was still very much alive. Xander launches himself at Flavius, wielding his trusty Battle Ax, always a crowd pleaser. He lands an impressive hit (-[6x3]+13=31) that causes his opponent to lurch out of the skies. As he regains his footing, De'kra stabs the creature in the back (-([5x3]+15)x2=60). He also steals gold out of the Rito's pouch equal to that amount. Nerwen is unable to get her magic to work, though Sarick independently shakes off the effects of the stunning and feels his head clear. Enemies: Rito Tribesman Flavius Flying, Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 203/412 Special: Soar - Takes to the skies, making him untargetable for the next round. Drops: Winged Helmet The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric Power: 15 Health: 8/16 Ether: 11/12 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 15/21 Gold: 184 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (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, Venom, 2x Potion, Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 5/14 Ether: 11/14 Gold: 38 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), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13.5 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 18/20 Gold: 311 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Nyx (played by Pandora) Level 19 1/2 Battle Mage Power: 32 Health: 23/29 Ether: 20/24 Gold: 0 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, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core, Dragon Scale

After this update, I will be away getting oriented for college for two days, so all quests under my banner will be on hold. Sorry folks. That being said, this is the final round of my two weeks of hell (final show of High School, Graduation Rehearsals, Prom, Graduation, College Junk, etc.) so, for the rest of the summer, my effort can be poured into Heroica. Thanks for bearing with me!

The Jo-No Seed gives you the hastened effect in your next battle (just like a smelling salts) and adds the other two items to your inventory. It would be ill advised to use it at the end of a quest, as I think the hastened effect would go to waste.

Round 5 Cultist Battle Cronk v. William - Hit Galen uses a potion on Vipera William v. Claw - Critical Hit William v. Mane - Shield Vipera v. Claw - Hit Skrall - Slowed Isabella v. Claw - Miss Critical Hit Thothwick v. Claw - Shield The battle continues. Cronk smacks William with his healing staff, which brings the ranger back to full health. Galen tosses his potion upwards, and Vipera flies by and incinerates it, inhaling the fumes (+10). William fires on both Claw and Mane twice (-[5x2]+13=23) (-18) (-18) (-18). Mane's firey shield leaps forward and attacks William (-3). Vipera flies down and breaths fire on Claw (-30), and Isabella uses this as a cover as she lunges forward and stabs him in the gut (-[8x2]+10=26). Thothwick likewise uses the distraction of the stream of fire to mask his movements, and comes up become Claw, giving him a nasty wound across the back (-[8x3]+16=40). The fire around Mane dies down, and the heroes face their two wounded and panting enemies. The Enemies Mane Level 12 Demon Health: 179/275 Special: Lion’s Mane – If targeted the following round, the hero targeting them receives 3 damage regardless of row/SP, no matter what is rolled. Drops: x2 Fire Bombs, Potion Claw Level 10 Demon Health: 96/350 Special: Lion’s Claw – Deals 20 damage to hero. Drops: x2 Dragon Scales The Party Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 Paladin Power: 32 SP: 9 Health: 39/40 Ether: 21/21 Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Thothwick, Level 16 1/2 Rouge Power: 24 (22 Ranged) Health: 20/27 Gold: 481 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 1 Deadly Venom, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat, Phoenix Essence William Harkenshire, Level 13 1/2 Ranger Power: 18 Health: 15/18 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (2), Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Gold: 52 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Nostrum, Potion Skrall, Level 18 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* Power: 26 Health: 16/31 Defense: 0 Gold: 29 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 11; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Zoot's Cookie Isabella del Toboso, Level 10.5 Rogue (Dharkan) *Lucky* Power: 19 Health: 16/16 Defense: 1 Gold: 54 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), Nostrums (2), Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Vipera (NPC) Level 20 Dragon Power: 30 Health: 20/25 Defense: 5 Shield – Dragon Breath: Revives one party member to 1 health and gives them the blessed effect. If no one is KO’d, gives member with lowest health the Blessed Effect. Critical Hit - Attacks with double power. "It is too late, heroes. The Chimera is almost here. You will perish along with us. It is all in the Chimera's will."

OoC: Fugazi, fixed. WBD, Harkenshire is only hastened if he fires with his crossbow twice, he is not hastened for the entire battle, sorry.

