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<As it has been 24 hours, I'll just go ahead and assume Eric is attacking from the front row.> Thothwich charges at Eric, confident that he will win. Eric does not plan to go down without a fight though, and once Thothwick throws his Shuriken Eric sidesteps and it lodges itself in a wall behind him. Eric turns to him, grins, and tells Thothwick he has fought a valiant fight. He then raises his own club and Thothwick is struck with the enemies special damage, which in the case of Eric is an battle frenzy, causing 11 damage to the poor rogue. Eric wails on Thothwick with his club until Thothwick calls uncle. Eric (played by Khorne) Level 8 Barbarian 30 year old Male Norse Human Power: 12 Health: 11/15 Gold: 65 Inventory: Mockthril Club (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians) Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 1 Rouge 44 year old male Metasimian Power: 6 Health: 0/7 Gold: 10 Inventory: 1x Shuriken of Mercutio (WP: 5, suitable for rouges and rangers) Thothwick looks at the approaching guards with pleading eyes. "We will come get you," promises Eric in a whisper before the guards lift Thothwick off the ground and drag him away. Eric is lowered back into the cavern that the fighters wait in. A brief 30 minute intermission from fights, for the audience's benefit, is announced, and the combatants may talk amount themselves. Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 7 Ranger 31-year old human male Power: 11 Health: 13/13 Gold: 50 Inventory: 1x Mockthril Crossbow (WP: 4, suitable for rangers) Sir Christopher Daggerfall MIA (played by Fred Fred Burger) Level 6 Knight 27 year-old Human male Power: 11 Health: 0\15 Gold: 12 Inventory: 1x Great Sword (WP: 5, suitable for barbarians and knights) Cronk (Party Leader) Level 6 Knight 28 years old Male Orc Power: 9 Health: 15/15 Gold: 0 Inventory: Bronze Longsword (WP: 3, suitable for knights and rogues) Eric (played by Khorne) Level 8 Barbarian 30 year old Male Norse Human Power: 12 Health: 11/15 Gold: 65 Inventory: Mockthril Club (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians) Thothwick MIA (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 1 Rouge 44 year old male Metasimian Power: 6 Health: 0/7 Gold: 10 Inventory: 1x Shuriken of Mercutio (WP: 5, suitable for rouges and rangers) Jess Islanti Jess Islanti (played by cralegoboy) Level 6 Rogue 74 year old female Elf. Power: 12 Health: 12/12 Gold: 30 Inventory: 1x Sword of Power (WP: 6, suitable for barbarians, knights, and rogues) Hybros (played by JimButcher) Level 7 Rogue 50 years old male imp Power: 11 Health: 13/13 Gold: 35 Inventory: Mockthril Longsword (WP: 4, suitable for knights and rogues) Henry Sicariul (played by Peanuts) Level 1 Rogue 22 Years old Male Human Power: 4 Health: 7/7 Gold: 5 Inventory: 1x Shuriken (WP: 3, suitable for rogues and rangers) The heroes of Heroica huddle around each other as the other contestants walk around the cave. YOU MAY NOW TALK WITH THE OTHER CONTESTANTS. Please bear in mind that you only have 30 minutes, and each action costs you a certain amount of time. You may talk to the other contestants, explore the cave, investigate the guards, look for a way to escape, etc. Indicate actions in bold. Remaining Time: 30

"Everyone stand back! I am a knight! My talent is diplomacy!" Boomingham steps forward and offers the man his hand. "My name is Lord Lawrence Boomingham. I am a knight from a far away land! My friends and I are Heroes from Heroica Hall, perhaps you've heard of it and perhaps you haven't. We go around the world righting wrongs and drinking-" a look from his friends stop him. "Drinking to the wellness of strong leaders and trying to win over as many ladies hearts-" again, a look, "to the side of good as we can. We are here to meet the Blacksmith. Can you take us to him?"

Afraid of commitment?! I think there should at least be a punishment for switching advanced classes, such as a cost of some sort. Make us really make a choice, that's what RPGs are all about! Am I bullying? I hope not. you Sanders, I'm just trying to help with constructive feedback, tell me if I'm giving too much stress. We don't want you turning into Sunny forever. AHhhhhhhhh.

No I know I almost didn't comment on it because, well, you're doing a lot of work and I'm well aware it's hard. I'm fine with keeping it, but I'm going with a barbarian hybrid when I get there .

"A ring?! I like rings! Is it gold?! Does anyone want it? I could go for a ring!"

<Yes, another round commences, though you may at any point choose to do anything, as I told Docken. Do not be afraid to explore the arena, especially now that you have two heroes up at the same time! It may be too late now, with Eric so weak, but don't be afraid in the future of the quest to push the limits!>

Um, sorry to be an annoying folk, especially to barbarians, but does the fact that they totally heal after every battle seem just a tad unbalanced to everyone else? I dunno, maybe it's just me, but it seems like a fairly nice perk.

