Zepher

OoC: Sorry guys, we're waiting for the other Dastan Quest to catch up, but we should be with us in a day or two tops, and then we can move forward! We're past half way at this point.

Tanma, De'kra seems very spot on almost all the time. He's one of my favorite characters for Heroica because he is so different and sees the world through a very different lens. The issue I have with him is personal - I don't know Bionicle's story at all, so his backstory and the names that he drops are a complete mystery to me, which is too bad because I'm extremely interested in it, but don't have the time to put into researching it. Other than that, which effects me and not all the players, I think De'kra has stayed true to his point of view. He's very much nurturing v. destruction, and masses v. individual, and that's what interests me about him so much, and that's what you've consistently played. On a side note, I'm trying something new with Boomingham that I think I'll keep for the rest of my role-playing time. I will only explain actions and words. I will not write any of his thoughts or have flashbacks. He is a character. You only see other people from the outside, so that's all of Boomingham I want to show.

I have to agree with Sandy. Looking at some of these classes make hosting seem like a nightmare. The notable exception are the classes created by, well, hosts, because they know how easily you can lose track of everything (unless you're a genius like BD, who I swear has somehow never messed up). The classes that are fun and simple are posted by quest masters, because they know how much they'd be able to keep track of, and what effects would really spice up a battle.

The Heroes Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric Power: 15 Health: 16/16 Ether: 7/12 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 Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Gold: 31 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Nostrum Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 14/14 Ether: 14/14 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), 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 Atramor Gibbin, Level 19 Witch *Acting Party Leader* Power: 28 Health: 22/22 (-14 for remainder of Quest) Defense: 2 Ether: 8/8 (-9 for remainder of Quest) Gold: 12 Inventory: Ratsbane, WP: 10, Sand Worm Hide, Witch's Talisman, Black Katana, WP: 8, Staff of the Elven Warlock, WP: 5, Scroll of Sealing, Bone x2, Grand Tonic, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 Paladin Power: 32 SP: 9 Health: 40/40 Ether: 8/21 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), 2x Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Nyx, Level 19 1/2 Battle Mage Power: 32 Health: 29/29 Ether: 24/24 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 De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 21/21 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, 3x Potion, 2x Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Tarn Valco, Level 15 Barbarian Power: 25 Health: 22/22 Gold: 13 Inventory: Helbaerend (WP: 10, Water, Ice and Lightning Elemental, Hollow Blade, Grand Potion Stored), Fauxthril Spear (WP: 6), Phoenix Essence, Remedy, Holy Bomb, Shovel, Pickaxe, Dragon Scale William Harkenshire, Level 13 1/2 Ranger Power: 18 Health: 18/18 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

"How many werewolves do you figure there can possibly be? Are they crawling around the sewers. I've faced worse odds than this before. In the war, I took two young rascals into the field on a little training mission. They were just about eighteen. We ran into this Orc detachment, and I asked the lads if they wanted to take them on. They said yes, and we ambushed those green-skins. 'Course, turns out that the four green-skins had twenty green-skins in the near-by area. We fought our way out, killed them all dead. The two lads were stabbed, I had to carry one out on my back. Left the other one behind... sometimes you just lose folk, I guess." Boomingham yawns magnificently and takes out his flask, taking a long sip. "No one to reprimand me anymore. Nur, how are you? Did you have a fun adventure? Get any information that we may need?" Boomingham twirls his sword. "If you didn't... well, I shan't be pleased. Tell me you have good news, chappo. Also, a magic burst would be much appreciated right now." He turns to face his opponents. "Are you still here? Alright, alright. You, sir, are spreading lies about one of my friends. Barty is anything but pretty." Boomingham swings at Werewolf Thug (Pike) from the front row.

I apologize profusely for my spotty QMing today. I had two major life-events back-to-back. The quests will be back on track tomorrow, sorry that all my copy and pasting confused folks. I wanted to let people go ahead with things. I'm also afraid that the players feel a little lost right now. We pinky promise to clear up your next objective as soon as all this wonderful roleplaying ends!