I'm sorry, I have been running the battle as if you've been using the club. I see now, re-reading, that you used the ax with JimBee, but I don't believe that it was ever bolded during this battle, and since the club was stronger and listed first in the inventory I've been reading (party list), I assumed that you would use it. I can replay this last round with your ax if you like. I also can't find the mechanics of the ax anywhere, so... how does it work? It says "Aim" next to it's name, but you're saying that it adds the hastened effect? Sorry.

Posted. Give it a skim. Perhaps it will give the players who have never hosted an insight into how much we QMs put in effort-wise. I'm particularly interested to see what the players who played in it think of this weird bare-bone version of a quest they lived through. My current outline for the Dastan Quest, which is still growing and changing as you players make choices, is 13 typed pages. My outline for the final Wren quest is already 2 pages long and I'm not hosting that until December. I'm trying to make sure your choices in previous Wren Quests go into it.

Riot Quest NPCs Felton (NPC) Level 10 Wren Fighter Power: 7 Health: 50/50 Gold: 0 Inventory: Rapier (WP: 3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence NOTE: Shield – Rest, recovers 5 Health Hans (NPC) Level 10 Wren Fighter Power: 12 Health: 40/40 Gold: 0 Inventory: Sword (WP: 6), Potion x2 NOTE: Shield – Fury, does five damage to first five opponents Head of Guard McColt (NPC) Level 10 Guard Power: 10 Health: 45/45 Gold: 0 Inventory: Sword (WP: 6), Potion x2, Mead x2, Smelling Salts x2 NOTE: Shield – Rally, gives encouraged effect to self and the heroes above and below him in the battle order Sir Earl Poletad Level 2 Frog Paladin Power: 2 Health: 2/2 Ether: 2/2 Gold: 0 Inventory: None NOTE: Shield – Croak, uses 1 ether to heal all Party Members by his level. If no ether, than he regains 1 ether. Enemies Name: Guard Type: Humanoid Level: 4 OR 6 OR 8 Health: 12/12 OR 17/17 OR 22/22 Special: Parry – Does 2 damage to attacker OR Rally – Gives encouraged affect for next round Drops: 2 Gold OR 4 Gold OR Nothing Name: Caravan Soldier Type: Humanoid Level: 2 OR 7 OR 9 Health: 12/12 OR 17/17 OR 20/20 Special: Parry – Does 2 damage to attacker OR Rally – Gives encouraged affect for next round OR Bomb – Does 1 damage to all on the field Drops: 2 Gold Name: Head Caravan Soldier Type: Humanoid Level: 15 Health: 40/40 Special: Coordinated attack – Does 3 damage to attacker, and saps 2 damage and 2 ether from everyone in the same row as attacker. Drops: 2 Gold Name: Jail Keep Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 175/175 Special: Shackle – The attacker can’t attack for the next two rounds. Drops: 100 Gold Name: Rebel 3 Type: Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 250/250 Special: Betrayal – Causes the amount of damage he would have taken to be done to a random party member. Drops: 200 Gold Name: Rebel 4 Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 225/225 Special: Betrayal – Causes the amount of damage he would have taken to be done to a random party member. Drops: 100 Gold, x3 Grating Stones Name: Soldier/Rebel Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 21/21 Special: Block – Does 4 damage to foe, disregarding SP and row. Drops: Nothing Name: Soldier/Rebel Captain Type: Humanoid Level: 8 Health: 60/60 Special: Block – Does 10 damage to all foes, disregarding SP and row. Drops: Nothing Chaos Beast of Life Type: Holy Level: 10 Health: 298/425 Special: Chaos – Drops one of the following based on the roll: 1 – Potion, 2 – Tonic, 3 – Phoenix Essence, 4 – Minion, 5 – Minion, 6 – Minion Drops: Zoot’s Plaything Minion Type: Demon Level: 7 Health: 75/75 Special: Restores 20 Health to Chaos Beast of Life Drops: Nothing Chaos Beast of Elements Type: Demon Level: 12 Health: 235/375 Special: Chaos – Drops one of the following based on the roll (Explosives do 3 damage to each party member, disregarding row and SP): 1 – Fire Bomb, 2 – Explosive, 3 – Ice Bomb, 4 – Explosive, 5 – Holy Bomb, 6 – Holy Bomb Drops: Amethyst, Diamond Chaos Beast of Zoot Type: Demon, Holy Level: 16 Health: 400/400 Special: Chaos: 1 – 15 Damage, 2 – 30 Damage, 3 – +1 Level to Self, 4 – 15 Damage to Self, 5 – 2 Damage to each Player (Regardless of row/SP), 6 – +1 WP to Hero’s Weapon Drops: Zoot’s Cookie’s x6 Fake Felton Type: Humanoid, Demon Health: 100/100 Special: Rest, recovers 10 Health Drops: Rapier (WP: 3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence Items Phoenix’s Smoke – Used during a battle to flee, revives all players so that they receive XP, even if KO’d. Grating Stone – Usable, can increase the WP of one weapon by one. Zoot’s Cookie – Consumed to either add 1 point to health or power or 75 gold Prelude The Heroes are greeted by Hans and Felton, who tell what has happened to all the NPCs of the Arena since they last met. Felton then tells of the plight of the town, the rebels are good people who are being oppressed by the government, who have allied themselves with Wren and built Chaos Factories. Hans says he is skeptical of the rebel’s motives, but Felton dismisses it as him just being grumpy. Part 1 Felton goes to all Factories Hans goes to all Rebels Town Bar – Gamble Black Market – Shop (Potion, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Fate’s Orb, Mead, Dragon Baby) Factory 1 1) 6 Guards to get in (Diplomacy may be used, Intimidation may not) 2) Pick-Ups Once Inside: Potions/Tonics (Each Player may take two total), Phoenix Essence (3 total) 3) Clues: Felton disappears to check room before Chaos Beast is encountered 4) Chaos Beast of Life Factory 2 1) The heroes meet McColt 2) 6 Guards to get in (Diplomacy may be used, Intimidation may be used) 3) Pick-Ups Once Inside: Fire Bomb, Holy Bomb, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb – Each Get 1 4) 6 Guards inside + 1 for each rebel met 5) Clues: Felton disappears to check room before Chaos Beast is encountered, a guard dog says (if questioned) that he does not know anything about chaos and that the people here build bombs only for defensive reasons. 