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Bain stares at Inki, "You don't get it do you?" Poking Germ's shoulder, still pissed at what he has done, "You help me save Eckmar then I return the favour by helping you look for the Brown Nekrastone. I did not ask you to destroy what's left of this city, it has already been destroyed. Besides you and your forest friend just alerted the guards, and we cannot just leave it for another night. If Oswain's back, we are going to have a harder time." "Why do you think many of my people went in and never came out? Do you think they would need to hire an executioner to do what they have been doing for so long? I'd say no." Black = Nothing you should be concerned about Dark Grey = Underground dungeon Gey = Ground level

Purpearl gains 3 health from Blessed? Purpearl drinks a potion at the back.

"If you have an idea, I suggest you put it forth before we go in. And I certainly hope he is not being tortured, I have no idea where he would be, could be anywhere." "Guards patrol the Watchtowers and the entrance and there are no windows on the North, East and South sides. To get through to the courtyard, we have to sneak past the patrols at the entrance." Germ finds that the statues have aged considerably and is rather fragile. As he leaps on one of the statues and uses his pickaxe, it gives way almost immediately and Germ takes 5 damage from the fall. "Oh no you don't." But Mhinak swings his pickaxe at the statue anyway. The left wing crumbles and just misses the party, but the loss of the wing causes massive instability to the statue and it collapses onto the party, dealing 10 damage to each Hero. If not for Mhinak's Hero status, the collapse would have certainly killed him. Other than that, the collapse has certainly just caused a commotion. The Heroes could hear bells ringing not far away. Bain turns to Miderun, slow clapping, "Well done. They are on alert. One of these days, these two greedy effers will get everyone killed." Then rolls her eyes at Mhinak and Germ, " I have been around for almost two thousand years, if there is something useful here, I would have already told you or they are no longer here. The fact that you are in a ruined city is self explanatory." Kiray thought she finds something, but after the statue collapses on the party, there is rubble everywhere and she loses sight of it. "True, but they never came back. I would be surprised if any are still alive." "If there are any other prisoners we can find I suppose we can do so, but how are we going to get into the prison in the first place?" "It is just my imperfect drawing, Miderun. Your idea might work before the statue collapses, but I am not so sure now. We might have to barge in head on if that's the case." "I didn't create this map just for you, you know. It is for my own reference as well. But anyway, we are came out South from the forest, so we should be at Valhullu's north." The Party: Miderun (CallMePie), The Woman Who Killed Sean Cole *Party Leader* 18 year old Female Orc Barbarian Level 14.5 *Attacks cause Enamored* Power: 26 (13+13) Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row) Defense: 0 Health: 21/21 (8+13) Gold: 388 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women), Lesser Orc Gauntlets: +6 power on the front row, +3 on the back, handwear, suitable only to orcs) Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Club(WP:5, Club), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), Lucustoid Axe (WP: 3), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, 1/6 chance of dealing the slowed-effect, throwing weapon), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear, suitable for anyone), Opal, Amethyst, Phoenix Essence, 4x Potions, Remedy, Grand Potion, Smoke Bomb, High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), 7 Venoms, Loincloth of the Ancient (SP: 3, Absorbs Earth, footwear), Mermaid Scale (Increase SP by 1 for the duration of one battle; consumable) Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Deputy Party Leader* 24 year old Female Human Black Knight Level 17.5 *Immune to Blinded, Doomed, Blessed, Light, Darkness* *Deals Bleeding +2, Double damage to Holy and Demonic Foes* Power Bonus: 6 Defense: 29 Health: 35/35 (10+16+9) Gold: 207 Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental, Deals Bleeding +2), Never Blessed Helmet (SP: 8, Immunity to Blinded, Doomed and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Holy Enemies, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Never Blessed Armor (SP: 10, Immune to Darkness, Light, and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Demons, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers) Inventory: Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword, Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash Replaces Meditate) Artifacts: , Snug Armor (SP: 5, Cannot be De-Equipped, Suitable to all classes that use shields, body wear), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear) Gems: Diamond, Emerald Consumables: 3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Nostrum, Ambrosia, Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Smoke Bomb, 2 Bone, Soma, Ambrosia, Mead, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, 3 Fire Bomb, 4 Venom, Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Noxious Venom Tools: Bedroll, 2 Shovel Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher) 19 year old Male Human Rogue Level 12 *Immune to Earth, Darkness, Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored* Power: 22 (12+10) Defense: 3 Health: 12/19 (11+7+1*) Gold: 339 Equipment: Hue and Saturation whip (WP:10; causes Enamored), Nondescript Cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear), Nice Boots (SP: 1, Footwear: Immune to Earth and Darkness Inventory: Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Fine-tuned Flute (WP:15, user is nimble; instrument), Dagger (WP:5, Dagger), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Mugger's Mask (Head-wear, wearer cannot have gold stolen from them), Raw Horsehide, 4x Potion, 2x Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Health Core, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, Pickaxe, Tako Sushi Plate (Restores 10 health to each member of the party), Sapphire, Pixie Dust The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle) ??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue Level 10.5 *Immune to Darkness* Power: 15 (10+5) Defense: 1 Health: 1/16 (7+9) Ether: 0 Gold: 128 Equipped: Sanctified Rito Gypsy Dart (WP:5, doubled against Flying enemies; throwing weapon), Shadow Cloak (SP:1, immune to Darkness; backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Weapons: Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1; throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3), Shuriken (WP:5), Charred Longsword (WP:10 1/6 chance of breaking at the end of every round, if equipped, longsword) Gear / Armor: Red Shield (SP: 8) Gems / Scrolls: - Consumables: 2 Potion, Level-Up Mushroom, Phoenix Essence, Floral Bomb, Bone, Deadly Venom, 3 Remedy, Venom, Noxious Venom Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass Others: Gold Ring (worth 15 gold, or can be given to someone else to make them Enamored with the giver) Decmon Cards: Will-o'-Wisp (Fiery 1) ; Carrion Squirrel (Dark 1) ; Glow Worm (Luminous 1) Na'im Thamir (Enceladus) 2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric Level 7 Power: 10 (7+3) Health: 5/15 (9+6) Ether: 11/16 (6+5+5) Gold: 15 Equipment: Lucerna Beautus (WP: 3, Staff), Badge of the Smokemaster (Max. Ether +5; User can spend 5 ether in each battle to make the whole party flee; suitable to classes with ether; accessory) Inventory: Scroll of Sealing (Enables casting the sealed-effect to the target, making them unable to use a special skill for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Potion, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, 2 Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, 2 Bone, 4 Tonic, Shovel, Scroll of Blindness (Enables casting the blinded-effect to the target, making them unable to use a physical attack for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether; Loaned from Germ), Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Opal, Pixie Dust Mhinak (Goliath) 40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger Level 6 *Aligned with The Guardians* Power: 14 (6+8) Health: 1/11 (6+5) Gold: 255 Equipment: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory) Inventory: Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, and Telescope [Left Eye], Merman Stylish Gel (Deals Enamoured effect to female gender; consumable), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone; Loaned from Kiray) Elnath Van Cleef, The Prospector *Takes suggestions from party* 99 years old male Human Sorcerer Level 21 *Doubles the amount of gold stolen* Power: 31 (21+10) Defence: 5 Health: 26/31 (7+20+4) Ether: 7/21 (+21) Gold: 1000 Equipment: Golden Staff (WP: 10; staff), Cloak of the Silk Road (SP:5, doubles the amount of gold stolen, backwear) Inventory: Shadir Oswain's Noble Seal (Quest item), Nekrastone (Blue variant, Quest item), 1 Phoenix essence, 2 Grand tonic, 2 Grand potion, Telescope, Magnifying glass, Scroll of Arc Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Ruby (Loaned from Germ) Bain Ga *Controlled by QM, opens to suggestions* 1937 years old female Fenarian Assassin Level 16.5 *1/2 chance of assassination* Power: 18 (2+16) Health: 17/27 (7+15++5) Gold: 0 Equipment: Sange (WP:2 Infused with the power of the Red Nekrastone, additional 1/3 chance of assassination; dagger) Inventory: Sack (random assortment of rations and consumables), Pouch (Bain's private stash) Inki The Panther Warrior *Takes suggestions from Mhinak* 1 Year Old Panther Cub Level 5 Health: 15/25 Rolls: 1-3: Deals Damage 3x level 4-6: Nothing Happens Note: Inki does not take damage from free hits and does not level up.