I think Atramor has been incredibly solid as a character recently. You keep his talks with his chicken to the perfect amount.

"The Chimera has one other foe. The Dragons. And they've decided to sit all this out, excluding, of course, the noble Vipera, who is a she, by the way, Sir Knight. Why must heroes always assume that the powerful people are male." "And do not try to predict me, Regulus. The Emperors are not part of my game. Their business is their business. The Assassins, Lion Knights, Dragon Knights, Dragons, Rogue Lion Knights, Drakencourt Nobles, U'Kin, Rito, and the Emeperors all have their own games that they're playing with this own goals. Mine don't tie to any of them, and none of them tie to each other. Everyone wants something in the world, and it's not a good strategy to use other people's goals as a cause and effect of my goals, or vice-versa. I do not know anyone named Russel. But don't assume that it means anything. I don't know a great number of people here in Dastan." "And now that I've delivered my request, I think I need to be on my way. Lord Blackenord was captured, and U'Vires needs my help figuring out our next move without him. I will see you again before we leave Dastan, heroes. Good bye." Wren disappears into the mist. The heroes can only wait for the ambush that will certainly be upon them any moment. (BD, they're all your's once more!). Party: Skrall, Level 17.5 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* Power: 27 Health: 30/30 Defense: 0 Gold: 19 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Luke, Level 18 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down) *Pacifist* Power: 23 Health: 33/33 Ether: 13/25 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Diamond (Light) Arthur Justus Regulus VII, Level 12 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command* Power: 19 Health: 13/17 Ether: 9/16 Defense: 1 Gold: 20 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) Isabella del Toboso, Level 10.5 Rogue (Dharkan) Power: 17 Health: 16/16 Defense: 1 Gold: 277 Inventory: Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7), 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 (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Alexandre le Chevalier, Level 12 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul) Power: 18 Health: 21/21 Defense: 7 Gold: 100 Inventory: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7), Potions (2), Fire Bomb, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb Count Lewis Knyghton, Level 13 Engineer (controlled by Flipz) Power: 14 Health: 20/20 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Spatha (WP: 3), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1) Hans (NPC) Level 15 1/2 Wren Fighter Power: 25 Health: 45/45 Gold: 20 Inventory: Sword of Dastan (WP: 10), Mead Shield – Fury: Does 10 damage to all opponents. Collects gold equal to damage given. Critical Hit - (Power)x2+Lvl Sir Earl Poletad (NPC) *Burned* Level 16 Frog Paladin Power: 16 Health: 19/21 Ether: 13/16 Gold: 0 Shield – Croak: Restores health of all party members an amount equal to his level. Miss – Ribbit: All party members regain one ether. WBD, you may dictate Poletad and Han's actions.

OoC: Could you bold actions for me, Tanma, so I know who actually got potions and how much to subtract from your total? Thank you! And thanks for the heads up, I'll fix Xander and Nyx in a few hours, but yes, assume their natural respite worked.

Huzzah for bombs!! Sorry that I'm all over the place today everyone. I have my final presentation for all of High School in... less than an hour and a half now, so I'm a little nervous and working double time while still not trying to slow things down. After that is my final improv show in my home town with my home trope... so, busy day. I'll be more attentive and back-on-my feet tomorrow.

OoC: Fixed, thank you!