6) Chaos Beast of Elements Factory 3 1) 7 Guards to get in (No diplomacy or intimidation, if attempted, two are added) 2) +1 WP to each weapon. 3) Clues: Felton disappears to check room before Chaos Beast is encountered 4) Chaos Beast of Zoot Vonnetate 1) Meet Vonnetate – Asks for show of commitment to cause, talks about how Fredrick is not dedicated, tells of a spy in the ranks, talks about Samuel and Haddock’s hatred. Offers 25 troops. 2) Gives a Phoenix’s Smoke, tells of Caravan’s travel. Says for each round that the heroes survive, he will give them an additional 2 troops. If they fall, he will not offer any troops. 3) The Party (with Hans) ambushes a caravan. Starts with 6 Caravan Soldiers, add 2 at the end of Round 1, then 4 at the end of Round 2, then 6 at the end of 3, and continue to add 4 after that. 4) The party returns and receives their troops. Fredrick Reich 1) Meet Fredrick – He says that he feels unsafe. He asks that two of the party stay to defend him. He offers 50 troops, and asks the party to bust Gregor, his SIC, out of prison. 2) The party travels to the Prison. They must find entrance. They meet with Wren, for the first time, who laughs at them, asking if they really know what they’re doing. She offers them entrance if they figure out a riddle. The riddle is as follows: 3) Once inside, the party must defeat the Jail Keeper. The Jail Keeper may be passed by if he is beat in cards. 4) When the party arrives at the camp Fredrick is gone, along with the SQ Party. It is revealed that the Guard descended on the grounds. Gregor takes command and only 25 troops are given. Samuel & Haddock 1) The party visits Samuel, who talks about his hatred of Haddock. He offers 20 troops, but says he will give 40 if they kill Haddock, who he claims is vicious and cruel. 2) Haddock is visited, and he says that they should kill Samuel. He explains that he only has five troops, which he will give either way, but he says that if they kill Samuel, he will give them three armor plates (+1 Health permanently). 3) The Players must pick out of three options. A) Kill Samuel (receive 5 troops and the armor), B) Kill Haddock (Receive 40 troops), C) Kill neither (receive 25 troops). (If they kill either of the Rebel Leaders, the Chaos Beasts all gain 1 level and 25 total health points). SQ Briefed by Felton (Guard) and Head Guard McColt. Felton explains he was misled, and that Wren tricked them into coming. The Rebels were already starting a civil war, and Wren wanted Hans and Felton to help them by making it seem that she was helping the government. That was never the case, she made up the Chaos Factories, they are really there to protect the people from the Rebels. Felton has been unable to reconnect with Hans, and cannot go to the rebels because the leaders know of Wren’s deception (Fake Felton) and would kill him on sight. Felton also explains it is too late to alert the other heroes. Must hold off Rebel attackers, who have the same stats as Guards to prove their worth. Six of them. Part 2 SQ – The SQ is recruited as generals, and they are told that a spy is planted in the enemy camp, so the SQ can hear what the rebels are planning. The rebels are planning to attack three points of interest. They are given 125 troops, and each rewards 100 gold. MQ – War approaches. The Rebels pick 3 major points to attack. In the before battle brawl, Rebel 1 yells that there is still a spy, and that his trap for Rebel 2 didn’t work. He openly admits to selling out Rebel 2, and says he does not regret it, even though he wasn’t a spy, as he was weak. War begins. RULES FOR WAR 1) Assign a number of troops to the position. The City Guard/Rebels will do the same. 2) You are given a Phoenix’s Smoke for each battle. You will fight the enemy troops, your number of enemies will depend on the amount of troops there. After you flee, if your troops outnumber your enemies’ troops, you have won the battle. The troops you used (not lost but used total) will be subtracted from your troop’s total. Remember the Guards will fight your troops (the number of your troops lost will be done fairly, trust your QM), so your troops will not be as numerous as when you began either. 3) Combat, in war, is slightly different. Bombs and shields that affect all enemies instead only affect six enemies. You should specify which six you wish to damage. 