"I am surprised Heroes like yourself weigh treasures more than your very own lives. Have you not learnt anything after you nearly lost your life to that sodding elf?" Bain shakes her head, "This is too good to be true, you must be on your guard." Inki keeps its eyes on Bain throughout the journey across the wasteland. "If you can walk in just like that, I believe I would have saved my betrothed myself. As I have said to Mhinak, you are taking the situation too lightly." "This General Oswain, doesn't sound like someone that I would want to meet." Bain points to the Star Elf statue in front, and spits at the entrance of the ruined city, Valhullu. "Anairë Alphieth." Bain spits again, "The night is not young anymore, we must infiltrate and save Eckmar before the sun rises, at the darkest hour. We need to be swiftly in and out. Past this rock, is the prison. Do not underestimate its emptiness here. The prison is guarded by Latte's army, and they are not just your regular elf patrols with paper thin helmets. It is rumoured that just one of his minions can hold the fort against many of us combined." Wiping cold sweat off her forehead, "I am actually relieved that you met Oswain just then, it just means that he is not at home. Nevertheless, we should stick together." Pulling out a map, "Of course, I have done my reconnaissance, this is the best that I can come up with." Addressing the party, "So, how do you want to approach this?" The Party: Miderun (CallMePie), The Woman Who Killed Sean Cole *Party Leader* 18 year old Female Orc Barbarian Level 14.5 *Attacks cause Enamored* Power: 26 (13+13) Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row) Defense: 0 Health: 21/21 (8+13) Gold: 388 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women), Lesser Orc Gauntlets: +6 power on the front row, +3 on the back, handwear, suitable only to orcs) Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Club(WP:5, Club), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), Lucustoid Axe (WP: 3), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, 1/6 chance of dealing the slowed-effect, throwing weapon), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear, suitable for anyone), Opal, Amethyst, Phoenix Essence, 4x Potions, Remedy, Grand Potion, Smoke Bomb, High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), 7 Venoms, Loincloth of the Ancient (SP: 3, Absorbs Earth, footwear), Mermaid Scale (Increase SP by 1 for the duration of one battle; consumable) Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Deputy Party Leader* 24 year old Female Human Black Knight Level 17.5 *Immune to Blinded, Doomed, Blessed, Light, Darkness* *Deals Bleeding +2, Double damage to Holy and Demonic Foes* Power Bonus: 6 Defense: 29 Health: 35/35 (10+16+9) Gold: 207 Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental, Deals Bleeding +2), Never Blessed Helmet (SP: 8, Immunity to Blinded, Doomed and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Holy Enemies, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Never Blessed Armor (SP: 10, Immune to Darkness, Light, and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Demons, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers) Inventory: Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword, Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash Replaces Meditate) Artifacts: , Snug Armor (SP: 5, Cannot be De-Equipped, Suitable to all classes that use shields, body wear), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear) Gems: Diamond, Emerald Consumables: 3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Nostrum, Ambrosia, Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Smoke Bomb, 2 Bone, Soma, Ambrosia, Mead, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, 3 Fire Bomb, 4 Venom, Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Noxious Venom Tools: Bedroll, 2 Shovel Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher) 19 year old Male Human Rogue Level 12 *Immune to Earth, Darkness, Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored* Power: 22 (12+10) Defense: 3 Health: 19/19 (11+7+1*) Gold: 339 Equipment: Hue and Saturation whip (WP:10; causes Enamored), Nondescript Cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear), Nice Boots (SP: 1, Footwear: Immune to Earth and Darkness Inventory: Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Fine-tuned Flute (WP:15, user is nimble; instrument), Dagger (WP:5, Dagger), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Mugger's Mask (Head-wear, wearer cannot have gold stolen from them), Raw Horsehide, 4x Potion, 2x Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Health Core, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, Pickaxe, Tako Sushi Plate (Restores 10 health to each member of the party), Sapphire, Pixie Dust The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle) ??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue Level 10.5 *Immune to Darkness* Power: 15 (10+5) Defense: 1 Health: 14/16 (7+9) Ether: 0 Gold: 128 Equipped: Sanctified Rito Gypsy Dart (WP:5, doubled against Flying enemies; throwing weapon), Shadow Cloak (SP:1, immune to Darkness; backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Weapons: Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1; throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3), Shuriken (WP:5), Charred Longsword (WP:10 1/6 chance of breaking at the end of every round, if equipped, longsword) Gear / Armor: Red Shield (SP: 8) Gems / Scrolls: - Consumables: 2 Potion, Level-Up Mushroom, Phoenix Essence, Floral Bomb, Bone, Deadly Venom, 3 Remedy, Venom, Noxious Venom Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass Others: Gold Ring (worth 15 gold, or can be given to someone else to make them Enamored with the giver) Decmon Cards: Will-o'-Wisp (Fiery 1) ; Carrion Squirrel (Dark 1) ; Glow Worm (Luminous 1) Na'im Thamir (Enceladus) 2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric Level 7 Power: 10 (7+3) Health: 15/15 (9+6) Ether: 11/16 (6+5+5) Gold: 15 Equipment: Lucerna Beautus (WP: 3, Staff), Badge of the Smokemaster (Max. Ether +5; User can spend 5 ether in each battle to make the whole party flee; suitable to classes with ether; accessory) Inventory: Scroll of Sealing (Enables casting the sealed-effect to the target, making them unable to use a special skill for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Potion, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, 2 Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, 2 Bone, 4 Tonic, Shovel, Scroll of Blindness (Enables casting the blinded-effect to the target, making them unable to use a physical attack for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether; Loaned from Germ), Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Opal, Pixie Dust Mhinak (Goliath) 40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger Level 6 *Aligned with The Guardians* Power: 14 (6+8) Health: 10/11 (6+5) Gold: 255 Equipment: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory) Inventory: Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, and Telescope [Left Eye], Merman Stylish Gel (Deals Enamoured effect to female gender; consumable), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone; Loaned from Kiray) Elnath Van Cleef, The Prospector *Takes suggestions from party* 99 years old male Human Sorcerer Level 21 *Doubles the amount of gold stolen* Power: 31 (21+10) Defence: 5 Health: 31/31 (7+20+4) Ether: 7/21 (+21) Gold: 1000 Equipment: Golden Staff (WP: 10; staff), Cloak of the Silk Road (SP:5, doubles the amount of gold stolen, backwear) Inventory: Shadir Oswain's Noble Seal (Quest item), Nekrastone (Blue variant, Quest item), 2 Phoenix essence, 2 Grand tonic, 2 Grand potion, Telescope, Magnifying glass, Scroll of Arc Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Ruby (Loaned from Germ) Bain Ga *Controlled by QM, opens to suggestions* 1937 years old female Fenarian Assassin Level 16.5 *1/2 chance of assassination* Power: 18 (2+16) Health: 27/27 (7+15++5) Gold: 0 Equipment: Sange (WP:2 Infused with the power of the Red Nekrastone, additional 1/3 chance of assassination; dagger) Inventory: Sack (random assortment of rations and consumables), Pouch (Bain's private stash) Inki The Panther Warrior *Takes suggestions from Mhinak* 1 Year Old Panther Cub Level 5 Health: 25/25 Rolls: 1-3: Deals Damage 3x level 4-6: Nothing Happens Note: Inki does not take damage from free hits and does not level up.