"Oh dear, you didn't tell me you'd be bringing a scholar, Skrall! You really must send notes ahead with this sort of thing. He's so very right, of course. Why not me? What candidate can you think up who is better for my position?" "And while neither of us have love for the rebels, dearest, we can't just trick people. Not everyone is the heroes of Heroica Hall. Not anyone can have the wool pulled over their eyes that easily." Wren giggles. "No, no, the Rogue Lion Knights may not like the Cultists, and U'Vires certainly stands opposed to both them and me, and the Empire of Dastan certainly doesn't want the Chimera back, but they all have greater things upon their minds. It falls to you and the Dragons. And Skrall, the reason the Dragons can't take the Chimera on is a sad one indeed. They're dying out. The Dragons are disappearing, one by one. It happens to any ancient race. It's why they don't work with the Dragon Knights any more. Too dangerous a line of work. They've become relics, and they've decided to change to fit the role. They don't care anymore, Skrall. They accept the way the world is, and they choose to no longer partake in it. They do not view this as their age to meddle with. Their time of action has passed. Vipera is the youngest Dragon in all of Dastan, and the only one who has talked to humans in nearly a hundred years. These are, of course, only the Dragons of Dastan. Dragons elsewhere may think whatever they please!"

Round One Constance v. Felton Constance v. Tarn - Shield Shield Xander v. Tarn - Hit Nerwen v. Cronk - Shield Sarick v. Felton - Hit Galen v. Atramor - Special Damage Free Hits Nyx v. Constance De'kra v. Xander(I'm assuming De'kra would not attack, from what you've indicated) William v. Nerwen The battle begins. Constance stabs at Tarn, and a mighty firey dragon roars out of his sword, smashing into his chest and burning him (10/2=5). Xander follows close behind, swinging his hammer and taking out Tarn's feet from under him, though the barbarian gets back up (21/2=11). Nerwen prays to the gods to protect her party, and the entire party is restored to full health. Sarick slithers forth and smashes his staff into his foe's head (-17). Felton stumbles. Galen charges at Atramor, but the Witch fires a bolt of orange magic that catches Galen in the chest and sends him pinwheeling into a wall. When he stands up, his eyes glow orange. Nyx flies at Constance and deals a magnificent blow with the spine of her book (32-3=29). De'kra refuses to fight his allies, unable to find a path to Constance in all the clashing, and William fires a shot meant to skim Nerwen, but in all the movement it catches her full on in the stomach. She falls and begins to bleed heavily. Tarn is hurt by his burn (-2). Team Constance Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric KO'd Power: 15 Health: 0/16 Ether: 7/12 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 Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue *Hexed* Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Gold: 31 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Nostrum Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 14/14 Ether: 14/14 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), 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 Constance (NPC) *Encouraged* *Lucky* *Blessed* Level 15 1/2 Dragon Knight Power: 30 SP: 3 Health: 1/30 Gold: 150 Inventory: Dragon Heart (WP: 15, Fire/Wind Elemental), Mead, Nostrum Shield – Heart of the Dragon: Does 10 damage to target and burns them, dealing another 2 damage at the end of each round. Critical Hit - WPx3+Lvl Team Felton Atramor Gibbin, Level 18 1/2 Witch *Acting Party Leader* Power: 27 Health: 21/21 (-14 for remainder of Quest) Defense: 2 Ether: 7/7 (-9 for remainder of Quest) Gold: 12 Inventory: Ratsbane, WP: 10, Sand Worm Hide, Witch's Talisman, Black Katana, WP: 8, Staff of the Elven Warlock, WP: 5, Scroll of Sealing, Bone x2, Grand Tonic, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 19.5 Paladin Power: 31 SP: 9 Health: 39/39 Ether: 14/20 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), 2x Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Nyx, Level 19 Battle Mage Power: 32 Health: 29/29 Ether: 24/24 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 De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 14.5 Rogue Power: 19 Health: 20/20 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, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Tarn Valco, Level 15 Barbarian *Burned* Power: 25 Health: 6/22 Gold: 13 Inventory: Helbaerend (WP: 10, Water, Ice and Lightning Elemental, Hollow Blade), Fauxthril Spear (WP: 6), Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Remedy, Holy Bomb, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bomb XX, Dragon Scale William Harkenshire, Level 13 Ranger Power: 18 Health: 18/18 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 Felton (NPC) Level 16 Wren Fighter Power: 16 Health: 39/56 Gold: 0 Inventory: Rapier of Dastan (WP: 5), Phoenix Essence, Felton's Hat (+10 Health, -5 Power) Shield – Deceive – Deals damage to enemy equal to enemy’s level x2. Critical Hit – WPx2+Lvl Round Two Felton v. Constance Cronk v. Constance - Special Damage Tarn - Bomb XX William v. Galen William v. Galen De'kra v. Constance Felton v. Constance Atramor heals himself Cronk charges forward, but is slammed back by the same fiery dragon spirit that targeted Tarn (-1). Tarn, bravely as ever, throws his Bomb XX. The explosion is immediate, and it throws Tarn through a near-by building, KO'ing him (-10). The rest of Tarn's party shields their eyes, each feeling at their arms are seared by the intense heat. When