4) You will have to fight 3 battles, don’t use up all your troops in one go. 5) To win the War you must win 2 out of 3 battles. Battles (Heroes are healed in between) Battle of the Barracks Battle of the Plain – At the end of the battle Gregor, and Guard McColt are captured. Both opposing parties are offered the chance to execute their respective captives. For each person executed, the Chaos Beasts gain 1 level (+25 maximum health, +1 level). Battle of the Castle – If the heroes make it this far they reconnect and must pick a side to fight on. Whichever side they don’t pick suddenly receives 25 reinforcements. They may discuss which side to pick. Hans and Rebel Felton will side with the party automatically, McColt and Guard Felton will not. PARTIES: MQ: MQ Players + Felton + Hans SQ: SQ Players + Felton + Head of Guard McColt Part 3 The players are healed. No matter which side wins, Wren’s treachery is revealed. She explains that she set the two sides against each other, but does not say which side she was working with. The two Feltons (Rebel and Guard) are set in front of the players, and they are told to kill whichever one they distrust. Once they have, Wren flees, revealing she was rooting for Rebels, the Chaos Beasts return, and the final battle commences. Enemies Fake Felton (If Alive), Chaos Beasts Party Party + Felton (If Alive), Hans, McColt (If Alive) Epilogue ENDINGS The Rebels v. City Guard 1) If Rebels won, they receive 50 gold and are dismissed with threats to never return. 2) If City Guard won, the Players receive 150 gold each, and are thanked for their efforts. The Feltons 1) If Felton is alive, he leaves with Hans (and McColt, if McColt is alive) and gives the Heroes a half level each. 2) If Felton is dead, he is given a funeral (either hasty if Rebels run, or proper if the Guards won). McColt 1) If McColt is alive, he departs with Hans and Felton (if Felton is alive), and gives the players half a level each. 2) If McColt is dead, he is given a funeral (either hasty if Rebels run, or proper if the Guards won). If the Guards won, the Players who killed McColt must give 50 gold each to cover the funeral. Pictures: NPCS: McColt, Felton (Guard), Felton (Rebel), Hans, Wren, Rebel 1, Rebel 2, Rebel 3, Rebel 4, SIC of Rebel 2, Jail Keep, Chaos Beast of Life, Chaos Beast of Elements, Chaos Beast of Zoot Items: Zoot’s Plaything, Zoot’s Cookie, Phoenix Smoke, Grating Stone, Fate’s Orb Locations: Meeting Felton and Hans, The Bar, The Black Market, Outside Factory 1, Inside Factory 1, Chaos Beast of Life, Outside Factory 2, McColt Factory 2, Inside Factory 2 Items, Guards Inside Factory 2, Chaos Beast of Elements, Outside Factory 3, Inside Factory 3, Chaos Beast of Zoot, Meeting Rebel 1, Caravan, Rebel 1 Secondary Appearance, Meeting Rebel 2, Outside Prison (Wren), Inside Prison, Jail Keep, Cell with SIC, Rebel 2’s Destroyed Camp, Rebel 3’s Camp, Rebel 4’s Camp, Briefing with Felton and McColt, Briefing with Felton and Hans and Rebel 1 and SIC of Rebel 2, Battle of Barracks, Battle of Plains, SIC Captured, McColt Captured, Battle of Castle, The Guards Winning, The Rebels Winning, Wren, The Final Battle With Felton, The Final Battle Without Felton DREAMS (Sent out on Night 2) To Haldor – If you do not heal Jess the entire Quest (without explaining why) you will receive one hundred fifty gold and a half level of experience. You may still give her potions, but if you roll a shield, you must have it not heal her (PM me if you wish it to not affect her). To Skrall – DO NOT TRUST FELTON. If you put Dyric at the top of the battle order six times this quest, you will receive one hundred fifty gold and a half level of experience. To Dyric – DO NOT TRUST VONNETATE. If you do not To Hoke – DO NOT TRUST HANS. If you go four nights without sleeping (PM me, and you will not recover health) during this quest, you will receive one hundred fifty gold and a half level of experience. To Tesni – The two people left behind with Rebel #2 will be taken hostage. If you sit out a battle against any one of the Chaos Beasts, you will receive one hundred fifty gold and a half level of experience. To Jess – Skrall is trying to get Dyric killed. One of the dreams that Hoke, Dyric, or Skrall had is a lie. If you attack from a different row than Haldor this entire Quest, you will receive one hundred fifty gold and a half level of experience. The Story of the Little Girl and the Kidnappers (Part 1) Once there was a little girl. And she was very happy. She had a mother and a father, as most little girls have. Her mother smelled nice and looked pretty and baked for her on a daily basis. Her father ran a big business and many men reported to him, and though he seemed stressed a lot of the time, he loved her, and he never brought his business into the house. One day, while her father was working and her mother was out buying goods, six strangers came into the house. The first of the strangers was an Orc in shining armor. He had a sweet voice and talked to the little girl as his other friends entered the house. There was an elven woman with a bow strapped to her back. She chattered away with a short dwarf, who laughed alongside her with a gruff, deep laugh. He carried a staff with him, and light radiated from his small black eyes. An older man followed behind them, who grumbled the whole way, and when he stubbed his toe coming in he nearly broke a table in her dining room out of rage. The last two came in together, bickering; a young black haired woman carrying a staff with a gem at the end, and another human with messy black hair and a sloppy smile. The Orc held the girl’s attention the entire time. And then, once all his friends were in, the dwarf nodded to the old man and the young man and they took out ropes, tied up the girl, and the Orc stuffed a rag in her mouth and slung her over his shoulder and the six strangers took the little girl from her house. The Story of the Little Girl and the