In the midst of the battle, Purpearl notices a Lottery Ticket from Heroica hovering in front of her. Scratching her name on the Lottery Ticket with the thorns, and after making sure that the ticket isn't laced with poison, she quickly sends it off its way.

Managing to get her hit in, Purpearl switches to her Staff and casts Darkness at Civilian Mob A from the back row.

The Heroes make their way to the city of Valhullu across the wasteland. Apart from the occassional shadow of the shrub that sticks up, there is nothing interesting of note in the middle of the night. It is also apparent that they have shaken off the pursuit of Latte Oswain and his army, for now. Bain almost choked in laughter at Mhinak, "Your friend is right, other than rubble, battered walls, the only place that remains whole is Oswain's penitentiary, rebuilt for the sole purpose of imprisoning dissidents and anyone they deem as a threat to their great race. Officially Valhullu used to be a city in itself. Now with that prison left standing, Valhullu is also known as Oswain's penitentiary, Oswain's playground, Star penitentiary." <I don't like pale skins! But if there is no other way, I hope we keep a close eye on her and make sure she isn't up to any tricks!> The two star elves have already flown out of sight and hearing range, leaving Germ to wonder what it actually means. "My friend, you underestimate them. The Creed is well known for their element of surprise, it is rumoured that if they are onto you, you will be dead before you know it." "If equipped" is better. For example, it will still break at the end of the round if your PC equips it and does nothing/uses a consumable/does something else. If it breaks, it is gone/unrepairable and your PC has to choose another weapon to fight with next round. "It used to, but not now, then there is also nothing much to scavenge. There are reasons why Valhullu is one of the ruined cities around Spesialia." Bain interrupts, "I have heard of the war between the orcs and humans. The orcs had it pretty tough but at least your kind had an army to amass. The last time our great Retak Ysp commanded an army against the Alphieth, he had to raise an undead horde to do so. We have been limited in what we have. Starting a war would cripple us even further, in terms of resources, but does not mean we will continue to be bullied by those Alphieths." Note: Thanks for your patience, major update coming soon...

Elnath gives Germ a weird look and shrugs, "If you can find any in the burnt pile I don't see why not." Narie rides out of sight, Hisime about midair, "Godspeed then, hear the ground rumble? Good luck in dealing with Latte when he catches up. And even though you think that we do, it does not mean we have to help you find and deal with your feral enemy." Germ sticks his shovel into the burnt pile and hits something hard. Charred Longsword (WP:10 1/6 chance of breaking at the end of every round, if equipped, longsword) Hisime turns and answers Mhinak instead, "Do what you must in these four days. And do not be late." <I don't like the Star Elf General as well but I can help you! I am supposed to! The Guardians asked me to give you a hand, you remember!> "Bobby seems to be ontop of things here. Should we head to the ruined city that the Star Elves told us to in four days? I mean we are here to return the artefacts anyway and as much I cherish my life, I cherish everyone's too. We cannot deal with the entire race of Star Elves if we continue like this." "How ignorant." And Hisime flies off into the night. "It was a good time to slit their throats just then, what a missed opportunity." Hisses Bain. Miderun could not make out where they would have flown to, but they are heading towards the North-East. "I agree we should stick together, and watch everyone's back." Bain blinks, "Have you forgotten our deal? Save Eckmar in Valhullu and I will help you track down the snakes." Turning to Mhinak, "I can't help but overheard your conversation with that forest feral. If Eckmar agrees to help you out, I can guarrantee finding that stone would be as easy as soaring through the skies, but he can be stubborn at times, sometimes all he needs is a little convincing." Addressing the party, "Valhullu is just up ahead, shall we?"

Purpearl should be at full health due to Blessed. Purpearl exchanges her staff for Thorny Rose and casts Darkness at Civilian Mob A from the front row.

Purpearl attempts to deflect any stones that come along the Princess' way with her shield. As the crowd becomes rowdy, Purpearl had no choice but to swing her staff at Civilian Mob A, casting Darkness from the back row. Enchantment goes to Arm Shield.