the smoke clears, the area is littered with the bodies of their allies. A few have started to groan and come to, but Constance lays, not moving. Team Constance Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 9 Cleric Power: 15 Health: 1/16 Ether: 7/12 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 Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 1/14 Gold: 31 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Nostrum Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 10 Mage Power: 17 Health: 1/14 Ether: 14/14 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Sapphire(Wind), Topaz(Lightning), Potion, Tonic, Bone, Fire Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13.5 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 14/20 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 Team Felton Atramor Gibbin, Level 19 Witch *Acting Party Leader* Power: 28 Health: 12/22 (-14 for remainder of Quest) Defense: 2 Ether: 8/8 (-9 for remainder of Quest) Gold: 12 Inventory: Ratsbane, WP: 10, Sand Worm Hide, Witch's Talisman, Black Katana, WP: 8, Staff of the Elven Warlock, WP: 5, Scroll of Sealing, Bone x2, Grand Tonic, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Ether Core Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 20 Paladin Power: 32 SP: 9 Health: 29/40 Ether: 15/21 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), 2x Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Nyx, Level 19 1/2 Battle Mage Power: 32 Health: 29/29 Ether: 24/24 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 De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 15 Rogue Power: 20 Health: 11/21 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, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone Tarn Valco, Level 15 Barbarian Power: 25 Health: 16/22 Gold: 13 Inventory: Helbaerend (WP: 10, Water, Ice and Lightning Elemental, Hollow Blade, Grand Potion Stored), Fauxthril Spear (WP: 6), Phoenix Essence, Remedy, Holy Bomb, Shovel, Pickaxe, Dragon Scale William Harkenshire, Level 13 1/2 Ranger Power: 18 Health: 8/18 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 Felton (NPC) Level 16 1/2 Wren Fighter Power: 16 Health: 29/56 Gold: 0 Inventory: Rapier of Dastan (WP: 5), Phoenix Essence, Felton's Hat (+10 Health, -5 Power) Shield – Deceive – Deals damage to enemy equal to enemy’s level x2. Critical Hit – WPx2+Lvl Loot - Dragon's Heart - (WP: 15, Suitable for Rogues, Barbarians, and Knights. Wind and Fire Elemental. Constance's sword, has the spirit of an old Dragon Partner imbued in it). - Mead x1 - Nostrum x1 The celebration is short lived as Phil and Emperor Septrine run up with a host of Dragon Knights and soldiers. "What in the blue blazes happened here?! An attack? Was anyone hurt?!" The Emperor and Phil's eyes land on Constance's mangled body at the same time. They rush forward. Phil feels her pulse. "She's gone," he whispers. He removes her helmet and closes her eyes. "May the Dragons set fire to your heart and fly it away." He turns to the heroes. "Which assassin was here? Is there time to track them down?" "Constance was a traitor. The heroes and I discovered her intentions and were forced to put her down. The clues all fit, Victor, I'm sorry. She was in a position of power-" "Constance was no traitor. When Emperor Roland defected, and we found Lord Blackenord's betrayal, we went through all of our high ranking officials things. Constance was no traitor. She warned Emperor Septrine three times over the last year alone that she did not trust Emperor Roland. She had only one secret project, which was attempting to reopen communication with the Dragons and our Empire." The Emperor has grown livid. "She saved my life on countless occasions! She lost an eye the same day I did! And you massacred her! You are the traitors!! You will be the ones to die!" Phil shakes his head sadly. "There are no more traitors. Roland and Lord Blackenord were the only ones. They somehow spirited the assassins into the city. Looking for traitors is a defense. It prevents us from having to take blame for what has happened. I will accept it no more." Phil turns to the heroes. "You have murdered a city official, and worse, one that you were asked to protect. The people needed Constance. You must be put in prison. I'm sorry, but the people must know we will not tolerate this." Felton steps forward. His voice trembles a little, but his eyes remain steely and sharp. "Tell them that I tricked the heroes into doing it. Please. Throw me in prison. You still need the heroes. There are still people who need protecting. You have captured only one of the six assassins. You will need Heroica's help. You can release me when Wren has left Dastan, and I will then leave as well, and never return." Phil nods sadly. "Thank you, old friend. Emperor Septrine, alert the public that Constance has been killed by the assassins. Have the city guard cover the town with wanted posters. I will take Felton to the prison. Heroes, retire to the palace for the evening. You may have all of Roland's wing, he won't be occupying it in the near future anyway. I will come to you in the morning." Phil faces everyone. "I do not know what the proper action right now is. I am confused. Confounded. My allies have killed my allies. I guess the only thing to do is accept what's done, and move on." Phil shakes his head and leads Felton away. "I have no words for you, heroes. You are welcome in the palace. I hope that Victor will sort this all out. I must go prepare a speech for the people." The Emperor stalks off into the night, followed by the remaining Dragon Knights. The heroes may retire to the palace when they choose.

