Purpearljellyblob

OOC: Thanks for the quest Zepher! "Mighty powerful? Gives me more reasons to want to hold on to it then." Purpearl "hisses" back at the Sprites in a contemptuous manner. "Watsap, Cheech, Quinn, stay back!" Battle Order >Purpearl - Magical Staff, Topaz vs. Muddy Water Sprite >XX - XX Handcannon vs. Clear Water Sprite >Cheech - Nothing >Quinn - Nothing

"Aventine's tricorne would be nice."

Purpearl gathers the loot and returns a number of items back to Nerwen [Opal, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15; Water-,Darkness-elemental; staff)] Loot Distribution Alexis - Pickaxe, Shovel, Venom, Bedroll Nerwen - Telescope, Fire Bomb, Counterstrike Gloves, Hammer Matthis - Magic Compass, 2 x Remedies, Conductor Helmet Purpearl - Magnifying Glass, Scroll of Confusion, Zelphie's Staff Purpearl starts to dig the ground using her Shovel, hoping to give Aventine a decent burial, at the very least. She turns to XX, and shrugs, "This is all. We will meet again, someday."

"Perhaps if you remember a certain circus performer once said, speak up so that others can hear whatever you're saying."

Purpearl turns to Alexis, "I can see why you are one of the strongest in Heroica, both in resolve and capability. It is unfortunate that as a newbie I had to fight against you, but you chose your side and I chose mine, and I am truly humbled. This duel is not just another duel between two grudging sides, in the end, it was a test of character and how one would react in face of impending death and failure. I am not surprised you have chosen to side Chauncey, and it is also interesting to see how some would appear to be ashamed to be on the losing side and not owning up to it graciously." To no one is particular, "In the end, although we failed to protect Aventine, we failed not because of we are weak physically, it's because some of us tried to please everyone and ended up forgetting what is important when we first pen our names onto that board back at the Hall."

Purpearl frowns at the conversation between Alexis and Nerwen, disappointed at the way Nerwen tries to shift the blame to someone, like Alexis, for the lapse in her own decision making skills instead of owning up to it. But Purpearl makes no attempts to make her emotions known, she simply looks away.

Purpearl coughs and turns breathless for a second as Aventine did his magic. As she gasps for air and returns to herself, Purpearl turns to Chauncey, "Now that part of Aventine's will and power flows within me, are you planning to strike me down next? And if being a Hero means living by your double standards, I don't know if Heroes should be called Heroes if they cannot speak their minds and make their own decisions. There's nothing more to say or to do since the person we are hired to protect is dead. Speak your mind, say your piece and be done with it."

Purpearl rushes to Aventine, and remains silent as she kneels down by his side.

"Lord Aventine, it is in your best interest to sacrifice one of your undead, to strengthen your vitality." Battle Order Undead Pirate, Fire vs. Chauncey Rest of Undead - Nothing Nerwen - Heal Matthias >Aventine - Sacrifice Zelphie for Health >Matthias >Matthias >Purpearl - Drinks Potion >XX OOC: Throw in another 1/3 chance to avoid free hits

"Retract that blunt sword of yours or live to regret your actions." "As you wish, Lord Aventine." Purpearl bows slightly. Battle Order Undead Horde - Nothing >Purpearl - Throws a neutralizer >Aventine - Raise XX >XX - Nostrum on Nerwen if Nerwen heals Aventine, if not Nostrum on Aventine Nerwen >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey

No hard feelings to anyone! Purpearl is just scrambling in a pile of scrambled eggs with broken egg shells in it.

"I have no regrets. Others are bounded by emotions, my mind is crystal clear." "In the likely event that you do not live past the day, take away Chauncey's friends and make him regret that he ever fought you so he might live the rest of his living life in remorse. In the other likely event that you live past the day, you take away Chauncey's friends, who might attempt to seek your life after the duel. It's a win-win for you. Consider your options, Aventine, it has come to a point where you have to consider dealing lifelong damage to your enemies." OOC: I think I might have missed some of the posts, I am assuming Aventine's party is going to act first next round. Purpearl calls out the orders one last time... Final Battle Order Undead Pirate vs. Russell Rest of Undead - Nothing Nerwen - Heals Aventine >Aventine - Sacrifice Undead Zelphie for extra health >Purpearl - Potion on Aventine >XX >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey

Purpearl simply looks at Chauncey, emotionless, "Do you care about Russell and Pigley? I am sure you would be feeling the same as our fellow Heroes here if you do. You have already lost Zelphie, do you want to drag this on and lose Russel and Pigley as well?"