Kidnappers (Part 2) The kidnappers and the little girl travelled for a few days. The Orc talked to her the whole time, gibbering nonsense, trying to calm her. He even unstuffed her mouth as a little prize, for being good. The dwarf seemed sorry enough, and told her he was praying to the Gods for guidance, which she didn’t really see as helpful. The elf chattered cheerfully, the old man kicked at rodents in their path, the mopey haired human flicked a coin up and down all day, and the woman walked by silently. The little girl and the kidnappers arrived at a great big castle, where the kidnappers presented her to the King. The King explained to her why she had been taken. Her father ran a group of rebels that had been terrorizing his kingdom, and he had decided to hold her ransom, to try to make him stop. The little girl was confused, she tried to explain to the King that her father was a good man, and that he loved her, and he did not do evil things, but the King would not change his mind and the Orc and old man dragged her away into a holding cell. The Orc promised her he would not let anything happen to her before locking her away. The girl sat in darkness for many days, with one of her kidnappers visiting every day. The dwarf visited, and she begged him to free her, knowing he was a man of the Gods. He told her he could not, but gave her the same promise as the Orc. He told her that he and the elf were going to go meet with her father, to see if he would offer himself up in exchange for her. She told him that she hoped that he did not. The dwarf laughed at her and left. The girl waited. The Story of the Little Girl and the Kidnappers (Part 3) The girl was dragged from her prison one day by the Elf, who was for once silent, and the Orc, who likewise had a closed mouth. They dragged the little girl into the throne room once more, where the King was yelling. “You do not think your father is evil?! See what he did!” he yelled, and the girl looked, and saw the dwarves head on a platter, cut from the rest of his body. “I’ll send him a message right back! I’ll tell him that he can’t do this. I’ll send him your head! Off with her head!” he screamed. The mopey headed man unsheathed a short dagger, but just then, trumpets sounded. The rebels were at the gate. The King and the kidnappers ran out of the room, all but the Elf and the mopey haired man. The Elf looked quite sad, and turned to the mopey haired man and asked him to kill the little girl for getting the dwarf killed. The mopey haired man said “happily” and approached the little girl. The little girl wriggled free of her bonds and ran, away from the throne room. The Elf and man followed. She ran towards the battle, but she saw that the old man was staggering towards her, hand on his side, blood gushing past it. She turned and ran in another direction, up flights of steps, until she reached the roof of the castle, and still she ran, her two assailants in pursuit. The elf, being faster, caught up with the girl first, and lunged at her, but lost her footing and tumbled over the edge of the castle. The girl watched horrified as the Elf hit the ground. Suddenly a hand was on the girl’s shoulder, and she spun around to see the gruesome face of the man with mopey hair. She cried out as he plunged the knife into her chest, but before he could even wretch it free, he caught fire, and started to flail. He fell forward, past her and met the same fate as the Elf before him. The little girl hit the ground, nearly dead, as the woman with black hair walked up to her. The woman whispered in her ear. “I could save you, but I can’t. I’m sorry. It’s the way of the world.” The woman then grabbed the dagger, twisted it, and ended the girl’s short life. She tossed the girl down to the battlefield, where she landed before her father. The fight went out of him, the rebels surrendered, and no more lives were lost that day. The Orc, woman with black hair, and old man all soon left the kingdom. The Story of the Little Girl and the Kidnappers (Epilogue) The King sat on his throne, thinking he was the hero of the day. He had saved his kingdom. But he was wrong. The saving of his kingdom had cost him many men and women’s lives, many whom he did not know and who were not prepared to die. The Father, sitting in a prison cell, thought himself a hero, but he was wrong. He had not given his life for his daughter, and she was now dead. The Orc and old man, sitting in a hall of heroes, told others of their dead companion’s heroism. The dwarf a man of gods massacred, the elf who tried to avenge her fellows death, the mopey haired man who tried to do what he was told, all called heroes by their peers. But they were wrong. The dwarf saw evil and chose not to stop it. The elf let revenge consume her, and the mopey haired man chose evil over good. The old Felton Story-Line -Felton and Hans separate -Wren creates fake Felton -Fake Felton returns to Hans, Felton cannot -Felton Meets McColt, figures out what Wren is doing (drew them in to help the wrong side by planting information) -Heroes arrive DAY 1 – Nothing DAY 2 – Fake Felton (Using Real Felton’s Reputation) breaks into the first factory. DAY 3 – Nothing DAY 4 – Felton charges into battle, sees the heroes, demands them alive DAY 5 – McColt sees Fake Felton with the heroes, is generally confused but trusts Felton, thinking he is leading them into an ambush/later meets real Felton, with the heroes they figure out that there are two Feltons DAY 6

