Zepher

OoC: I would have let you have it, just reminding for the future! Boomingham scratches the back of his neck. "Very well, we'll regroup first, and then we'll travel onward. I would, however, like to send Jeff home with the wounded member of our party before we proceed."

<Right you are.>

OoC: ...technically we can't do that without my go ahead, but too late now I guess... Boomingham hunts through the weapons and potions, and then stands up and rubs his hands together. "Phoenix Essence to both Benji and I. Marvelo, you get all three tonics, I'll steal the Holy Bomb, Benji, you get the potion. And though I wasn't looking for it... well, I'm the only one who can use it..." Boomingham picks up the Frozen Saber. A chill runs down his arm and then down his spine. Small light blue tendrils of power start to envelop Boomingham's hand and a voice speaks in his head. "I am the-" Boomingham swats at the tendrils and the voice cuts out quickly. "Batty. I shouldn't drink this many meads." Boomingham leads the party back to the original room, assuming that there is no where else to go, and takes the final path.

Boomingham rubbed his chin, reconsidering his commands. "Marvelo, you and I will attack the Commander. Benji, I am tasking you with destroying the magic bolt, and Heininke, you must destroy that magic healing staff." OoC: Do two rounds of auto-battle (each round that is) unless any of us come within 10 health of being knocked out. Boomingham then turns to his ever faithful friend, Marvelo. "Mr. Marvelo, you should take your Nostrum if you want to. I personally will not, as I do not think it would be helpful to me this battle. Seeing as, when under the effects of Nostrum, I am more likely to use my shield than attack, it would be useless to me in this battle as those weapons can not physically damage any of us. You on the other hand, should use your's. A burst of your beautiful magic right now would be a god send. Which ever god feels like sending it, that is."

"This shouldn't be too awful!" squeaks Boomingham. "Everyone, only attack the Elemental Commander. His weapons don't look too scary!" Battle Order: Boomingham Heinike Benji Heinike Marvelo

Tanma, I gotta ask you, are you considering going on a Quest again?

Round Five Factory Two Fight Results Tensi v. Guard H - Special Damage Skrall v. Guard A - Shield Felton v. Guard A - Special Damage Haldor v. Guard H - Shield The battle continues. Tesni's target somehow gets around her shield and nicks her collar bone (-2). Skrall snorts, wanting to see an end to the battle, and fires off three arrows at the remaining two enemies. The battle is victorious. The Party Skrall (played by WaterBrickDown) Level 12 Ranger (Party Leader) Power: 21 (+4 Against Beasts) Health: 13/17 Gold: 70 Inventory: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:9, +4 vs. Beasts), Potion (3), Remedy (1), Tonic (1), Smelling Salts (1), Smoke Bomb (1), Water Bomb (1), Ice Bomb (1), Holy Bomb (1), Skeleton Decoy (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Military Grade Lightning Bomb Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 17 Berserker (Back-Up Party Leader) Power: 28 Health: 33/33 Gold: 137 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 11, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Mockthril Shield (SP:5) 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 3 Mead, 3 Venom, 2 Nostrum, Military Grade Holy Bomb Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 13 1/2 Cleric Power: 25 (24+1) Health: 21/21 Ether: 14/20 (17+3) Gold: 25 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:11), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Frying Pan (WP:1+1 health, unequipped), Spike Coller (+1 power), Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Military Grade Fire Bomb Dyric Rone (played by Legonator) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 1/14 Gold: 250 Inventory: Double Chain Whip (WP: 5), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Longsword (WP: 3), Venom, Smelling Salts, Pre-Rolled Loaded Die, Potion, Grating Stone, Military Grade Lightning Bomb Felton (NPC)Level 11 Wren Fighter Power: 8 Health: 44/51 Gold: 0 Inventory: Rapier (WP: 3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence NOTE: Shield – Rest, recovers 5 Health The heroes huff and puff after the battle. Felton drops to his knees for a second and something clinks and shatters. Haldor leans havily on his rod, and Tesni attempts to calm herself down. Skrall walks over to the very weak Dyric and hauls him to his feet. "What's that?" mummers a very weak Dyric. "Where's that going?" Skrall turns around. There is nothing there. Dyric has lost blood to the level of delirium. Skrall pats him on the head. Suddenly, the heroes hear a sound from down the hall. A deep, husky, grating, whiny. "Looks like someone's horse caught acold," says Felton grimly. "Shall we go investigate, heroes?"