Hehe, don't worry, Wren has been hiding mostly in the background, the bombs do what they advertise! I just wanted to know what Sandy said to Xander. I'll update tomorrow, I have to take pictures, sorry everyone.

"Oh, dearest, there's a huge difference between stopping me and stopping it. You can't stop me and you can stop it. I do not need to debate this with you, when the time comes, you will do what is right. You were once hired to create a rebellion. I recall you stopping one. If it's any consolation, I do plan to do my part to stop it. Tell me any time you're ready for this fight, dears. I can signal the Lion Knights whenever, they've already moved the supplies. You see, there's another perfect example, honey pot. You can kill these Lion Knights, but you can't stop the shipment. Killing these lion knights will be good in the long run, as would be stopping the shipment, and even though you can't stop the shipment of supplies, you can still kill the Lion Knights, and I predict you would. Same thing, dear. Both the Chimera and I must be stopped, but you can only stop the Chimera. So you will stop it." "And how many times must I stress for you poor heroes that my goal is not to kill people. When I come into power, nothing will change except I will be in power. No more or less people will die. Chaos already seeps everywhere, I will just be holding the reins now. I'll let you in on a little secret, Skrall. I am here in Dastan to save two people's lives. That's all. That is my true, honest, hand to Zoot, goal. I pinky promise." Wren gives an award-winning smile.

"Now, now, Mr. Knight. If you run into any old rivals, I'm sure Skrall and I would stop for you so that you'd get the chance. Let the two of us get our fill." "You can't stop Sphinx. It's too late, he has everything he needs, and is preparing his magic now. The pedestal is a relic, but not strictly related to the Chimera. That's the fun of it, isn't it? More than one way to skin a cat? And you will stop the Chimera, and I'll tell you why. Because no one has made it their problem, but it will become everyone's if you do nothing. Do you understand? Everyone is preoccupied, the Emperors and Lion Knights are fighting their war, the Assassins are assassinating, and you're all tracking down traitors. But the Chimera will rise, and if no one stops it, countless people will die. Vipera will be among them. Most likely Hans and Poletad and Felton will fall as well. You must nip it in the bud, as it were. It will grow more powerful over time. You must stop it as soon as Vipera asks you to."