"Since Chauncey loves everyone to be alive, except Lord Aventine of course, losing Russell and Pigley will be a huge blow if we continue to fight like this. If we cannot convince him with words, maybe the thought of losing his beloved pets will make him reconsider his options." Battle Order Undead Horde vs. Russell Nerwen - Heals Aventine >Purpearl - Neutraliser >Aventine - Revive XX >XX - Nostrum on Nerwen >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey

Turning to Aventine, "Our contract with you will be broken if you fall. In fact, you will die today. Fight tomorrow and make it a fair one. If Chauncey and Regret are agreeable to it, you would have essentially been given another shot at being alive. If you release us and those that you've hired, it would be Chauncey and you alone tomorrow and I am certain you will be the victor. There will be no Zelphie, no Alexis and no..." Purpearl looks at Russel. "Well Russel and Pigley might be present tomorrow to aid Chauncey if that happens." Purpearl closes in to Aventine and whispers, "Do what Chauncey says and raise XX, bring him with you tomorrow and make sure Russel won't be there tomorrow." Turning to Chauncey once again, "If you agree to continue the fight tomorrow, Aventine will raise XX as you've requested and there will be no Heroes to interfere with your long awaited duel with Aventine." Battle Order Undead Horde vs. Russel >Purpearl - Neutraliser >Aventine - Revive XX >XX - Nostrum on Nerwen Nerwen - Heals Aventine >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey

Turning to Chauncey, "Hold your minions and your attack, Aventine will raise XX. But it wouldn't be a fair fight between two honourable gentlemen if either one has an upper hand over another, am I right Lord Chauncey? Debuff yourselves and fight like real men. What do you say Lord Chauncey, I can pop open a neutraliser right now if you agree to it." Purpearl closes in to Aventine and whispers, "Your life will end right here if Chauncey makes his move. Revive XX and we will turn on him." Battle Order >Purpearl - Neutraliser >Aventine - Revive XX >XX - Nostrum on Nerwen Nerwen >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey Undead Pirate, Fire vs. Chauncey Rest of Undead - Nothing

"Alternate healing between XX and Aventine until they are capable to take some hits. I might attempt to make Alexis drowsy, so we can focus on Chauncey." Battle Order Undead Pirate, Fire vs. Chauncey Rest of Undead - Nothing Nerwen >XX - Applies Venom on Peashooter >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Chauncey >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Alexis >Purpearl - Scroll of Sleep vs. Alexis >Aventine - Revive allies if KO'd, if not, Ruby vs. Chauncey

Once XX administers the essence on Purpearl, Purpearl instinctively gets up and charges at Russel. While doing so, she notices Aventine and aids him instead. >Purpearl - Grand Tonic vs. Aventine

OOC: Use the essence on Alexis, since she's not on the same side. Aventine's a necromancer, reviving allies shouldn't be too hard. OR if anyone is controlling the other side as well, Chauncey essence on Alexis, XX, essence on either Matthias or Purpearl and Aventine to revive whoever's left.

OOC: Didn't know that! Purpearl remains on the ground, unaware of the situation around her. If Purpearl is revived with full health, Purpearl uses Scroll of Fragility on Chauncey from the back row. If Purpearl is revived with less than full health, Purpearl drinks a potion from the back row.

Not surprisingly, Purpearl falls as she attempts to take the animals down with her. Aventine Battle Order Undead Horde vs. Chauncey Nerwen - Neutralizer vs. All >Aventine - Ruby vs. Chauncey >XX - XX Handcannon vs. Russel >Matthias - >Matthias - Peashooter vs. Zelphie >Purpearl

"I can understand if they are left with no choice, but they did so without any coercion. So they aren't really friends to begin with."

Holding on to the wound, Purpearl thought of retreating. But given she might not last long in this situation, she thought she might as well make the best of it and bring down some enemies with her instead. "Russel, to think I have kept you and your buddy alive so you can stab me at this moment. Very well, we will go down together." Aventine Battle Order Undead Horde vs Russel Nerwen >Aventine vs Chauncey >Matthias - Dapper Hat for Quickdraw Quiver >XX - Hands Matthias Peashooter >Matthias - Receives Peashooter >Purpearl - Magical Staff, Fire vs Russel

Purpearl turns to Aventine, "I do not know what lies ahead, but we should aid each other if necessary." Aventine Battle Order Undead Horde vs Zelphie Nerwen >Aventine vs Chauncey >XX - XX Handcannon vs Zelphie >Purpearl - Scroll of Sleep vs Russel Matthias joins the party

Purpearl moves beside Aventine, "There's a reason why we are called mercenaries."