I was actually going to publish my outline for the Riot Quest after it had finished, but I didn't know if anyone would have been interested. I'd still be willing to put it out there, if anyone likes.

Round 4 Cultist Battle Cronk v. Claw - Damage Skrall v. Lady Leofwena - Aim Vipera v. Claw - Special Damage Thothwick v. Mane - Special Damage William v. Mane - Special Damage William v. Claw - Aim Isabella v. Lady Leofwena - Critical Hit Hit Galen v. Lady Leofwena - Shield The battle continues. Cronk raises his shield at the last moment as Claw rains down a hit upon him (-[10-9]=1). Skrall swings his sword at Leofwena, who springs out of the way. It catches her foot (-[20-4]=16), but Skrall is thrown off balance and is unable to act the next round. Vipera flies in low, but Claw is ready and wheels around. His curved blade cuts her along the stomach and she shrieks (-[20-5]=15). Thothwick and William are both unable to hit their old foe, though his flames lick out and singe them (-3). Mane continues to blaze. William is able to fire a bolt at Claw, but it is weak and only glances off his skin (-5). Isabella slides through the mist, still near invisible, and stabs Leofwena in the back (-([8x2]+10)-4=22). The Lion Knight clings to life, which Galen quickly snuffs out (-2) (2 gold). The Enemies Mane Level 12 Demon Health: 215/275 Special: Lion’s Mane – If targeted the following round, the hero targeting them receives 3 damage regardless of row/SP, no matter what is rolled. Drops: x2 Fire Bombs, Potion Claw Level 10 Demon Health: 233/350 Special: Lion’s Claw – Deals 20 damage to hero. Drops: x2 Dragon Scales The Party Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 Paladin Power: 32 SP: 9 Health: 39/40 Ether: 21/21 Gold: 49 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Lance (WP:12), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Thothwick, Level 16 1/2 Rouge Power: 24 (22 Ranged) Health: 20/27 Gold: 481 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 1 Deadly Venom, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat, Phoenix Essence William Harkenshire, Level 13 1/2 Ranger Power: 18 Health: 5/18 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (2), Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Gold: 52 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Nostrum, Potion Skrall, Level 18 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* Power: 26 Health: 16/31 Defense: 0 Gold: 29 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 11; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Zoot's Cookie Isabella del Toboso, Level 10.5 Rogue (Dharkan) *Lucky* Power: 19 Health: 16/16 Defense: 1 Gold: 54 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), Nostrums (2), Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Vipera (NPC) Level 20 Dragon Power: 30 Health: 10/25 Defense: 5 Shield – Dragon Breath: Revives one party member to 1 health and gives them the blessed effect. If no one is KO’d, gives member with lowest health the Blessed Effect. Critical Hit - Attacks with double power.