"For our safety, it is not wise to be carrying Star Elves' clothing around when we are obviously not of their kind." Kiray finds another shovel. Hisime shrugs, still focused much on Bain's every movement, "If it is as simple as what you have just said, dwarf. It is obvious that you do not know everything. You are making conclusions based on the people you meet, in this case a Fenarian peasant who happens to be helpful and Latte, who happens to be patriotically doing his job as a General. I cannot speak for Latte, The Guardians did not choose The Creed to retrieve their heirloom, The Guardians chose you, this is the journey you have to undertake. " "We ran into some fringe Star Elven soldiers, they are weaker than I thought, meatshields perhaps. But we are fine, the artefacts are intact so that matters." Elnath sighs, "I didn't mean to put the whole group in peril, if there is some way I could offload these artefacts to the right people without losing my life and reputation, I would do it." "You must be Elnath, The Prospector. I have learnt all about you from Lyrion and Hung." Elnath's jaw dropped, "Lyr---ion wha--t?" "That is correct. Repeating what I have said to your companions earlier, in four days time, meet Hisime and I at the eastern entrance to the ruin city of Valasabhad, the city nearest to Baltarok and the Iron Isthmus. Do not entertain anyone else other than us. There you will be escorted into the Capital to meet the Queen and return the artefacts and the stone to Her Highness, and there you will be re-united with Lyrion and Hung." Elnath trying hard to absorb all the information, with the lack of sleep, turns to the party, "I apologise, it is too sudden, I still cannot get over the how and why. Can anyone explain what is going on?" "Clearly you do not know The Creed. They are a group of twelve assassins who call themselves the White Assassins and Queen Alphieth's personal guards. They named themselves after the cycles of time, no one knew their true identities except for their sixth, Narie Alphieth, the daughter of the Queen Anairë Alphieth. And what makes them so deadly because you do not know their identities and who you are dealing with until it is too late. So far we only know Narie is the princess. Because of that relation with royalty, what will be more satisfying to hang the head of the Queen's offspring to remind Her Royal Highness what her father had done to my kin?" "You will find out. Eckmar is not someone that is ungrateful but he is also not easy to deal with. Not saying he is difficult, but I am sure he will arrange something, for those who are worthy." Bain points to the jagged horizon up ahead against the moon. "Valhullu is only a couple of hours ahead. It is not difficult to recognise the only rock structure that remain in that city." "Obviously they didn't save my megablocks when I got into shiz with their pets." says Bain sarcastically, eyes remain fixated on Narie. "If not for you Miderun, things will be very different by now. But if they do not leave us alone, I will not hesitate to strike first to protect myself." "We know who you are and why you are here, Heroes. And you do not want to sink yourself deeper into this. Do what Narie says and we can ensure your safe passage out of Spesialia. We respect your organisation but doesn't mean we will welcome and bid you farewell with open arms, hugs and kisses." "Wrong place, wrong circumstances, wrong elf. That is all I can say." Seeing Bain relax, Narie, turns around and along with her ride, slowly ascends into the night sky, "We have no more business with you now, we have other matters to attend to." Hisime pulls the reins and turns to Bobby, "Don't die." Bain nods at Mhinak, "I will gladly lead you to it, the scent of the weresnakes are so unique that it is easily recognisable." "The Seal and the Blue Nekrastone ultimately belongs to the Star Elves. You have travelled far enough to do this, you do not want to waste this only opportunity to represent Heroica and present the artefacts to Her Highness in person." says Hisime, sternly, placing both hands on the daggers. "Heroes, if you happen to find the Brown Nekrastone, I will not be surprised with the Fenarians will be the first claim it for their own. Likewise, the Blue Nekrastone, keep close eye on it. Fenarians will do anything for power. They are already living proof of such acts." Narie turns around, in mid air, "Hisime, enough." Narie bows as she begins to ascend, "My apologies."

Purpearl raises her shield keeps close to the Princess, attempting to shield off any unwanted bodily contact from the protestors and keeping her vigilant eye for those armed with weapons, estimating their numbers.