Boomingham stared at the two reinforcements. "Jess, dear, you may want to be light on your feet. This could go bottoms up pretty quickly. If Haldor, Docken and I fall, you go find Nur and bring him back here. He'll finish these thugs in our memory." Boomingham laughs uproariously and then grows silent suddenly. He breaths slowly and heavily and looks at his sword. He blinks twice and then smiles lopsidedly, twisting the corner of his lips upwards. He swings from the front row with his King of the Desert, attempting to hit Werewolf Thug (Pike).

I'm personally excited to see how the bomb situation works out. And why couldn't you two have this friction with Wren around?!

OoC: If no one else objects, I'd be a-okay with that! We're very ahead of the other Quest currently.

OoC: Sisco, that means that you get a second turn this round too!

Waiting on Xander... and VP, but we're used to running stuff even if he doesn't post. Xander, you've got three or four hours, then we go!

"Eh, ain't my business. Each of us has got their own demons. Long as it doesn't impair you when the time comes, you can reminisce all you like." The party follows the tracks and passes between two hills. Skrall leads the way as the mist intensifies, and the sun reaches higher into the sky. Suddenly, the party stops, and is greeted by the face, voice, and manner of an old enemy. "Hello, my dears. Skrall! Oh what a lovely surprise! Well, alright, not a surprise, I never could keep a secret from you, dear. I was so looking forward to meeting back up with you. Imagine my excitement when I heard you'd be here in Dastan with me! I literally squealed in delight, you can ask U'Vires, he was there. I'm not a liar!" The dark lady winks at her old friend. "And you've brought me even more friends! How wonderful!" "I'm afraid I led you into a bit of an ambush. Sorry, dears. Don't try to run, you'll have to fight your way out. You'll be able to do it, of course, I need you lovelies alive, so I didn't bring enough Lion Knights to slaughter you, just slow you down. We needed to sneak some supplies past you, so a diversion was required. They were going to send XX, but when I heard you'd be here, I volunteered instead. Besides, things are getting a little steamy in Drakencourt for my taste. I hear Felton is going to try to kill Constance. Oh well. The Lion Knights won't move until my signal, by the way, so we've got some time to talk. I asked for some time to talk. They think I'm going to torture you or something. La de da, perish the thought." "Anyway, I do have a message, or rather a request for you, my old dear. Sphinx is on the move, and he's going to summon the Chimera, the old enemy of our dearest friend Vipera. There's nothing you can do about it now. I can't even do anything at this point. The Chimera is coming. I need you to stop him for me, dear. There's only room for one god in this world, and I have one on the way. Any questions?"

"Don't ya worry, Regulus, I've never had a trouble striking down those who needed striking down, no matter what side they were on." Is the party ready to follow the tracks?

OoC: Sorry, I meant Werewolf Thug (Knife) and Front Row.

<I certainly hope she hasn't been corking with anyone! The very image... oh... I think something may have been lost in translation, I apologize! Oh! Working! Never mind all that talk of corking... blah!> <My friendly amphibian friends are wide-spread, and I hear news quickly! Amphibiannoc reaches to every corner of Olegia, and using his name can get nearly anyone to open up to you! Everyone is respectful of Paladins! I hear that Wren is working with a number of assassins in Drakencourt, namely a U'Kin named U'Vires, a hired killer named XX, and the leader of the Cultists, Sphinx, though reports of him have been spotty recently and the word is that he has gone missing! I also hear that she has been meeting with Lion Knights. Sir Lyons, one of Loren's right-hand men, is in Drakencourt or the surrounding area. I also hear news, recently, that troubles me greatly. It appears that one of the Emperors has been declared a traitor, though I can't figure out which one the tadpole was talking about... he was very excitable! One has gone on the run though, it would appear. Rolando?! Is that a name?> OoC: I have to wait until tomorrow for pictures, and I want to at least give Dharken a chance to post! Keep talking, Hans and Poletad are two of my very favorite NPCs... especially Poletad. Gotta love that little guy.