OoC: Copy and paste, copy and paste. It has been fixed.

When a Witch is healing and rolls a shield, what should happen, Sandy?

Boomingham sucks air through his teeth and shakes his head sadly. "I told you, we had some question to ask Devega, and I'm afraid if you happen to be him, you're going to need to help us out with them. The first one that springs to mind is why you would invest in the same project twice under two different names. Why would you do that, Mr. Swisshopper? I'm asking merely from a business prospective, of course. I want to know if it would be a smart thing to do myself. I'm hoping to one day become an investor. And threatening Gurnam! How does that help a respectable investor like yourself? I apologize, my curiosity is simply running wild." Boomingham grins and taps his fingers against his fingers against the hilt of the King of the Desert. He winces and rubs his head where the Thorny Diadem is. He takes out his flask and takes another long swig. He shakes his head. "Onwards and upwards, forward, forward," Boomingham mutters to himself.

OoC: No offense taken, I'm just poking fun at myself. Results of Round 6 of Battle in the Skies: Nyx vs. Denerii - Shield (No Summon) Xander vs. Denerii - Miss De'kra vs. Denerii - Miss Sarick vs. Denerii - Special Damage Nerwen heals Nerwen - No Heal Free Hits Flavius vs. Nyx (-6) Nyx starts the round off strong. She shoots a powerful blast of fire at her opponent (-[(13x2)+19]x2=90). The rest of the round goes more poorly. Xander and De'kra are unable to reach the flaming bird, and the winged creature is able to loose an arrow at Sarick, cutting his health in half and stunning him. Nerwen remains unable to heal herself. She feels a shiver run down her spine and a whispered phrase is chanted in the back of her head. Flavius swoops down from on high and slams an arrow into Nyx's left leg (-6). Enemies: Rito Tribesman Flavius Flying, Humanoid Level: 12 Health: 294/412 Special: Soar - Takes to the skies, making him untargetable for the next round. Drops: Winged Helmet Rito Tribeswoman Denerii Flying, Humanoid Level: 16 Health: 24/342 Special: Piercing Shot - Fires an arrow directly at the foe, cutting their health in half (rounded up) and stunning them for the next round. Drops: Nothing The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric Power: 15 Health: 8/16 Ether: 11/12 Gold: 47 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 15/21 Gold: 124 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (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, Venom, 2x Potion, Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* *Stunned* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 5/14 Ether: 11/14 Gold: 38 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), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13.5 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 18/20 Gold: 311 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6, Aim), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Nyx (played by Pandora) Level 19 1/2 Battle Mage Power: 32 Health: 23/29 Ether: 21/24 Gold: 0 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, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core, Dragon Scale

OoC: Not even slightly! Fixed!