Boomingham sweats a little more. He looks at the others. "Alright, fine, that sounds fine." Boomingham blinked rapidly. He was happy to have Marvelo with him, in all honesty, though he had been trying to spare his friend in what he thought may be a suicide mission. Boomingham had no disillusions. His work so far had been easy and safe, but heroes were not immune to death. It could happen, easily. It hadn't happened yet... "Marvelo, with me, but if something happens, you're the first to flee." Boomingham grabs another mead from his sack, and encourages Marvelo to do the same. "Bottoms up. To steady the nerves."

Round Four Factory Two Fight Results Tensi v. Guard F - Critical Hit Skrall v. Guard E - Critical Hit Felton v. Guard H - Shield Haldor v. Guard F Guard A - Miss The battle continues. Tesni grabs her fleet-footed adversary by the wrist as he once more tries to jump out of her way. She first severs the arm she is holding before chucking it away and scalping the poor fool. Skrall's arrow once more flies true, and Guard E suddenly finds himself... very dead. Felton quickly and viciously bandages a number of his wounds (+5). Haldor swings at Guard A, but the Guard knocks away his weapon before it can hit it's mark. The Enemies Guard A Type: Humanoid Level: 8 Health: 8/22 Special: Parry – Does 2 damage to attacker (disregarding SP and row) Drops: Nothing Guard H Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 11/22 Special: Parry – Does 2 damage to attacker (disregarding SP and row) Drops: Nothing The Party Skrall (played by WaterBrickDown) Level 11 1/2 Ranger (Party Leader) Power: 20 (+4 Against Beasts) 40 Health: 12/16 Gold: 70 Inventory: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:9, +4 vs. Beasts), Potion (3), Remedy (1), Tonic (1), Smelling Salts (1), Smoke Bomb (1), Water Bomb (1), Ice Bomb (1), Holy Bomb (1), Skeleton Decoy (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Military Grade Lightning Bomb Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 16 1/2 Berserker (Back-Up Party Leader) Power: 27 54 Health: 31/32 Gold: 137 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 11, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Mockthril Shield (SP:5) 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 3 Mead, 3 Venom, 2 Nostrum, Military Grade Holy Bomb Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 13 Cleric Power: 25 (24+1) 50 Health: 21/21 Ether: 14/20 (17+3) Gold: 25 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:11), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Frying Pan (WP:1+1 health, unequipped), Spike Coller (+1 power), Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Military Grade Fire Bomb Dyric Rone (played by Legonator) KO'd Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 0/14 Gold: 250 Inventory: Double Chain Whip (WP: 5), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Longsword (WP: 3), Venom, Smelling Salts, Pre-Rolled Loaded Die, Potion, Grating Stone, Military Grade Lightning Bomb Felton (NPC)Level 10 ½ Wren Fighter Power: 7 14 Health: 43/50 Gold: 0 Inventory: Rapier (WP: 3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence NOTE: Shield – Rest, recovers 5 Health

Boomingham immediately takes action. Although his size and physical ability don't always remind others of it, he did once, many years ago, command a decent sized troop. "Shash, Heinike, follow me into the room. Get behind my shield so that any other damage won't be potentially lethal. Marvelo, Jeff, please grab Johonns and bring him back to the green room. Benji, you are to remain here. If something, and look, I'm not saying it will, but if something happens to me and these two blokes I need you to run to Marvelo and alert him. When or if that happens, Jeff you are to retreat with Johonns immediately and go back to your village and tell them what has happened. Benji, Marvelo, you are to return here and try to free or save myself, Shash, and Heinike. If we are dead or rescue is impossible, flee." Boomingham stared at all of them, sweat dripping down his face, his eyes unforgiving, daring anyone to object. This is a different side of him. "Let's go ahead then."