The Rescue Party THE CHECKERED CROSSING Germ patiently waits at the back as he observes the movements across the wasteland and makes finally makes his well calculated move. As the last remaining Star Elf charges towards Bain, Germ stealthily sneaks up to the Star Elf's side and punctures his lungs with his dagger. The Star Elf collapses to the ground, desperately gasps for breath. Bain jams her foot onto the Star Elf's shield against his throat. That is the end of the last Star Elf. As Bain, Elnath, Germ, Miderun and Naîm dust themselves off, they realised that they have become more experienced in dealing with Patrols in the dark. "Appreciate your save, Germ. And Miderun," Bain puts her arm over Miderun's shoulder, "I could certainly learn a bit or two from you. From the way you set yourself up, I can see that you possess that predator instinct, not everyone has that in them. Perhaps we could have a spar or two next time, Orc." Turning to the rest of the party, "Everybody alright?" "I suggest we bury them. One. I do not want any trouble if the Star Elves find out about this. Two. I do not want any trouble of any sort." Piling the corpses into a heap. "Or maybe I could just burn them to destroy all evidence. Er-hem. Stand back everyone." Hand holding Germ's Ruby, Elnath sets the corpses on fire. Elnath then checks his pouch for the Seal and the Blue Nekrastone, making sure they are still with him. "Shall we head to Val--?" Before Bain could continue, the party is interrupted by something... ---------- The Tracking Party: The Pegasuses begin to fly back West, Hisime notices the badge on Mhinak, "The Guardians and us have been allies for as long as we know it. We are friends with whoever The Guardians are friends with, and they are wiser than many of the us combined. If they can trust you, they must have seen something in you, that you might not even know yourself. I will not stop you from helping them to retrieve the Brown Nekrastone from thieves, but bear in mind it will not be easy." Hisime's voice hardens at the mention of Fenari, "Cousins? What do outsiders like you know?" Hisime glances at Narie to check on her response and turns away, clearly indicating her reluctance to comment on the topic of Fenarians. Narie remains quiet. I suppose you meant Blue, instead of Brown. "Your companions sailed too close to the shore up North, and were intercepted by the Patrols. Hisime and I watched from the sky as your female companion resisted strongly against the Patrols, putting her life on the line to protect the two helpless brothers. She was eventually overwhelmed by droves of Patrols that kept coming and had her pinned down and captured. Lyrion and Hung were thrown overboard and the Patrols took your ship. When the brothers eventually made it to the shore, we offered them help to the nearest port in Baltarok. They misunderstood our intentions and sold your secret mission out in exchange for their lives. Fortunately it was us, not anyone else. They are currently safe in the Capital city of Valsatra. But I am afraid our ride could not accommodate that many, in addition, the Queen is not someone you could see as and when you desire." "Our history runs way back a few thousand years, there is definitely a lot to take in. But since you are here to return the Seal and the Blue Nekrastone, there is only one simple task that you need to do here." Narie's voice turns serious, "Find your companions, and in four days time, meet Hisime and I at the eastern entrance to the ruin city of Valasabhad, the city nearest to Baltarok and the Iron Isthmus. Do not entertain anyone else other than us. That should be simple enough.... Heroes." "You sure talk strange, but Eubric is somewhere that I have heard of, home of the organisation, Heroica. That is also the place where our people go and never return." Hissime's lowers her voice at the mention of rescuing Polly, "Your human friend, she is probably locked up in the prison located in Valhullu. And I have never seen anyone walk out of that place alive once they are in Latte's Oswain's playground." "I will just pretend that you never said that last sentence." Narie interrupts, "If you cherish your life, find your companions, and whether you find the Brown Nekrastone or not, be at Valasabhad in four days time. If not, do not blame us for not warning you, the next time we descend from the sky on your party, it will not be a friendly one." Inki begins to sniff the air and looks around anxiously as the pegasuses reach the south of Krimwood forest, <Master Mhinak, there is smoke ahead! And I can smell familiar scents!> ---------- As the pegasuses begin their slow descend gracefully, the Heroes could see Elnath and the others gathered around in the middle of the wasteland, Before Bain could finish her sentence, she cocks her head at the interruption and pulls out her Sange, crouches down, ready to pounce, "The Creed?! Get ready!" Hisses Bain, not pleased with the sight of the pegasuses. As Bain takes a closer look at the riders and calls out to Kiray, Bobby and Mhinak, "What the farnsworth! Narie (June) Alphieth?! I will take care of this!" Narie and Hisime keep their distance and as the Heroes dismount the pegasuses, "We are not here to fight, Fenarian." Narie calls out. Hisime pulls her pegasus infront of Narie and reaches for her daggers. "Stand down, Fenarian." Hisime calls out. "..." Bain narrows her eyes, ready to launch at Narie and Hisime any moment now. The Party: Miderun (CallMePie), The Woman Who Killed Sean Cole *Party Leader* 18 year old Female Orc Barbarian Level 14.5 *Attacks cause Enamored* Power: 26 (13+13) Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row) Defense: 0 Health: 21/21 (8+13) Gold: 388 Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women), Lesser Orc Gauntlets: +6 power on the front row, +3 on the back, handwear, suitable only to orcs) Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Club(WP:5, Club), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), Lucustoid Axe (WP: 3), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, 1/6 chance of dealing the slowed-effect, throwing weapon), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear, suitable for anyone), Opal, Amethyst, Phoenix Essence, 4x Potions, Remedy, Grand Potion, Smoke Bomb, High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), 7 Venoms, Loincloth of the Ancient (SP: 3, Absorbs Earth, footwear), Mermaid Scale (Increase SP by 1 for the duration of one battle; consumable) Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Deputy Party Leader* 24 year old Female Human Black Knight Level 17.5 *Immune to Blinded, Doomed, Blessed, Light, Darkness* *Deals Bleeding +2, Double damage to Holy and Demonic Foes* Power Bonus: 6 Defense: 29 Health: 35/35 (10+16+9) Gold: 207 Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental, Deals Bleeding +2), Never Blessed Helmet (SP: 8, Immunity to Blinded, Doomed and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Holy Enemies, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Never Blessed Armor (SP: 10, Immune to Darkness, Light, and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Demons, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers) Inventory: Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword, Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash Replaces Meditate) Artifacts: , Snug Armor (SP: 5, Cannot be De-Equipped, Suitable to all classes that use shields, body wear), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear) Gems: Diamond, Emerald Consumables: 3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Nostrum, Ambrosia, Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Smoke Bomb, 2 Bone, Soma, Ambrosia, Mead, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, 3 Fire Bomb, 4 Venom, Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Noxious Venom Tools: Bedroll, Shovel Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher) 19 year old Male Human Rogue Level 12 *Immune to Earth, Darkness, Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored* Power: 22 (12+10) Defense: 3 Health: 19/19 (11+7+1*) Gold: 339 Equipment: Hue and Saturation whip (WP:10; causes Enamored), Nondescript Cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear), Nice Boots (SP: 1, Footwear: Immune to Earth and Darkness Inventory: Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Fine-tuned Flute (WP:15, user is nimble; instrument), Dagger (WP:5, Dagger), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Mugger's Mask (Head-wear, wearer cannot have gold stolen from them), Raw Horsehide, 4x Potion, 2x Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Health Core, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, Pickaxe, Tako Sushi Plate (Restores 10 health to each member of the party), Sapphire, Pixie Dust The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle) ??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue Level 10.5 *Immune to Darkness* Power: 15 (10+5) Defense: 1 Health: 14/16 (7+9) Ether: 0 Gold: 128 Equipped: Sanctified Rito Gypsy Dart (WP:5, doubled against Flying enemies; throwing weapon), Shadow Cloak (SP:1, immune to Darkness; backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Weapons: Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1; throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3), Shuriken (WP:5) Gear / Armor: Red Shield (SP: 8) Gems / Scrolls: - Consumables: 2 Potion, Level-Up Mushroom, Phoenix Essence, Floral Bomb, Bone, Deadly Venom, 3 Remedy, Venom, Noxious Venom Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass Others: Gold Ring (worth 15 gold, or can be given to someone else to make them Enamored with the giver) Decmon Cards: Will-o'-Wisp (Fiery 1) ; Carrion Squirrel (Dark 1) ; Glow Worm (Luminous 1) Na'im Thamir (Enceladus) 2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric Level 7 Power: 10 (7+3) Health: 15/15 (9+6) Ether: 11/16 (6+5+5) Gold: 15 Equipment: Lucerna Beautus (WP: 3, Staff), Badge of the Smokemaster (Max. Ether +5; User can spend 5 ether in each battle to make the whole party flee; suitable to classes with ether; accessory) Inventory: Scroll of Sealing (Enables casting the sealed-effect to the target, making them unable to use a special skill for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Potion, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, 2 Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, 2 Bone, 4 Tonic, Shovel, Scroll of Blindness (Enables casting the blinded-effect to the target, making them unable to use a physical attack for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether; Loaned from Germ), Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Opal, Pixie Dust Mhinak (Goliath) 40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger Level 6 *Aligned with The Guardians* Power: 14 (6+8) Health: 10/11 (6+5) Gold: 255 Equipment: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory) Inventory: Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, and Telescope [Left Eye], Merman Stylish Gel (Deals Enamoured effect to female gender; consumable), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone; Loaned from Kiray) Elnath Van Cleef, The Prospector *Takes suggestions from party* 99 years old male Human Sorcerer Level 21 *Doubles the amount of gold stolen* Power: 31 (21+10) Defence: 5 Health: 31/31 (7+20+4) Ether: 7/21 (+21) Gold: 1000 Equipment: Golden Staff (WP: 10; staff), Cloak of the Silk Road (SP:5, doubles the amount of gold stolen, backwear) Inventory: Shadir Oswain's Noble Seal (Quest item), Nekrastone (Blue variant, Quest item), 2 Phoenix essence, 2 Grand tonic, 2 Grand potion, Telescope, Magnifying glass, Scroll of Arc Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Ruby (Loaned from Germ) Bain Ga *Controlled by QM, opens to suggestions* 1937 years old female Fenarian Assassin Level 16.5 *1/2 chance of assassination* Power: 18 (2+16) Health: 27/27 (7+15++5) Gold: 0 Equipment: Sange (WP:2 Infused with the power of the Red Nekrastone, additional 1/3 chance of assassination; dagger) Inventory: Sack (random assortment of rations and consumables), Pouch (Bain's private stash) Inki The Panther Warrior *Takes suggestions from Mhinak* 1 Year Old Panther Cub Level 5 Health: 25/25 Rolls: 1-3: Deals Damage 3x level 4-6: Nothing Happens Note: Inki does not take damage from free hits and does not level up.