"I think my power should be 15 currently..." mumbles Boomingham. "Did the captain have any booze in here?" Everyone looks at him. "Sorry. I need it after a battle to calm my nerves. And the sea certainly isn't doing anything for me. I suggest we throw the drawer at the ground until it pops open and we get the contents out of it." "Also, my gold should be 39, not 59, not that I'm complaining..."

Tothwick bounces forward, narrowly dodging one of Eric's attacks that misses. He then successfully picks up his weapon and retreats to a safe distance. Eric (played by Khorne) Level 7 Barbarian 30 year old Male Norse Human Power: 11 Health: 2/14 Gold: 65 Inventory: Mockthril Club (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians) Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 1 Rouge 44 year old male Metasimian Power: 6 Health: 7/7 Gold: 10 Inventory: 1x Shuriken of Mercutio (WP: 5, suitable for rouges and rangers)

Is the retrieval of a throwing weapon automatically successful or do they have to roll a correct number for it? I'm going to say that it is automatically successful and change it if it is otherwise.

Lord Boomingham yawns loudly. "This is the best the pirates can do?" he asks, winking at Nyx in a friendly manner. "I will attack the Corsair Thug from the front row."

It is. Damage taken by the hero is equal to the power of the enemy, unless you someone indicate something else. We can't be randomly guessing at how much damage is done... that's not fair at all.

"hahahaha! I can see that the Bonapartes indeed do a decent job of keeping the sea free of pirates, this is a weak lot!" I will target Corsair Thug from the front row!

Thothwick starts off the battle, throwing his weapon at his fellow hero. It makes a direct hit, slicing off a chunk of the barbarian's lower right arm, and Eric loses 6 health. Eric screams in pain and quickly takes a bit of cloth from his cloak to tie around the wound. Thothwick waits for him to do so, as it is the honorable thing to do. Eric (played by Khorne) Level 7 Barbarian 30 year old Male Norse Human Power: 11 Health: 8/14 Gold: 65 Inventory: Mockthril Club (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians) Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 1 Rouge 44 year old male Metasimian Power: 6 Health: 7 Gold: 10 Inventory: 1x Shuriken of Mercutio (WP: 5, suitable for rouges and rangers) "Now it is my turn," grins Eric. Thothwick cringes as the barbarian runs at him, but at the last moment punches the barbarian, who takes damage. Eric stumbles back, losing a further 6 health. Eric (played by Khorne) Level 7 Barbarian 30 year old Male Norse Human Power: 11 Health: 2/14 Gold: 65 Inventory: Mockthril Club (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians) Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 1 Rouge 44 year old male Metasimian Power: 6 Health: 7 Gold: 10 Inventory: 1x Shuriken of Mercutio (WP: 5, suitable for rouges and rangers) <Please pick your next round actions! Remember that Thothwick must recollect his weapon before HE can attack again. Also, Eric's action will take place first this round.>

"Is there any booze on the ship? I'm getting a little sea-sick and need to calm my nerves and make any wenches you may have on board look prettier." "Also, I'm afraid I forgot to tell you that I spent some money and upgraded my sword before we left! Please take note of it!" Boomingham shuffles off to the kitchen to see if anything worth while is brewing.

Earlier that day, before he stepped aboard his ship, Boomingham decided to spend the money he had made from the Shaduex. He handed over his sword to the blacksmith. He has 240 gold to begin with, and asked that his sword be upgraded to a level 7, which cost 220 gold (40+50+60+70), leaving him with 20 gold. He then stepped onto his ship.

QM's NOTE I'm sorry if there is confusion! you both pick actions each round, and then both actions take place, but the order just is reversed each round. So Eric you must pick an action too!

Did you remind me to factor that in?