Boomingham chuckles. "Well, we're well on our way to finding all these stolen goods. You know, it's strange, but that's the only thing I've done since I've joined Heroica. Looked for other people's stolen stuff. You'd think there would be more to heroing, but oh well, hidey ho and what the hell. Let's go down the other path branching off the green room once we get back there."

Round Three Factory Two Fight Results Dyric - Retrieves his knife Skrall v. Guard G - Critical Hit Tensi v. Guard F - Special Damage Felton v. Guard H - Damage Haldor v. Guard E - Miss Free Hits A v. Dyric The battle continues. Dyric runs forward to collect his knife. Guard G stands in his way for a few seconds before an arrow appears in his chest, and he falls, finally dead. F once more side-steps Tesni and cries out once more, encouraging his party to not lose steam. The cry trips up Felton and he is stabbed through the ribs (-12). Haldor can not clear his head either, and misses his target. As Dyric leans to pick up his knife he is impaled through the stomach from behind by Guard A (-16). Dyric slumps over, out for the count. The Enemies Guard A Type: Humanoid Level: 8 16 Health: 8/22 Special: Parry – Does 2 damage to attacker (disregarding SP and row) Drops: Nothing Guard E Type: Humanoid Level: 6 12 Health: 18/18 Special: Rally – Gives encouraged affect to party for next round Drops: Nothing Guard F Type: Humanoid Level: 6 12 Health: 22/22 Special: Rally – Gives encouraged affect to party for next round Drops: Nothing Guard H Type: Humanoid Level: 6 12 Health: 11/22 Special: Parry – Does 2 damage to attacker (disregarding SP and row) Drops: Nothing The Party Skrall (played by WaterBrickDown) Level 11 1/2 Ranger (Party Leader) Power: 20 (+4 Against Beasts) 40 Health: 12/16 Gold: 70 Inventory: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:9, +4 vs. Beasts), Potion (3), Remedy (1), Tonic (1), Smelling Salts (1), Smoke Bomb (1), Water Bomb (1), Ice Bomb (1), Holy Bomb (1), Skeleton Decoy (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Military Grade Lightning Bomb Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 16 1/2 Berserker (Back-Up Party Leader) Power: 27 54 Health: 31/32 Gold: 137 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 11, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Mockthril Shield (SP:5) 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 3 Mead, 3 Venom, 2 Nostrum, Military Grade Holy Bomb Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 13 Cleric Power: 25 (24+1) 50 Health: 21/21 Ether: 14/20 (17+3) Gold: 25 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:11), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Frying Pan (WP:1+1 health, unequipped), Spike Coller (+1 power), Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Military Grade Fire Bomb Dyric Rone (played by Legonator) KO'd Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 0/14 Gold: 250 Inventory: Double Chain Whip (WP: 5), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Longsword (WP: 3), Venom, Smelling Salts, Pre-Rolled Loaded Die, Potion, Grating Stone, Military Grade Lightning Bomb Felton (NPC)Level 10 ½ Wren Fighter Power: 7 14 Health: 38/50 Gold: 0 Inventory: Rapier (WP: 3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence NOTE: Shield – Rest, recovers 5 Health

Assuming that his party is facing the green with our backs to the red, Boomingham goes right.

My name is Ahmed Apu. You may all call me Mr. Apu. If you get to know me better, you may still call me Mr. Apu.

Boomingham follows his friends down the left path.

"I've never left behind a brother in arms. I'll drink a potion and wait for you to proceed, Marvelo."

Boomingham picks up the loot and starts to toss it to his companions. "Tonic and two potions for Mr. Marvelo, and take an Ice Bomb too! Benji, my dear lad, good work in the fight. Take two potions, and an Ice Bomb." Boomingham himself pockets a potion, a grand potion, a Holy Bomb, and the 5 gold. Worried that someone may accuse him of hoarding, he speaks up. "You both got more of Marvelo's harvest than I did." Boomingham then leads the party down the behind right path, sauntering enough that the gold in his pocket jingles, reminding him that it is there. He smiles.