The Rescue Party Update will be within the next 24-36 hours. The Tracking Party "Hisime it is, but name is nothing more than a shell for us followers of the Creed to fill in. If outsiders are overflowing into our Spesialian borders, either they are fleeing or they felt that Spesialian elves must be as welcoming as our greenskin neighbours. But I believe the latter is more likely." "Hm... the numbers sound about right. But you cannot lie to me, dwarf. Does Lyrion and Hung Lannister ring a bell to you? Your clay and stone friends have told us everything about why you are here, about the Seal and Blue Nekrastone." Narie nods at Mhinak, "But they are safe with us. We could not save the other lady with them, Latte has taken her custody, unfortunately." Narie sighs, "My dear Latte, he does seem to paint a bad picture of us, star elves, killing and torturing at first sight. Latte is good at what he does, I cannot deny, but we are more than just taking lives, and that is entirely not-related to why we are looking for you. We have been tasked, simply, by the Queen to escort you and your companions to the Capital to return the said items. Now tell me, dwarf traveller, where are your other companions are located, we would appreciate your cooperation in this." "Why have you decided to help the Guardians to retrieve the Brown Nekrastone? What are your motives? I do not believe you are related to them in any way." As Bobby gets closer to Hisime, he notices that her body becomes stiff for a second before turning around. With a slight blush on her cheek under the moonlight, Bobby could see her eyes scanning his face and overalls, whilst maintaining a serious look on her face, "You do look and behave differently from the others, Mister. You are a stand out, have you noticed? Where do you hail from?"

Purpearl stays close to the group and catches up to U'Daras, "Pardon my ignorance, but these dragons you speak of, would you say they are dwindling in numbers as a result or have they, simply isolated themselves from the rest of the world? And who are these noble races, you speak of, may I ask? Perhaps they could be of service to bridge that gap?" Purpearl stays clear of the Pongcanis, avoids eye contact and conversation, having slain a number of these furry faces back in Eubric, rekindling more hatred with their kind with the leaders would not be beneficial to the Princess and the Dragon Knights' position in this city. Similarly to the others, for she believes that only the capable should lead the country to prosperity, and that the humans that the mystic knight has seen, do not seem to possess qualities and behaviour that a leader should be.

"It is nice to have you with us. Please lead the way, Princess."

The Rescue Party THE CHECKERED CROSSING "Halt!" The Star Elf calls out as he chases Bain. Heroes turn! Make your move! The hooded rider gives Mhinak a dead stare, "To safety of course. Spesialia is no land for variety, unlike Baltarok. There you can get a ride back to wherever you came from." Both the riders pull the reins of the pegasus and circles around the sky, "Then you might want to explain your purpose of coming to Spesialia." "Do not be rude, Hisime. These innocent travellers do not know what they are talking about or what trouble they have gotten themselves into." Turning to the Heroes, "I am Narie." "Forgive me." Hisime bows. Hisime ignores Bobby's hand, but stares at his hair instead, "Hisime." Turning to Narie, "This human here does fit the description of the ones we might be looking for, plus the dwarf and a girl. But there are only three, plus their pet. I thought there were seven with no pets. How shall we approach this?" Narie nods, and turns to the party, "I only want to help, if there are more of you left, I would like to know." Hisime simply turns to Narie, expecting her to give an answer. "We are the White Assassins, also known as The Creed. There are twelve of us, that have sworn to serve none other than Her Royal Highness, The Queen of Spesialia. Our true identities are irrelevant, and are our names are only a way to differentiate between us, much like how one would differentiate between seasons from each other. Spesialia is not necessary a safe place to travel in due to the heavy presence of soldiers that seek to protect this land, but nevertheless, there are always innocent travellers, mostly from Baltarok, that are either killed or captured for trespassing or for crimes that they did not commit. Part of what we do, is to escort these innocent travellers to safety, although there are also much that we do that we are not allowed to reveal to anyone. That is who we are, and I believe you have not answered Hisime's question as to why are you here in Spesialia."

Happy 4th Anniversary! And thank you Sandy and Dragonator for the tag! This year's anniversary is looking great, can't wait to pick a side!

The smooth sailing ride to Dastan definitely makes Purpearl consider air travel as an alternative from now. As Purpearl alights the ship following the party's arrival at the palace, Purpearl follows Arthur, bowing at the princess, "It is an honour to be greeted by royalty and dragons upon our arrival, I am humbled."

The Rescue Party THE CHECKERED CROSSING Miderun crushes the Star Elf Patrol with ease, but is swiftly taken out by their patrol leader, who decides to fight till the death. Heroes turn! Make your move! Inki and Kiray ride with the the armoured rider, while Mhinak and Bobby ride with the other. As the pegasuses ride off into the night, away from the Krimwood forest, the Heroes could only hear Oswain's voice diminishing with distance. The riders seem to be riding East, towards Baltarok, The armoured rider speaks, "You must be lost, since Baltarok opens her ports to outsiders, many traders have unknowingly wandered into the lands of Spesialia. But this is no place for exploration, adventure or sight seeing." "The Gods' mercy must be upon you. I am surprised the group of you made it thus far, many of these curious minds rarely made it past the ruined city nearest to Baltarok. Treasure-hunting is the commonest reason amongst those that we save, losing their way is the next, what's yours?"