Before Christopher can get to his feet, the barbarian smashes his hammer into his back doing normal damage. The wind goes out of Christopher and then the light fades. He lies quite still. Name: Barbarian Contestant Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 19/30 Special: Hammer of Gods – Takes away half of the targeted enemies’ health. Drops: Hammer of Gods (WP: 4, suitable for Barbarians) Sir Christopher Daggerfall (played by Fred Fred Burger) Level 6 Knight 27 year-old Human male Power: 11 Health: 2\15 Gold: 12 Inventory: 1x Great Sword (WP: 5, suitable for barbarians and knights) Christopher can hardly breath as the hammer slams into his back once more, using it's special energy. He falls into the sand. It rushes up his nose and his mouth. He coughs and sputters and blood mixes with the sand. Name: Barbarian Contestant Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 19/30 Special: Hammer of Gods – Takes away half of the targeted enemies’ health. Drops: Hammer of Gods (WP: 4, suitable for Barbarians) Sir Christopher Daggerfall (played by Fred Fred Burger) Level 6 Knight 27 year-old Human male Power: 11 Health: 0\15 Gold: 12 Inventory: 1x Great Sword (WP: 5, suitable for barbarians and knights) Sir Christopher is dragged of the field by two guards and the barbarian contestant is returned to the lower cellars. Two more contestants the party do not know are taken, and a shifty looking fellow named Felton returns after a long time, bleeding profusely from his forehead above his eye and with a deep gash in his arm. Eric and Thothwich are suddenly grabbed. They are taken the course that the others have taken. They rise up, and the ritual of Draconuis’ booming voice is heard as the walls to their cages fall away. Two heroes of Heroica must face each other in combat. (Each round will alternate who goes first. This round Thothwick's action will occur first, and next round Eric's will and so on and so forth.) Eric (played by Khorne) Level 7 Barbarian 30 year old Male Norse Human Power: 11 Health: 14/14 Gold: 65 Inventory: Mockthril Club (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians) Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 1 Rouge 44 year old male Metasimian Power: 6 Health: 7 Gold: 10 Inventory: 1x Shuriken of Mercutio (WP: 5, suitable for rouges and rangers)

All in good time, all in good time. Losing has it's consequences, but I wouldn't worry too much, and I'm rooting for Christopher anyway!

Sorry! Don't worry, there will be variation! Stay in there and hope for better rolls been I've been giving you. Stupid die.

Christopher gets to his feet once more. He again stumbles, and his sword barely in his hands, and he once more misses. Name: Barbarian Contestant Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 19/30 Special: Hammer of Gods – Takes away half of the targeted enemies’ health. Drops: Hammer of Gods (WP: 4, suitable for Barbarians) Sir Christopher Daggerfall (played by Fred Fred Burger) Level 6 Knight 27 year-old Human male Power: 11 Health: 4\15 Gold: 12 Inventory: 1x Great Sword (WP: 5, suitable for barbarians and knights) Christopher can hardly breath as the hammer slams into his back once more, using it's special energy. He falls into the sand. It rushes up his nose and his mouth. He coughs and sputters and blood mixes with the sand. Name: Barbarian Contestant Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 19/30 Special: Hammer of Gods – Takes away half of the targeted enemies’ health. Drops: Hammer of Gods (WP: 4, suitable for Barbarians) Sir Christopher Daggerfall (played by Fred Fred Burger) Level 6 Knight 27 year-old Human male Power: 11 Health: 2\15 Gold: 12 Inventory: 1x Great Sword (WP: 5, suitable for barbarians and knights) <IF YOU'D LIKE, YOU MAY TELL ME THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO JUST KEEP ATTACKING AND I'LL PLAY OUT THE REST OF THE BATTLE FOR YOU!>

Well, I guess their not "twists" but rather something that people may not have realized yet. And I'm happy to see that this battle is a little more of a on the edge of your seat sort of thing!

Christopher Daggerfall falls to one knee, too weak to swing. He hides takes up the sentinel position to avoid damage the next round and catch his breath. He pants. Name: Barbarian Contestant Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 19/30 Special: Hammer of Gods – Takes away half of the targeted enemies’ health. Drops: Hammer of Gods (WP: 4, suitable for Barbarians) Sir Christopher Daggerfall (played by Fred Fred Burger) Level 6 Knight 27 year-old Human male Power: 11 Health: 4\15 Gold: 12 Inventory: 1x Great Sword (WP: 5, suitable for barbarians and knights) <The next round runs automatically> Christopher remains in the sentinel position as the barbarian hammers away at his shield. Name: Barbarian Contestant Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 19/30 Special: Hammer of Gods – Takes away half of the targeted enemies’ health. Drops: Hammer of Gods (WP: 4, suitable for Barbarians) Sir Christopher Daggerfall (played by Fred Fred Burger) Level 6 Knight 27 year-old Human male Power: 11 Health: 4\15 Gold: 12 Inventory: 1x Great Sword (WP: 5, suitable for barbarians and knights) <The next round runs automatically> Christopher raises his sword and swings. Unfortunately he has lost so much blood that he stumbles to the side and his swing misses. He curses under his breath and prepares for another round. Name: Barbarian Contestant Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 19/30 Special: Hammer of Gods – Takes away half of the targeted enemies’ health. Drops: Hammer of Gods (WP: 4, suitable for Barbarians) Sir Christopher Daggerfall (played by Fred Fred Burger) Level 6 Knight 27 year-old Human male Power: 11 Health: 4\15 Gold: 12 Inventory: 1x Great Sword (WP: 5, suitable for barbarians and knights)

Everyone still hasn't caught the two fun twists. And last round it didn't help him, though this round it will, if it lands!