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Round Two Factory Two Fight Results Dyric v. Guard H - Hit Skrall v. Guard G - Special Damage Felton v. Guard A - Hit Tensi v. Guard F - Shield Haldor v. Guard E - Special Damage The battle continues. Dyric throws his dagger, which slices through Guard H's left ear (-11) before embedding itself in the wall behind him. Skrall tries to load another bolt, but before he is able to he is once more rammed into by his adversary (-2). Felton once more stabs at his opponent, this time slicing a few fingers of the left hand off (-7). Tesni shouts a battle cry that encourages all her team mates, and Guard E follows suit. (thanks for the reminder Flipz) The Enemies Guard A Type: Humanoid Level: 8 16 Health: 8/22 Special: Parry – Does 2 damage to attacker (disregarding SP and row) Drops: Nothing Guard E Type: Humanoid Level: 6 12 Health: 18/18 Special: Rally – Gives encouraged affect to party for next round Drops: Nothing Guard F Type: Humanoid Level: 6 12 Health: 22/22 Special: Rally – Gives encouraged affect to party for next round Drops: Nothing Guard G Type: Humanoid Level: 8 16 Health: 18/18 Special: Parry – Does 2 damage to attacker (disregarding SP and row) Drops: Nothing Guard H Type: Humanoid Level: 6 12 Health: 11/22 Special: Parry – Does 2 damage to attacker (disregarding SP and row) Drops: Nothing The Party Skrall (played by WaterBrickDown) Level 11 1/2 Ranger (Party Leader) Power: 20 (+4 Against Beasts) 40 Health: 12/16 Gold: 70 Inventory: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:9, +4 vs. Beasts), Potion (3), Remedy (1), Tonic (1), Smelling Salts (1), Smoke Bomb (1), Water Bomb (1), Ice Bomb (1), Holy Bomb (1), Skeleton Decoy (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Military Grade Lightning Bomb Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 16 1/2 Berserker (Back-Up Party Leader) Power: 27 54 Health: 31/32 Gold: 137 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 11, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Mockthril Shield (SP:5) 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 3 Mead, 3 Venom, 2 Nostrum, Military Grade Holy Bomb Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 13 Cleric Power: 25 (24+1) 50 Health: 21/21 Ether: 14/20 (17+3) Gold: 25 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:11), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Frying Pan (WP:1+1 health, unequipped), Spike Coller (+1 power), Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Military Grade Fire Bomb Dyric Rone (played by Legonator) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 26 Health: 6/14 Gold: 250 Inventory: Double Chain Whip (WP: 5), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Longsword (WP: 3), Venom, Smelling Salts, Pre-Rolled Loaded Die, Potion, Grating Stone, Military Grade Lightning Bomb Felton (NPC)Level 10 ½ Wren Fighter Power: 7 14 Health: 50/50 Gold: 0 Inventory: Rapier (WP: 3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence NOTE: Shield – Rest, recovers 5 Health

"Jeff, Shash, along with me. We'll fight this nasty from the front row!"

All damage in battles is halved for the back-row, unless otherwise specified by the special attack.

Oh I know! I think I shall host again, if Draggy ever let's me on the list. But one thing at a time.

OoC: I don't mind manually playing it, but if the others are bored, I'll let it go automatically! "Alright blokes, we're so close. Same order, same targets. We're almost there. I have your backs again this round!" Boomingham dashes over to Marvelo quickly. "Is something the matter, friendo? I know that mages are unreliable, but I didn't think in this way, you know?" Boomingham laughs. "Care to blast them for me?" Boomingham winks at Marvelo and turns to face his adversary.

I don't think anyone would sign up if I ever hosted another game...

Hey, like I said, I still screw up battles OFTEN, so I can't complain.