The Rescue Party THE CHECKERED CROSSING Heroes turn! Make your move! Kiray and Bobby finds the nearest opening out of Latte's Oswain's army and dash into the dark of the forest. Mhinak grabs his smoke bomb and before the bomb could leave his swinging arm, multiple smoke bombs rain down from the sky in front of the Oswain army, temporarily forming a barrier of smoke between the party and Oswain's army. Unable to pinpoint the party's location in the smoke, Latte Oswain wails, "Who is the idiot? Is that you Ehrmantrout? You like fighting with your eyes closed, that's why you threw these smoke bombs? Get serious Major!" curses Latte Oswain. "Not me, General" Ehrmantrout simply states, in a deep voice. Latte Oswain swings his axe at the tree in anger, "Arughhhh... I will find out who is behind this and put them all to justice!" Two pegasuses swoop down from the sky to the party, with their riders hooded, masking their identities. As one of the pegasuses land on the ground, the rider turns around and extends her hand to the party, "This wall of smoke will not last long. There is no way out of this if you decide to go on foot." The other rider spoke, "Come. Ride with us." <Are they saving us? I do not want to die! Mhinak!>

Purpearl leans on the mast and enjoys the peace while she can, "Perhaps you are right, U'Or."

The Rescue Party THE CHECKERED CROSSING Naîm charges forward, knocking out the Star Elf with his staff. His lack of roguish skills attracts the attention of another Star Elf nearby, who decides to flank the cleric. Heroes turn! Make your move! That's right, unless you wanted to change your weapon to something else, that you have to specify. "A dwarf of such calibre desires to be a God!" Latte Oswain laughs out loud. "How ignorant!" Round 4 of Hostile Patrols!: Kiray vs Star Elf Patrol F - Mortal Hit (Star Elf Patrol D: 20 - (10+17+6=42dmg) = KO'd!) Inki vs Star Elf Patrol A - 1 (Star Elf Patrol A: 4 - 15dmg = KO'd!) Bobby vs Star Elf Patrol A G - Hit (Star Elf Patrol G: 20 - (10+11=21dmg) = KO'd!) >Mhinak vs Star Elf Patrol G The Heroes steamrolled the Star Elf Patrols, leaving none alive. Kiray, Mhinak and Bobby all gain experience. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Or is it? Latte Oswain looks around the carnage, and sighs, "Looks like the General has to do everything himself..." And he gives a commanding whistle with his fingers. "Come on out, Rosarte-Quayle, Ehrmantrout! It's time to show these Heroes from Heroica what the Oswain Army is made out of!" Two armoured figures and their followers march out of the dark, into the Heroes field of sight and surrounds the Heroes again. One of them appeared to be a female elf, holding a twin-sai, the other has a full faced helmet on, wielding a greatsword and a shield. The two size up their opponents, "Ehrmantrout, take off that helmet will ya? Nothing serious around here. You know I can take ya'll by myself with one eye closed." "I can do it with both eyes closed, Rose." Ehrmantrout simply states, in a deep voice. "Right..." Rosarte-Quayle rolls her eyes, "Where is Eladio-Vuentei and El-Alquist anyway? They are missing out." "Guard duty." Ehrmantrout simply states, in a deep voice. "Right..." Rosarte-Quayle rolls her eyes again and spits on the ground. Latte Oswain cracked his neck, both ways and swings his twin axe at the Heroes, and swipes drool off his lips with his thumb, "Soldiers! This is not an exercise. Do not disappoint me!" Latte Oswain *Immune to Negative Effects**Blessed* Type: Humanoid Level: 70 SP: 30 Health: 3000/3000 Special I: War Cry: All Allies, including himself, Encouraged Special II: Decapitator: Deals Damage 50% of Hero’s Max Health, ignoring SP Special III: Decapitator 2.0: Instantly KO a random Hero in the party Secials IV: Onslaught: Deals 140 Fire Damage to the whole party, divided equally Specials Alternate Passive Special I: Seal of Nobility: Grants Blessed effect, Immune to all Negative Effects Passive Special II: Command: One Berseker joins the battle at the end of every round Drops: ??? Major Ehrmantrout *Immune to Blinded, Afraid, Enamored**1/2 chance to cause Petrified* Type: Humanoid Level: 50 SP: 10 Health: 1050/1050 Special I: Arrogant Prick: Deals Damage equals to level, ignoring SP, and robs a random item from the Hero's Inventory Special II: Great Cleaver: Deals Bleeding +5 Special III: Defensive Stance: Ehrmantrout raises his shield, deflecting all attacks directed at him back to the attacker next round Specials determined by a dice roll Passive Special I: Two Eyes Closed: Ehrmantrout is immuned to Blinded, Afraid, Enamored Passive Special II: Intimidation: Ehrmantrout intimidates his enemies, 1/2 chance of causing Petrified effect to random Hero Drops: ??? Major Rosarte-Quayle *Immune to Afraid, Enamored**Hastened* Type: Humanoid Level: 50 SP: 5 Health: 1050/1050 Ether: 10/10 Special I: Hallucination: Spends 1 ether to Hex the attacker, if ether runs out, nothing happens Special II: Green with Envy: Deals Poisoned +5 and robs the attacker of a random consumable and consumes it immediately Specials determined by a dice roll Passive Special I: One Eye Closed: Rosarte-Quayle is immuned to Afraid, Enamored Passive Special II: Twin Sai: Rosarte-Quayle is Hastened Drops: ??? Star Elf Berserker A Type: Humanoid Level: 20 SP: 5 Health: 500/500 Special: Bersek: Deals 80 damage to attacker Drops: ??? The Tracking Party: Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Deputy Party Leader* 24 year old Female Human Black Knight Level 17.5 *Immune to Blinded, Doomed, Blessed, Light, Darkness* *Deals Bleeding +2, Double damage to Holy and Demonic Foes* Power Bonus: 6 Defense: 29 Health: 35/35 (10+16+9) Gold: 207 Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental, Deals Bleeding +2), Never Blessed Helmet (SP: 8, Immunity to Blinded, Doomed and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Holy Enemies, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Never Blessed Armor (SP: 10, Immune to Darkness, Light, and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Demons, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Inventory: Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword, Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash Replaces Meditate) Artifacts: , Snug Armor (SP: 5, Cannot be De-Equipped, Suitable to all classes that use shields, body wear), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear) Gems: Diamond, Emerald Consumables: 3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Nostrum, Ambrosia, Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Smoke Bomb, 2 Bone, Soma, Ambrosia, Mead, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, 3 Fire Bomb, 4 Venom, Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Noxious Venom Tools: Bedroll, Shovel Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher) 19 year old Male Human Rogue Level 12 *Immune to Earth, Darkness, Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored* Power: 22 (12+10) Defense: 3 Health: 19/19 (11+7+1*) Gold: 339 Equipment: Hue and Saturation whip (WP:10; causes Enamored), Nondescript Cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear), Nice Boots (SP: 1, Footwear: Immune to Earth and Darkness Inventory: Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Fine-tuned Flute (WP:15, user is nimble; instrument), Dagger (WP:5, Dagger), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Mugger's Mask (Head-wear, wearer cannot have gold stolen from them), Raw Horsehide, 4x Potion, 2x Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Health Core, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, Pickaxe, Tako Sushi Plate (Restores 10 health to each member of the party), Sapphire, Pixie Dust Mhinak (Goliath) 40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger Level 6 *Aligned with The Guardians* Power: 14 (6+8) Health: 10/11 (6+5) Gold: 255 Equipment: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory) Inventory: Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, and Telescope [Left Eye], Merman Stylish Gel (Deals Enamoured effect to female gender; consumable), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone; Loaned from Kiray) Inki The Panther Warrior *Takes suggestions from Mhinak* 1 Year Old Panther Cub Level 5 Health: 25/25 Rolls: 1-3: Deals Damage 3x level 4-6: Nothing Happens Note: Inki does not take damage from free hits and does not level up.

"No harm being careful. I am glad we acknowledged that." Purpearl nods at U'Or, "Speaking of Dastan and even Xu, everyone has their first, and I'm no different, if you guess it right. But. When connections and emotions are involved, things might get a little sticky and might not turn out in your favour. I have none of these, and with a clear mind, you can have my trust. And of course, I do have connections with Baltarok, with one of the Clans, but I do not want to put myself in that position, torn between friends and loyalty. Hence I am here." Looking to the horizon as well, "Sure flying through the skies does look and feel different from my first boat ride to Baltarok. Are there any dangers in the skies that we should be aware of? Predators in the sky, perhaps?" Recalling the time where journeying through the high seas was not as smooth sailing as anyone would expect. Purpearl watches in admiration as Torc did her swift manoeuvres. "Good to see some healthy competition around, Captain Elba, Hoke."

The Rescue Party THE CHECKERED CROSSING Bain nods at the party before setting her predatory sights on the Star Elf. With a swift turn of her cloak, she disappears into the darkness. For a moment everything stands still, until the Star Elf exclaimed in surprise, "Fe-FE---GA!" letting out a loud cough which is swiftly engulfed by the night. Seeing another patrol fall, the leader shouts, "Fenari's huanrim! Retreat to Valhullu now! Everyone watch your back!" Heroes turn! Make your move! "Godhood! You?! There is no other God as merciful, as beautiful and as intelligent as Legovia." Spreading his arms out and looks up into the starry night sky, "Legovia. Arman amin." Looking back down at Mhinak, "By the love of Legovia, do not compare me to that dhaeraow Shadirdog. And I shall cleanse the lands of Spesialia, of all impurities and restore Spesialia to her former glory!" "Feelings of regret? Do you not like killing? How about you plead for mercy? If you plead hard enough now, I might give you a small head start." Round 3 of Hostile Patrols!: Kiray vs Star Elf Patrol D - Critical Mortal Hit (Star Elf Patrol D: 20 - (10x2+17+6=42dmg) = KO'd!) Inki vs Star Elf Patrol D E - 3 (Star Elf Patrol E: 5 - 15dmg = KO'd!) Bobby vs Star Elf Patrol A - Horn Blow! (Star Elf Patrol F summoned) >Mhinak vs Star Elf Patrol E A - Horn Blow! (Star Elf Patrol G summoned) Kiray got out of her trance and slices wildly at another guard, while Inki manages to take one patrol out by itself. But the remaining Star Elf hung on, calling for more reinforcements. Star Elf Patrol A Type: Humanoid Level 10 Health: 4/20 Special: Horn Blow! – Summons another Star Elf Patrol to join the battle. If there are three (3) or more Star Elf Patrols in battle, attacking Hero is Stunned instead. Drops: Nothing Star Elf Patrol F Type: Humanoid Level 10 Health: 20/20 Special: Horn Blow! – Summons another Star Elf Patrol to join the battle. If there are three (3) or more Star Elf Patrols in battle, attacking Hero is Stunned instead. Drops: Nothing Star Elf Patrol G Type: Humanoid Level 10 Health: 20/20 Special: Horn Blow! – Summons another Star Elf Patrol to join the battle. If there are three (3) or more Star Elf Patrols in battle, attacking Hero is Stunned instead. Drops: Nothing The Tracking Party: Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Deputy Party Leader* 24 year old Female Human Black Knight Level 17 *Immune to Blinded, Doomed, Blessed, Light, Darkness* *Deals Bleeding +2, Double damage to Holy and Demonic Foes* Power Bonus: 6 Defense: 29 Health: 35/35 (10+16+9) Gold: 207 Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental, Deals Bleeding +2), Never Blessed Helmet (SP: 8, Immunity to Blinded, Doomed and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Holy Enemies, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Never Blessed Armor (SP: 10, Immune to Darkness, Light, and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Demons, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Inventory: Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword, Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash Replaces Meditate) Artifacts: , Snug Armor (SP: 5, Cannot be De-Equipped, Suitable to all classes that use shields, body wear), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear) Gems: Diamond, Emerald Consumables: 3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Nostrum, Ambrosia, Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Smoke Bomb, 2 Bone, Soma, Ambrosia, Mead, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, 3 Fire Bomb, 4 Venom, Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Noxious Venom Tools: Bedroll, Shovel Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher) 19 year old Male Human Rogue Level 11.5 *Immune to Earth, Darkness, Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored* Power: 21 (11+10) Defense: 3 Health: 18/18 (10+7+1*) Gold: 339 Equipment: Hue and Saturation whip (WP:10; causes Enamored), Nondescript Cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear), Nice Boots (SP: 1, Footwear: Immune to Earth and Darkness Inventory: Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Fine-tuned Flute (WP:15, user is nimble; instrument), Dagger (WP:5, Dagger), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Mugger's Mask (Head-wear, wearer cannot have gold stolen from them), Raw Horsehide, 4x Potion, 2x Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Health Core, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, Pickaxe, Tako Sushi Plate (Restores 10 health to each member of the party), Sapphire, Pixie Dust Mhinak (Goliath) 40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger Level 5 *Aligned with The Guardians* Power: 13 (5+8) Health: 9/10 (6+4) Gold: 255 Equipment: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory) Inventory: Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, and Telescope [Left Eye], Merman Stylish Gel (Deals Enamoured effect to female gender; consumable), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone; Loaned from Kiray) Inki The Panther Warrior *Takes suggestions from Mhinak* 1 Year Old Panther Cub Level 5 Health: 25/25 Rolls: 1-3: Deals Damage 3x level 4-6: Nothing Happens Note: Inki does not take damage from free hits and does not level up.